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06/07/2026

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18/06/2026

Over the last 250 million years, tectonic plate movements and volcanic eruptions have reshaped the Dolomites from a coral reef into staggering mountains.¹ And while what we see today are soaring peaks, the range’s ancient underwater history lives on in its fossils, which carry legacies of sea life like bivalves and ammonites² as well as evidence that ancient reef systems like those that formed the Dolomites hosted microbial communities, likely including cyanobacteria³—proof of how landscapes are constantly evolving. What we see is just their latest form.

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17/06/2026

A rare snow leopard “ghost of the mountains” was photographed on Mount Everest at an elevation of 5,486m.
This incredible moment captures one of the most elusive creatures in the world in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Snow leopards are known for their secretive nature and their ability to thrive in harsh, mountainous terrain, but seeing one at such an altitude and documenting it on camera is extremely rare.

The image not only highlights the beauty of this endangered big cat but also underscores the fragile balance of wildlife that inhabits high mountain ecosystems. Snow leopards are masters of camouflage, often blending seamlessly into the rocky landscapes they call home. For many researchers and wildlife enthusiasts, even a brief glimpse of this predator in its natural setting is considered a once in a lifetime event.

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08/06/2026

🇦🇷☁️ Bubble clouds in Córdoba, Argentina😮

04/06/2026

This tiny mushroom is doing some of the most important work on Earth.¹

Cyptotrama asprata is a saprotrophic fungus—it grows on dead wood and breaks it down, releasing carbon and nutrients back into the forest. Wood decomposition globally releases nearly as much carbon dioxide each year as fossil fuel combustion. But here's what makes fungal diversity matter: dead wood hosting more diverse fungal communities can emit less CO2, not more. The competition between species slows decomposition, keeping more carbon stored in the wood for longer. The scruffier the forest floor, the better it may be for the atmosphere.

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02/06/2026

Whale watchers off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, were stunned when a rare white orca appeared swimming with its pod ✨

Photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa captured the incredible moment, with experts suggesting the unusual coloring may be caused by a rare condition such as leucism or albinism.

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30/05/2026

Fresh air 🍃✨

28/05/2026

TIME OF GOLD 😀

26/05/2026

Did you know… ❄️
This tiny “snow fairy” is actually one of the most magical little birds on the planet - the long-tailed tit!

✨ In winter, they puff up so much they look like floating snowballs with wings.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 They’re incredibly social - whole families stick together and even help raise each other’s babies.
🪶 If their nest gets destroyed, other birds will literally “adopt” the chicks and care for them.
🏡 Their nests are engineering masterpieces - made from moss, spider silk, and feathers, stretching as the babies grow.
💞 On cold nights, up to 20 birds huddle together to stay warm - like a tiny feathered sleepover.

12/05/2026

The Sahara sits on top of one of the world’s largest fossil water reserves, ancient water, locked underground since the last Ice Age. Am Alma lake is proof it’s still there.

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