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 …
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 …
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 …
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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We all know bonsai, but who knew there were bonsai forests too? Image credits: wrathofgnon Upon leaving Kyoto, you can see vast cedar forests planted along the hillsides. The Kitayama cedar is highly prized for being exceptionally straight and knots-fee and has been in high demand since the 15th century. With such a demand and a …
Monkey orchids are actually a whole family. And they all look like monkeys. Photo: Columbus GV Team It looks as if mother nature had some primates in mind when coming up with these unique flowers. The Dracula genus of orchids – more often referred to as the “Monkey Orchid” – is a family with more than 110 …
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For the first time ever, we are able to observe the formation of an “ice finger of death” through some breathtaking footage. These days it’s rare to uncover a phenomenon completely new to science, one that expands our knowledge of the world in unique and wondrous ways. But just as it happened in the past …
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