Animals
Environment
Heat Waves Reach Deep Ocean Floor, Scientists Say
Scientists have discovered that vital marine species are suffering serious losses due to heat waves in the ocean's depths. These heat waves, which are often referred to as "bottom marine heat waves," last for a longer period of time...
Ancient Greece
World Animal Day: Like Us, the Ancient Greeks Loved Their Dogs
Ancient Greeks had a great love and respect for their dogs, cherishing them as companions, protectors, and hunters.
Ancient Greece
Snakes Were Used to Heal the Sick in Ancient Greece
Snakes have held significant roles in the mythology of many ancient cultures, including in ancient Greece, where they were even used to heal the sick.
Around the world, the reptiles are often seen as symbols of healing, transformation, or fertility....
Animals
Extinct Tasmanian Tiger to be Brought Back to Life
Almost 100 years after its extinction, scientists at The University of Melbourne are ready to try and bring the Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) back to life. The species has been declared extinct since the 1930s.
The initiative now has a partnership...
Animals
Greek Diver Revives Lifeless Sea Turtle in Incredible Rescue on Rhodes
In an extraordinary scene on Sunday, a diver on the island of Rhodes resuscitated a sea turtle that stopped breathing after getting tangled in ropes and dragged to the sea bottom.
Images and video from onlookers captured the rescue on...
Animals
The Tragic Story of Greece’s Loutraki Landfill Dogs
Loutraki is the site of a devastating scene, a place that houses more than a hundred landfill dogs who are living in deplorable conditions.
Animals
Chimpanzee Escaped from Athens Zoo, Shot Dead
A male chimpanzee was shot dead after escaping from its enclosure at the Attica Zoological Park, which is located just outside of Athens, on Saturday.
The killing of the animal, as well as the details surrounding its escape from the...
Animals
Love Story of Greek Swans Ends Tragically in Death, Heartbreak
The love story of two swans in Kastoria, Greece has ended, with the female swan's death and a heartbreaking display, as the male swan was left reeling her loss on Tuesday.
For the past week, Kastoria residents have been enchanted...
Animals
New Crocodile Species Discovered — and Its Last Meal Was a Dinosaur
Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of crocodile, CNN reported on Monday.
The new crocodile species dates back to the Cretaceous period, when most of the commonly known dinosaurs were roaming the Earth. And its last meal was...
Animals
The Female Greek Shepherd Taking TikTok By Storm
Maria Retsa, a 20-year-old shepherd from Greece, has gone viral on TikTok after showing her daily life managing livestock in the Greek countryside.
Retsa is the only woman in her small town of Gavala on the island of Evia who...