Live PARROTS transported across Andes were used for feather trade in Atacama Desert 900 years ago

Parrots were carried across the Andes almost 1,000 years ago so vendors could sell their colourful feathers to customers in the Atacama desert, a study has found.  Analysis of six mummified species revealed they were carried more than 300 miles from their native region in the eastern Amazon to the arid land across the mountains. … Read more

Live PARROTS were transported across the Andes to be traded in the Atacama Desert 900 years ago

Parrots were carried across the Andes almost 1,000 years ago so vendors could sell their colourful feathers to customers in the Atacama desert, a study has found.  Analysis of six mummified species revealed they were carried more than 300 miles from their native region in the eastern Amazon to the arid land across the mountains. … Read more

The amazing FOLDABLE house: Mini dwelling can be transported by truck almost anywhere and unfolded

Thought origami was only performed with paper? Think again. One enterprising company is doing it with houses. Latvian start-up Brette Haus makes amazing folded-up mini dwellings that are moved to a (flat) location of choice by truck – and then unfolded by two people in just three hours. They come in three designs – Compact, … Read more

Seal pup who was found severely injured on a beach is transported to safety in 400-mile mercy dash 

Signed, sealed… delivered! Seal pup who was found severely injured on a beach is transported to safety in 400-mile mercy dash Baby harbour seal was found on a beach by dog walkers in Roker, Sunderland She was a forlorn sight and weighed just 27lb – half the weight she should be The sanctuary that she was … Read more

Everyday Ageism: FEMAIL columnist CHRISTA D’SOUZA, says age-blindness needs to be transported here 

Everyday Ageism: FEMAIL columnist CHRISTA D’SOUZA, says some of the age-blindness of France needs to be transported here Christa D’Souza says Dame Kristin Scott Thomas is a beautiful actress She argues Kristin shouldn’t have to thank people who tell her she’s ‘still got it’ British columnist suggests the age-blindness in France is needed here  By Christa … Read more

‘Kidnapped’ Belarus opposition leader has been transported to Ukraine

Confusion surrounded the whereabouts of a ‘kidnapped’ Belarus opposition leader today after border guards claimed she was arrested while trying to reach Ukraine.  Maria Kolesnikova was stopped at the Aleksandrovka border crossing in the early hours of this morning, Belarus claims, in what authorities called an ‘illegal’ attempt to flee the country.  Border police made the … Read more

Two beluga whales are transported from captivity in China to a new ocean refuge 6,000 miles away

They are creatures who always seem to have a smile on their faces. And now, two beluga whales are sure to be feeling much happier thanks to British charity the Sea Life Trust. The whales, called Little Grey and Little White, have been freed from captivity in China to swim in the sea for the … Read more