Nature has so much to offer from stunning landscapes and majestic waterfalls, to lush and dense forests, incredible mountains, and wonderful beaches. We are indeed blessed with so much fascinating beauty, but one more naturally occurring phenomenon that leaves us in amazement are the remarkable and unusual rock formations around the world. From giant mushroom […]
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Talented Wildlife Artist Creates Mind-Blowing Animal Paintings That Look Just Like Beautiful Photos
Sarah Still, a Canadian Wildlife Artist, has been creating outstanding animal paintings that are so realistic that they look like photography. Residing on Canada’s west coast, the artist draws her inspiration from British Columbia’s wilderness and creates paintings in the hope of arousing emotional connections to nature through art. Formerly a makeup artist working in […]
Passiflora alata, A Species Of Flowering Plant Which Bears Exquisite Crimson Flowers
Passiflora alata, commonly known as the winged-stem passion flower or fragrant granadilla, is an evergreen climbing vine, endemic to South America, from the Amazon, to Peru and eastern Brazil. This species of flowering plant can grow to a height of 6 m (20 ft) or more, and bears splendid red flowers and an edible type […]
34 Stunning Albino And Leucistic Animals That Exist In The World
Albino and leucistic animals, although they are rare in the wild, have nonetheless been sighted in our oceans swimming among their herd or on land in the vast savannas and forests. These creatures inhabit various ecosystems, while some of them have been born in zoos and sanctuaries. In some cultures, when an albino (or leucistic) […]
The Bat-eared Fox, African Savanna’s Fox with Extraordinary Ears
The Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), a species of fox native to the African savanna, is known for its quite uncommon appearance. This mammal is easily recognized by its unusually enormous ears in proportion to its head, and its raccoon-like facial features. These exceptionally large ears are what earned this species its colloquial name Bat-eared fox. […]
Is That You, Pikachu? Rare Golden Possum Earns Pokemon-Themed Name
A rare Golden possum nicknamed Pikachu was rescued when she was around 5 months old. One look at the adorable creature, and we can see how she earned the name ‘Pikachu’. Indeed, the striking similarities between the cute possum and the most iconic Pokémon character, Pikachu, cannot be missed. The golden possum was brought in […]
Top 12 Most Unusual and Creepiest Fish In The World
More than 70 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by the oceans, which are responsible for an estimated 50 – 80 % of the oxygen production and also supporting a myriad of tiny living organisms and larger creatures. Yet, so little is known about our oceans and the multitude of marine animals inhabiting the […]
These Frogs And Toads Having Almost Human-like Butt Cheeks Are Actually A Thing
All animals that have legs will have butts, as butt cheeks help animals to perform movement such as jumping, climbing, or crawling. Even though animals have butts, it can be a little challenging to see these directly due to the small sizes of some of these animals. Also, they will have to be at the […]
The Great Eared Nightjar, A Dragon-like Bird Straight Out Of A Fantasy Movie
The flying fire-breathing dragons may not exist in our current times, but this bird bearing a resemblance to the mythical creature does seem to come straight out of a fantasy movie! Its dragon-like features, mostly due to the small tufts of fluffy feathers on its head, surely captivates our attention and distinguishes it from other […]
Sun-loving Hippo Was Sighted Chilling On Its Back While Seemingly Getting A Tan
The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), commonly called the hippo, is the third-largest land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos. It is a large semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. Although the hippo bears a physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.), […]