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How do Starfish use their tube feet to walk?
Starfish, fascinating creatures that inhabit our oceans, are known for their unique appearance and intriguing biology. One aspect of their…
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Meet Mexico’s hidden beach, Playa del Amor of the Marieta Islands
There’s a hidden beach deep in the Marieta Islands of Mexico known as Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach). Like Portugals’…
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The Rock of Guatapé overlooks a reservoir built over a town
A staircase climbs Colombia’s Rock of Guatapé. Its reservoir view brings together ancient stone and the 1970s relocation of Old…
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The stealthy ghost crab
The ghost crab is about as big as your hand but as fast as lightning. The eight-legged little creature moves…
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The famous Zlatni Rat beach on Bol Brac Island, Croatia
Zlatini Rat, or Golden Cape, is one of Croatia’s most unique and popular beach destinations. It’s not hard to see…
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Walking the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks
The Hopewell Rocks is a series of sandstone pillars along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada.…
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A trip to Portugal’s stunning Benagil Sea Cave
The Benagil Sea Cave, located in a small fishing village 3 hours from Lisbon, is arguably one of the most…
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