Marine biologist Juan C. Levesque captured a stunning close-up of a tiny baby swordfish on his finger tip. “Gladiator of the sea”, the minuscule creature can be measured in millimetres, but when fully grown, reaches 3 meters in length! “Born with a short snout and prickly scales, swordfish develop rapidly,” Levesque writes in his article on the species. “Researchers in the … [Read more...] about Marine Biologist Shows What A Baby Swordfish Looks Like
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Llareta: The 3000-Year-Old Shrub That Looks Like a Giant Green Blob
In the high Andes Mountains of Chile and Bolivia, there is a plant that looks like a giant lime-green blob of goo. However, it is far from gooey; in fact, it's solid to the touch. This plant is called llareta, and it is a member of the Apiaceae family, which makes it a cousin to parsley, carrots, and fennel. But what sets it apart from its relatives is its incredibly slow … [Read more...] about Llareta: The 3000-Year-Old Shrub That Looks Like a Giant Green Blob
Border Collies Run Like the Wind to Bring New Life to Chilean Forest
In 2017, Chile faced the worst wildfire season in its history, which destroyed more than 1.4 million acres of land, including nearly 1,500 homes and claimed at least 11 lives. Several countries sent firefighters to help Chile battle the numerous blazes, but when the fires were finally extinguished, the land was a barren wasteland. In the following months, a unique team was … [Read more...] about Border Collies Run Like the Wind to Bring New Life to Chilean Forest
Sunlight Through This Fountain In L’Aquila, Italy, Makes It Look Like It’s Pouring Lava
In the beautiful city of L'Aquila, Italy, there is a stunning sculpture that has been capturing the attention of visitors for decades. Known as the Fontana Luminosa, or Luminous Fountain, this sculpture is a true work of art that perfectly captures the spirit and beauty of Italy. Created by sculptor Nicola D'Antino in the 1930s, the Fontana Luminosa is a masterpiece of art … [Read more...] about Sunlight Through This Fountain In L’Aquila, Italy, Makes It Look Like It’s Pouring Lava
The tiny Croatian island that has more than 23 kilometers of walls and looks like a fingerprint from above the air
Without reaching the Greek profusion, Croatia has 79 large islands, more than 500 smaller islets and another 642 tiny rocks covering an area of about 3,300 square kilometers. One such small island is Baljenac (or Bavljenac), located off the Dalmatian coast in the south of the country and forming part of the Šibenik archipelago. It barely has 0.14 square kilometers of … [Read more...] about The tiny Croatian island that has more than 23 kilometers of walls and looks like a fingerprint from above the air