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Switzerland becomes first country to ban imports and sales of fur made using methods considered cruel to animals
The ban will take effect in stages, with imports prohibited from 2029 and sales from 2030
Baby elephant rescued from strong currents in eastern India
A newborn elephant calf was swept away in the Teesta River in West Bengal. Local fishermen rescued the calf, and it was later reunited with its mother
A Catโs Pupils Can Expand Dramatically During Hunting
When cats become highly focused or excited, their pupils can expand dramatically, allowing more light into the eyes and helping them process visual information
New cat species discovered in over 100 years
Scientists have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a tiny wild cat found in Boliviaโs Yungas forests. The discovery began with a wildlife sanctuary reporting a โweird catโ and was later confirmed through genetic research
Meet Otter, the cat who wore a tiny helmet until he could have surgery
Born with an incomplete skull, Otter wore a tiny protective helmet while he grew. He later underwent surgery to repair the opening with titanium mesh, giving him a chance at a normal life
280 million year old fossils look like they came from another planet
These are fossils of Jimbacrinus bostocki, an extinct Australian crinoid. Although they resemble alien creatures, they were marine animals related to modern starfish and sea urchins.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most people worked with the rhythm of nature.
Today, we work by the rhythm of the clock.
Maybe thatโs why burnout became a modern epidemic.
The term โburnoutโ wasnโt even defined until 1974, yet today 76% of employees say they experience it at least sometimes.
Progress made us more productive.
Not necessarily more human.
Elephants are some of the world's strongest swimmers
They can swim for hours, using all four legs to paddle while their trunk works like a natural snorkel