THE WORLD’S LARGEST EDIBLE MUSHROOM LIVES IN SYMBIOSIS WITH TERMITES AND THAT’S WHY IT GROWS SO HUGE Most edible mushrooms are relatively small, but in West Africa as well as Zambia, there’s one particularly enormous species that outgrows all the rest of them. Termitomyces titanicus. A rather fitting name for such a huge species. Image…
FATOU, WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING GORILLA, TURNS 67 — HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Some animals are blessed with exceptionally long lives, and a special few even hold the distinction as the oldest living member of their species. Fatou, the “grande dame” of the Berlin Zoo, is believed to be the world’s oldest living gorilla — and this week…
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CROW WAITS FOR LITTLE BOY TO GET HOME FROM SCHOOL EVERY DAY SO THEY CAN HANG OUT Go find a screwdriver and get ready to screw your jaw back on, because a Danish family has made a video compilation of how a wild Eurasian crow has become part of their flock. The crow will come…
MEET VINCENT, THE FLUFFY MAINE COON CAT WHO LOOKS LIKE A BLACK PANTHER Vincent is a Maine Coon cat living with his owners who have successfully managed to grab everyone’s attention through his large body size, attractive eyes, and black silky fur that makes him appear as if he were a black panther. This mesmerizing…
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Dogs are such active animals, and are always looking for a playmate — especially for a good game of fetch. But sometimes dogs end up disappointed when their fetch partner turns out to be a real stiff, as seen in one viral video 🤣 PJ is a 9-year-old dog who lives with his owner Ellie…
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When should I retire? It may be much later in life than you think. Companies that fail to take advantage of expanding work spans are leaving value and money on the table. Career and retirement planning used to be straightforward: You climbed the career ladder before leaving to enjoy a couple of twilight decades…
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Many dogs need routine care and grooming or else their fur will grow overlong and become matted. Some cases become so severe that the dogs are unrecognizable and left in serious discomfort. But a makeover can make a world of difference. That was the case recently, when one matted dog was surrendered to a shelter…
SEAL GETS A GIANT ICE AND FISH CAKE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND COULDN’T LOOK HAPPIER This beautiful birthday boy got the best gift a seal could ask for; a birthday cake made out of ice and fish! The adorable seal, named Yulelogs, recently celebrated his 31st birthday and naturally, all his friends wanted to make…
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K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They have amazing senses that humans lack, allowing them to do important tasks like tracking down missing people. Recently, one K9 dog named Midnight saved the day after tracking down a missing 3-year-old and getting him home safe and sound. The DeLand Police Department, in…
A few months ago, a rescue found a dog in a heartbreaking state: after being abandoned, the dog was skeletally thin and huddling under leaves for warmth. But now, this sweet dog finally has a happy ending… In November, Ruff Start Rescue, a nonprofit based in Minnesota, reported on a heartbreaking recent intake. An 8-year-old…