Lizards
Researchers studying lizards in the wild have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding that over 100 individuals from nearly 60 species can survive without one or more limbs. This challenges the long-held assumption that a lost limb would be a death sentence for these animals. James Stroud, an evolutionary biologist at
Pirates
A high-stakes standoff between the US Navy and a group of Somali pirates ended on Sunday with the rescue of American Captain Richard Phillips, who was unharmed after five days in captivity. The dramatic operation, authorized by President Barack Obama, saw US Navy SEAL snipers use night-vision scopes to pick
Pirates
The US Navy, with more than half the major warships in the world, has been seemingly ineffective in combating piracy off the Somali coast. The recent attack on the US-registered ship Maersk Alabama may turn the tide, as the US Navy considers taking over the job of fighting pirates. However,
Murder
Malcolm Robertson, a 64-year-old British sailor, was beaten to death by pirates attempting to steal his dinghy as he and his wife Linda lay anchored off the southern coast of Thailand. The couple, who had been sailing around the world for over 10 years, was attacked by three migrant workers
Murder
A devastating attack on a British couple, Malcolm and Linda Robertson, while sailing off the coast of Satun, Thailand, has left one dead and the other injured. The incident, revealed by Thai police, underscores the growing concern of piracy in the region, despite its popularity as a tourist destination. Police
