The unusual-looking and extremely elusive ghost shark dwells in the darkness of the deep sea, rarely revealing itself – just like a phantom, or ghost. But now we finally have it on camera. The rarely seen abyssal ghost shark (Hydrolagus trolli) is, as its name suggests, a ghost-like deep sea fish in the genus Chimaera that can be found in most of the world’s oceans. … [Read more...] about Phantom of the Deep Sea Captured on Camera for the First Time
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A Beautiful Relationship Between A Baby Gorilla And A Chimp Is Captured In Photographs
We encounter interspecies animal partnerships all the time, and they never cease to warm our hearts. The same may be said for this narrative. The delicate and emotional interaction between a newborn gorilla and a young chimpanzee was captured by a photographer. The two newborn apes were playing together, embracing, and generally being good friends when photographer … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Relationship Between A Baby Gorilla And A Chimp Is Captured In Photographs
A massive 40-ton humpback whale was captured on video leaping completely out of the water
Humpback whales are the world's biggest creatures. Given their tremendous weight (up to 40 tons), these giant beasts are unlikely to completely leap out of the water. Perhaps that's why this magnificent video of a humpback whale breaching the sea off the coast of South Africa is causing such a stir. Craig Capehart, a scuba diver, recorded the amazing footage off the coast … [Read more...] about A massive 40-ton humpback whale was captured on video leaping completely out of the water