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This month‚ conservationists at Chester Zoo‚ UK were thrilled to hear the pitter-patter of tiny rhino toes as an incredibly rare‚ critically endangered new arrival was safely born – and they captured it all on camera. New mum Zuri‚ an eastern black rhino‚ gave birth to a female calf on November 12 following a 15-month pregnancy. Unusually for the species‚ the calf‚ which has yet to be named‚ was born during the day at 2.45 pm‚ allowing the keepers to witness the birth via cameras inside the rhino habitat. “We’d been eagerly awaiting this birth for 15 long months and‚ as it’s quite unusual for a rhino to give birth in daylight hours‚ we really didn’t expect it to happen right in front of us as we were going about our day‚" said Emma Evison‚ Chester Zoo's Rhino Team Manager‚ in a statement sent to IFLScience. "To be able to witness the calf safely entering the world‚ in front of our very own eyes‚ was just the most incredible privilege.”              The eastern black rhino (Diceros bicornis michaeli) is a subspecies of the black rhino. There are fewer than 600 left in the wild across Kenya‚ Tanzania‚ and Rwanda‚ according to the IUCN. This species and many others are critically endangered because of the illegal wildlife trade‚ where rhinos are killed for their use in traditional Asian medicines. Chester Zoo says this new arrival will help conservation efforts to stop this species from going extinct. “Sadly this is a species that‚ for more than century‚ has been hunted down and poached for its horn before being sold on the illegal wildlife markets‚" continued Evison. "This precious newborn’s arrival is another positive step in safeguarding the species‚ which is what the endangered species breeding programme in European conservation zoos that we’re a leading part of is striving to do. This program has already showed huge success‚ with a group of rhinos bred in zoos in Europe having been translocated to a protected National Park in Africa."               Southern white rhinos are also set to be on the move across South Africa as part of an ambitious plan to rewild 2‚000 of them‚ around 15 percent of the global population‚ from a controversial commercial breeding program.Chester Zoo has worked hard to make the birth of this eastern black rhino calf happen using skills and techniques the animal endocrine lab to track hormone levels in the rhino dung. The technique has been so successful that they have shared the knowledge with a specialist lab in Kenya to further support breeding efforts in the wild population. The team reports that the new arrival is doing well and is sticking close to her mother as she explores her home."She’s very inquisitive and full of energy‚ which is just brilliant to see."Image Credit: ©Chester Zoo“Zuri and her new arrival is testament to the unwavering dedication of conservationists here at Chester‚ and around the world‚ who are working to safeguard these incredible animals and ensure that they thrive long into the future‚” said Mike Jordan‚ Director of Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo. 

A variant of the flu strain H1N2‚ similar to one that’s currently currently circulating in pigs‚ has been detected in a human for the first time in the UK. The case of influenza A(H1N2)v was recently detected as part of routine national flu surveillance after an individual visited the doctor with respiratory systems‚ the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Monday.The person reportedly experienced a mild illness and has since fully recovered. However‚ the UKHSA states they have not yet worked out how the person became infected and the case remains under investigation.“This is the first time we have detected this virus in humans in the UK‚ though it is very similar to viruses that have been detected in pigs‚” said Meera Chand‚ Incident Director at UKHSA. “We are working rapidly to trace close contacts and reduce any potential spread.”“Pig keepers must also report any suspicion of swine flu in their herds to their local vet immediately‚" added Chief Veterinary Officer‚ Christine Middlemiss.Elsewhere in the world‚ a total of 50 human cases of influenza A(H1N2)v have been reported globally since 2005‚ none of which were related genetically to the recently identified strain.Preliminary information suggests the infection strain detected in the UK belongs to a distinct clade (called 1b.1.1)‚ which is different from recent human cases of influenza A(H1N2) elsewhere in the world. It is‚ however‚ similar to virus strains currently circulating among pigs in the UK.Also of note: this latest influenza virus is different from the one that caused a pandemic in 2009‚ influenza A H1N1(pdm09)‚ commonly referred to as "swine flu." That strain is now circulating in humans seasonally and is distinct from the viruses currently circulating in pigs.

