The Last Tasmanian Tiger, in Color
Film of the last thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, which died in a Hobart. Australia zoo in 1936, has been colorized by the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) of Australia.The California Department of Fish & Wildlife says it's verified the first wolf to return to the coast of central California in over 100 years. The lone wolf made a 700-mile journey from the border of Oregon.
Tool-Using Cockatoos
A study has shown that Goffin’s cockatoos can make and use three different wooden tools to extract seeds: a wedge to open a fruit; a ‘knife’ to cut through a layer around the seed; and a ‘spoon’ to get the seed matter. The Continuing Crisis
Human remains found inside alligator that attacked an elderly man during Hurricane Ida.
A new biotech company, Colossal, has been founded with the aim of creating a gene-edited Asian elephant that is tolerant to Arctic conditions. Why? And what would the creature eat?
The Origin of "Round Robin"
The term “round robin” comes from a 17th Century practice of signing grievance petitions in a circle so that the authorities couldn’t identify the ringleaders who signed first. This practice was adopted by sailors petitioning officers in the Royal Navy (first recorded 1731).
The term “round robin” comes from a 17th Century practice of signing grievance petitions in a circle so that the authorities couldn’t identify the ringleaders who signed first. This practice was adopted by sailors petitioning officers in the Royal Navy (first recorded 1731).
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