Randy Guijarro’s discovery of a photograph of Billy the Kid playing croquet is a remarkable story of hidden gems waiting to be found. This seemingly ordinary image, once valued at just $2, has turned into a multimillion-dollar treasure. Guijarro’s journey from purchasing the photograph in a thrift shop to uncovering its historical significance is truly…
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Huayna Picchu: The Stairs of Death Jutting majestically into the Peruvian sky, Huayna Picchu is not for the faint-hearted. This ancient Inca peak, ominously nicknamed “The Stairs of Death,” lures adventure seekers worldwide. The path to its summit is a steep and treacherous challenge, inspiring both awe and fear. Huayna Picchu, translating to “Young Mountain,”…
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…
THIRSTY KOALA THANKS MAN ONLY WAY HE KNOWS HOW AFTER HE’S SAVED WITH WATER ON HOT DAY According to National Geographic, Koalas predominantly derive their hydration from the eucalyptus leaves they feast on, predominantly during nocturnal hours. They even have specialized pouches in their cheeks where they store extra leaves, ensuring they have snacks readily…
Noreen, the black-footed ferret clone. PHOTO: KIKA TUFF/REVIVE & RESTORE Over three years after a black-footed ferret became the first-ever endangered U.S. species to be cloned, two new black-footed ferret clones have been born. On April 17, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the births of Noreen and Antonia, two ferrets from the National…
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Deep within the animal realm, among the verdant forests and huge savannas, lives a unique species that goes by the name of elephant. Scientists and environmentalists have long been fascinated by these gentle giants. After years of intensive study and close observation, we now know that elephants have a profound emotional range and a grieving…
STRANDED WHALE HAS BEEN SET FREE AFTER 6 HOURS OF HARD WORK TO KEEP THE ORCA WET A 20-foot orca stranded on rocks in Prince of Wales Island, Ala., was freed Thursday with the help of wildlife officials, nearby sailors, and an incoming tide, writes thepetneeds Boaters near the shore spotted the stuck whale in…
It’s always great news when a new baby animal is born, but it’s especially great when they’re a member of a critically endangered species. Each new arrival is a crucial step towards ensuring the species’ survival for future generations. Now, animal lovers across the world are celebrating the news that a baby Sumatran rhino —…
EDDIE VAN HALEN’S SON GIVES $100,000 TO HELP ENSURE “THERE IS AN INSTRUMENT IN THE HANDS OF EVERY STUDENT” Eddie Van Halen’s dedication to music expanded far beyond the iconic music he created. For years, he was a proud supporter of the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF). This organization makes musical instruments more accessible to…
PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURED A LAUGHING DORMOUSE PERCHED ON A FLOWER The Dormouse is the common name for any rodent species who belong to the family of Gliridae, also known as Myoxidae, characterized by a generally a squirrel or chipmunk-like resemblance with, large eyes, blunt and curved claws, along with a bushy and long tail. These dormice…
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