The Berlin Zoo has sent the first giant pandas born in Germany to China, dispatching the 4-year-olds on a journey that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pit and Paule, who also are known by the Chinese names Meng Xiang und Meng Yuan, departed from Berlin on Saturday aboard an …
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At the heartbeat of the agricultural industry, livestock auctions serve as pivotal forums for the exchange of vital commodities such as cattle, sheep and pigs. These events facilitate the buying and selling process for both seasoned farmers and newcomers alike. For those contemplating entry into the world of livestock auctions, …
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A southwestern Wisconsin man was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison for causing the creation and distribution of a video of a monkey being tortured. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley also fined Kenneth Herrera, 40, of Soldiers Grove $5,000 and ordered him to serve three …
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The mystery of the Moai stone heads has eluded onlookers for centuries — and now, researchers say they finally know how they got there. The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific’s Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European …
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A hobbyist’s keen eye led authorities to a human skull on the bank of an Indiana river — a find that turned out to be over 4,000 years old. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office announced the discovery in an Oct. 9 press release. The skull, which was reported to authorities …
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A baby humpback whale stranded off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, has died on a sandbar with suspected propeller injuries, according to a release by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The whale reportedly struggled through at least two nights trapped before passing. The 29-foot humpback was first spotted off the …
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