Posted at 03:48PM on September 03, 2020 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
This robotic coconut tree climber and harvester could save lives
India is experiencing a shortage of coconut harvesters. It's dangerous work, as harvesters must climb trees that are sometimes 50 ft tall. Once they reach the top of the tree they have to hack away at the stems with a machete, making their grip on the tree more tenuous. To d...
Posted at 12:10PM on June 26, 2020 by Xeni Jardin @ Boing Boing
WATCH: Rescued sloth bears are having fun learning to be free
These rescued sloth bears in India are having fun just being safe. In India, there is a long tradition of animal abuse with this species.Video via Rumble, and WildlifeSOS.org.Also referred to as "Dancing Bears", the animals have been kept by a nomadic tribe that use them to ...
