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 […]
Category: Wildlife
Manja, The Rare Melanistic Serval Cat Roams The Serengeti In Tanzania
Servals are wildcats that usually sport a cheetah-like coat with black spots, bands and stripes. But some dark-furred individuals can occur due to melanism, which is a unique trait carried by a recessive gene that causes excess production of the dark-colored pigment melanin in skin, feathers, and hair. Although serval cats are found in most […]
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 […]
Playful Baby Rhino Bounces And Skips Along The Road In The South African Bush
The cheerful rhino calf was spotted during a safari tour in St Lucia, South Africa. Bouncing around like any spring lamb (just a lot heavier), the baby rhino went off ahead of his mother’s heavy footsteps. Robyn Bamber, a safari tour guide, managed to capture some amazing photos of the baby animal as it leapt […]
40 Of The Most Outstanding Underwater Photography From Around The World
About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with our oceans, and an estimated 97% of the world’s water is found in the ocean. However, more than 80% of the ocean has never been mapped, remains unexplored or has not even been seen by humans. Since it can be complicated to protect what is still […]
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves – An Out Of This World Light Show Experience!
Hidden in deep caves on New Zealand’s North Island lies an enchanting world, wonderfully illuminated in the darkness. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a famous tourist destination that attracts numerous visitors who are awestruck by the mesmerizing spectacle upon entering the underground grotto. Striking stalactites hang from the ceiling, appearing to drip like melted wax, […]
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 […]
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021 Finalists: From Monkey With ‘Blue Balls’ to Gossiping Raccoons.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is a global photography competition founded in 2015 by Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. It was established with the goal of promoting the conservation of wildlife and their environs through the use of positive and upbeat imagery. This year is no exception. The recently announced winners and finalist of the […]
Chito and the Pocho crocodile
Crocodiles aren’t exactly cute and fluffy but, as you’ll see in this incredible video, maybe they just need a chance to win you over. This is the story of Chito and Pocho, and the unexpected rewards of an act of kindness.
Badass Humpback Whale known as Blade Runner
Blade Runner is a humpback whale which was cut by a boat propeller in Sydney nearly 20 years ago. You can easily spot the deep 30-centimetre distinctive battle scars along her left side and right tail. She was last spotted during the whale migrations up and down the east coast of Australia and the scars […]