“It was something I’d never seen before” ❤️️ Zaheer Ali was on a drive around the South African bush when he came across a lone rhino chomping down on some grass. Perched on the rhino’s head was a little oxpecker, and though Ali had his camera ready, he didn’t notice anything particularly photo-worthy. But in just a few minutes, that would all change. The … [Read more...] about Two Unlikely Friends Caught In Sweetest Embrace In The Wild
Animals
Close-Up Portraits of Bees Capture Each of Their Unique Characteristics
Documentary camera and drone operator Josh Forwood specializes in capturing wildlife, science, and adventure footage. And like most of the world, he's been abiding by quarantine regulations. So, upon returning home to the UK after a recent shoot, he found himself stuck in the house for a while. Like any good creative, he made the most of his time and ended up … [Read more...] about Close-Up Portraits of Bees Capture Each of Their Unique Characteristics
Scorpion Mother and Babies Glow in Brilliant Blues and Purples Under UV Light
As if scorpions weren't cool enough, did you know that they actually glow under UV light? Insect artist Sarah Folts, aka The Butterfly Babe, recently posted some incredible video footage that shows just how brilliantly these arachnids glow. In the short clip, a mother scorpion and her babies are exposed to UV light. The results are incredible. The mom's exoskeleton … [Read more...] about Scorpion Mother and Babies Glow in Brilliant Blues and Purples Under UV Light
In rare wildlife encounter, whale watchers spot two white killer whales off Japan
The pair are most likely true albinos. Whale watchers in Japan were recently treated to a rare wildlife encounter when they saw, not one, but two white orcas swimming side by side. The pair and their pod were spotted by a group on a Gojiraiwa Kanko Whale Watching boat off the coast of Rausu on the northernmost of Japan's main islands called Hokkaido on July 24, according … [Read more...] about In rare wildlife encounter, whale watchers spot two white killer whales off Japan
Astonishing drone footage shows incredible encounter with a family of orcas
Divers off the coast of Russia could not believe their eyes after catching sight of a pod of seven orca whales swimming together. Drone footage captured the incredible close encounter as the pod swam around the whale-watchers' boat, tapping the rib with their fins. The orcas were spotted during a diving expedition on July 13 near Sakhalin Island, a Russian isle … [Read more...] about Astonishing drone footage shows incredible encounter with a family of orcas