Tag: Inspiring News

Bald Eagle Narrowly Escapes the Jaws of an Alligator, ‘Nearly Not Seeing Its Next Birthday’

A wildlife photographer from England was able to snap an incredible moment when he got to witness a juvenile bald eagle narrowly escape the jaws of an alligator who appeared to be in attack mode. Chris Holwell, 54, lives near Hull in East Yorkshire with his partner, Ellen. The couple travels to Florida once a…


Unbelievably-Rare ‘Diamond Within a Diamond’ Specimen Dubbed ‘Beating Heart’ Found in India

A very rare natural diamond has been unearthed in India and given the name Beating Heart for its breathtaking “diamond within a diamond” formation. After being recovered in the rough and named by diamond manufacturer VD Global in Surat, India, the gemstone was analyzed by De Beers Institute of Diamonds at its facilities in Maidenhead,…


Ocean Researchers Solve Mystery of Tasmanian Shipwrecked Freighter That Was Lost 50 Years Ago

The mystery of a shipwreck off the coast of Tasmania that began 50 years ago has now been solved. Marine explorers aboard Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Research Vessel (RV) Investigator first embarked on a 38-day voyage to study an underwater landslide off Tasmania’s west coast. The expedition, led by the University of…


Cockatoo Nestles on Pregnant Owner’s Belly and Waits for the Unborn Baby to ‘Hatch’

When a young couple found out they were expecting a baby, their pet cockatoo began to do something unusual: she nestled on the woman’s growing belly, patiently waiting for it to hatch whilst mistaking the baby in the womb for her own egg. Thirty-year-old Riley and 32-year-old Micah Rushing live in Central Oregon with their…


Artists Spend 9 Years ‘Training’ a Tree to Grow Into a ‘Living Chair’—The Result Is Amazing

Two self-taught artists from Australia have found their creative outlet in crafting furniture and art out of living trees. Through planning and patience, they make art that evolves over time, with the utmost respect for nature. An incredible “living chair” that took nine years to finish has put the couple on the map. Peter Cook,…


‘Six Lynx Were All Around Me, Sitting in the Snow’: Photographer’s Journey to Capture Rare Wildlife

When photographer Jean-Simon Bégin came across not one but six lynx in a snowstorm, the event was “like a dream.” “I believe I am one of the only humans in the world to have experienced this closeness with six wild lynx,” Bégin told The Epoch Times. The 32-year-old professional painter and wildlife photographer searched for…


Holy Carp! Oklahoma Angler Reels in Huge ‘Nuisance’ Bighead Weighing 118 Pounds for State Record

A call to anglers for help controlling a nuisance bighead carp population led to one experienced fishing guide’s reeling in a state record fish, with a hefty specimen weighing in at 118 pounds, 3 ounces. Answering the invitation made by Oklahoma state authorities was Bryan Baker, a fishing guide for Spoonbill Wreckers. His huge fish was…


Premature Baby Whose Hand Was Smaller Than the Size of His Mom’s Wedding Ring Is Thriving

A premature baby who was given just a 10 percent chance of survival at birth is now thriving. Reggie Sturgess, aged 2, weighed just 2 pounds, 1 ounce when he was born via emergency cesarian section at 26 weeks. Newborn Reggie’s hand was smaller than the size of his mother’s wedding ring. He had to be…


Desperate Dog With Dreadlocks Full of Fleas and Worms Is Unrecognizable After Her First Shave

A desperate dog with heavy dreadlocks full of fleas and worms got a jaw-dropping makeover after a visit to the groomer for her very first shave. Nine-year-old Hungarian puli Bundaš was found by a concerned family chained up by her owner in Novi Sad, Serbia. Bundaš had been bought as a puppy and spent her entire life in…


PHOTOS: Bird Photographer Captures Peregrine Falcon Protecting Nest From Pelicans Flying Too Close

Back off buddy! Protective peregrine falcons are captured aggressively seeing off intruders. Wildlife photographer Tuan Vo snapped the action at Torrey Pine State Beach in San Diego in April. A peregrine falcon moves aggressively against a brown pelican that came too close to its nest in Torrey Pine State Beach in San Diego in April….