It's been nearly 40 years since the extinction of Australia's thylacine, known as the Tasmanian tiger, but reported sightings come by the thousands as people across Tasmania tramp through the dense outback in search of the lost species. For the seekers, the investment isn't just one of hope and time. Adrian "Richo" Richardson, a retired military man turned self-declared tiger seeker, has spent more than 30 years looking for a Tasmanian tiger. Each year, he spends more than he cares to admit on...
There's the Loch Ness monster in Scotland. And in the Himalayas, there's the yeti, the Abominable Snowman. In Tasmania—a teardrop of an island under the eye of the Australian mainland—there's the thylacine a creature that brings out folklore and folks armed with grainy images, convinced they've seen the thing. But unlike other mythical creatures, the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, actually—indisputably— existed, an apex predator the size of a small wolf, roamed the island as recently as last...
In the vast expanse of Australia’s rugged terrain, a poignant saga unfurls, weaving together threads of resilience, compassion, and the indomitable spirit of the wild. At the heart of this narrative stands Wandi, a creature whose existence defied conventional categorization, embarking on a journey fraught with uncertainty yet illuminated by the flicker of hope. From the moment Wandi was discovered by a kindred soul in the tranquility of their backyard, bearing the physical remnants of a...
Amidst a blaze of lights and pulsating beats at Coachella, Tems, the Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated sensation from Lagos, Nigeria, delivered a show-stopping performance that left the audience in awe. With surprise appearances from Justin Bieber and Wizkid to perform their chart-topping hit “Essence,” Tems seized the spotlight and showcased her undeniable star power. However, […] The post Tems Announces Debut Album ‘Born in the Wild’ for May first appeared on The Source.
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BUFFALO -- The Washington Capitals lost hold of a wild card spot after a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Thursday.The Pittsburgh Penguins surpassed the Capitals by one point for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference with a 6-5 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Washington has three games remaining. Connor McMichael and Tom Wilson scored, and Charlie Lindgren made 13 saves for the Capitals (37-31-11), who...
Britain, the United States and Australia are considering working with Japan on advanced capability projects through their AUKUS security pact, the three countries said in a joint statement. US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will likely further discuss the topic when they meet in Washington on Wednesday, a source with knowledge […]
Jack Eichel, Nicolas Roy and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist, Chandler Stephenson had four assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 7-2 Friday night to clinch a playoff berth for the sixth time in seven seasons.
The Penguins and Red Wings were both one point outside of the final Wild Card spot—which had been held by Washington—with four games remaining heading into their matchup on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, which meant it had massive playoff implications. After Detroit battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period, the game headed to overtime. With their backs against the wall, and maybe even their season on the line, Erik Karlsson stepped up and netted the winner to give Pittsburgh a...
The surreal puzzle game Lorelei and the Laser Eyes hits the Nintendo Switch and PC on May 16, as revealed at Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase event. This is a big deal, as the game’s being developed by Simogo, the company behind the mind-blowing adventure Sayonara Wild Hearts, which was one of our favorite titles of 2019. It’s also being published by Annapurna Interactive, who helped steward games like Stray, Open Roads and Cocoon to digital store shelves. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes was...
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2023-24 season with plenty of motivation. “There’s something to prove, I think, for everybody,” Penguins forward Sidney Crosby said during a season-ticket event in mid-September. By mid-April, the only thing that’s been affirmed about the Penguins is that they are not a Stanley Cup contender.
The Penguins are still alive in the chase for the final playoff spot in the