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Sandhill cranes arrive to roost in the shallows of the Platte River, Nebraska.

Sandhill cranes arrive to roost in the shallows of the Platte River, Nebraska. National Geographic

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The elegant African wading bird uses its wings to lure unsuspecting prey into ‘safe’ cover.

The elegant African wading bird uses its wings to lure unsuspecting prey into ‘safe’ cover. National Geographic

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia This is the world's largest salt flat, spanning over 10,000 square kilometers. National Geographic

The African mantis might be a pro at blending in, but there's more than one master of disguise lurking in the Wild Congo

The African mantis might be a pro at blending in, but there's more than one master of disguise lurking in the Wild Congo National Geographic

A spinner dolphin exhibits spinning behavior above waters off Oahu.

A spinner dolphin exhibits spinning behavior above waters off Oahu. National Geographic

Giant clams have vibrant colors and have been over harvested

Giant clams are known for their vibrant colors and patterns, which range from blue-green to purple, yellow or brown – and they often have intricate markings that look like flames,…

Nasa publishes astronomy picture of the day for may 8 2023

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Sea otters cover their eyes with their paws to help them sleep

“Sea otters will often cover their eyes with their paws to help them sleep during the day. The palms of their hands don’t have fur so they are often seen holding them out of the wa…

Flying gurnard can glide through water using large pectoral fins

Have you ever heard of the Flying Gurnard? It is a fish species found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans 🐟 Despite its name, the F…

Shanghai arcitectural project based on feng shui completed in 2003

This architectural project in Downtown Shanghai was completed in 2003 and based on Feng Shui, a Chinese philosophy of harmonizing people with their surrounding environment. The ide…

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Wait for it… (Hint: not what you expect…)

Wait for it… (Hint: not what you expect…) Lion cubs in Masai Mara, Kenya. National Geographic

Shaws cowfish secretes toxic substance when threatened

Did you know? Shaw’s Cowfish is that it is known to have the ability to secrete a toxic substance from its skin when threatened, which can be harmful to other marine life in the ar…

📍 Kane County, Utah

📍 Kane County, Utah One of the longest continuous slot canyons in the world, Buckskin Gulch passes through roughly 16 miles of unique formations and sandstone walls in the northe…

🦁 LION’S MANE JELLYFISH 🦁

🦁 LION’S MANE JELLYFISH 🦁 The Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, Cyanea capillata, is one of the largest known species of jellyfish! The largest individual of this species ever found was…

Seems like somebody is having a bad hair day...

Seems like somebody is having a bad hair day... National Geographic

A humpback whale calf 🐳

A humpback whale calf 🐳 They can grow to be up to 66,000 pounds in adulthood! National Geographic

✅ English name: Saw-billed Hermit

✅ English name: Saw-billed Hermit ✅ Scientific name: Ramphodon naevius ✅ Brazilian name: Beija-flor-rajado ✅ Atlantic Forest, Brazil National Geographic

Twilight in a Flower

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Did you know that Spotted eagle rays, like all eagle rays, are active swimmers and do not lie motionless on the seafloor like the closely related whiptail stingrays. National Geog…

Watch how this cattle egret sways its neck (while keeping the head steady) as part of its hunting technique.

Watch how this cattle egret sways its neck (while keeping the head steady) as part of its hunting technique. National Geographic

Snoop Dogg spoke in an interview about his opinion on AI and neural networks.

Snoop Dogg spoke in an interview about his opinion on AI and neural networks. “I heard an old man who invented AI recently say, “It’s not safe because he has his own mind, and the…

An adult meerkat protects their babies 🐾

An adult meerkat protects their babies 🐾 National Geographic

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A dozen wrasses (and other fishes) attacking this harmless Moon jellyfish. Not only turtles feed on jellyfish but also a numerous amount of fishes as well. The funny thing here is…

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"During our Southbound trip from Southeast Alaska back to the Pacific Northwest, we ran into a pod of killer whales. Everyone from the staff and guests were all excited to see such…

Shackleton from ShadowCam

Shackleton from ShadowCam May 05, 2023 via @nasapictures

A two-toed sloth with their baby in Costa Rica 🦥

A two-toed sloth with their baby in Costa Rica 🦥 National Geographic

A barred owl brings home breakfast for his owlets

A barred owl brings home breakfast for his owlets National Geographic

Swarm of young striped eel catfish create hypnotic schooling underwater

"One of the most charming encounters you can make underwater: a swarm of juvenile Striped Eel Catfish. The dynamic of these schools is enchanting, and I will never get bored watchi…