Tiger, Tiger Stunningly Brilliant (But Not)

They once numbered over 1,00,000 almost a century ago. These animals have inspired the imagination of many, turned hunters into protectors and have become the poster child of wildlife conservation in today’s world. They are also the largest members of …

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Wild animal superstitions debunked by MythBusters

We were all told tales as children – many of which are considered superstition and relatively harmless. Growing up in India, we’ve often heard things like “don’t stray across the path of a black cat,” or “an itch on the palm means wealth is headed your …

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5,500 years ago, ancient Chinese people domesticated leopard cats.

The 5,500 year old cat remains found more than a decade ago in China have been identified as the leopard cat ( Prionailurus bengalensis ) by an international team of scientists, led by Sorbonne University researcher Jean-Denis Vigne. Leopard cat. Tambako …

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There was earlier dairying evidence throughout the Mediterranean coast.

An international research group has found evidence that humans have been utilizing milk and dairy products across the northern Mediterranean region from the onset of agriculture – approximately 9,000 years ago. C.D. Spiteri et al discovered widespread …

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Princess Aebbe’s Long-Lost Convent May Have Been Discovered by Archaeologists.

A team of professional and amateur archaeologists believe they may have discovered the monastery of Aebbe (615-683 CE), a powerful Anglo-Saxon woman who helped shape British history. Coldingham Priory. Image credit: DigVentures / Aerial Cam. Born a pagan …

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Residents from Calusa kept live fish in watercourts.

In the 16th century, the Calusa , a fisher-gatherer-hunter society, were the most politically complex polity in Florida, and Mound Key , an island in Estero Bay off Florida’s Gulf Coast, was their capital. The available evidence indicates that the Calusa …

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Saving 7 Sheep in New Jersey From Being Slaughtered.

Mike Stura is no stranger to the powerful highs and lows of animal rescue. This week, the longtime farm animal rescuer and Founder of  Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue  saved seven sheep, who most-likely escaped slaughter in New Jersey. Stura also …

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Human assaults by carnivores are increasing, and climate change isn’t helping.

Attacks on humans by carnivorous animals have increased steadily since 1950, as growing human populations in new areas make such incidents more common, according to a study published last week . According to other experts, climate change may also be contributing …

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Métallurgique-Maybach: a massive aircraft engine

By Mick Walsh Never miss an issue of Classic & Sports Car and save money when you subscribe!  Check out our latest offers England has a unique tradition with aero-engined cars, a fascination that continues with a passionate group of enthusiasts in …

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Chevrolet Corvette from 1957, highlighted by AutoHunter

Featured on  AutoHunter ,  the online auction platform driven by  ClassicCars.com , is this frame-off restored 1957 Chevrolet Corvette . It is powered by a 1960s Corvette 283ci V8 engine backed by a three-speed manual transmission. Features include Cragar …

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