Fireflies Could Be Headed for Extinction Due to Light Pollution
If you’re from a part of the world where fireflies (or lightning bugs!) go hand-in-hand with the other delightful, relaxing, warm feelings of a summer evening well-spent, well, there might be bad news on the horizon. Popular Science reports that firefly species from around the world are at risk because of many of the same...
Your Dog’s Feet Really Do Smell Like Fritos
The belief that, if you smell your dog’s feet (and you know you have; they’re so cute!), they possess a scent reminiscent of Fritos is a long held one by dog owners everywhere. For example… what do you think THESE feet smell like? https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XhcJgAhit/ You’ve probably always shrugged it off as just one of those...
Check out These Amazing, Elaborately Detailed Miniature Worlds Made for Snails
I’m not exaggerating: this is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in quite a while. Samuel Copeland and Aleia Murawski create amazing miniature worlds for their pet snails and they are insanely impressive. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jgWJCn_m5/ So how did anybody even think about doing something like this? Copeland said that he and Murawski started the project...
You Can Get A Job Taking Care Of 55 Cats On This Gorgeous Cat Sanctuary Island
We all know people who would think that this would be their absolute dream job. Isolated on a beautiful island with nothing but dozens of cats to keep you company. What’s not to like, right? In July 2019, a job announcement popped up looking for a caretaker to live on the Greek island of Syros....
13 Clever Ideas That Could Help Save Our Planet
If you say to yourself, “the problems with climate change and the environment have nothing to do with me and they’re way too big for me to do anything”, you’re WRONG. These issues involve all of us and we all have to do our part, no matter how small, to fight these threats. That’s why...
This Googly-Eyed Cat’s Fame Raises a Lot of Money for Animal Shelters
An adorable cat named Belarus has 264,000 followers on Instagram and his owner, Rachel Krall, has put the kitty’s fame to good use. She has partnered with artists to create official Belarus merchandise and the profits go to animal shelters! Why the big fuss over Belarus? Well, the cat has a very unique look because...
14 Small, Effective Ways That People Are Doing Good Things for the Environment
Many people think that we are currently in a do-or-die situation when it comes to our planet and the environment. In other words, if we don’t act now and act decisively, negative trends might never be able to be reversed. And that’s bad news for every living thing on Earth. While it may seem daunting,...