For over a century, the elusive glass octopus, also known as Vitreledonella richardi, has been one of the most enigmatic creatures of the deep sea. This ethereal creature has remained mostly elusive, and very little is known about it, except that it frequents subtropical and tropical areas deep in the ocean, mostly in the twilight zone and the midnight zone. Scientists have … [Read more...] about Rare Footage Captures First-Ever Look at Mysterious Glass Octopus in Pacific Ocean
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Photographer Captures Colorful “Moonbows” That Occur at Waterfalls in the Moonlight
The majority of us have heard of rainbows, but what about moonbows? Brian Hawkins, a photographer, most definitely has. In fact, he has been documenting these moonlight rainbows since 2011. Yosemite National Park is where he spends much of his time because there, waterfall spray is exposed to enough moonlight to produce this unique occurrence. Hawkins has mastered the art of … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Colorful “Moonbows” That Occur at Waterfalls in the Moonlight
Photographer Captures Incredible Image of Two Eagles Locking Talons in Mid-Air
Some photographs need a photographer to wait years to capture. This was the case with Portland-based enthusiast Rajiv Mongia, who waited patiently to capture an incredible image of two eagles with their talons entwined in mid-air. One of the birds is flying upright, while the other is mirrored and upside down. If it weren't for the other bird holding it up, the inverted bird … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Incredible Image of Two Eagles Locking Talons in Mid-Air
Photographer Captures the Cutest Portraits of Wild Hamsters Enjoying Nature
We may consider hamsters to be merely household animals that dwell in our houses. However, as photographer Julian Rad demonstrates, these critters are really charming as they live among natural fruit and thick grasses. His continuous series of wild hamster photos show the rodents enjoying nature, such as stopping to smell the flowers and tasting fruits. The critters appear to … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures the Cutest Portraits of Wild Hamsters Enjoying Nature
Photographer Christopher Swann Captures the Magnificence of Whales and Dolphins
Above and below the water's surface, British photographer Christopher Swann captures breathtaking images of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins. With over 25 years of experience diving with whales and dolphins and leading whale- and dolphin-watching vacations all over the world, the photographer has finely polished his understanding of their behaviors, allowing him to get up … [Read more...] about Photographer Christopher Swann Captures the Magnificence of Whales and Dolphins