Nature is full of raw power that knows no bounds, the source of many mysteries that man has tried, in equal parts, to understand and harness throughout the millennia. While our great thinkers and scientists have wrestled to understand nature around us, nature always finds ways to surprise. Below are just some of the simple […]
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Facts About Owls, the Misunderstood Bird
Owls are probably one of the most misunderstood birds. In folklore they are often associated with wizardry and the like, look no further than the Harry Potter series where every wizard has a pet owl. In some communities, owls are largely omened. Some Native American tribes regard owls as symbols of death. Hearing an owl’s hoot is […]
6 Lesser Known Star Constellations You Can See Tonight
One stunningly intriguing and eye-catching natural occurrence is the much-studied star constellations. For centuries, astronomers hailing from all corners of the world have endeavored to study and understand the workings of the distantly shimmering stars. There have inevitably been all sorts of accounts and testimonials attempting to decode the mysteries written in the patterns meticulously […]
Don’t Get Outhustled by a Bird
If this bird can wake up and catch 3 fish at one time, you can do it too!
Lights On Fishing Nets Save Turtles And Dolphins
Placing lights on fishing nets reduces the chances of sea turtles and dolphins being caught by accident, new research shows. LED lights along the top of floating gillnets cut accidental “bycatch” of sea turtles by more than 70%, and that of small cetaceans (including dolphins and porpoises) by more than 66%. The study, by the […]