The Bodi tribe's idea of beauty may differ from what we're used to, but it's a perfect example of the incredible cultural diversity that can be found around the world. These extraordinary folks dwell in southwest Ethiopia's Omo Valley. As an agricultural tribe, the Bodi make a living by herding animals and producing various plants along the Omo River's banks. The annual … [Read more...] about Men Of This Ethiopian Tribe Compete To Become The ‘Fattest Of The Year,’ Which Is Considered The Greatest Achievement
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Sheep With 78 Pounds (35 kilograms) Of Matted Wool Finally Gets A Haircut
"Not Australia's answer to the yeti, but a sheep" named Baarack who hasn't been shorn in years. The rescued merino sheep had a densely matted coat that grew unchecked for years. Image credit: Edgar’s Mission Months of social isolation caused by the pandemic stopped many of us from having regular haircuts for a long time. Even the most abundant at-home hair can't … [Read more...] about Sheep With 78 Pounds (35 kilograms) Of Matted Wool Finally Gets A Haircut
Euspinolia Militaris Is A Species Of Wasp In The Family Mutillidae
The Panda Ant is a most unusual species of insect. Their name derives from the obvious resemblance to a panda in its markings. This remarkable insect is not even an ant. The Panda Ant is actually a variety of wingless wasp! Very little is known of this little seen insect. They have been seen to bring down animals as large as cows with only a few dozen stings. The Panda Ant … [Read more...] about Euspinolia Militaris Is A Species Of Wasp In The Family Mutillidae
17 Extraordinary And Unique Flowers That Totally Forgot How To Be Flowers
The bud of a flower originated as a reproductive organ with one major goal in mind: to attract pollinators such as insects or birds. This role has fueled their remarkable evolutionary growth of diverse varieties of flowers with vibrant colors and unusual forms, some of which have developed to mimic various figures, plants, or animals. And, despite the fact that there are … [Read more...] about 17 Extraordinary And Unique Flowers That Totally Forgot How To Be Flowers
Rare Footage Captures First-Ever Look at Mysterious Glass Octopus in Pacific Ocean
For over a century, the elusive glass octopus, also known as Vitreledonella richardi, has been one of the most enigmatic creatures of the deep sea. This ethereal creature has remained mostly elusive, and very little is known about it, except that it frequents subtropical and tropical areas deep in the ocean, mostly in the twilight zone and the midnight zone. Scientists have … [Read more...] about Rare Footage Captures First-Ever Look at Mysterious Glass Octopus in Pacific Ocean