Deep within the verdant expanse of Oregon, a unique sight emerges each autumn – a colossal smiley face carved into the landscape, its formation as unexpected as it is captivating. The mastermind behind this arboreal masterpiece is landowner David Hampton, who transformed a Douglas fir forest into a haven of joy using larch pines. Hampton's inspiration for this ambitious … [Read more...] about A Smiley Face in the Forest: A Peculiar Tree Planting Project
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Zombie Salmon: The Peculiar Life Cycle of Nature’s Intelligent Design
Among the wonders of nature, the term "zombie salmon" stands out as an intriguing and somewhat eerie phenomenon. While it might conjure images of the undead, the reality is far more captivating and profound. Zombie salmon, as peculiar as the name may sound, represents one of nature's most impressive and intelligent designs. During their remarkable journey upstream to their … [Read more...] about Zombie Salmon: The Peculiar Life Cycle of Nature’s Intelligent Design
Unlikely Friendship: Warthog and Family of Mongooses Form Partnership for Peculiar Cleaning Ritual
In the animal kingdom, unlikely friendships and partnerships can form, and a recent sighting in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park is a heartwarming example of just that. A conservationist named Dr. Andy Plumptre captured a peculiar cleaning ritual between a warthog and a whole family of mongooses. According to Dr. Plumptre, the park's warthogs have learned to lie down … [Read more...] about Unlikely Friendship: Warthog and Family of Mongooses Form Partnership for Peculiar Cleaning Ritual