You Need To Eat This If You Have Brittle Nails Or You’re Not Sleeping Well

Adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal glands, are of high importance for the entire body. These small layered glands are located on top of both kidneys. In fact, they are crucial for a healthy kidney function. In addition, these glands affect the health of your sleep, nails, and hair.

The adrenal glands produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. These hormones strengthen immunity, accelerate metabolism, regulate blood pressure, and are very important for your overall health. Plus, when released properly they can even deal with stress.

The following natural homemade recipe with Brazilian walnuts will help you with these health issues:

Hair loss
Uterine fibroids
Poor sleep
Thyroid problems
Brittle nails and/or dry skin
Chronic body and emotional fatigue
Anxiety and depression
Brain fog and memory loss
Blurry vision
Hypoglycemia
Heart palpitations
Lethargy
Low sex drive
Irritability
Low blood pressure
Muscle weakness
Body aches or chronic muscle pain
Unexplained weight loss or gain

Here’s the recipe that restores the function of your adrenal glands naturally:

Ingredients:

Brazilian walnuts
Dried parsley leaves
Raisins
Ground ginger
Pure natural honey

Preparation:

At first, mix the Brazilian nuts and parsley leaves into a blender. Then add the honey, raisins, and ginger, blend again until you get a homogeneous mixture.

Use:

Consume 2 tablespoons of this homemade, natural adrenal gland early in the morning before breakfast and on an empty stomach. Consume the treatment no more than 2-3 times per week.

By taking this remedy, you will boost your adrenal gland and immediately see and feel changes in your body in a positive way. Your sleep quality will improve and your hair will look shiny in its natural form. In addition, it would be obvious to see that your nails will not break off at the slightest aggravation, as they will be healthy and stronger than ever before.

Moose And Her Calves Decide To Spend A Day In This Family’s Backyard

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Roland Rydstrom from Anchorage, Alaska, just had a few uninvited guests pop over to his place; last week, a mama moose and her two calves came over to his backyard. If that wasn’t enough, the moose liked Rydstrom’s grass so much, they decided to spend the day there.

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The little buddies taste-tested everything from the chairs to the gates and when they decided the backyard was safe, they snuggled up together and even took a nap. At one point, their mama even gave them lunch. Rydstrom photographed the entire family trip from inside his home and when it was over, the man uploaded the pictures to the Internet. They immediately went viral, showing that people really needed to see something so innocent and cute during these hard times.
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When Rydstrom saw the moose and opened the blinds to get a better look, the animals didn’t even notice him. “Right away, I found the Flat Stanley my cousins sent me from Iowa,” he told Bored Panda. “I had promised my cousins and their elementary school group that I’d take a picture of Flat Stanley with the moose in my yard, but so far in the almost three months I’d been working from home, I hadn’t been home when the moose were here, a very common experience. Flat Stanley had been out on the local hiking trails with me, but so far I’d been unlucky with moose pictures.”
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“I took the pictures of the moose with Flat Stanley, and took a few without him and went to work. I really expected that the moose would walk away at some point but every time I looked up from my work, they were still there,” Rydstrom explained. “I could watch directly them from my work spot. It was a great distraction and a fun way to spend the day while I was editing concert footage for my job with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the day, as the moose changed lounging spots or walked away and came back, I’d go back to the window or the open door (the screen door was still closed), to take more pictures of them. They were oblivious to me most of the time (although their ears were up most of the time, so obviously they were alert).”
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The Alaska Moose is actually the state’s official land mammal and 175,000–200,000 of these hulking critters call The Last Frontier their home. Interestingly, the Alaska moose are sexually dimorphic, making the males 40% heavier than females. Male Alaska moose can stand over 2.1 m (6.9 ft) at the shoulder, and weigh over 635 kg (1,400 lb). Female Alaska moose, on the other hand, are about 1.8 m (5.9 ft) at the shoulder and can weigh close to 478 kg (1,054 lb). This makes the Alaska moose the largest member of the deer family and also the largest moose in the world.
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It’s not easy maintaining such a physique. Although moose are herbivores, they eat enormous amounts every day. In summer, for example, it will happily munch on 73 pounds of food a day while in winter, it’ll chew on about 34 pounds of scrumptious greens.
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The moose were in Rydstrom’s backyard for most of the day; from shortly before 9:00 a.m. to almost 7:00 p.m. “They took two quick trips through the neighborhood, but quickly returned to their spots in our backyard,” he said. “Most of the time, as you can see from the pictures, they really were just lounging here. A neighbor reported that she’d observed this same moose family running along the road a few miles from our neighborhood earlier that morning. If I’d taken videos early in the morning, you’d have noticed that the mama, in particular, was breathing very heavily. They needed rest, and I think they felt safe to rest here in our backyard.”
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“Note the smile on its face as it knocks over this pot. Sociopath.” “And just like that, the marigold is knocked over and that baby pretends it didn’t have a thing to do with it…” “The calves spent a lot of time lounging together. It was cute seeing them lying together and moving with the sun throughout the day”.
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Rydstrom made the right call by staying inside to photograph the moose family that visited him. Moose are generally not aggressive animals, but they can become incredibly dangerous when provoked. Female moose will not think twice about engaging a person if she thinks they’re threatening her young.
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“As the moose family left and returned to the backyard, they’d nibble on plants, or in the case of the calves — the patio furniture and decorations in our’s and our neighbors’ backyard — just like a baby, putting everything in their mouth,” Rydstrom added. “In fact, our neighbor started turning her decorative patio lights off and on to try to scare the baby who kept trying to eat a light bulb because she was afraid the glass would break in its mouth. The mama loves eating our yellow begonias and the neighbor’s orange begonias; she also loves the leaves on the trees, the astilbe, bleeding hearts (they’ve bloomed and I’m lucky she didn’t eat them that day), and the orange blossom bush’s leaves.”
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Unfortunately, Roland was on a phone call when the most exciting action occurred, so he didn’t get photos or video. “Another cow and her calves came running through the backyard near the end of the day. I could hear them running this way, but I was unable to get a video of them through this lounging moose family. The mama and her babies in my pictures jumped up and quickly ran after them. So there were two cows with four calves running through the backyards. It was a lot of action that I was just relaying to one of my friends over the phone.”
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Nothing exactly like this has happened in Rydstrom’s backyard before. However, as he already said, moose often visit it. “Usually, they just walk through the yard and nibble on our plants and trees or play in the neighbor’s sprinklers. A few years ago, we thought a mother was about to give birth in the exact lounging spot in my pictures. She was lying down in the sun for several hours with very labored breathing while stretching her legs. But it was a false alarm and she had her twins across the street that night.”
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Roland’s partner Cathy said this on the Facebook post and that she’s been in Alaska since 1976 and has never seen anything like this in her yard, and she’s lived much further up the hillside toward the mountains prior to this neighborhood. “It happens all of the time for others; we just got lucky this time to experience it ourselves.” All Image credits: Facebook-Roland Rydstrom

