When bumblebees get tired from buzzing around gathering pollen for their baskets, they just crawl into a flower and fall asleep. While many species of wild bees sleep in flowers regularly, honey bees usually work in shifts and sleep and nap in the hive although they may well stay out if they lost their bearings …
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Glass Gem is arguably the most beautiful corn variety in the world with its amazing rainbow colors. And the story behind it is just as remarkable. Image credit: organicandhealthy.org It all began when Oklahoma farmer, Carl Barnes, set out to explore his Native American roots. In his adult years, he began growing older corn varieties …
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The Greenland shark is currently the longest-living vertebrate known on Earth, according to scientists. Image credit: Dive Magazine The ages of 28 Greenland sharks were determined using radiocarbon dating of eye proteins, revealing that one female shark was estimated to be about 400 years old. This makes it the longest-living vertebrate known on Earth, surpassing …
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This little town in Portugal has the houses tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders. In 1938, Monsanto was dubbed the most “Portuguese town in Portugal.” That happened on the eve of the Portuguese Dictatorship, and it’s kind of weird because Monsanto certainly does not seem representative of the entire country (most Portuguese houses are …
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The coconut crab – the world’s largest land crab – can weigh over 4 kg (8.8 lbs) and span nearly a meter (3 feet) across. This guy can rip open a coconut with its power-claws, plus it can also climb trees (ouch)! And, it could be the animal that devoured Amelia Earhart… “Monstrous.” This …
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As evening falls in a dry West Texas riverbed, a little owl peers out of a hole in a sycamore tree. It’s an Elf Owl, the smallest owl species on the planet. The Elf Owl is a little bird with a wingspan of fewer than six inches and a weight of less than an ounce …
Even though the animal kingdom is filled with the unlikeliest of friendships, we should not forget that clashes are also a part of the animal kingdom in which the predator hunts the prey. The story we bring to you today is of a hawk who had his status challenged. The majestic hawk in our story, …
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Like hawks and eagles, owls are sort of titled raptors or birds of prey, meaning, they use their sharp talons and curved bills to hunt, kill and eat other prey. But owls can be slightly different from hawks and eagles in countless ways. A majority of owls have large heads, sturdy bodies, soft and smooth …
Photographer Captured The Images Of A Tiny Owl Hiding From Rain Under A Mushroom Read More »
Birds are such adorable little fellas known for their beautiful and vibrant hues. But have you ever heard of a bird that was recognized for its haircut? Well, here is one such little birdie. Barry is a cute little Gloster canary with a one-of-a-kind hairstyle. This groovy hairstyle looks like a perfectly done bowl cut. …
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