Margaret Neville made a fascinating discovery in her backyard in South Africa on a day in September. A flower mantis, a species of praying mantis that has evolved to look incredibly "floral," was sleeping among her lavender bushes. Neville discovered a female flower mantis with a distinctive swirl pattern on her back and protrusions that resemble lavender buds along her legs. … [Read more...] about Woman Discovers Beautiful “Flower Mantis” Residing in Her Garden
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Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
These frozen lighthouses in Michigan could be mistaken for a scene from the disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. The 30ft structures have turned into giant icicles because they are standing in temperatures well below freezing. The American photographer Thomas Zakowski, who is 56 years old, took these beautiful pictures on a trip to two cities in Michigan after a storm … [Read more...] about Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Beautiful Tree in the World – It’s Like a Work Of Art
In order to highlight the beauty, diversity, and exceptional qualities of our common planet Earth, One Earth's "Species of the Week" series spotlights a relatively obscure and unique species every Wednesday. Imagine traveling through a forest and coming across brightly colored Eucalyptus trees that are so distinctive due to their pungent scent that you would have to … [Read more...] about Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Beautiful Tree in the World – It’s Like a Work Of Art
Yulan Magnolia Flowers Just Look Like Beautiful Birds
Mother Nature has provided us with an optical illusion that has blown our minds away. These flowers look quite similar to birds. We all love a good trick of the eye and this catches our attention really quick. About The Yulan Magnolia Flowers These flowers are Yulan Magnolias which are native to China. The flower looks extremely beautiful and is pink in color. The … [Read more...] about Yulan Magnolia Flowers Just Look Like Beautiful Birds
Scientists Discover That a Brain Parasite Makes People Look More Beautiful
Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that affects 50% of the world's population, is a fascinating statistic that few people are aware of. Cats transmit this parasite, which resides within human eyes and brains. It is claimed that the parasite can change a person's personality and make them more appealing. Several investigations have shown that this is correct. Rats were utilized in … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover That a Brain Parasite Makes People Look More Beautiful