Many people who grew up outside of cities have fond memories of fireflies. Seeing these magical insects light up backyards heralds the arrival of summer and evokes childhood memories. But have you ever seen billions of fireflies put on a light show so spectacular that it lights up an entire forest? Fortunately, Sriram Murali has—and he has documented everything for the rest of … [Read more...] about Watch as Billions of Fireflies Light Up an Indian Nature Reserve at The Same Time
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Penguins in Antarctica Accidentally Took a Selfie After Discovering a Camera
Expeditions to Antarctica are constantly filled with surprises because it is such a remote territory that still has a lot of uncharted territory. Eddie Gault, an Australian, went on an expedition there and brought his camera to photograph penguin colonies. Among the fascinating photographs he managed to capture was one of penguins taking a selfie. Gault went to Auster … [Read more...] about Penguins in Antarctica Accidentally Took a Selfie After Discovering a Camera
Drought Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues on China’s Yangtze River
It is no secret that the world is heating up. Drought is one of the many negative consequences of climate change. Summer 2022 has been unusually dry in some areas. Long-obscured archaeological and historical treasures are emerging as the waters of rivers and reservoirs recede. Among these are three 600-year-old Buddhist statues that were previously submerged on Foyeliang, an … [Read more...] about Drought Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues on China’s Yangtze River
Lolita the Orca Could Be Released Soon After Decades in Captivity
If you went to a large aquarium a decade ago, such as SeaWorld or the Miami Seaquarium, you probably remember seeing orcas, also known as killer whales, perform. However, animal advocates, Indigenous activists, and others have pushed to end the harmful practise of confining these massive whales in small pools and forcing them to perform for crowds. In this ongoing crusade, … [Read more...] about Lolita the Orca Could Be Released Soon After Decades in Captivity
Adorable Seal Can’t Get Enough of His Mini-Me Plush Toy
This rescued earless seal hugs a plush version of himself, which is one of the cutest things we've seen in a long time. The happy seal is a resident of Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture's Okhotsk Tokkari Center, where he was given a stuffed toy in his likeness by the staff. The staff had no idea how attached the seal, who is being hand-reared after being rescued due to injury, … [Read more...] about Adorable Seal Can’t Get Enough of His Mini-Me Plush Toy