Sea urchins are one of the most abundant and ubiquitous echinoderms in our seas, with 950 species dwelling on seabeds. Because of their strong spines, which repel hungry predators, they're known as the "porcupines of the sea." Marine animals, on the other hand, are prone to wrap themselves in stones, shells, pebbles, and even small caps. Morgan Kester, a biologist, recently … [Read more...] about Because Sea Urchins Wear Shells as Hats, Aquarists Created Little Hats For Them to Wear Instead
This All-Black Penguin Could Be the World’s Only One
Fortunately, black is timeless, but who knows what the future holds for this penguin? BBC camera teams working on the fantastic nature series Dynasties got some never-before-seen video of a penguin with a black belly in a sea of white, like a rebel at a white tie affair, amid a sea of white. Melanism is an uncommon genetic abnormality that causes the skin, fur, and … [Read more...] about This All-Black Penguin Could Be the World’s Only One
His Mother Built a Yard For Him Because He Had Never Had One Before
"Bentley sat down right away and stayed there for several hours." Bentley had previously been in four homes before KaTarra Taylor adopted him. Most people couldn't manage his nervousness and medical difficulties, but Taylor believed he deserved a chance at a happy permanent home and refused to give up on him. Taylor and Bentley were able to work through a lot of Bentley's … [Read more...] about His Mother Built a Yard For Him Because He Had Never Had One Before
Artist Turns Nature Into Dreamy Landscapes You’ll Want to Enter
With his extraordinary collection of digital art, Hamburg-based artist, traveler, and photographer Robert Jahns combines truth and imagination. On Instagram, he is known as nois7, and his meticulously composed compositions have gained over one million followers. Each intriguing image is like something out of a dream, with recognized sites from all around the world but a fantasy … [Read more...] about Artist Turns Nature Into Dreamy Landscapes You’ll Want to Enter
The Fairytale-Like Horses That Roam Iceland’s Epic Landscape Were Captured By a Photographer
Drew Doggett is a photographer that travels the world documenting incredible landscapes, people, and civilizations. In the Realm of Legends, one of his most fascinating series to date, depicts the one-of-a-kind beauty of Icelandic horses, who majestically wander the surrounding terrain. Though many photographers choose to photograph Iceland's gorgeous scenery, Doggett goes a … [Read more...] about The Fairytale-Like Horses That Roam Iceland’s Epic Landscape Were Captured By a Photographer