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11/03/2025

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In the Atlantic Ocean, a sailboat sank after being rammed by a group of orcas. These types of incidents have become incr...
11/03/2025

In the Atlantic Ocean, a sailboat sank after being rammed by a group of orcas. These types of incidents have become increasingly common in recent years, especially in areas near the Strait of Gibraltar and Portugal.

Experts are still investigating the reasons for this behavior: is it play, a hunting strategy, territorial defense, or simply curiosity? What is certain is that it represents a significant risk and a new challenge to maritime safety for sailors. 💭🐳

The Eye That Remembers Everything.Look close enough... and you'll see stories carved into the skin.This is the eye of an...
11/03/2025

The Eye That Remembers Everything.

Look close enough... and you'll see stories carved into the skin.

This is the eye of an elephant the largest land mammal on Earth and one of the most intelligent. But behind that eye? There's grief. Memory. Love. Pain. And more history than we can imagine.

Elephants remember the faces of friends and enemies even after decades.
They mourn their de/\d. They stand silently at the bones of loved ones... and sometimes, they cry.

Those deep wrinkles? They're not just skin.
They're maps of survival, motherhood, migration, and w/\r.

This eye has seen po/\chers, kindness, droughts, and rebirth. And still it looks forward.

Because in the wild... the body may grow old, but the soul never stops watching.

[Credit: Safari Travel]

THE FASTEST ANIMALS IN THE WORLD.But depending on how we measure speed On land: the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) reaches s...
11/03/2025

THE FASTEST ANIMALS IN THE WORLD.

But depending on how we measure speed

On land: the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) reaches speeds of up to 95-120 km/h over short distances (200-300 m). It is the fastest land animal.

In the air: the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in a dive can exceed 300 km/h, being the fastest in the animal kingdom in general.

In water: the sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) reaches speeds of about 100-110 km/h, making it the fastest swimmer.

Sources:

Nature .com - Cheetah speed

Proceedings of the Royal Society B - Peregrine falcon aerodynamics

Proceedings of the Royal Society B (2016) -
Sailfish swimming speed

11/01/2025

They Spent $20,000 to Prove the Earth Is Flat...

Chimp who spent years chained to a tree hugs the man who saved her 💯🥹The moment John Grobler laid his eyes on the malnou...
11/01/2025

Chimp who spent years chained to a tree hugs the man who saved her 💯🥹

The moment John Grobler laid his eyes on the malnourished chimpanzee tethered between two trees, he knew he had to help her...

[Credit: Wildlife Conservation]

A huge flock of common hummingbirds flies over a Kenyan farmer's field. Known as one of the most abundant bird species i...
11/01/2025

A huge flock of common hummingbirds flies over a Kenyan farmer's field. Known as one of the most abundant bird species in the world, with an estimated population of around 1.5 billion, it typically inhabits open areas with vegetation and feeds mainly on seeds. However, it also feeds its young with insects that the parents hunt. To obtain all this food, they cooperate as a team. At dawn, they form flocks that act as foraging groups until one finds a suitable area. They spend the rest of the morning resting in shaded spots and preening, before returning in the afternoon to forage.

Credit: Steve Raymer | Nat Geo Image Collection

This bird holds a startling record-its call is the loudest of any bird on Earth, so powerful it can be painful to hear u...
11/01/2025

This bird holds a startling record-its call is the loudest of any bird on Earth, so powerful it can be painful to hear up close. Yet despite its thunderous voice, it faces a quiet threat: habitat loss and illegal trade have pushed it toward endangerment.

Bare-throated Bellbird.

10/31/2025

Antarctica Just Did The
Impossible

Three different species of Ggiant Silk Moths from North America 🇺🇸 Luna Moth (Actias luna): The large, pale green moth w...
10/31/2025

Three different species of Ggiant Silk Moths from North America 🇺🇸

Luna Moth (Actias luna):

The large, pale green moth with long tails on its hindwings is a Luna Moth. These moths are found in deciduous woodlands and have a short adult lifespan of about a week, during which they do not eat.

Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus):

The tan-colored moth with prominent purplish eyespots on its hindwings is a Polyphemus Moth. This species is also found in forests and woodlands across North America and has a short adult lifespan as they lack mouthparts and do not feed.

Cecropia Moth (Callosamia promethea):

The large moth with a reddish body and wings banded with white, red, and tan is likely a Cecropia Moth, known as the largest moth in North America. Similar to the other giant silk moths, adult Cecropia moths do not eat and live for approximately two weeks.

[Credit: Themothlady]

Meet the Yeti Crab (Kiwa hirsuta), a deep-sea oddity found in the South Pacific at crushing depths of over 7,200 feet.Th...
10/31/2025

Meet the Yeti Crab (Kiwa hirsuta), a deep-sea oddity found in the South Pacific at crushing depths of over 7,200 feet.

This pale, hairy-looking crustacean earned its nickname thanks to its fur-like bristles covering its claws. But those "hairs" aren't just for show-they host colonies of bacteria that the crab likely uses as a food source!

Discovered in 2005, the Yeti Crab lives near hydrothermal vents, thriving in an environment that would be de/\dly to most creatures. A true marvel of deep-sea survival!

Albino Squirrel - The Snow-White Acrobatof the Trees Among the endless shades of grey and red squirrels, spotting a pure...
10/31/2025

Albino Squirrel - The Snow-White Acrobat
of the Trees Among the endless shades of grey and red squirrels, spotting a pure white albino squirrel feels almost magical. With its snowy fur, pink eyes, nose, and ears, this rare squirrel looks like it leapt out of a winter fairytale.

Habitat:

Found in woodlands, city parks, and suburban neighborhoods across North America, Europe, and Asia. Albino squirrels are extremely rare, appearing only where the rare genetic mutation occurs.

Appearance & Traits:

All-white coat caused by lack of melanin.
Pinkish or red eyes that distinguish true albino squirrels from white (leucistic) ones with dark eyes. Their bright coloring makes them more vulnerable to predators.

Behavior:

Agile climbers and jumpers, just like other squirrels. Spend their days gathering nuts, seeds, and fruits, often storing food for winter. Solitary but may share feeding grounds with other squirrels.

Diet:

Omnivorous: eats nuts, seeds, fruits, buds, fungi, and occasionally insects. Plays an important role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration.

Conservation Note:

Squirrels are widespread and common, but albino squirrels are rare genetic anomalies.
Their survival is more challenging due to reduced camouflage and sensitive eyesight.

Did You Know?

Albino squirrels make up only about 1 in 100,000 squirrel sightings. They are often mistaken for white or leucistic squirrels, but only albinos have pink eyes. In some towns, albino squirrels are celebrated as symbols of good luck and uniqueness.

Fragile yet enchanting, the albino squirrel is a living rarity a snowy flash of wonder darting through the trees.

[Text Credit: Animal World]

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