What I Like About Ants
Ants aren’t pests, except during an outdoor meal. They are “ecosystem engineers,” as University of Exeter researchers dubbed them. As the Bible says, “Go to the ant, you sluggard — observe its ways and be wise.” That’s good advice whether you’re a believer or not. Types of ants Ants are found everywhere on Earth. There are roughly 12,000 species, although more...
7 Ways Dolphins Are Smarter Than Humans
When it comes to animal intelligence, dolphins are near the top of the brain chain. The species is generally considered the second most intelligent species after us, with chimps coming in third. In certain ways, dolphin intelligence surpasses that of people. The brains of certain dolphin species, such as the bottlenose, are larger than human brains. Keep in mind that...
Job Openings Nears Record High, Yet People Can’t Get Them
America is nearly at an all-time high for job openings, but if you’re looking for a job you may be wondering why you can’t seem to get one. The most recent Labor Department data shows the nation is just short of the record 5.78 million openings set last July. This means that plenty of businesses across the nation are hiring,...
A Meerkat Game Of Thrones
Similar to Game of Thrones, life inside a meerkat society involves fierce political powers, a strict societal hierarchy and a whole lot of full-frontal nudity. Meerkats are small and adorable members of the mongoose family, but behind their friendly non-threatening appearance, each meerkat community engages in an epic Game of Thrones-style struggle for power. These 14- to 20-inch-long power-mad...
Will We Ever Run Out Of Water?
The rising threat of global warming has led to tensions about many natural processes on Earth going awry, processes that we once took for granted. One of these is the availability of freshwater on our planet. We've already seen increased droughts and rivers drying up as a result of changing climates. What's next? Will we eventually run out of water? The...
How to Stay Safe When Eating Seafood
Seafood has been credited with the title “brain food,” as it offers a wide range of health benefits. Although seafood is an excellent source of omega-3, there are some significant risks to take into consideration when consuming seafood. Rising levels of pollution in the ocean are affecting marine life, as well as human health. According to the organization Save the...
Dead Tiger Cubs: Religious Sanctuary or Plain Abuse?
A raid to remove live tigers from a controversial “Tiger Temple” in Thailand following allegations of animal cruelty has led wildlife officials to discover the remains of 40 dead tiger cubs. Although the monks adamantly deny any wrongdoing, officials and animal activists believe that the market for tiger bones and body parts, sold for medicinal purposes and religious charms,...
Parents of Boy Rescued From Gorilla Investigated: Accident Or Negligence?
The killing of Harambe, a 400-pound gorilla, to save a little boy who fell into the animal's enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo has triggered outrage. Some say the boy's mother should be charged with child endangerment. Others want the zoo held responsible for the animal's death. Terrified mom calls 911 A decision whether or not to charge the 32-year-old mother of...
Does a Federal Database of Gun Owners Make Sense?
Hawaii could be about to make history, but not everyone is happy. The state is now on the cusp of creating new regulations that would put all of Hawaii's gun owners in a federal database. The idea involves dramatically expanding state authorities' access to the FBI's “Rap Back” service, which is already used nationwide to track people working in a...
Third Type Of Chimpanzee Found: Uses Smartphones And Eats Poor Diet… Sound Familiar?
Currently there are two classifications of chimpanzee: bonobos, characterized by their fruit-based diet and nonaggressive behavior; and the common chimpanzee, characterized by an omnivore diet and more aggressive behavior. But some experts believe there is a third type of chimpanzee: the human, often characterized by a corn syrup-based diet and excessive use of tools. Both humans and chimpanzees belong...