Cut Lemons And Put Them Near The Bed You Sleep

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Lemon is a very healthy fruit that offers a myriad of health benefits. In fact, lemon is also known as one of the healthiest fruits on the planet, due to its powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties. In addition, the lemon fragrance has also been tested as a treatment for depression.

Here is the nutrition of 1 peeled lemon:

24 calories
7.8 grams carbohydrates
0.9 gram protein
2.4 grams of dietary fiber
0.3 gram fat
44.5 milligrams vitamin C (74 percent DV)
116 milligrams potassium (3 percent DV)
0.1 milligram vitamin B6 (3 percent DV)
0.5 milligram iron (3 percent DV)

Lemon also contains essential minerals such as magnesium, copper, calcium, thiamin, folate, and pantothenic acid. Moreover, lemon juice promotes digestion and is a potent natural remedy in the treatment of arthritis, and rheumatism.

Citrus fruit extracts are often included in skincare products, as they are beneficial in treating scalp and skin issues like pimples, spots, acne, and pimples. In order to soften the rough skin on the knees, elbows, and calluses, just rub half lemon on the affected areas.

Lemon juice is also known for reducing smelly breath, due to strong antibacterial properties that help neutralize odors. Plus, lemons whiten the teeth and eliminate kidney stones.

Here’s why you should cut lemons and put them near the bed:

Chopping several lemons and keeping them in the bedroom at night when you sleep, will cleanse the air from toxins and improve your sleep quality. Additionally, this will prevent allergies, colds, and asthma.

Extraordinary Pigeons You Probably Didn’t Know Exist (10 different pigeon species)

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The world is filled with amazing, otherworldly species of birds, each with its unique colors and skills. While many may not realize it, there’s an unbelievably huge variety of extraordinary pigeon species in the world. That’s right, the world has much more to offer than those city pigeons you try to keep off your porch.

