The Brown-tail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) isn't your average moth. This fuzzy flier, native to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, has a few surprises up its furry wings. A Looker with a Spiky Secret: Adult Brown-tail Moths are quite striking. Imagine a moth with clean white wings, sometimes marked with a single black dot. Now add a reddish-brown tuft at the tip … [Read more...] about Meet the Brown-tail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea): A European Visitor with a Hairy Hitch
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Pilot Takes Amazing Photos From His Cockpit, And They Will Take Your Breath Away
Being a pilot, you get to see a bunch of beautiful sights from above. Being a pilot for a South American airline, you also get to witness the stunning phenomena of storms as your job requires flying over regions that experience them. Meet Santiago Borja Lopez – a Quito, Ecuador-based pilot who works for Ecuador Airlines. Whenever the pilot is off-duty, he pulls out his … [Read more...] about Pilot Takes Amazing Photos From His Cockpit, And They Will Take Your Breath Away
This is Probably the Most Secluded Cabin in the Swiss Alps But Its Location Remains a Secret
Ever wondered where the most secluded cabin in the Swiss Alps could be situated? Well, here’s an odds-on contender. OK, here it is from up close. And someone is waving ‘hello’ to you from there, ain’t it so? Can you see him? Remember the alpine shelter tucked away at an impossible place in the Italian Dolomites? Well, that cabin up there is equally impossible, and … [Read more...] about This is Probably the Most Secluded Cabin in the Swiss Alps But Its Location Remains a Secret
This Breathtaking Cave in Mexico Is Filled With Towering White Crystals
Some of the elongated blocks of crystals are up to 37 feet long and 5 feet wide Fittingly known as the Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los cristales), this fascinating cavern connected to a zinc mine in Naica, Mexico, is crisscrossed with gleaming gypsum crystals – some of the largest natural crystals ever found that dwarf human … [Read more...] about This Breathtaking Cave in Mexico Is Filled With Towering White Crystals
The Stairs of Death in Peru’s Huayna Picchu Are Not for the Faint-Hearted: Here’s Why They Are So Steep
Located on a mountain overlooking the famous Machu Picchu in Peru, Huayna Picchu is famous for its steep staircases on the edge of cliffs. Huayna Picchu’s allure goes beyond its breathtaking views. This steep, rocky peak located at 2,720 meters above sea level stands as a companion to Machu Picchu and possibly held religious significance for the Inca. The challenging … [Read more...] about The Stairs of Death in Peru’s Huayna Picchu Are Not for the Faint-Hearted: Here’s Why They Are So Steep