The Violet-Backed Starling is truly a stunning bird. With its vibrant violet iridescence – this is not one to be missed! This bird is relatively small (six inches, and weighing around an ounce). Only the male has a white breast and the striking iridescent violet back that characterizes the species. The Violet-Backed Starling species can …
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Peacocks are always a sight to behold, especially when males flash their large colorful tails, it’s nothing short of spectacular One stunning variation of the species is the white peacock, which manages to impress despite the lack of color. Especially the males, who have trains of about 150 feathers and reach full length in two …
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Talented Australian photographer Christian Spencer has dedicated his life to capturing Brazilian wildlife. The 19 years he spent in Itatiaia National Park, Brazil, has resulted in a wonderful project titled ‘Winged Prism’. (Full Gallery Below) Spencer believes there is beauty in taking a moment to notice the wildlife that is around you. This is when …
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Kitum Cave, located in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, is a popular destination for adventurous tourists and spelunkers. However, this place has a dark history, so visiting it might not be such a good idea, after all. Entrance to the most dangerous place in the world. Image credit: Mount Elgon Foundation Kitum Cave, situated near …
Sea pork. It sounds like something you’d find in a pirate’s pantry or a mermaid’s fridge. But believe it or not, sea pork is real – and it’s not something you’d want to eat. Well, most probably. This sea pork (Aplidium stellatum) washed ashore near Destin, Florida. Image credit: Rebekah D. Wallace While visiting Bald …
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The streaked tenrec is a peculiar little creature that looks like a cross between a hedgehog, a porcupine – and a zebra. And it sports a mohawk! Look at that amazing ‘hairstyle’! Image credit: Alan Harper Found only in Madagascar, the lowland streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) is known for its unusual appearance, as well as …
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Costa Rica, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, is home to numerous unique plant species. Among them, the Pochote tree (Bombacopsis quinata) stands out with its imposing stature and formidable thorns. This remarkable tree, native to the region, not only adds to Costa Rica’s natural beauty but also holds cultural and ecological significance. …
Just a couple of years ago, nobody knew about this breathtaking waterfall that looks like a bride in a wedding dress with a full skirt, glancing over her shoulder, with the veil elegantly spread out over her upper body. Image credit: Turismo al Peru Recently, the mesmerizing Waterfall of the Bride (La Cascada de la …
This fish breaks all sorts of records. DNR fisheries crew tagging the record-breaking sturgeon at the Shawano dam. The fish was then released to allow it to finish its spawning cycle. Image credit: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have captured a lake sturgeon of an unprecedented size on the …
Looking to travel as far away as possible? How about a journey to the centre of the Earth? Covão dos Conchos might just take you there. The mystical waterhole in Portugal’s Lagoa da Serra da Estrela looks like something from a sci-fi movie. Don’t let your imagination carry you away, the gaping hole is not …
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