The growing saltwater crocodile population in the Northern Territory has led to the creatures gorging on nine times more prey than they did 50 years ago, with the apex predators contributing important nutrients to Top End waterways, new research suggests. Saltwater crocodile populations have increased exponentially in recent decades, from less than 3,000 in 1971, […]
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Tradition and Controversy at Nepal’s Gadhimai Festival With Water Buffalo, Rats, and Pigeons Sacrificed
In the small town of Bariyarpur, Nepal, a unique and deeply controversial festival takes place every five years. Known as the Gadhimai festival, it involves the mass sacrifice of animals in honor of the Hindu goddess Gadhimai, a ritual believed to bring prosperity and protection to her devotees. However, this tradition has become a flashpoint […]
Escaped Iowa Water Buffalo Finds Sanctuary After Dramatic Capture
A water buffalo in Iowa, which became an unexpected celebrity after escaping from its human just moments before it was to be slaughtered, has been safely captured and is now on its way to a new life. The animal, affectionately named “PHill” by locals, had a dramatic journey that captured the attention and hearts of […]