Fortunately, in many corners of the world, there are people and organizations out there that are willing to put forth their time, money, and effort into helping animals in need, especially after other animals or people have hurt them in some way. For one donkey in the United Kingdom, who is cutely named Eeyore, the…
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For former Marine Roy Saenz, beekeeping has become a part of his everyday life. Each Tuesday in South Bend, Indiana, he dons his old desert camo, some gloves, and his bee veil—the outfit he uses for tending—and he spends much of his day from there caring for roughly 55,000 honeybees. Starting with the local Potawatomi…
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With the current threats facing bees and other pollinators, including pesticides, diseases, and habitat loss, various nations and leaders are doing what they can to help increase population numbers. At the same time, however, some initiatives can be helpful while others may have unforeseen consequences. For example, the government of Israel intends to pass a…
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Given the heightened spotlight honeybees are currently in right now in many countries, the general public is learning that the right course of action when they spot a seemingly dangerous swarm of bees is to call a local beekeeper and not the exterminator. Many bee species are already on the decline, even with the help…
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Without honeybees and other pollinating species, human beings’ survival situation would become much more precarious. Given their irreplaceable role in agriculture, bees are, without a doubt, fundamental. Whether it’s vegetables, fruits, nuts, or dairy and meat from cows and other livestock, who rely on bee-dependent grasses like alfalfa, bees are responsible for much of what we…
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Some people struggle with the concept of eating more salads, especially if it is with the intent of eating healthier. For those who are still on the edge of diving in, here is a recipe that will not only provide some healthy greens into your diet but also some wonderful flavors brought in by ingredients…
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Luckily, even the cutest of animals can have the toughest of resolves—such was the case with Ronney, a white and ginger “moggy” cat from Burslem, Staffordshire in England. As the story goes, Ronney, who already lost an eye last year due to a fairly serious infection, climbed into a vehicle owned by his family’s neighbor,…
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Every summer, it’s not uncommon to hear about these supposed freak occurrences where giant swarms of honeybees are found in the most conspicuous, open of spaces where anyone can be stung and scared away by them. Sometimes, those stories end with people reacting the wrong way (calling the exterminator) or the right way by calling a…
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