(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Stand aside Lewis and Clark, because award-winning actor James Cameron just won the “Explorer of the Year” award at this week’s National Geographic Gala. The filmmaker and environmentalist won for his solo dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which took place last year. Continue reading to learn more on Cameron’s Gala experience, and find out how his new vegan lifestyle is treating the him right. — Global Animal
(PETS) Got a troubled teen? New research suggests that dog interaction with teenagers struggling with drug and alcohol abuse can serve as a non-drug stimulus which can help restore the human brain’s normal process. Teens who spent time with these loving canines experienced improved attentiveness, happiness, and serenity. Symptoms for ADHD, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder also decreased dramatically. Read on for more on how dogs are improving the mental health of struggling teenagers. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) Diehard fanatics of the Loch Ness Monster may be jumping ship to support a new sea creature—one that actually exists. Rarely spotted in the wild, an oarfish was recently documented off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Usually an inhabitant of the ocean’s depths, the fish has been known to make sporadic visits to the surface. Continue reading to find out more on the mysterious oarfish, and watch the video below. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) In the misty rain-forests, high atop an Australian mountain, scientists have discovered some very unusual, yet uniquely stunning creatures: fluorescent hot-pink slugs by the name of Triboniophorus aff. Graeffei. The pink slug of Mount Kabutar in New South Wales, Australia is rarely seen, as it is confined to this one remote area of land and only comes out at night. Michael Murphy, a national parks ranger for 20 years who covers the area, described the area as magical, stating, “As bright pink as you can imagine, that’s how pink they are.” Read on to learn more about this amazing species. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) The recent discovery of a well-preserved Eunotosaurus fossil, a relative of the turtle, has filled in a 55-million-year-old gap in the turtle fossil record and has provided some insight into how the turtle shell was formed. Turtle shells are over 260 million years old and evolved long before dinosaurs ever roamed the earth. These complex structures have vastly improved over millions of years of evolution and are tailored perfectly to the turtle species. Continue reading for more on this scientific discovery and the anatomy of the turtle. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL TESTING) After decades of lobbying from animal rights groups, the European Union permanently banned the import and sale of any animal-tested cosmetic products, including ingredients, this March. In the following op-ed article, Delphine Dippmann, a guest contributor from France, discusses the pros and cons of the new EU law. Read on to learn more about the recent ban and share your thoughts in the comments section below. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) The endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle has been discovered living in dangerous territory. These particular sea turtles migrate and settle in very limited areas, and were recently found living in the oil-contaminated waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Up until a few days ago, the sea turtles’ migration patterns were relatively unknown. This new research could be the key to saving the species from oil spills, heavy commercial fishing, and oxygen depletion. Continue reading to find out how researchers hope to preserve the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) A small, feathered creature named Aurornis xui is now the most primitive bird known to man. The tufted dinosaur lived in what is now China, approximately 160 million years ago. This colossal discovery has helped create a more complete lineage leading from non-avian dinosaurs to birds and has shed some light on the evolution of bird flight. Continue reading for more on this substantial discovery and the transition from dinosaur to bird. — Global Animal
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