For some people, the fun of mountain climbing lies in the satisfaction of conquering endless stairs and walking through unspoiled forest; but for others, it’s all about the views from the top. If you happen to be the latter, then this impressive observation lift in China could be your dream attraction. A set of striking new pictures …
On November 3rd, a temporary crack in Earth’s magnetic field set off rare pink auroras in the skies of northern Norway. Image credit: Markus Varik/Greenlander Auroras are mostly caused by the solar wind, as charged energetic particles from the Sun penetrate the magnetosphere, Earth’s magnetic field, which usually stops cosmic rays. At the two poles, …
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A record-breaking goldfish has been caught in Champagne, France, where an angler dragged a 50-kilogram specimen on shore. This puny specimen was half the weight of record-breaker just caught in France. Image credit: KoiQuestion, via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 Carp fishery BlueWater Lakes released the behemoth, known as The Carrot, 20 years ago and it …
Carved into a vertical rockface in the Monte Cristallo massif, in Italy’s Dolomites Mountains, this incredible shelter sits at 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) above sea level. Mountain climbers brave enough to take on the Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona in the Italian Dolomites are treated to many memorable sights, including that of a unique structure embedded …
This World War I Refuge Dug Into the Side of a Mountain Is a Spectacular Sight Read More »
There are only a few constructions in nature that can provide a sense of coziness and warmth quite like bird nests. If you take a look at these nests, you can see the intricacy and craftsmanship required to build them. These treetop homes are built with love and care by birds to raise their babies. …
Clever Little Hummingbird Builds a Home With a Roof Read More »
There are some insanely beautiful birds out there. They come in crazy colors that make us, humans, confused about whether they are real or not. The spectacular Grandala Coelicolor is one of these birds. It’s favored a deep, rich, and spellbinding blue coat. This blue shade certainly grasps the eyes of anyone spotting them. Actually, …
Meet Grandala Coelicolor, A Spectacular Bird With Spellbinding Blue Plumage Read More »
It’s mind-blowing to see animals learn meaningful tricks. Sure, a dog who can bring you a beer from the fridge is awesome too, but in today’s world, you gotta start thinking bigger than that. Hans Forsberg works with robotics on industrial applications for artificial intelligence and had an idea on how he could put his …
Hi everyone, here I am again. I’m Natacha, the (now 20-year-old) amateur photographer and blessed “mom” of Vendetta the old type of German shepherd and Lemony the Indian runner duck, with Grisella and Heldig, their pigeon friends, rescued as babies. I’m back with a lot of photos, which I hope will make you feel the …
I Capture The Unexpected Friendship Between My Dog And My Birds On Film (27 New Pics) Read More »
As the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have shown us time and time again, animal photos don’t have to be perfect to put a smile on our face. But the Facebook group ‘Crap bird photography’ takes this notion to another level. As the people behind the online community explain in its About section, the group is …
30 Hilarious Bird Photography Fails That Got Posted On This Facebook Group (New Pics) Read More »
If there’s something we’ve learned from the hilariously entertaining Crap Wildlife Photography Facebook group that became a real hit online (check it out in our previous features here, here, and here!) it’s that animals are unpredictable. But so is the weather forecast, camera battery, particular location, you name it. There’s also always a chance to …
30 Times People Tried To Get Beautiful Bird Pics But It Went Horribly Wrong (New Pics) Read More »