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Some scientists believe that the common city pigeons (or rock pigeons as they prefer to be called) are the first birds to be domesticated by humans. Rock pigeons featured in many of the ancient Mesopotamian’s paintings, mosaics, and statues from 4500 BC, and even earlier. But that’s enough talking about pigeons. Sit back and enjoy some of the finest, most colorful, and extraordinary pigeons our world has to offer:
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The Nicobar Pigeon: The Nicobar Pigeon is one of the most beautiful of the many species of pigeons or doves and is the only living member of the genus Caloenus. It is found in the Islands of Nicobar, south west peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Solomans and palau. Once known to be found in abundance in its range, their numbers in the wild are declining as they are frequently captured for pet trade and hunted for food.
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This species is classified as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List and listed in Appendix 1 of CITES as their numbers in the wild are on the decline. These birds are captured for food, pet trade and their gizzard stones which are used to make jewellery. Their distribution is also being affected by habitat loss as the islands which they inhabit are being cleared for plantations, and also being colonized by rats, cats and other alien predators.
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Brown Frillback Pigeon: The Frillback pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon. It is an ancient breed and actually was developed over many years of selective breeding. It is believed to have originated somewhere in Asia Minor. This breed and other varieties of the domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from the wild or feral rock pigeon.
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The curl of a Frillback pigeon covers its entire wing shield. No areas should be uncovered. The last row of curls spans the entire length of the wing. Frills form a distinct ringlet curl at the end. The bottom of the muff is also frilled. Tail and flight feathers have a distinct wrinkle. The Frillback pigeon appears in many color varieties, and the color categories are listed below.
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Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria): This bird is the largest living pigeon and the closest remaining relative to the extinct dodo bird. It was named in honor of Queen Victoria for its flashy blue crown of intricate lace-like patterns and its regal poise. Originally from New Guinea and introduced to nearby islands, the Victoria crowned pigeon has been bred in captivity for hundreds of years. They’re a common sight in the United States and the United Kingdom at zoos and aviaries, though they are somewhat rare in the pet bird trade.
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A stunning bird, Victoria crowned pigeons sport powdery blue feathers on their bodies with red eyes, a dark mask, and maroon breasts. They display a lighter shade of blue on their wings and in a band on their tailfeathers. This bird is a monomorphic species, meaning males and females look alike. A male may be slightly larger than a female, but it’s barely noticeable. To figure out the sex of your bird, it would require a surgical sexing procedure or a genetic test.
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Brunner Pouter Pigeon: The Brunner Pouter presents an elegant and pleasing appearance. It has a lively and vigorous temperament, characterized by much strutting, bowing and hopping during courting. This courting play is performed by both cock and hen. An erect, upright posture, proving a long narrow appearance is most desirable. The back and tail should form a straight l,ne descending at about a 60 degree angle. The inflated crop should stand out distinctly from the back of the neck. A Brunner Pouter should be just a bit smaller than a Pigmy Pouter. It should in no way be more than 13 inches in lenght as measured from the point of the beak to the tip of the tail.
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Scandaroon Pigeon: The Scandaroon pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon from Germany. It is also known as a Nuremberg Bagdad, and was developed over many years of selective breeding. This breed along with other breeds of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from the rock pigeon. It is probably one of the oldest breeds of pigeon, and is believed to date back to the time of Alexander the Great. Scandaroon pigeon is mainly raised for it’s looks, but also popular as a utility breed for meat production. Read some more information about the bred below.
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Polish Wattle Pigeon: The Old Polish Wattle Pigeon – or also known by the names: Altpolnische Warzentaube , Ancien Pigeon caronculé Polonais – Bulldog is already registered as an Old Polish Wattle pigeons. It differs from the Podkarpackie slightly with the construction of the head and slightly thicker beak. The head of this exhibition bulldog is similar in shape to the head of the Ostrowiec Wattle pigeons, it is similar to it at all.
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The problem is that it is a bulldog of the Świętokrzyskie type, not much different from the Podkarpackie pigeons and probably related to it. In central Poland, especially in the vicinity of Łódź and Masovia, however, other bulldogs are raised, larger, more massive, with larger galls. The construction is more similar to the German indian than to the Old Polish papilloma (bulldog type exhibition). In Romania, a twin breed similar to our bulldogs from central Poland.
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Swedish Owl : Swedish Owl ornamental pigeons – also known by the names: Cravaté Suédois, Schwedisches Mövchen, Cravattato Svedese, are varieties originating from the southern regions of Sweden, which have been known to have been developed since the late 1800s. Varieties classified into this type of Owl are actually quite popular and are very common in their home countries, but have not been widely bred in Europe – Germany is one of the countries that has carried out intensive development for this variety. It was informed that this variety besides having good flying ability, also had an attractive appearance, beautiful and graceful. This variety was established in the permanent standard in 1960.
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Spinifex Pigeon: Spinifex Pigeons are permanent residents of the arid spinifex grasslands of northern and central Australia. They have very effective camouflage colouring for living, and feeding, on the ground and run quickly and erratically from intruders.
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Lahore Pigeon: It is mainly an ornamental breed and actually from ancient Persia. It was once bred for it’s meat, but today it is raised mainly for it’s beautiful plumage and colorful patterns. Neck of the Lahore pigeon is heavily feathered and should lead to a full, broad chest. Their cheeks should be plump, and the beak should be ‘broad and stout and rather blunt at the tip’. Their legs and feet are feathered so that the bird appears to be wearing thick stockings. Currently the breed is bred in many different colors including blue, brown, black, blue-bar, checkered and red. Lahore pigeon is approximately 10.5 inches tall and about 11.5 inches long. And it measures about 5.5 inches from shoulder to shoulder. Photo and info from Wikipedia.
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The Lahore pigeon is usually a very gentle and shy bird. It is of very good behavior and has relatively docile temperament. These birds are of good natured and can be tamed easily and quickly. They are fairly broad in breast and body. And they are sometimes used to produce squabs for the table. The breed is excellent for show and also very good for raising as pets. However, review full breed profile of the Lahore pigeon in the following chart.
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Jacobin Pigeons: Jacobin pigeons were named after the Jacobin order of monks who date from 1100 and were known for their distinctive hooded habits. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the Jacobins were Dominican friars so-called after the nearby church of St Jacques in Paris. (Jacobean refers to the reign of James I.) According to breeders, the Jacobin pigeon was developed from a mutation known as early as the 1500’s. It went through four major stages of development to reach the bird of today.
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The Jacobin is a medium sized pigeon, not as robust as a racing pigeon, quite slender and tall. It is characterised by a distinctive muff or cowl of feathers which forms a rosette on both sides of the pigeon’s head. This is made up of a mane at the back of the head, the hood over the top and a “cravat” of two lines of feather running down the front of the chest. From the mane to cravat across the line of the eye the hood measures 5-6 inches. It stands a couple of inches above the head. There is currently a trend towards breeding Jacobins with longer necks which then hold the hood off the shoulders. This is said to better display the hood. The breeder interviewed for our segment, Mr Darcy Cook, says there is a problem, however, in that the birds with the best feather quality also appeared to be those which were heavily shouldered. There is no feathering around the feet. Apart from the hood, the birds are slender and sleek. The Jacobin in Australia comes in black, white, red and yellow.
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Some breeders describe the Jacobin as a pugnacious bird, others prefer to describe them as being ‘individualist’ and recommend separate breeding boxes for each pair. This is because when paired for breeding, cocks can and will take over a cage floor as their territory and could prevent other birds from feeding. Jacobins are not considered a housepet. They area breed for the fancy pigeon enthusiast, not for the beginner due to the fact that fostering is required. Mr Cook allows 1.2m x 1.8m x 1.8m (4ft x 6ft x 6ft) for three pairs. Many breeders use sand on the floor, not sawdust which will blow around, and recommend cleaning the loft thoroughly fortnightly. Food needs to be fresh daily.

