I’m not surprised by this at all. Every domesticated animal I’ve ever met has the sensitivity to discern human emotions. I always considered it part of the prerequisites for domestication.
Also the kite in the photo would only be able to pull the ship as fast as the wind speed. The idea behind a proper sail is that you can go faster than the wind speed if it comes at you sideways.
I feel like protection of endangered species is one of the most dependable sources of uplifting news. I remember when this became a big subject in the 90’s, and it seems to be paying off now 20-30 years later. Goes to show that regulation and collective action can work, it’s just slow.
World’s First Electric Aircraft Flight Powered by New Liquid Hydrogen–Flew for 3 Hours (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)
Horses Can See Emotions in Our Face and Voice–and Have a Preference, Reveals New Study (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)
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Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions (www.cnn.com)
1 Million New Seagrass Seedlings Will Be Planted To Protect Sardinia’s Beaches While Storing 35-Times More Carbon Than Trees (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)
Two Critically Endangered Baby Condors Born in National Park Are Healthy, ‘Adorable Fluffballs’ (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)