The Tasmanian Giant Crab is the king of crabs
Add the Tasmanian Giant Crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas) to one of the animals you’ll want to see in person one day. Moreover, the crab’s…
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Explore Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, the largest known cave in the world
Keep reading: Explore Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, the largest known cave in the worldSon Doong Cave, or “mountain river cave,” is the largest known cave in the world. It’s located in the Quang Binh Province of Vietnam as part of the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park near the border of China. The incredible scale of Son Doong Cave Five miles long, the gargantuan cave stands 660 feet…
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Puya Raimondii, the flower spike that’s “Queen of the Andes”
Keep reading: Puya Raimondii, the flower spike that’s “Queen of the Andes”Puya Raimondii is a bromeliad species (flowering plant) native to Bolivia and Peru. That’s the same family as pineapples, which the inflorescences (a collection of flowers arranged on a stem) resemble in full bloom. The so-called “Queen of the Andes” stands up to 50 feet high, with a trunk stretching to heights of 16 feet…
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Exploring the mystique of the rare Dragon Blood Tree
Keep reading: Exploring the mystique of the rare Dragon Blood TreeThe mysterious and alluring Dragon Blood Tree, a rare and unusual tree species native to the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Africa, has long captivated the imagination of people across the globe. With its unique red sap and winding, twisted branches, the Dragon Blood Tree has become an object of fascination and mythical wonder. In…
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Elephant rock in Iceland is one of Earth’s greatest wonders
Keep reading: Elephant rock in Iceland is one of Earth’s greatest wondersIf you’re looking for an unforgettable natural wonder during your travels to Iceland, be sure to add Elephant Rock to your list! This incredible rock formation is unlike anything else you’ll see in the country. Standing at over six meters tall, Elephant Rock is a sight that will leave you in awe. The best time…
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Ireland’s impressive Dún Briste Sea Stack
Keep reading: Ireland’s impressive Dún Briste Sea StackDun Briste is a 150-foot sea stack off County Mayo on the western coast of Ireland, at Downpatrick Head. According to the legend, this impressive landmark broke off the mainland during a massive sea storm in 1393. Ships rescued those living on the cliffs who’d fallen into the water. During the 1980s, scientists discovered remnants…
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The fairy tale beauty of Slovenia’s Bled Island
Keep reading: The fairy tale beauty of Slovenia’s Bled IslandBred Island is a small tear-shaped island floating in the middle of Lake Bled in northwestern Slovenia. On the island sits the 170ft tall Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, a Baroque church established in 1534. The church on the island is a popular place for locals to wed, with the requirement that the…
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Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world
Keep reading: Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the worldThe high-altitude salt flat of Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia creates the world’s biggest natural mirror. The flat sits near the crest of the Andes at an elevation of 11,995 ft above sea level. Considered one of the flattest surfaces on Earth (4,086 sq mi), the salt flat, also known as the “Mirror of…
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A phenomenal Iridescent Pileus Cloud over China
Keep reading: A phenomenal Iridescent Pileus Cloud over ChinaIridescent Pileus Cloud
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Baatara gorge waterfall is Lebanon’s best-kept secret
Keep reading: Baatara gorge waterfall is Lebanon’s best-kept secretLike Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride, the Baatara gorge waterfall is one of Lebanon’s best-kept secrets. Located in the Tannourine Cedars Nature Reserve, the waterfall is accessible via a short hike on the Lebanon Mountain Trail through the forest. The views from the top are breathtaking, and the waterfall is an impressive sight. The Baatara…
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Asperitas clouds form rippling waves in the sky
Keep reading: Asperitas clouds form rippling waves in the skyThere are all types of stunning clouds — Lenticular, Mammatas — to name a couple. But the asperitas clouds take center stage. These clouds, which are dark and storm-like, look like Van Gogh painted waves in the sky. Asperitas clouds form in the wake of thunderstorms like Mammatus clouds, yet unlike the latter, asperitas clouds…
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Hooker’s Lips is the world’s most kissable plant
Keep reading: Hooker’s Lips is the world’s most kissable plantThe tropical plant Psychotria Elata aka ‘hooker’s lips’ or ‘Hot Lips,’ is Latin America’s most kissable plant. Native to Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama, the shrub’s enchanting red bracts mimic a woman’s luscious lips. Some of nature’s shapes and colors are biologically universal — especially these juicy puckers, which have also developed the nickname “Mick…
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Pyrocumulus cloud erupts in California wildfire near Yosemite
Keep reading: Pyrocumulus cloud erupts in California wildfire near YosemiteA strong and fast-moving wildfire broke out in Mariposa County, California this weekend, burning 6,550 acres and threatening Yosemite National Park. The Oak Fire started on Friday evening in the town of Midpines in Mariposa County and destroyed 10 structures overnight. The sprawling bush fire is now threatening 2,000 more structures, including some of the…
