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A unique mushroom with true gills has been found fruiting underwater in the clear, cold, flowing waters of the upper Rogue River in Oregon. Photo: Robert A. Coffan/OggiScienza When Southern Oregon University professor Robert Coffan discovered psathyrella aquatica, he wasn’t actually looking for it. When during a family picnic he waded into the Rogue River, …

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A cactus that creeps through the desert. Photo: Pamla J. Eisenberg Commonly known as the creeping devil, Stenocereus eruca is one of the most distinctive cacti. Why? Well, you know, it creeps on the ground. Creeping devil lies on the ground and grows at one end while the other end slowly dies, with a succession …

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Strong winds at the perfect time of day, 9am, combined with unusually high water volumes for November, created a previously undocumented 2,400 foot rainbow waterfall in Yosemite National Park. Image credit: Greg Harlow Utah-based landscape photographer Greg Harlow, who captured this amazing view, said that the rainbow lasted over eight minutes. It certainly was not …

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Situated in Southeast Alaska is the 13.6 mile-long Mendenhall Glacier which is one of the most scenic places in the state. The glacier is also home to various ice caves where an ancient forest was revealed in the last decade, due to the melting ice. Magical ice cave at Mendenhall Glacier. Image credit: adam_gulkis Ultimately, …

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The Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is a unique bird species that thrives in mountainous regions across Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. This paper delves into the captivating world of Tichodroma muraria, shedding light on its distinctive characteristics, ecological adaptations, and behavioral patterns. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and observations, we aim to provide an …

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The Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is a charismatic bird species that is predominantly found in the sagebrush ecosystems of North America. This unique bird, with its elaborate mating displays and stunning plumage, has become an icon of the western landscape. In this article, we will delve into the characteristics, habitat, conservation status, and the ongoing …

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There are really no boundaries when it comes to diversity in the animal kingdom and birds are no exception to this rule, especially with birds and their appearance. In fact, some birds look so outlandish they appear as though they could quite possibly come from another planet! That being the case we have put together …

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A striking bird with his flamboyant pointed orange crest, iridescent light green belly, and white banded rump! Meet the Rufous-crested Coquette Photo Courtesy of Francesco Veronesi / CC BY-SA 2.0 The rufous-crested coquette (Lophornis delattrei), is a species of hummingbird native to the tropical slopes of pacific South America. The adult male has a crest of orange feathers tipped with …

An Iridescent Light Green Bird That Looks More Than A Little Flamboyant As He Jauntily Flaunts His Pointed, Orange Crest, And Pure White Speed Stripe – Meet The Rufous-Crested Coquette! Read More »

For the first time in 60m years, an ancient plant has produced male and female cones in Britain outdoors. Botanists say this is a sign of global warming. 60 million years ago, the Cycad plant, or Sago palm (Cycas revoluta) grew naturally in the UK. For the first time since then, botanists have been able …

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The unique shape of this forest in Japan has been drawing attention from around the world. Photo: FNN In the Miyazaki Prefecture of southern Japan on an airplane, a recent aerial photo spotted some mysterious concentric ‘crop’ circles of Japanese cedar trees swell toward the sky, creating a unique visual effect. It left people all …

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