Evolution has taught us that animals can come up with extraordinary ways to defend themselves. From warning colors to mimicry, the animal kingdom has it all. However, there's one creature that takes the art of self-protection to a whole new level. Meet the Kallima inachus, commonly known as the Dead Leaf Butterfly. This butterfly resides in the tropical forests of India … [Read more...] about Don’t Trust Your Eyes, This Leaf Is Actually a Butterfly
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Adorable “Leaf Sheep” Sea Slugs Have the Appearance of Cartoon Lambs
If you thought last week's marine bunnies were adorable, here's another underwater find that will have you saying "aww!" Costasiella kuroshimae (also known as "leaf sheep" and "Shaun the sheep") is a sacoglossan sea slug with beady eyes and a flat face that resembles an appealing cartoon sheep. With drooping feelers and a phosphorescent, leaf-like body, this tiny beauty could … [Read more...] about Adorable “Leaf Sheep” Sea Slugs Have the Appearance of Cartoon Lambs
An Artist Uses Amazing Leaf Cutout Art to Manage His ADHD
Fallen leaves are used to create elaborate carvings in the Lito art form. In 2020, the self-taught Japanese artist began practicing this art form to help manage his ADHD. He discovered that twisting fragile falling leaves into surprising shapes helped him focus. Lito carves a variety of humorous storylines on a microscopic scale with patience and steady hands. He frequently … [Read more...] about An Artist Uses Amazing Leaf Cutout Art to Manage His ADHD
In Indonesia, A Dragon Lizard was Spotted Playing the Leaf Guitar
A dragon lizard was reportedly sighted performing music in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Aditya Permana, a Yogyakarta-based professional photographer, obtained this incredible image while idly photographing a forest dragon lizard. The woodland dragon lizard looks to be playing a guitar in the shot he took. In addition, when he released the shot, he stated that he did not attempt to … [Read more...] about In Indonesia, A Dragon Lizard was Spotted Playing the Leaf Guitar