Discover the Secret Equation Behind Nature’s Most Elegant Flyers and Swimmers
When we marvel at a bird in flight or watch a whale glide through the water, the beauty and efficiency of their movements are captivating. Beneath these graceful motions lies a simple, yet powerful mathematical equation that predicts how quickly these animals flap their wings or fins. This universal equation, as revealed by recent studies, hinges on just two factors: body mass and wing area. Photo: PexelsScientists discovered a universal equation predicting animal wingbeat and fin stroke frequencies. Body Mass and Wing Area: The Key Variables...
10 Facts About the Mysterious, Myth-Inspiring Ocean
Oceans cover the majority of our planet and provide countless environmental, health, economic, and cultural benefits. To mark their importance – and encourage everyone to help keep them healthy – World Ocean Day is observed on June 8. In celebration of this occasion, learn more about them! They’re Deeper Than Any Poetry You’ve Read PHOTO: PIXABAY / STOCKSNAP We all know the oceans’ depths are impressive, but just how impressive they are is staggering. The deepest part of any ocean – called the Challenger...
Service Dogs Transform Lives of Veterans Battling PTSD
The bond between humans and dogs has long been cherished. For military members and veterans, this relationship can be lifesaving. Research increasingly shows that service dogs may significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), providing hope and improved quality of life for those who have served our country. Photo: PexelsService dogs are trained to interrupt anxiety attacks and nightmares. Understanding PTSD in Veterans PTSD affects a substantial number of military personnel and veterans. Symptoms can include...
Hundreds of Shelter Cats Will Board Flight to Freedom to Find Forever Homes
June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and what better way to celebrate than by saving hundreds of shelter cats and kittens on this month’s Flight to Freedom. The sad reality is that shelters are overflowing with homeless cats and kittens just as “kitten season” begins. Countless cats are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and adopters. Photo: Cara’s House The Animal Rescue Site is teaming up with Greater Good Charities’ Good Flights to fly over 200 cats out of overcrowded shelters in California to...
Sea Otters Save California’s Kelp Forests from Extinction
Southern sea otters, known for their playful antics and endearing appearances, are more than just charming residents of California’s central coast. Over the past century, they have played a crucial role in preventing the widespread decline of kelp forests, providing an unexpected yet vital service to these underwater ecosystems. Photo: PexelsSouthern sea otters are crucial to the survival of California’s kelp forests. From Near Extinction to Environmental Stewards In the 19th century, southern sea otters faced near extinction due...
Rescue Dog Becomes Beloved Companion in a Home for Adults with Special Needs
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! When I was 11, my dad got a job as the on-site manager at a home for adults with special needs. We moved to the Bombay Hills in New Zealand and we had 10 acres, so we could get some sheep, cows and pigs (which I loved). However, this was a huge change for me, and a month after we moved, my parents said we could get a dog. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES On December 2, we went...
Neighborhood Works Together to Save Kitten, Who Repays the Favor By Becoming the Best Foster Mom
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! During the 2013 kitten season, a group of neighbors heard a kitten crying deep in a bougainvillea bush. The cries began near dark and the bush was too thorny to safely extract the kitten, so they placed a bowl of food near the edge and planned to check back. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MIRCEA IANCU Sure enough, one of the neighbors spotted the calico kitten in a nearby courtyard at dawn the...
Ad in Paper Offers ‘Three Ugly Kittens in Need of Good Homes’
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Twenty-one years ago, when I was 15-years-old, I picked up the local newspaper when I got in from school and I saw an advert that read “Three ugly kittens in need of good homes.” Can anyone ignore that? Certainly not! KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MIKHAIL So the phone was picked up, number dialed, and me pretending to be my mother. I gave my mother’s name, date of birth, etc,...
Fertilizer Runoff is Suffocating Fish and Polluting Our Lakes
Excess fertilizer use poses significant environmental challenges, impacting wildlife and water quality. Fertilizers, particularly those containing nitrogen and phosphorus, can lead to various negative outcomes when improperly managed. One of the primary environmental concerns with excess fertilizer is its effect on water bodies. When fertilizers run off into lakes and rivers, they promote the growth of algae and other aquatic plants. This process, known as eutrophication, leads to oxygen depletion in the water. As microorganisms decompose the...
71 Pets From NYC’s Largest Shelter Adopted In One Day At Petco’s Block Party
Animal shelters across the country are overflowing with homeless pets who are all waiting for a loving home. Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC, the largest animal shelter in the city, has several locations filled with cats and dogs who deserve to find their special someone. It is a great day when one pet gets adopted and a huge celebration when over 70 pets find homes in one day. Screenshot: TikTok/@nycacc New Yorkers formed a line in Union Square to meet adoptable pets from local shelters at Petco’s 25th Birthday Block Party. ACC shared...
