February 13, 2026

California Protects 1,400+ Mountain Lions Under Endangered Species Act

California’s Fish and Game Commission has listed over 1,400 mountain lions as endangered. This new protection covers lions from the Bay Area down to the Mexican border, aiming to save them from extinction with new wildlife-friendly measures.

February 13, 2026

Pompeii Victims’ Wool Clothes Challenge Vesuvius Eruption Date in August CE 79

Pompeii victims were found wearing thick wool layers, unusual for hot August. New research questions the familiar eruption date of Mount Vesuvius in CE 79 and hints at harsher conditions during the disaster.

February 13, 2026

SpaceX Crew-12 Launches to International Space Station for 8-Month Mission

Four astronauts from SpaceX Crew-12 have launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket to the ISS. The team will spend eight months replacing the previous crew after a medical evacuation.

February 13, 2026

Manitoba’s Narcisse Snake Dens Host 100,000 Red-Sided Garter Snakes Each Winter

In Manitoba, the Narcisse Snake Dens shelter around 100,000 red-sided garter snakes every winter. These snakes hibernate in warm limestone caves before emerging in spring to mate in huge ‘mating balls.’ This unique natural event draws curious tourists to watch one of the world’s largest snake gatherings.

February 13, 2026

Ramazan 2026 Likely to Begin on February 19, Says Suparco

Suparco anticipates the first day of Ramazan 2026 on February 19. The new moon is set to appear on February 17. Final confirmation will come from Ruet-i-Hilal Committee based on moon sighting and witness reports.