Evolution has taught us that animals can come up with extraordinary ways to defend themselves. From warning colors to mimicry, the animal kingdom has it all. However, there's one creature that takes the art of self-protection to a whole new level. Meet the Kallima inachus, commonly known as the Dead Leaf Butterfly. This butterfly resides in the tropical forests of India … [Read more...] about Don’t Trust Your Eyes, This Leaf Is Actually a Butterfly
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Spot the Difference: Earth and Mars in a Single Frame
Which image is Earth, and which is Mars? This might be a tricky question at first glance, but when you take a closer look, the answer becomes more apparent. The image on the left is the red planet Mars, while the image on the right is our own planet Earth. These two images were taken by two very different photographers - one by a human, and the other by a robot. The image of … [Read more...] about Spot the Difference: Earth and Mars in a Single Frame
Love Prevails Against the Odds: Couple Weds in the Shadow of an Erupting Volcano
In the face of a major volcanic emergency in the Philippines, one couple refused to let their wedding day be disrupted. Chino Vaflor and Kat Bautista Palomar had their hearts set on getting married at a wedding venue just a few kilometers away from Taal, one of the country's most active volcanoes. As the wedding preparations were underway, Taal came to life, spewing steam … [Read more...] about Love Prevails Against the Odds: Couple Weds in the Shadow of an Erupting Volcano
Unraveling the Mystery of the Beauty of Loulan: Ancient Mummy Sheds Light on Prehistoric China
The discovery of the Beauty of Loulan has shed new light on the history of ancient China and the interactions between different cultures. The remarkably preserved mummy, with her distinctive features and clothing, suggests that there were Caucasian populations living in China before recorded history. The open coffin in which she was buried allowed for the hot, dry air of the … [Read more...] about Unraveling the Mystery of the Beauty of Loulan: Ancient Mummy Sheds Light on Prehistoric China
The Royal Albatross: A Majestic Giant of the Skies
The albatross is the largest bird that can go years without landing. They spend their first six years of life flying over the ocean before coming to the land to mate. Albatrosses are capable of traveling more than 10,000 miles in a single journey and circumnavigating the globe in 46 days. Albatrosses are able to fly for such long periods of time because of their unique … [Read more...] about The Royal Albatross: A Majestic Giant of the Skies