There’s another dietary fad in town‚ coming soon to a social media platform near you – unless‚ that is‚ the algorithm gods have already gifted you with videos of people chowing down on sticks of straight butter. To the uninitiated‚ this one’s difficult to comprehend. If you’re anything like us‚ biting into a hunk of raw butter is about as unappetizing as it gets. But proponents claim it has all sorts of health benefits‚ so we thought it was time to take a closer look at this trend.A short history of modern butter consumptionLet’s get one thing straight: no one is here to demonize butter. For those who choose to include animal-based products in their diet‚ and who don’t have to avoid dairy‚ it’s one of life’s greatest pleasures. Melted into hot toast or crumpets (yes‚ the IFLScience team are mostly based in the UK!)‚ blended into cakes and pastries‚ or even ladled over a sizzling steak‚ there are few meals that can’t be enhanced by butter.But just because it can work wonders as an ingredient‚ that’s not to say it’s a good idea to scoff sticks of the stuff. Too much of a good thing‚ and all that.There was a time when butter was considered a scourge of the Western diet. From around the mid-20th century‚ saturated fat was public enemy number one for the health-conscious consumer‚ and lots of people switched to alternatives like margarine. These products‚ however‚ are high in trans fats – partially hydrogenated oils – and emerging research showed that they can have an alarming effect on cardiovascular and metabolic health.Countries began to make moves to ban artificial trans fats‚ and studies were coming out that suggested butter may not have been so bad in the first place. Consumers started to turn away from low-fat dairy alternatives – which are often higher in other ingredients like sugar – in favor of old-school butter‚ whole milk‚ and full-fat yogurts.Butter‚ as one New York Times columnist put it‚ was back. But are some people now taking this too far‚ exchanging one fad for another? What drives people from seeing butter as solely a way to enhance other foods‚ to a nutritious snack all of its own?Why are people eating raw butter?It’s a bit of a leap to go from swapping shortening for butter in your baking to straight-up eating a stick of butter dipped in marinara sauce‚ but that’s exactly what TikTokker buttergirll did in this post.     IFLScience is not responsible for content shared from external sites.This is just one of many videos of the creator sampling butter with various condiments that have helped contribute to her 1.4-million-strong following on the platform. And buttergirll is far from alone‚ with videos of people tucking into a stick of buttery yellow goodness racking up views across all the big social platforms.Not everyone is making bold claims about the supposed health benefits of this habit – some (hard as it may be to believe) just enjoy the taste. But there are those who believe eating raw butter is a route towards peak wellness. For example‚ _butter_dawg_ claims in one explanatory video‚ in which he admits to eating up a stick of butter per day‚ that he simply feels better when eating a high-fat diet.     IFLScience is not responsible for content shared from external sites.Fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. For one thing‚ some vitamins like A‚ D‚ and E can only be properly absorbed with the help of fat. But while there’s no longer such a big push from health authorities towards a low-fat diet‚ there is still a distinction to be made between saturated‚ monounsaturated‚ and polyunsaturated fats. It’s recommended that saturated fats‚ like butter‚ be consumed only in moderation‚ and swapped for unsaturated fats where possible – this is one of the principles behind the science-backed Mediterranean diet‚ for instance. Proponents of the keto diet are often big fans of butter too. For a number of years now‚ keto has been a stalwart of the wellness sphere‚ with many claiming that a low-carb way of eating has helped them to lose weight and stay in shape‚ but as is so often the case the actual science behind it is mixed. Another low-carb plan that has been increasing in popularity is the carnivore diet‚ which is arguably even stricter on carbs and limits followers to only animal-based products. Butter is another favorite with this crowd‚ although people seem to have strong opinions about exactly what type of butter is best‚ with grass-fed often seeming to come out on top for its reportedly superior nutritional content.A further claim made about butter is that it can promote digestive health. Butter is rich in a short-chain fatty acid called butyrate‚ which some studies have linked to improvements in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)‚ as well as an anti-inflammatory effect that may have benefits for those with Crohn’s disease. However‚ these types of studies only look at butyrate in isolation – they’re not feeding people large amounts of butter and seeing how it improves their condition. Many IBS patients‚ for example‚ report that high-fat foods are a trigger for their symptoms‚ so these individuals are unlikely to relish the idea of chomping on a stick of grass-fed finest. There’s certainly no cut-and-dried scientific evidence that eating raw butter can promote healthier digestion.How much butter can we eat?As with many food-related fads‚ there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to butter consumption. Everyone has different caloric requirements according to their lifestyle; different preferences when it comes to eating animal products; and different food sensitivities or triggers that they may need to take into account.   Butter can certainly form part of a healthy diet. We know far more now about the benefits of consuming full-fat dairy products versus low-fat alternatives‚ but there’s a big difference between spreading butter on your morning toast and slipping a stick of Kerrygold in your bag for when those mid-afternoon cravings hit.Saturated fats are no longer the dietary demon they once were‚ but that doesn’t mean it’s open season. Enjoy butter in moderation‚ by all means – but experts still agree that your cardiovascular system will thank you if you keep these products to more of a supporting role in your daily diet. The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice‚ diagnosis‚ or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions. 

