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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Rare Rainbow Waterfall at Yosemite National Park
Keep reading: Rare Rainbow Waterfall at Yosemite National ParkSaid the “Father of the National Parks“ of America’s national parks John Muir, “Most people are on the world, not in it.” His advocacy helped protect the Yosemite Valley and ultimately led to the establishment of Yosemite National Park. The video of the rainbow waterfall by landscape photographer Greg Harlow at Yosemite (see below) is just one of the many…
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The gorgeous Great Blue Hole of Belize
Keep reading: The gorgeous Great Blue Hole of BelizeThe Great Blue Hole is a flooded sinkhole that lies 50 miles off the coast of Belize. The hole is 1,000 feet wide and about 410 feet, the bottom of which is so murky and limited in oxygen it’s claimed to be unlivable for most creatures. The Lighthouse Reef surrounding the hole is so much…
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World’s third-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
Keep reading: World’s third-largest diamond discovered in BotswanaA unit of De Beers unearthed one of the world’s largest diamonds in Botswana earlier this month. The 1,098-carat diamond is believed to be the third-largest gem-quality stone ever mined. It’s worth a jaw-dropping $100+ million. 80% of the income through sales will be passed on to the state to “be used to advanced national…
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Marvel at the Giant Groundsels of Mt Kilimanjaro
Keep reading: Marvel at the Giant Groundsels of Mt KilimanjaroGiant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio kilimanjari) are prehistoric plants found on top of Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. They evolved about a million years ago in altitudes above 14,000 feet, where they learned to harness the ability to survive sub-zero temperatures. They can also grow as high as 30 feet tall. Giant Groundsels are a member of the dandelion…
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The story behind geological oddity Split-Apple Rock, NZ
Keep reading: The story behind geological oddity Split-Apple Rock, NZSplit Apple Rock is a rock formation located in Tasman Bay off the northern coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Shaped like an apple that’s been sliced in half or a giant Pacman (if you prefer), this geological wonder emerged as granite from the Cretaceous period 120 million years ago. Split Apple Rock most likely…
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The Pink Amazon River Dolphin
Keep reading: The Pink Amazon River DolphinDid you know that freshwater dolphins live in the Amazon River? The Amazon River Dolphin, also known as boto (the Portuguese word for dolphin), is an entirely separate species from its saltwater counterpart. While the common dolphin is grey, the Amazon River Dolphin has a stunning pink color that gets even pinker as they age.…
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Iceland’s dark and tall scree Vestrahorn mountains
Keep reading: Iceland’s dark and tall scree Vestrahorn mountainsThe ever-so-beautiful Vestrahorn mountain in southeast Iceland is a sight to behold. Nicknamed “Batman Mountain” for its dark and ominous appearance – it looks like the iconic Bat-signal from afar — the 1,490-foot tall scree mountain looks down at the flat black sand of Stokksnes Beach below. Vestrahorn is composed of gabbro and granophyre rocks,…
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The huge neck of the East African gerenuk
Keep reading: The huge neck of the East African gerenukThe Gerenuk is an antelope often referred to as a giraffe-necked antelope or “giraffe gazelle.” They are the longest-necked members of the gazelle family. They are unique-looking creatures due to their huge necks, small heads, and big eyes and ears. In short, they look like a gazelle had a baby with a llama. Amazingly, they…
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Natural erosion takes down famed Darwin’s Arch in the Galapagos Islands
Keep reading: Natural erosion takes down famed Darwin’s Arch in the Galapagos IslandsThe top of Darwin’s Arch, a rock formation located in the Galápagos Islands, collapsed into the sea from erosion. The Ecuadorean Environment Ministry reported the destruction of the unique 141 foot high, 230-foot long rock on May 17. “The collapse of Darwin’s Arch, the attractive natural bridge found less than a kilometer from the main…
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The mushroom-shaped Kannesteinen Rock sculpted by the sea
Keep reading: The mushroom-shaped Kannesteinen Rock sculpted by the seaAbove the coast near Måløy, Norway exists one of the most elegant rocks you’ll ever see. Known as the Kannesteinen Rock, the mushroom-shaped rock took thousands of years to be sculpted by the sea. Strong westerly winds, ice, and strong waves shaped this natural wonder over time. As the waves crashed on the rock, they…
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The crazy face-like underside of a sawfish
Keep reading: The crazy face-like underside of a sawfishYou may have seen a sawfish from up above or from the side but have you ever seen one from below? The underside of a sawfish houses their nostrils and gills. But what they look like up close is a person’s face in the midst of making some judgment. Just look at this thing: Take…
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How the Mary River Turtle breathes for 72 hours underwater
Keep reading: How the Mary River Turtle breathes for 72 hours underwaterThe Mary River Turtle is a remarkable creature for two main reasons. One, it possesses specialized glands on its bottom that allow it to stay underwater for 72 hours—yes, it breathes through its genitals. It does this by releasing oxygen bubbles through its cloaca, the hole (aka butt) it excretes waste through. Two, the animal…
