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In the United States alone, practically 40% of the entire food supply is wasted — 325 pounds by each person is thrown out. Landfills are full of perfectly good food that hungry people need, and resources are wasted to produce food that no one will eat. Food rescue is donating leftover food from events and […]
Africa. The expanse of savanna stretches out like a Vincent Van Gogh masterpiece. The earth tones swirl into the crystal-blue sky… The flat-topped acacia trees are spotted here and there, filling in the gaps… And the elephants guard their calves like a bird guards its nest. Elephants. Guardians of the great expanse of African and […]
I have a secret I want to share. I’m a dog person. I feel guilty admitting it, but here’s the thing… I’m also a cat person, an elephant person, and a whale person. I love all animals! Dogs are more than family, companions, and best friends. They’re worthy of being understood and studied and carry […]
Calico, tabby, mouser, feline – All words for those beloved beings we know and love …cats! You may think you know everything possible there is to know about this creature, but we’re here to give you cat facts that may surprise you. These loving yet mysterious animals are known as finicky, which isn’t a bad […]
Sharks are sharks, right? Not so fast, young Cousteau. There are over 500 species of sharks, and the Mako Shark is one of the more well-known. And this may not help your dream life, but they’re also the fastest sharks in the world. If being afraid of sharks increases your respect for them, then you’re […]
Hammerhead sharks should be the poster child of evolution. This new shark species is relatively young and arrived roughly 25 million years ago, while other sharks roamed the ocean with dinosaurs. Hammerheads evolved into their unique head shape to hunt sting rays and other prey and have a 360-degree view. Like me, they prefer to […]
Even when they’re performing at SeaWorld, the name killer whale is difficult to shake off. Orcas have an apex predator diet of seals, penguins, baby whales, sea lions, and dolphins that they hunt in family groups called pods. Orcas have stealthy hunting techniques and are some of the fastest marine mammals. Orca are universally recognized […]
“Gentle giants” is a term that suits humpback whales to a T. Vocal, massive, and agile mammals, they give researchers an ample amount to study. Due to the prevalence of drones, we’ve had the opportunity to watch the habits and movements of these spectacular beings, and they put on quite the show. Fortunately for us, […]
No matter how you feel about sharks, we can probably agree they’re one of the most mysterious creatures in the deep blue sea. Stealthy and effortless, they cruise through the waters with precision and speed. We’d like to give you facts about sharks that might help you change your mind about them. Good or bad, […]