Alaskan natives came up with snow goggles hundreds of years ago to protect their eyes and make seeing better. People who have spent a lot of time in the snow know how important it is to keep their eyes safe. When the sun hits white snow, it can cause snow blindness, which is a very uncomfortable condition caused by too much UV light. The people who lived in Alaska before Europeans came knew about these risks and have been making eye protection for thousands of years.   A long time ago, the Inuit and Yupik people in the Arctic cut narrow slots in ivory, antler, and…

In Argentina, an ancient armadillo the size of a car was found. A lot of fossils have been found in Argentina's huge lands in recent years, making the country a treasure trove for palaeontologists. A farmer found the shells of four old armadillos, called Glyptodonts, that are the size of cars. This discovery made news around the world. These four shells are one of the most amazing fossil finds of the last few years. The biggest one is about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. The find was made in a dry stream near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Institute of Archaeological and Palaeontological Investigations of the…

A Humpback Whale is seen putting two women in its mouth in shocking video footage. When the terrible thing happened, Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were kayaking in California's San Luis Obispo Bay. A huge humpback whale ate the two and held them in its mouth for a short time. Some close people caught the whole thing on camera. It all happened so fast that the women didn't realise they were in the whale's mouth until they watched the tape later. There were two women kayaking in California when a humpback whale almost ate them. One of the women's phones caught the scary moment. Humps were…

The Standing Defence: The Brilliant Survival Strategy of Red Pandas Red pandas will stand on their hind legs and spread their claws to appear larger and more menacing if they are cornered. Ever ponder why red pandas act in such an inquisitive manner? These cute animals' peculiar stance is not an accident; it is an essential defence mechanism. Red pandas use this innate strategy to protect themselves when they are threatened or disturbed. They give the impression that they are more substantial and so possibly threatening to their opponent by rising up on their hind legs and extending their sharp claws. Red pandas may face conflicts…

While mother stork is brooding, father stork brings her a blanket to keep her warm. It's well knowledge that a stork couple tends to their young. However, a new image taken by wildlife photographer Silke Feser shows a romantic interaction between birds that has won people over all over the world. In the picture, a male stork is shown on a chilly morning carrying his partner something that looks like a blanket. He stands next to her, holding a big leaf or a piece of cloth in his beak, while she mopes on the nest. https://youtube.com/shorts/JBL9TCOXaig?si=vPqZsA3m33BYkml_ Conversations about animal behaviour and the possibility of empathy in…

A selfie taken atop Mount Everest definitively disproves the belief of a flat Earth. Even with Mount Everest's breathtaking views, some people still believe that the Earth is flat. Allow me to provide you with a strong counterargument if you're still persuaded that the Earth is flat: a selfie taken on Mount Everest. Standing taller than all other summits, Mount Everest provides a viewpoint that is unmatched for people on foot. The vista from its summit is unmatched on a clear day, offering a fantastic chance for both stunning photographs and a thought-provoking lesson in the form of the Earth. Do not be alarmed if you…