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Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...- Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...
- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
- In 1973, Wisconsin teenager Libby Riddles moved to Alaska. 12 years later, she drove into a storm and became the first woman to win the Iditarod sled-dog raceIn a groundbreaking achievement, Libby Riddles etched her name in history in 1985 as the first woman to conquer the Iditarod. Defying the h...
- In 1930s, Finland brought back beavers but accidentally introduced the wrong species. The mistake still affects wildlife todayDuring the 1930s, Finland's attempt to reestablish its native beaver population took a turn when North American beavers were unwittingly in...
- In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive speciesAlthough wild pigs have long been viewed as destructive invasive species, recent findings reveal they also play a surprising role in curbin...
- In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
- In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...
- In the 1770s, Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors; their feral descendants began destroying native bushCaptain Cook introduced pigs and goats to New Zealand's Ship Cove in 1770 for future sailors. These animals became significant threats to n...
- Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the worldBefore its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich...
- Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips: ProsecutorsProsecutors are investigating a Telegram network used by Chinese men for sexual assaults. These perpetrators referred to women as "cars" an...
- Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors sayInvestigators have been poring through several years' worth of posts in roughly two dozen group chats on the popular messaging app that aut...
- Could this unexpected small pet overtake cats in 2026? See which animals are dominating America's most popular pets list this yearAmerica's most popular pets are changing in 2026, and the shift says a lot about how people live today. Dogs still lead, while cats remain ...
- The man accused of black magic created a writing system Cherokee could learn - here's the story about SequoyahSequoyah's Cherokee writing system: Initially met with suspicion and accusations of witchcraft, Sequoyah's revolutionary Cherokee syllabary...
- How China is using pigs to strike back at the U.S. in Trump-era trade warU.S. farmers are facing significant losses due to the trade war with China, impacting niche export markets like breeding pigs and cattle se...
- The $2.5 billion reason why US is worried about Canada's 'Super Pigs'Canada's 'super pigs,' a hybrid of wild boars and domestic pigs, are poised to invade the northern US. These animals cause significant agri...
- Kerala reports cases of African Swine fever in Kottayam district; more information hereThe African Swine Fever Virus is highly contagious but does not infect humans. It quickly spreads from one animal to another.
- Anti-China protests rise in Argentina, the recipient of maximum Chinese FDI in Latin AmericaIn the last fifteen years from 2005 to 2019, Argentina has received maximum investment from China $ 30.6 billion, which accounted for 39 pe...
- When it comes to innovation, think pigTheir tools are still quite basic, but can they end up hogging our planet?
- WPP, Snapchat & Daily Mail form marketing agency Truffle PigThe agency is seeking brands to sign up, and will use DailyMail.com, Elite Daily and Snapchat to test original content marketing.
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