A little island off the shore of eastern China's Yangtze River has a hidden paradise destroyed by the forces of nature and time: a fishing community that has been abandoned and slowly being consumed by thick layers of ivy. On Gouqi Island, one of the 394 islands that make up the Shengsi Islands in the Zhoushan Archipelago, is where Houtou Wan Village may be found. It is only … [Read more...] about Chinese Fishing Village Reclaimed by Nature after Being Abandoned
NATURE
This Tiny Insect Has The Only Mechanical Gears Ever Discovered In Nature
A tiny'mechanical' bug once assisted professionals in getting their brains into gear… literally! While the natural and mechanical worlds appear to be diametrically opposed, the 'Issus coleoptratus,' also known as a nymph insect, demonstrated that they are in fact inextricably intertwined. This little organism, which grows up to 0.28 inches and is ubiquitous throughout Europe … [Read more...] about This Tiny Insect Has The Only Mechanical Gears Ever Discovered In Nature
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
Why Should You Never Kill A Spider In Your Home
I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home. Why? Because spiders are an important part of nature and our indoor ecosystem – as well as being fellow organisms in their own right. People like to think of their dwellings as safely insulated from the outside world, but many types of spiders can be found inside. … [Read more...] about Why Should You Never Kill A Spider In Your Home
Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature
Estelle Chrétien, a French artist, draws attention to the natural world with her quirky interventions. Whether "sewing" a rift in a grass or placing a property tag on a rolling hill, Chrétien's land art makes viewers consider how we use nature and what role it plays in our lives. Les pieds au sec, Chrétien's partnership with artist Miguel Costa, examines the vital function … [Read more...] about Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature