AvatarDylan O'DailyAvatarAvatar3 days agoThe blunder that changed chickens foreververified_publisherBBC News - BBC WorldThis is the story of how one mistake gave birth to the 50-billion-dollar US chicken industry. For most of history, chickens were kept for eggs, not meat. That all changed 100 years ago after this one error - capitalised upon by one very entrepreneurial American woman.
AvatarDylan O'DailyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoGray-headed flying-fox population is stable—10 years of monitoring reveals this threatened species is doing wellphys.org - Eric VanderduysFlying foxes, or fruit bats, are familiar to many Australians. So it may come as a surprise to learn two of the four mainland species, both …
AvatarDylan O'DailyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoPangolins in Africa: Expert unpacks why millions have been traded illegally and what can be done about itphys.org - Olajumoke MorenikejiPangolins are fascinating creatures known for their unique appearance and distinctive scales. They are mammals belonging to the order Pholidota and …
AvatarDylan O'DailyAvatarAvatar3 days agoList of fruits with the most health benefits: These 8 are expert recommendedverified_publisherUSA TODAY - Clare MulroyOnly about 12% of surveyed Americans meet their daily fruit intake, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found in 2019. That number is even lower among low-income adults. Eating fruits and vegetables is an important part of a healthy diet, but for many who live in areas of food insecurity …
AvatarDylan O'DailyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 days ago"Strange-looking" dwarf deer found hidden in a remote valley in the Andes Mountainsdiscoverwildlife.com - Adrian BarnettThe tiny new deer species, which stands 38cm tall and weighs less than 10kg, was discovered in the Huancabamba Depression, a broad river valley in …
AvatarDylan O'DailyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo8 Signs Your Dog Is Dying and What You Should Do, According to Veterinariansparadepets.com - Beth Ann Mayer8 Signs a Dog Is Dying, According to Veterinarians1. Cognitive declineLike humans, pets can experience cognitive decline, prompting behavioral …
AvatarDylan O'DailyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoA scream in the forest, here's four possible culpritsmanisteenews.com - Scott FraleyMany animals make strange and sometimes surprising sounds at night, but there’s no reason to be alarmed. Before blaming the legendary Dogman of west …
AvatarDylan O'DailyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo30 Plants You Can Grow for Free With Cuttingsruralsprout.com - Fawn NeunSpring is a busy time for dedicated gardeners. Seed sowing seems to take up most of our time, as we rush against the calendar to grow healthy flower …
AvatarDylan O'DailyAvatarAvatar'Universal' brain wave pattern discovered across primate species — including humansLive Science - By Nicoletta LaneseScientists have uncovered a consistent brain-wave pattern that erupts throughout the cortex in several primates, including us. Scientists have …
AvatarDylan O'DailyAvatarAvatarLess Sea Ice Means More Arctic Trees—Which Means TroubleWIRED - Matt SimonWhite spruce are spreading in the high north, thanks to extra snow. That “Arctic greening” has serious climate implications. Anywhere else in the …
AvatarDylan O'DailyAvatarAvatarSpace Accident Means Tardigrades May Have Contaminated The Moonverified_publisherScienceAlert - Laurent PalkaJust over five years ago, on 22 February 2019, an unmanned space probe was placed in orbit around the Moon. Named Beresheet and built by SpaceIL and …
AvatarDylan O'DailyAvatarAvatarShoebill: The human-sized African bird that eats baby crocodiles and kills its siblingsLive Science - By Megan ShersbyShoebills reach up to 5 feet in height and they are formidable ambush predators, standing still in swamps before lunging forward to swallow their …