Lose Weight Fast: Easy Homemade Syrup That Destroys Cholesterol and Melts Fat Away

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Lots of people struggle with the extra inches around their waist. Not to mention that belly is the most stubborn area for losing weight from the entire body. Eating healthy and mindfully can do wonders to get rid of stubborn belly fat. However, this homemade syrup is a much easier way and will most likely help you shrink your waist and lose pounds successfully without a lot of effort.

The following recipe of this miraculous syrup is extremely easy to prepare, and the ingredients are not expensive and you probably have them already in your kitchen. So make sure you add this recipe to your diet every day, and actually reduce belly fat. Plus, you will benefit from better cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease.

Here’s how to prepare the homemade syrup that destroys cholesterol and melts fat away:

Ingredients:

4 tbsps of honey
2 tbsps of cinnamon
4.5 oz / 130 grams of horseradish
3 lemons
2 cm root ginger

Preparation:

At first, you should clean and grate the horseradish and ginger into small pieces, then blend them well. Afterward, grate the lemons and add them to the previous mixture. Blend all of them together and add 4 teaspoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Lastly, mix the combination thoroughly and put it in a jar. Close well and keep the mixture in the fridge.

Use:

Take 1 tablespoon of this extremely beneficial syrup in the morning and evening. You should consume it for 3 weeks on an empty stomach. The results will surely amaze you.

Meet Adorabilis, the World’s Cutest Octopus (video)

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A recently described species of octopus needs a name, and it’s so cute scientists Might Name It ‘Adorabilis’. What do you call an octopus that’s got stubby little tentacles, is bright pink, super squishy, and looks like a Pac-Man ghost? Why not Adorabilis, suggests its describer, Stephanie Bush, at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

