In the midst of the vast Pacific Ocean, there exists a geological wonder that seems to have been plucked straight out of the pages of a fantasy novel. It is a towering monolith known as Ball's Pyramid, a natural masterpiece that surpasses the boundaries of imagination. With an elevation of 562 meters, this extraordinary pinnacle stands taller than it stretches wide, spanning a … [Read more...] about Ball’s Pyramid: A Real-Life Fantasy Novel Setting
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Ice Eggs and Ice Balls: Mysterious and Valuable Natural Phenomena in the World’s Waterways
Ice Eggs and Ice Balls: The Mysterious and Valuable Natural Phenomena Ice Eggs and Ice Balls are two unique natural phenomena that have captivated the attention of scientists and the public alike. Ice Eggs, as discussed in the previous article, are egg-shaped balls of ice that form on shorelines in freezing conditions. Ice Balls, on the other hand, are spherical balls of ice … [Read more...] about Ice Eggs and Ice Balls: Mysterious and Valuable Natural Phenomena in the World’s Waterways
A Rare Moment Captured Up Close. Cactus Bees Swarmed In Tight Balls “Bee Balling”
A female cactus bee (Diadasia rinconis) emerged from its little, cylindrical nest in the ground on a warm spring morning in South Texas, rising like ash from a chimney. Hundreds of patrolling males mobbed her almost instantaneously, their tawny bodies forming a buzzing, churning "mating ball" as they competed for a chance to copulate with her. The ball of bees faded after … [Read more...] about A Rare Moment Captured Up Close. Cactus Bees Swarmed In Tight Balls “Bee Balling”
The “Crazy Paving Cave” in New Zealand Closes So That The World’s Largest Spider Can Hang Its Baby Balls In Peace
The Nelson Cave spider is the largest spider in New Zealand, and it gets its name from a cave where it lays its eggs in sacs dangling from the ceiling, each carrying roughly 50 spiderlings. However, only one such baby ball has been sighted in Nelson Cave since 2018, according to the Department of Conservation, and rangers are afraid that it could be the result of too many … [Read more...] about The “Crazy Paving Cave” in New Zealand Closes So That The World’s Largest Spider Can Hang Its Baby Balls In Peace