Giving back to nature in the form of art is one of the most amazing thing someone can do for our planet. Jon Foreman is one of these artists. Being a creator of various styles of Land Art, he is continuously in search of the “different.” The artist discovered Land Art/Sculpture while in college, but […]
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Top 12 Insects With The Most Incredible Camouflage And Mimicry
Camouflage and mimicry are a defense mechanism that help insects to blend in with their surroundings. Some insects often use cryptic coloration, and others have evolved an impressive array of biological mimicry and deception. They do it to conceal their presence and escape predators, or to deceive their prey. Researchers have long been fascinated with […]
Norwegian Photographer Makes Droplets Of Liquid Look Like Blown Glass Sculptures
When we think about sculptures, we usually tend to associate these with objects of art made out of modelling clay, malleable metals such as bronze or copper alloys, and glass materials. As well, wood carvings, ice sculptures and marble or stone statues come to one’s mind. Basically, we just think of any solid sculpting materials […]
18 Most Bizarre Mushroom And Fungi Species In The World
Mushrooms – There are about 10,000 named species in North America, which comprise only a third or a fifth of all existing mushrooms. Some are edible, while others are considered poisonous and some other species have medicinal or hallucinogenic properties. They occur worldwide, in many different shapes, sizes and colors. However, the ultimate goal of […]
Rare Baby Zebra Born With Polka Dots Instead Of Stripes In Kenya
Recognized by their distinct black-and-white stripes, zebras sport one of the most iconic coats of the animal kingdom. At the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, a newborn zebra foal was spotted with very unusual polka-dot markings, instead of the typical striped coat. In fact, this is the first time this particular pattern has ever […]
19 Most Magnificent Horse Breeds From Around The World
1. Akhal-Teke The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of the breed led to their nickname, “Golden Horses”. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan, although they are also found throughout Europe and […]
Rice Fields Are Transformed Into Large Scale Artworks In This Japanese Village
In the Japanese village of Inakadate, intricate designs are created on rice paddy fields by intermixing several different kinds of rice plants of varying color. The result is astounding large scale artworks that last all through the growing season until the time of harvest. This is known as Tanbo, or rice-paddy art. Over a thousand […]
How to Grow Carnivorous Plants at Home
Carnivorous houseplants, instead of sustaining themselves on a diet of water, soil minerals, and sun, get most of their nutrition from proteins, such as insects, and even from some small frogs and mammals. Carnivorous plants love swampy environments filled with moss and moisture and while they may not grow in commercial potting soil or soil […]
7 Best Carnivorous Houseplants | Indoor Easy Care Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants, for their uniqueness and beauty, are an attractive addition to your collection of houseplants. These 7 Indoor Carnivorous Plants will certainly make your living space attractive and also act as a bug repellant too. What Are Carnivorous Plants? True carnivorous plants feed only on insects, although the speed with which they can grab […]
The Axolotl – An Aquatic Salamander That Seems To Have A Perpetual Smile On Its Face
The Axolotl, (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl), is a fascinating creature, recognized by its very unique appearance, with button-like eyes and a seemingly perpetual grin plastered on its adorable face. Known by its scientific name, Ambystoma mexicanum, it is a paedomorphic salamander related to the tiger salamander. The Axolotl is commonly referred to as the Mexican Walking Fish […]