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The newly discovered, cartoon-like creature is so cute that “adorable” might become part of its scientific name. It started with a joke from a Moss Landing scientist who’s faced with identifying the species. “I thought that since this animal is so adorable, I should name it adorabilis,” laughed Stephanie Bush, postdoctoral fellow at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. “I’m supposed to be this really serious stoic scientist, but I’m still human. It’s just so cute.”
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The fist-sized octopus has been making waves online since Science Friday recently released a video celebrating Cephalopod Week, which begins Friday. Many fawning over the rare cephalopod have their fingers crossed in hopes Bush will name it Opisthoteuthis adorabilis. But identifying a species is a painstaking process that can take years. While researchers first collected this unidentified octopus in the early 1990s, Bush is the first to take on describing the species.
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“Giving it a name is one of the easiest parts,” she said. “We have to collect multiple specimens. There’s a lot of counting and measuring essentially. You have to differentiate one species from others.” This nameless octopus might look familiar. It’s the same genus as Pearl, the pink flapjack octopus (Opisthoteuthis califoriana) in the film “Finding Nemo.” Scientist thought they were the same animal until Bush noted key distinctions while working with the two species for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Tentacles” exhibit last year.
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Though precious, their pinkish color is common among deep-sea creatures. Since red light doesn’t reach the black waters of the deep sea, animals who are red appear black. The camouflage helps them avoid predators and attack prey, which is worms and tiny crustaceans for this octopus. They live along the California Coast in abyssal depths up to 2,600 feet. Bush found her specimens in the Monterey Bay. Their gelatinous body measures about 7 inches in diameter and their arms are webbed.
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Though the flapjack octopus species mostly sits on the deep sea floor, it swims by flapping its fan of arms to propel through the water, steering with its fins. One of the live cute creatures Bush is studying laid eggs about a year ago. There’s no telling when they’ll hatch, but she can’t wait. “I want to see what these baby octopuses look like,” Bush said. Because the only thing cuter than the nameless pink octopus is probably its babies. Bush said she still hasn’t decided to name it adorabalis, but even if she did, it wouldn’t be that outlandish. You can watch its video below:

5 Essential Oils That Stop Allergies Forever!

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Having a seasonal allergy is always a very uncomfortable and unpleasant situation to be in. Luckily, most people with allergies have only mild discomfort, which causes cold-like symptoms, such as sneezing, itchiness, runny nose, and red or swollen eyes. Therefore, instead of using various over-the-counter medications, you should try a few essential oils and stop the allergies forever.

In fact, the following essential oils provide powerful anti-inflammatory properties that boost the immune system, soothe inflammation, and clear blocked sinuses. Apart from providing pleasant smell, these oils can act as decongestants, and provide numerous psychological benefits.

Here are 5 essential oils that stop allergies forever:

Lemon oil

Lemon essential oil supports the lymphatic framework and helps the body easily to fight off respiratory conditions. Plus, it boosts the body’s immune system and fights against harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses.

In fact, adding a few drops of lemon oil in your water, it helps to regulate the pH levels in the body. Yet, if you want to destroy bacteria on the sheets, carpets, curtains, and furniture, simply add the oil to the laundry detergent.

Lavender oil

Lavender oil helps you soothe your symptoms during allergy season. Also, since it poses great anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a natural antihistamine it has the ability to ease inflammation and reduce the enlargement of mucous cells.

To ease the symptoms just rub a few drops of the oil between your palms and hold them close to the nostrils, breathe deeply.

Peppermint oil

The menthol in peppermint oil has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and can alleviate symptoms of chronic inflammatory disorders. While, the Rosmarinic acid in the menthol acts as a potent expectorant and thus, relieves allergies, colds, sinusitis, and coughs.

In order to reduce inflammation, unclog your sinuses or relieve a sore throat just rub about 5 drops on your neck.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil possesses powerful antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties. Diffusing tea tree oil in your home instantly kills pathogens in the air, which leads to allergies. Plus, it treats respiratory tract infections, calms your body, and makes breathing easier.

To treat rashes and hives, simply add 2-3 drops to a cotton ball and apply it on your skin.

Basil oil

The basil essential oil also carries strong antibacterial properties. In fact, this herb not only relieves symptoms of allergy, but it’s also a potent anti-anaphylactic and antihistamine. Thus, assists in eliminating the microscopic organisms, yeast, and form that prompt asthma.

You can inhale basil oil for instant relief, or add 1 drop to your meal, in order to treat inflammation.

Australian Veterinary Clinic Rescues A Rare Golden Possum, People Say They Just Caught A Pikachu (video)

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Are you a Pokéhunter? Well grab your Pokéball and catch the next flight to Australia a real-life Pikachu has been spotted in Melbourne. Well, kind of. Meet Pikachu, a very rare – and adorable yellow marsupial.

