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67,800-year-old handprints reveal sharpened fingertips on a wall in the Maros region of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Source: nbcnews.com/world/asia/indonesia-cave-art-oldest-world-hand-stencils-australia-rcna255351. The oldest known figurative cave paintings in the world are at least 51,200 years old, discovered in Leang Karampuang Cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. They depict a wild pig and human-like figures. However, non-figurative and abstract red stencil markings made b

Seized poached African elephant tusks for ivory. They are sold as displays , even in homes, and cut and processed, as jewelry. Source: rainforesttrust.org In this second part of the two-part series, we will discuss a few more interesting facts about wildlife and its exploitation by humans. Question: Is there a silver lining in the story of wildlife exploitation by humans? Answer: Jewelry made of prehistoric animal bone material, costing $20,000 or more, does exist. However,

We love our celebrities. But have we ever wondered where the things they wear—clothes and jewelry—come from and what their average price might be? Luxury fashion items that our celebrities wear are usually made from exotic wild animal skins and bones and often range from tens of thousands to over a million dollars, especially specific high-profile items. One such example is the Pharrell Williams-designed $1 million Louis Vuitton "Millionaire Speedy" bag, representing the high

Arctic glaciers make powerful sounds. Source: How do you stop a glacier from melting? Simple – put up an underwater curtain | Antarctica | The Guardian Acoustic and Sound Warnings Our relationship with Earth is very old. For a long time, our Planet Earth has been giving us warning signals through sound and action — persistently. These warning signs have never been as loud or as widespread as they are today. Our Planet Earth is repeatedly telling us that things are changing ar