A mother is someone who nurtures and cares whenever needed, she is always there. A mother is someone who has a kind word to say especially after a long, trying day. A mother is someone who will protect wind rain and elements, she will deflect. A mother swims in the ocean, soars in the sky, […]
What DO cicadas do? Everything you need to know about sex-crazed insects as emergence begins across the US
Trillions of slumbering, sex-crazed cicadas are expected to reemerge across the US starting this month in an insect event which has not happened in over 200 years. For the first time since 1803, the odd-numbered, 13 to 17-year cycles of two different large broods of cicada will finally intersect — unleashing a deafening, noisy mating […]
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Discipline: 6 Proven Tips for Paw-sitive Results
Welcoming a furry friend into your life is an exciting journey filled with love, joy, and companionship. However, along with the cuddles and playtime, comes the responsibility of teaching your canine companion good behavior and discipline. Effective dog discipline is not about harsh punishments or dominance; rather, it’s about establishing clear boundaries, consistent training, and […]
Mega Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted on Oregon Beach Is First Sighting in US History
Owing to personal interest, GNN is partial to stories of rare bird sightings, and news from Oregon recently broke the story of a ‘mega-rare’ bird never seen before in either the state or the country. It wasn’t made by a birder, but rather an ordinary talented photographer named Michael Sanchez, who was on the beach […]
New Yorkers Get Flaco the Owl Tattoos in Memoriam
Flaco the Owl was once a staple of the Central Park Zoo. He captivated the hearts of many New Yorkers when he made a daring escape into the wild. His journey, though tragically short-lived, sparked inspiration among the city’s inhabitants. For one New Yorker, Flaco’s story served as a wake-up call. Working in Central Park, […]
Snakes on a plane – almost – as reptiles found hidden in passenger´s trousers
Airport security officers in Miami found a scaly surprise last week — a bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s trousers. According to an X post by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), officers at Miami International Airport found the small bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s clothes at a checkpoint on April 26. […]
Chimps are dying of the common cold. Is great ape tourism to blame?
There was something wrong with the chimpanzees. For weeks, a community of 205 animals in Uganda’s Kibale national park had been coughing, sneezing and looking generally miserable. But no one could say for sure what ailed them, even as the animals began to die. Necropsies can help to identify a cause of death, but normally, […]
Traffic Noise Pollution Stunts Growth in Baby Birds
A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on the profound impact of noise pollution from city traffic on the development of baby birds, even while they are still inside the egg. Conducted by researchers from Deakin University in Australia, the study reveals alarming findings about the long-term negative effects of noise […]