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We all were told that fairies don’t exist and cartoons aren’t real. Fast forward to today—we have proof they all were wrong. The most adorable baby possum was found in Australia and upon further investigation, the internet is convinced he’s a Pikachu. With no disguise. This rescued brushtail golden possum went viral for her incredible orange-yellow coat.
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The brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) is one of the most widespread species in Australia, found throughout the eastern and northern parts of the continent, as well as some western regions, Tasmania, and a number of offshore islands. Although rare, the Golden Brushtail Possum is still found in the wild in areas of Tasmania, an island state south of the Australian mainland.
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Brushtail possums are usually a grayish color, but little Pikachu has a genetic mutation that means she lacks melanin. This is the same pigment responsible for dark eyes, hair, and skin in people.
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Despite being a bit nervous, Pikachu was checked over by vets and then placed with a wildlife carer. Veterinarian Dr Stephen Reinisch told IFLScience that Pikachu is merely a nickname as giving her a proper name might make her carer too attached, which wouldn’t be ideal since the end goal is to release her back into the wild.
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However, her bright coloration makes Pikachu particularly susceptible to predators. Possums are nocturnal, so being bright yellow makes her an easy target for creatures like owls, as well as Pokéhunters attempting to capture her. Golden possums are slightly more common in Tasmania as it is home to fewer predators.
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It was a truly disheartening moment when we grew up and realized that all the wonderful things we saw on TV and read about in books were actually a work of fiction. From dragons to fairies to even pokemon, it wasn’t easy to accept that these magical beings don’t actually exist. But time and again, we find several real animals in our world that resemble many of our beloved fictional characters. Take this adorable baby possum for instance.
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This little fella was found in Australia and as pictures began to spread across the internet, we are all convinced that he may just be a real-life Pikachu. The resemblance is almost uncanny and a child who just saw a few episodes of Pokemon would scream ‘Pikachu’ upon looking at this cutie. A rescuer in Melbourne brought the orphan possum to the Boronia Veterinary Clinic. The staff noted that the animal’s bright yellow fur truly lit up the entire room, Daily Mail reported.
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“We recently had a very special possum brought in to the clinic,” Boronia Veterinary Clinic And Animal Hospital posted on its Facebook page (Boronia Veterinary Clinic And Animal Hospital). “The golden color occurs due to a mutation which causes a low level of the pigment melanin which gives them their normal color. They are so rare in the wild as although their bright color makes them look special to us, they also stand out to predators! Luckily for this baby brushtail, she’s gone to carers to be raised and then will end up in a wildlife sanctuary so she can live a long happy life.”
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This baby possum is part of the brushtail possum family (Trichosurus vulpecula) and is one of the most widespread species in Australia. They are found all over the eastern and northern parts of the continent, as well as some western regions, Tasmania, and a number of offshore islands.
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Of course, there’s the other explanation, the not-so-scientific one but the one we wish was true. This cute little bud might actually belong to a species of Pokemon, but unfortunately, we all know the answer.
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Regardless, this adorable possum had its pictures taken by the staff at the clinic and it went viral for all the right reasons. It was found lying on the ground before it was rescued, Business Insider reports. The possum was still a baby at the time — around five months old, according to the veterinarian experts. They speculated that she might have fallen from her mom’s back as they placed her with a wildlife carer following a night spent at the clinic.
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According to Dr. Kath Handasyde from Melbourne University’s School of Biosciences, though it’s an incredible sight to witness such amazing colors on an animal, this could often prove to be harmful to them in the wild. “One of the issues with unusual colors, particularly if they are pale, is that this is a nocturnal animal and if they are pale, they are obvious to predators like an owl,” she told The Age.
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Caroline Dazey from the non-profit Wildlife Victoria said that there are many more such golden possums (Pikachus) to be found in the state, especially on Melbourne’s fringes. “We do get calls about them, there are little pockets of them in Victoria.” Thankfully, the volunteers keep their location secret in order to keep them safe.
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Possums are also very territorial, which makes it tricky to release them from captivity. Whether or not she’s eventually released remains to be seen. Image credits: Boronia Veterinary Clinic And Animal Hospital

Homemade Turmeric & Ginger Tea to Prevent Heart Disease, Lowers Cholesterol and Improves Your Brain Health

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Chronic dehydration sometimes occurs regardless of how much fluid you take in on a particular day. Dehydration especially triggers when your body is exposed to extreme heat or prolonged physical activity. Thus, leads to numerous health issues, such as blood flow resistance, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer, skin issues, and type 2 diabetes.

Fortunately, consuming turmeric and ginger iced tea is a delicious and refreshing way to prevent these health disorders. Moreover, the medicinal properties of turmeric and ginger will boost your health, keep your body hydrated, and strengthen your heart and blood vessels.

Despite receiving numerous health benefits, the medicinal and therapeutic properties of ginger and turmeric together also produce an overall and all-rounder effect of ease, comfort, and wellbeing. For example, by combining these delicious herbs, you can soothe your gastrointestinal problems, reduce inflammation in joints, and even help reduce symptoms of depression.

Turmeric has been scientifically shown for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, its active ingredient, curcumin, improves the function of the endothelium, which is the lining of the blood vessels, and thus regulates blood pressure and blood clotting. In addition, it improves brain health and helps in the case of stroke and Alzheimer’s.

On the other hand, ginger improves heart health, lowers cholesterol levels, and prevents the oxidation of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and atherosclerosis. It is clear that turmeric and ginger have amazing power to boost your health. Now, let’s look at this specific homemade natural remedy.