Picture this: you’re in the heart of New York City‚ surrounded by the hustle and bustle of urban life‚ and suddenly‚ there’s a rare‚ majestic creature right outside your window. That’s exactly what happened to playwright Nan Knighton and her husband. They had the extraordinary experience of seeing Flaco‚ the world’s most famous owl‚ perched... The post Woman spots rare eagle owl on her windowsill and then learns he’s ‘famous’ appeared first on Animal Channel.

Joe Schaffer at Liberty Nation pointed out one way you can tell that the “fact checkers” are outside the mainstream is who they choose to honor. On November 18‚ the Poynter Institute‚ the bosses of PolitiFact‚ threw a “Bowtie Ball” honoring CNN host Anderson Cooper. “The Poynter Institute’s annual Bowtie Ball showcases the most dazzling and lively personalities in journalism as we gather in Tampa Bay for one electric celebration‚” Poynter gushed on its website. “Anderson Cooper will receive the 2023 Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism during the fundraising gala this year….Cooper is one of the most influential‚ trusted and dynamic broadcast journalists working today.” “Anderson Cooper’s fearless reporting‚ whether from war zones or the political arena‚ has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected journalists of our time‚” said Poynter President Neil Brown. “His humanity‚ humility and humor make him the rare journalist who can connect with millions of people around the world on a deeply personal level and earn their trust. We at Poynter are honored to celebrate his achievements.”  You can tell they love him‚ because Cooper doesn’t even have a page at PolitiFact -- zero fact checks of his "fearless" work. Meanwhile‚ his former 8 pm competition Tucker Carlson has 28 “fact checks” from the Poynter pugilists‚ and 26 of the 28 (or 93 percent) are “Mostly False‚” “False‚” or “Pants On Fire.” Just meeting Cooper is presented as a great reason to fund the "independent fact-checkers." You’ll enjoy mingling with media heavyweights and hearing first-hand accounts of journalistic achievements during an elegant cocktail reception in the heart of Tampa’s bustling downtown. Sponsors and VIP ticket holders will enjoy a private reception with Cooper. Our event will culminate with an insightful on-stage interview with Anderson Cooper.  In 2022‚ Google and YouTube gave $13.2 million to Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network to help fight global “misinformation.” As for the Poynter lifetime achievement awards‚ you can tell just how married they are to the liberal elites:  "Each year‚ Poynter presents the lifetime achievement award to an accomplished journalist whose career has made a significant impact on democracy and its institutions. Cooper will join an esteemed roster of Poynter Medal recipients‚" like Woodward &; Bernstein‚ Katie Couric‚ and Lester "Fairness Is Overrated" Holt:    Shortly after his award‚ Holt became an "ambassador" for Poynter's Google-funded "MediaWise" initiative to teach children "media literacy‚" which is code for the Left's attempts to instill their narratives as "the facts" and conservative arguments as "misinformation. As with Cooper‚ Poynter touted Holt as a great journalist:   "Lester Holt is the most trusted man in the news business and exactly the type of person we want as a champion for our cause‚" said Katy Byron‚ MediaWise editor and program manager at Poynter. "His reporting has always been neutral‚ reliable and accurate." We energetically disagree.