Deep in the Pacific Ocean, there is a place that is so remote, so isolated, that it is considered the loneliest place on earth. This spot, known as Point Nemo, is the point on the planet that is farthest away from any landmass. It's so remote that when ships pass through it, the nearest human beings are astronauts aboard the International Space Station, some 416 kilometers (256 … [Read more...] about Exploring Point Nemo – The Most Remote Place on Earth
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The Sea’s Most Playful Pup: The Otter Of The Ocean
The dog-faced puffer fish is a curious and endearing creature that has earned a reputation as the "doggo of the sea." This species of puffer fish is found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region and is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. The dog-faced puffer fish gets its name from its unique facial features, which resemble those of a canine. It has large, … [Read more...] about The Sea’s Most Playful Pup: The Otter Of The Ocean
Meet The World’s Tiniest, Most Magical Deer
Meet the Pudu deer, Bambi's smaller cousin and the world's smallest deer. These tiny deers are the size of a small dog, ranging in size from 32 to 44 cm in height, and a maximum of 85 cm in length. They are indigenous to South America, where there are two species: the northern pudu in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and the southern pudu in Chile and Argentina. In Chile, … [Read more...] about Meet The World’s Tiniest, Most Magical Deer
Saiga Antelope: Most Ancient Creature
The saiga antelope is a critically endangered antelope that originally inhabited a vast area of the Eurasian steppe zone from the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, Caucasus and Mongolia. Between 1760-1953, 10 species of saiga antelopes were identified, 9 of them were extinct, and now there are 1 species of 2 subspecies Saiga Antelope is left. Mongolian Saiga is about … [Read more...] about Saiga Antelope: Most Ancient Creature
These Giant Tarantulas Are Best Friends With Little Frogs, And Their Bond Is One Of Nature’s Most Beautiful
It may appear counterintuitive that an 8-inch wide defensive tarantula would choose to share its life and burrow with a half-inch slimy frog, yet nature permits the most beneficial relationships to evolve between the most unexpected species. Several types of interesting biological interactions occur between different species in nature, although the most common ones are … [Read more...] about These Giant Tarantulas Are Best Friends With Little Frogs, And Their Bond Is One Of Nature’s Most Beautiful