Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest
members of the dolphin family. The mammals hunt
in pods of up to 40 individuals. They are known for
their coordinated attacks on marine animals. But the
whales rarely pose a threat to humans.
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest
members of the dolphin family. The mammals hunt
in pods of up to 40 individuals. They are known for
their coordinated attacks on marine animals. But the
whales rarely pose a threat to humans.
Looking for an excuse to eat a donut? Then, you will
be thrilled to know that June 7, 2024, is National
Donut Day. This makes it your civic duty to indulge
in the fried treat. The sweet holiday is celebrated
annually on the first Friday of June. It was created by
Salvation Army volunteers to raise funds for those in
need.
Canada is no stranger to wildfires. However, the
2023 wildfire season was the worst on record. Over
6,500 blazes scorched more than 48 million acres of
forest across Canada, a 170 percent increase over
2022. The wildfires finally seemed to die down when
the snow arrived, bringing relief to affected
communities.
Tornadoes can strike the United States year-round,
but they are most active from March to July. While
they occur nationwide, a region known as "Tornado
Alley" is the most susceptible to the twisters. This
includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska, South Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa,
and Ohio.
The Summer Olympics has traditionally featured 28
sports. But since 2020, host cities have been
allowed to add up to six new sports to their Olympic
program. The 2024 Summer Olympics, set to kick
off in Paris, France, on July 26, will include four extra
sports. They are breaking, surfing, skateboarding,
and sport climbing.
Every year on the second Sunday in May, Americans
shower their mothers with lavish gifts and treats.
This year's celebration on May 12, 2024, will be no
exception. A National Retail Federation (NRF) survey
indicates that the 84 percent of US adults who plan
to celebrate Mother's Day will each spend an
average of $254. This adds up to a staggering tota...
Sixteen US states, stretching from Maryland to
Oklahoma and Illinois to Alabama, are bracing for
the arrival of trillions of noisy cicadas. What makes
the event especially rare is that two broods are
emerging simultaneously. Brood XIX, comprising four
species that surfaces every 13 years, and Brood XIII,
consisting of three species that appears every 17 ...
Fossils found by a father-daughter team has led to
the discovery of a new, massive species of
ichthyosaur. The marine reptiles dominated the seas
during the Triassic and Jurassic periods (251 to 145
million years ago). Often referred to as "fish-lizards,"
they shared physical similarities with dolphins and
whales but were, in fact, members of the reptile fa...
Renowned wildlife filmmaker and National
Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory is known for
capturing rare and unforgettable moments in the
animal kingdom. On April 11, 2024, Gregory once
again made headlines with his unprecedented
footage of a flock of baby penguins bravely diving
off a 50-foot (15m) cliff for their first-ever swim in t...