Archive for November 2024
Gorilla Dies in Calgary Zoo Due to Human Error
A young gorilla at the Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada, tragically died last week due to a human error, according to zoo officials. Eyare, a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, was struck in the head by a hydraulic door that
Australia Warns Against Tiger Vodka in Laos After Deaths
Australia has issued a serious warning against drinking locally produced Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky in Laos, following the tragic deaths of six foreign tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning. The fatalities occurred in the popular backpacker town of Vang
Gorilla’s Death Leads to New Safety Measures at Calgary Zoo
A tragic incident at the Calgary Zoo has led to the death of a young western lowland gorilla, prompting the zoo to introduce new preventive measures. Eyare, a 2-year-old gorilla, was fatally injured when a staff member accidentally activated
Thailand Repatriates 1,000 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand has successfully repatriated almost 1,000 critically endangered animals to Madagascar, marking a significant victory in the battle against wildlife trafficking. The repatriation, which includes a variety of highly endangered species, follows the seizure of over 1,100 animals during
Fossilized Poop Reveals Dinosaurs Evolution Secrets
Fossilized dinosaur droppings, also known as coprolites, have provided new insights into the rise of dinosaurs, helping scientists understand why they became so dominant. A recent study analyzed over 500 coprolites from the early Jurassic period, found in Poland’s
Scientists Unveil the Mystery of the Explosive Squirting Cucumber
The squirting cucumber, Ecballium elaterium, has long fascinated scientists due to its remarkable ability to launch its seeds at high speeds, often reaching distances hundreds of times the length of the fruit. For centuries, this explosive seed dispersal has