A warm summer evening in many parts of the world sets the backdrop for a familiar sight: the lightning bug. These winged beetles activate chemical reactions in a portion of their abdomen known as the lantern to emit flickers of light, a process known as bioluminescence. Only a few of the world's over 2,000 species coordinate their flashes into patterns and are known as … [Read more...] about Rare Footage Shows Billions Of Fireflies Lighting Up an Indian Wildlife reserve
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Puppies of the Rare Black Seal have been Spotted in an English Nature Reserve
When wildlife inspectors spotted ten extremely unusual black seal pups in England's largest grey seal colony on the north Norfolk coast, they were taken aback. Puppies of grey seals have a white coat that sheds in two to three weeks, revealing a grey coat beneath the white skin. According to the National Trust, about one out of every 400 grey seals has a velvety black … [Read more...] about Puppies of the Rare Black Seal have been Spotted in an English Nature Reserve
Rare Sight: Playful Lions Enjoy a Lighthearted Moment in Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya
A pair of lions was recently spotted sauntering across the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya, and their playful demeanor had onlookers in stitches. The lions were caught on camera seemingly enjoying a lighthearted moment, a rare sight for these typically ferocious predators. The Masai Mara Reserve is located in southwestern Kenya and is home to an incredible array of wildlife, … [Read more...] about Rare Sight: Playful Lions Enjoy a Lighthearted Moment in Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya