Plants are the masters of survival and reproduction, and they have developed some truly ingenious ways of dispersing their seeds in order to thrive and spread across the land. From fluffy seeds that float on the wind to explosive capsules that shoot seeds far and wide, there are countless strategies that plants use to ensure […]
Category: Discovery
The Cassowary: The Rainforest’s Most Dangerous Bird with Claws of Steel
Deep in the lush rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, a majestic and mysterious bird roams the underbrush, its vibrant blue and purple neck and head adorned with a helmet-like casque. This is the Cassowary, a flightless marvel of nature that towers over the forest floor, its long, sharp claws glinting in the dappled […]
Amazing deep sea fish with a translucent head
Deep in the dark and mysterious depths of the ocean, there swims a creature unlike any other. With its ghostly, transparent body and glowing, barrel-shaped eyes, the barreleye fish is a true marvel of the sea. This mysterious fish is a master of stealth and survival, using its upward-facing eyes to scan the depths for […]
How Can You Help Prevent the Disappearance of Fireflies
The disappearance of fireflies is thought to be caused by human habitat destruction, increasing light pollution from construction, and increased traffic. However, there are a few things you can do to support the resurgence of fireflies in your region. Since scientists have just recently started researching firefly populations and the available information is still unclear, […]
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Kingfisher’s terrific diving & fishing shots [with videos]
kingfisher, any of about 90 species of birds in three families (Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, and Cerylidae), noted for their spectacular dives into water. They are worldwide in distribution but are chiefly tropical. They are most famous for diving and hunting fish, and some species do specialise in catching fish, but other species take crustaceans, frogs and other […]
26 Creatively-Shaped Trees That Look Like Something Else
Trees have existed on the surface of Earth for millions of years, and it is believed the first “tree” appeared during the Devonian period, between 350 and 420 million years ago. They are among the oldest living organisms in the world and also the largest terrestrial plants. Like many other organisms, they come in a […]
Night Sky Petunia: A Mesmerizing Flower That Seems To Hold A Constellation Of Stars In Its Petals
How many things can you think of that remind you of the galaxy when watching them? You can add flowers to the list now, as after seeing the Night Sky Petunia, you will see why. After all, it didn’t randomly obtain its common name! Known by its scientific name Petunia cultivars, this magnificent flower is […]
Artist Transforms PET Plastic Bottles Into Animal And Nature Inspired Artworks
With the countless number of plastic containers and materials dumped everyday in landfills around the world or that end up floating in our oceans, the plastic pollution has already become a critical situation. Environmentally-conscious artist Veronika Richterová wanted to make a contribution towards upcycling plastic bottles in her own way. And this, she certainly did, […]
Pisco, The Cat With Huge Dark Eyes Looks Like A Real-Life Puss In Boots
It’s been 18 years since the character Puss in Boots made his first appearance in the film Shrek 2 (2004), where he had become Shrek’s partner and helper. This charming kitty captivated the hearts of many with his sophisticated personality and his affinity for sword fights. But his finest assets – and no, that is […]
The World’s Smallest Bird: The Bee Hummingbird (with video)
Hummingbirds are already known to be tiny, ranging among the smallest bird in the world. But the tiniest of them all is the Bee hummingbird, a species native to the entire Cuban archipelago, including the main island of Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud in the West Indies. The Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae), also […]