Rare species of sea turtle transferred to Mexico after being rescued in the UK
The Kemps Ridley sea turtle is one of the rarest species of sea turtle, with populations dwindling due to climate change and habitat destruction. Kemps Ridley sea turtles live in warmer waters, typically 25 degrees Celsius and above. The sea turtle in question, named Tally, was found stranded on the cold beaches of Wales, where the average sea temperature this time of year is six degrees Celsius. Since his rescue, Tally has moved out of critical care and is now stable and being treated for dehydration, in addition to being given vitamins and antibiotics to help him regain his strength. A spokesperson for Anglesey Sea Zoo, the location where Tally is currently being treated, is enthusiastic about transferring Tally to the Gulf of Mexico to release him after he has been rehabilitated.
Boy’s trumpet tour in London hospitals raises thousands for those in need
Eight-year-old Nelson wanted to bring some holiday joy to those in need this year. He decided to not only visit different hospitals during the twelve days of Christmas in Dec., but also raise money for children’s charity Barnardo’s. He was accompanied by his five-year-old sister, who held the signs and collected donations for her older brother. Together, they raised more than $2,000.
Beavers reintroduced to the Utah desert
Water is very limited in desert environments, even more so due to temperature changes happening worldwide. However, one Utah State University masters student, Emma Doden, is taking on the challenge of reintroducing beavers to the Utah desert, a place where they once burrowed during the day and reemerged at night. According to Doden, beavers will be reintroduced to two rivers, the Price and San Rafael rivers. While these waterways both supported beavers previously, populations had taken a serious decline due to the North American fur trade. The goal of reintroducing beavers to these waterways is for them to aid water restoration efforts by building natural dams throughout the waterways. Doden has been running short trials since late 2019 and early 2020, but in December of 2021 the state granted the beavers permanent residence and Doden continues to gradually increase their population numbers through reintroduction.
Hockey fan identifies cancerous mole on staff member
A fan pressed her phone up against the glass during a hockey game, with a note written on the screen, “The mole on the back of your neck is possibly cancerous. Please go see a doctor!” The message was for assistant equipment manager for the Vancouver Canucks, Brian Hamilton, who subsequently had the mole removed and was told by doctors that it was cancerous and if he had ignored the mole for a few more years, he would not have survived. The Vancouver Canucks reached out to the fan, identified as medical student Nadia Popovici, and thanked her by awarding her a $10,000 scholarship for medical school.