Here’s how to prepare the homemade turmeric & ginger tea:

Ingredients:

4 tsp dried ginger (or two inches fresh ginger root)
4 tsp dried organic turmeric
1 cup plus 3 cups of water (1 cup for steeping, 3 for dilution)
¼ cup honey
¾ tsp black pepper

Preparation:

At first, take a small saucepan, and mix the turmeric, ginger, and black pepper together with a cup of water. Next, bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce the heat to simmer. You should simmer only for a few minutes, and turn off the heat. Now, sweeten it with honey and cover the saucepan to let it steep for at least 1 hour. Lastly, strain the mixture using a cheesecloth.

You should add the other 3 cups of water for dilution and then store in a jar in the refrigerator. Drink a glass of this remedy every morning on an empty stomach.

15 Times Nature Wanted To Amaze Everyone But Got Bit Carried Away

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Nature will never cease to surprise us with its diversity and incredible living creatures that boast the most outlandish colors. Some of them are so wonderful, they seem to have come from another dimension.

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The greater sage-grouse: The Greater Sage-Grouse is a large grouse with a chubby, round body, small head, and long tail. Males change shape dramatically when they display, becoming almost spherical as they puff up their chest, droop their wings, and fan their tail into a starburst. Sage-grouse are mottled gray-brown with a black belly. Males have a black head and throat. The breast has a fluffy white ruff that, during displays, surrounds a pair of inflatable, yellow air sacs. Females have a dusky cheek patch emphasized by white markings behind the eye.
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The long-eared jerboa: It inhabits China and Mongolia, is a rodent with features similar to those of a mouse and some further very interesting features. Some scientists are of the opinion that it could be distantly related to the gerbil. Its tail is twice its body length, giving it good balance when it runs and jumps. It has long back legs with large feet and moves much like a kangaroo. The soles of their feet are covered in stiff hairs which help when traveling over the desert. The front legs are relatively rather small, and they are not useable for getting around. Species from this family are usually characterized by their amazing adaptations for jumping, thought to be an evolution as a strategy to deal with predators. The life span of Long-eared jerboas is unknown, however, their average longevity is 2 to 3 years.
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The panda-ants: There are some really cute insects out there, and one genus of especially cute insects is the genus Euspinolia, called the Panda Ants. Panda Ants are actually not ants at all, but instead are wasps of the family Mutillidae, commonly called the Velvet Ants. The Panda Ant was first described to science in 1938 and is found in dry coastal regions of Chile. anda Ants do not live in colonies and also do not have queens and drones and workers. Panda Ants get their name from the dramatic black and white coloration of the females. However, don’t get too comfortable around a Panda Ant because they get their other common name of Cow Killer Ants from the incredibly painful sting they can deliver from their unusually long and maneuverable stinger.
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The leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus phantasticus): Leaf-tailed geckos have long, flat bodies with triangular heads and broad, leaf-like tails. The giant leaf-tailed gecko, or common flat-tailed gecko, is one of the larger species. They have big, marbled eyes with red concentric striations around the pupil set against a background of silver, tan or gold. These lizards have a mottled pattern, with colors varying across species from tans and greens to grays and browns. Giant leaf-tailed geckos are carnivorous and eat a variety of invertebrates. Land snails make up an important part of their diet. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, these geckos eat a range of insects.
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Red-lipped batfish: It looks like a red lipstick is applied to its fleshy lip, is mostly seen around Coca Island and Galapagos Island. This fish, which can reach up to 40 cm in length, uses 4 fins like feet and is the only fish that can walk under water with 4 feet. With its fins designed for walking, its strange nose and big red lips, the fish has an extremely interesting appearance. Red-lipped batfish are carnivorous animals as a bottom fish. They feed on other small fish, crabs, scallops and maggots.
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Saiga antelopes: They are known for their extremely unusual appearance with an over-sized nose, the internal structure of which acts as a filter. The saiga is a small species of antelope, about the size of a goat (63-80cm shoulder height and 23-40kg in weight), which has a stooping body, a large head, a distinctive pendulant proboscid nose, and an unusual ‘up and down’ style of running. It’s coat is a light buff color, which becomes thicker and white in the winter. Males have pale yellowish horns, 28-38cm in length. The Saiga Antelope was added to the IUCN’s Red List as ‘Critically Endangered’ in 2001.
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The aye-aye: Aye-ayes can be found only on the island of Madagascar. These rare animals may not look like primates at first glance, but they are related to chimpanzees, apes, and humans. Aye-ayes are dark brown or black and are distinguished by a bushy tail that is larger than their body. They also feature big eyes, slender fingers, and large, sensitive ears. Aye-ayes have pointed claws on all their fingers and toes except for their opposable big toes, which enable them to dangle from branches. Aye-ayes spend their lives in rain forest trees and avoid coming down to earth. They are nocturnal, and spend the day curled up in a ball-like nest of leaves and branches. The nests appear as closed spheres with single entry holes, situated in the forks of large trees.
