There’ve been no end of ‘spooky’ images to have made their way to the internet over the years. From potential sightings of Big Foot, to supposed flying saucers in the sky, to ghosts appearing in the windows of old, decrepit homes, there’s no shortage of such pictures if you choose to look for them. Now, we’ll admit right off the bat that the vast majority of said images … [Read more...] about Woman snaps photo running through rainforest – later spots haunting detail in the bushes
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The Toco Toucan: Rainforest Giant with a Beak to Match
The bird in the image is a toco toucan (Ramphastos toco), a large, brightly colored bird found in the rainforests of Central and South America. It is easily recognizable by its massive beak, which can be up to proportionally the largest of any bird species. The beak of the toco toucan is made up of keratin, the same protein that makes up our hair and nails. It is light and … [Read more...] about The Toco Toucan: Rainforest Giant with a Beak to Match
This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
Nothing to see here… just a tree stump (that’s is exactly what the potoo wants you to think). With its large mouth and bulging yellow eyes (we’ll focus on those eyes in a second), it’s hard to believe the potoo could ever blend in. But in reality, it is a master of camouflage. So much so that if you travel the forests of Central and South America, you will need an … [Read more...] about This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
Man Exploring Rainforest Finds Moth Doing The Strangest Thing To A Bird
Cute or creepy? In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where every leaf seems to whisper secrets of the wild, scientist Leandro João Carneiro de Lima Moraes stumbled upon a peculiar sight one November night. His expedition wasn't aimed at uncovering bizarre animal behaviors, yet fate had something intriguing in store for him – not once, but twice. Moraes, a researcher … [Read more...] about Man Exploring Rainforest Finds Moth Doing The Strangest Thing To A Bird
Where City Meets Jungle: Unveiling the Border Between Manaus and the Amazon Rainforest
Manaus, Brazil, holds a unique position. It's a bustling city, steeped in history and culture, yet nestled deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This proximity begs the question: where exactly does the urban sprawl of Manaus end and the untamed wilderness of the Amazon begin? Unlike a clear-cut line on a map, the border between Manaus and the rainforest is more … [Read more...] about Where City Meets Jungle: Unveiling the Border Between Manaus and the Amazon Rainforest