For a young Maine family, a trip to the zoo transformed into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. They just learnt what the special mother bond meant when they found themselves in front of an endangered Western Lowland gorilla's habitat. The incident was captured on film, and it's nothing short of incredible! Emmelina Austin, her husband Michael, and their one-month-old baby … [Read more...] about In the loveliest video, a mama gorilla and her baby bond
The incredible escape of an octopus from a New Zealand aquarium
A very intelligent octopus escaped from his prison at New Zealand's National Aquarium, made his way directly to the water, and is now free to wander the Pacific. When the aquarium personnel came to check on the octopus, there was nothing they could do but try to figure out how it got away. Inky, a typical New Zealand octopus, took advantage of a small breach in his water … [Read more...] about The incredible escape of an octopus from a New Zealand aquarium
An artist imagines a dystopian future in which pop culture icons have devolved into ancient ruins
Have you ever wondered what our world will look like after we're no longer here? Filip Hodas, a Czech artist, imagines a post-apocalyptic future in which all that remains are remnants from our not-so-distant past. Famous cartoon characters and popular consumerist objects appear as forgotten bones and rotting ruins that have been taken over by nature in his Pop Culture Dystopia … [Read more...] about An artist imagines a dystopian future in which pop culture icons have devolved into ancient ruins
The Adorable and Expressive Irrawaddy Dolphin
The Irrawaddy dolphin, also known as Orcaella brevirostris, is a unique and charming species that inhabits the rivers and estuaries of Southeast Asia. With a petite frame of 2 to 2.8 meters (6 to 9 feet), the Irrawaddy dolphin may look like a baby beluga whale, but it is a species all of its own, with a distinctive set of characteristics that make it stand out in the animal … [Read more...] about The Adorable and Expressive Irrawaddy Dolphin
A scuba diver comes upon an ancient-looking sea turtle in this incredible clip
For the most part, life underwater is a mystery to us. However, if you work in environmental conservation or are a scuba diver, you will get the opportunity to see and interact with water animals that most of us will never see. Take, for example, this video. A scuba diver brought their camera underwater and had an amazing encounter with an elderly turtle who seemed to be … [Read more...] about A scuba diver comes upon an ancient-looking sea turtle in this incredible clip