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Narrow-headed softshell turtles: The narrow-headed softshell turtle is an incredibly large species of turtle, often reaching more than 110 cm in carapace length. It is one of three species in the genus Chitra. Together, these three species diverged from all other living turtles more than 40 million years ago, around the same time humans last shared a common ancestor with tamarins and capuchin monkeys. This strange turtle is threatened by the international pet trade and harvesting for food. Their eggs are easily harvested from the beaches where they are laid. The construction of dams has led to the frequent flooding and sabotage of their nesting sites. The narrow-headed softshell turtle is listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. It is also listed on CITES appendix II to combat international trade.
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Cassowaries (genus Casuarius): It is any of several species of large flightless birds of the Australo-Papuan region. Cassowaries are the only members of the family Casuariidae and belong to the order Casuariiformes, which also includes the emu. There are three species (counted by some experts as six), each with several races. The common, or southern, cassowary, Casuarius casuarius, which inhabits New Guinea, nearby islands, and Australia, is the largest—almost 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall—and has two long red wattles on the throat. The dwarf cassowary (C. bennetti) is native to higher elevations of New Guinea and can also be found on the island of New Britain, and the northern cassowary (C. unappendiculatus) inhabits New Guinea’s northern lowlands.
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The glass frog (family Centrolenidae): It is any of a group of tree frogs found in the New World tropics, some species of which have transparent bellies and chests. In glass frogs the viscera are visible, and an observer can see the heart pumping blood into the arteries and food moving through the gut. There is no satisfactory explanation for this transparency, and not all species have a “glass” underside. Viewed from above, most glass frogs appear light green. Their patterning ranges from uniform green to green with white to yellow spots that mimic glass frog eggs. Glass frogs have expanded digit tips that aid in climbing, and this trait allows most to live in trees or shrubs along forest streams.
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus roxellana): It is also called snub-nosed langur, any of four species of large and unusual leaf monkeys (see langur) found in highland forests of central China and northern Vietnam. They have a broad, short face with wide-set slanting eyes and a short, flat nose with forward-facing nostrils. It lives in the coniferous montane forests of central China at elevations of 1,800–2,700 metres (6,000–9,000 feet), where the temperature drops below freezing in winter and rises only to about 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. They have rich golden brown to golden red fur, and the tail is about the same length as the body. Males have a long mantle of black and golden hairs on the back. Their bodies measure about 62 cm (24 inches) long, and they weigh 16–17 kg (35–37 pounds). Females are slightly smaller, weighing only about 9–10 kg. The trefoil-shaped face of the golden snub-nosed monkey is pale blue, and adult males develop strange red swellings at the corners of the mouth.
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The okapi: (Okapia johnstoni), cud-chewing hoofed mammal that is placed along with the giraffe in the family Giraffidae (order Artiodactyla). It serves as the flagship species (a popular species that has become a symbol for the conservation of a region) for the Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Found in the rainforests of the Congo region, the okapi was unknown to science until 1901, when British explorer Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston sent the first bits of hide to the British Museum. However, British American explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley had made the first report of the animal as early as 1890.
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The kori bustard: The Kori Bustard is Africa’s heaviest flying bird and can weigh up to 19kg. It is a land bird with long neck and long foot ended by three fingers with light brown or grey plumage. The sides of the crown on the head extend into a black crest. There is a white stripe over each eye. The chin, throat, and neck are creamy white mixed with black bands. The underparts of the bird are buff colored with dark brown vermiculations. The tail has wide bands of grayish brown and white. The primaries, or flight feathers, are also similarly marked. The shoulder area has a checkered black and white pattern.
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Mantis Shrimp: “Beautiful” and “deadly” are two descriptors you don’t typically see attached to shrimp. But the mantis shrimp is in a class of its own. This colorful specimen has earned a reputation for being one of the most fearsome creatures of the deep. Here are 10 facts worth knowing about the pint-sized bruisers. Despite their namesake and relatively puny stature, mantis shrimp aren’t shrimp at all. (Neither, of course, are they mantises.) They’re stomatopods, distant relatives to crabs, shrimp, and lobsters.
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The proboscis monkeys: (Nasalis larvatus), long-tailed arboreal primate found along rivers and in swampy mangrove forests of Borneo. Named for the male’s long and pendulous nose, the proboscis monkey is red-brown with pale underparts. The nose is smaller in the female and is upturned in the young. Males are 56–72 cm (22–28 inches) long and average 20 kg (44 pounds), but females weigh only about 10 kg (22 pounds). The tail is about the same length as the body. Proboscis monkeys live in groups of about 20 consisting of a single male and up to a dozen females; males live in bachelor groups. The young have blue faces and are born singly, apparently at any time of year; gestation is estimated at five to six months. Proboscis monkeys wade upright through water, which makes them exceptional among monkeys in being habitually bipedal.