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Out of the four species of monkeys in Costa Rica, the spider monkey is the largest. These primates can reach up to 24 pounds and two feet in height. ⁠ National Geographic

🧭 COMPASS JELLYFISH 🧭 This is the compass jellyfish, Chrysaora hysoscella, which is commonly found in the North Eastern Atlantic Ocean! It gets its common name from the brown markings on top of its bell as they look si…

🪂 Floating through hidden canyons in Iceland. National Geographic

"This was my first time ever hearing a spider monkey. I’ve heard the white-faced capuchin and howler monkeys a number of times but never the spider. Apparently, there was a mountain lion in the region, and this spider mo…

Shibuya Crossing is best known for the incredible ’scamble’ that occurs every time the traffic lights turn red, stopping all vehicles in all directions to allow a massive wave of pedestrians to flood into the intersectio…

“Wait, I have a goat on my roof” 🤪 📍 Parc de Merlet, France 🇫🇷 National Geographic

Pico do arieiro is Madeira Island’s third highest peak, standing at 1,818 metres. On most days, visitors can see the clouds from the top. On a clear day, the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 48 kilometres to the north…

A Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan enjoying some grapes in the Colombian Andes! National Geographic

The famous ice caves in Iceland 🇮🇸 are created by glacial meltwater and geothermal activity. Not one ice cave is the same from year to year because the caves melt and change form every year, revealing new spaces while…

Did you know chameleons change color mostly for camouflage but also to express anger or scare others? Desert chameleons even change color when they need to warm up or cool down 🦎 isn’t Mother Nature amazing? National Ge…

Did you know toucans are endangered? The old growth forests they live in are being destroyed and they are also hunted for the pet trade. Remember wild animals are not pets, and it is so much more special to observe them…

Aurora Borealis, also known as Northern Lights, are a natural phenomenon occuring when sun particles enter the Earth's atmosphere. They have been a source of wonder and inspiration for humanity for centuries. 📍Finland N…

Did you know that butterflies need heat to be able to move? So when you spot one resting in the sunshine, it is actually warming up its wings to be able to fly 🦋 If you want to help butterflies and have a garden, make s…

Christmas Island red crab migration 🦀😳 Although they might look organised in this video, their migration can cause quite the chaos, including completely covering the ground and halting traffic...have you heard about th…

Monkeys can not only swim, but also dive and feel calm underwater. National Geographic

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival, samba, bossa nova, and balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Lebl…

Did you know that hedgehogs are lactose intolerant? 🍼 National Geographic

Flutterby 🦋 With nice 🍊 accents. National Geographic

Staring into the abyss at Bottle Beach viewpoint, Koh Phangan. ⛰ National Geographic

🐍 The green python prefers tropical rainforests with thick vegetation and high humidity. Most of their time is spent in trees, but they also come down onto the ground... (especially at night). National Geographic

Lioness and her cub in the Maasai Mara National Geographic

The sprawling ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru. National Geographic

Continuing the oxpecker theme, here’s some on a giraffe this time. They will eat ticks and other parasites off of animals skin. National Geographic

📍Keiss Castle, Scotland National Geographic

DID YOU KNOW….zebras will rest with their heads on each others backs like this for safety to watch in both directions. Seeing zebra standing like this is a common site in the Mara. National Geographic

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The Northern Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) is one of the largest frogs in North America with a length range of 2.5 to 4.5 inches. Its mating call sounds like the single note of a plucked banjo and they are most commo…

Swallow-tailed hummingbird Beija-flor-tesoura National Geographic

Serene Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨ This is the Scott Monument, an iconic Edinburgh landmark that is also the largest memorial to a writer in the world. 🌎 When you visit, climb the 287 steps to an observation platform for e…

This incredible encounter with a beautiful bear in Alaska. 🐻 While grizzly or brown bears can be seen in most parks, some notable spots where bears congregate to feed are Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and Katmai…