The National Geographic 2019 Travel Photo Contest has been open since March 18, and submissions will be accepted until May 3, 2019, at noon Eastern Standard Time. Every week, the publication has revealed a selection of entries from the previous week. A split-shot capture of an adolescent humpback whale, a candid moment of a mother loon feeding her chicks, and squiggles of … [Read more...] about The National Geographic Travel Photo Contest: Eye-Opening Entries
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Mount Taranaki And Egmont National Park
Mount Taranaki, also known as Mount Egmont, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, is said to be one of the most symmetrical volcanic cone in the world (another candidate is Mayon Volcano). The volcano was born 120,000 years ago and erupted last in 1775, but it’s not done yet. Volcanologists agree that Taranaki is only lying dormant, waiting, biding its … [Read more...] about Mount Taranaki And Egmont National Park
Please Don’t Lick This Psychedelic Toad, National Park Service Warns
The Sonoran desert toad is one of the largest toads found in north America, measuring up to 7 inches. As tasty as it might look, you should refrain from licking the Sonoran desert toad, the National Park Service has warned. On Tuesday, the NPS used Facebook to warn passerby to use caution around the Sonoran desert toad, also known as the Colorado river toad. The … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Lick This Psychedelic Toad, National Park Service Warns
A famous golden eagle was discovered poisoned to death at Yellowstone National Park
She was so beautiful and so beloved. A beautiful golden eagle residing in Yellowstone National Park saw his life brutally cut short — and it might have easily been avoided. The 5-year-old eagle was discovered dead in December, but the cause of death was just recently discovered: lead poisoning. The golden eagle was well-known among bird enthusiasts because she was … [Read more...] about A famous golden eagle was discovered poisoned to death at Yellowstone National Park
Please Do Not Approach Wild Bison In Yellowstone National Park
The second person in three days has now been attacked by a wild bison at the park Wild bison are enormous creatures. Wild bison are known to be hostile. As a result, Wild Bison should never be approached. There, we said it, and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has said it… many times. There is also a guideline in the Park regarding it: keep at least 23 meters (75 … [Read more...] about Please Do Not Approach Wild Bison In Yellowstone National Park