Embedded within a clear piece of amber, a small praying mantis sits at attention, frozen forever in time. The object, which is just over one inch tall, sold for $6,000 in 2016 through Heritage Auctions. The pristine piece of Dominican Republic amber provides a unique glimpse at this amazing mantis. The amber itself derives from the extinct Hymenaea protera, a … [Read more...] about 30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber
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Strange Bird Nest In Garden Has Blue Eggs – See Surprise As They Hatch 10 Days Later
When I was a little girl, few things fascinated me more than tiny bird eggs. So delicate and sweet, we were careful to never step on them if we found them laying in our yard. This clip, which has been seen a whopping 56 million times, proves I’m not the only one fascinated by this amazing miracle of nature. Scroll down to witness it for yourself — you won’t be … [Read more...] about Strange Bird Nest In Garden Has Blue Eggs – See Surprise As They Hatch 10 Days Later
Adorable Twin Polar Bear Cubs Are Born at the Toledo Zoo
It's not often that zoos get to celebrate the birth of a polar bear. This winter, however, the Toledo Zoo in Ohio was blessed with the arrival of twin polar bear cubs. They are the park's first baby bears born since 2012, making it an extra special occasion. Crystal, a 24-year-old female, and Nuka, an 18-year-old male, gave birth to twin cubs. "In the hopes of mating to … [Read more...] about Adorable Twin Polar Bear Cubs Are Born at the Toledo Zoo
Fisherman Captures The ‘Craziest Thing’ He’s Ever Seen on a Fishing Pier
Christopher Cls Smith, who spends a lot of time on the water fishing, as evidenced by his YouTube channel Adventure Bro Fishing, came across an unusual sight, one he’d never seen before. “That was the craziest thing I’ve ever seen on a fishing pier,” Smith wrote in a post on Facebook displaying his photo. “I could not believe my eyes.” What he saw, and … [Read more...] about Fisherman Captures The ‘Craziest Thing’ He’s Ever Seen on a Fishing Pier
A Great Dane Dog Gives Birth To 19 Fur Puppies
A Great Dane dog in Arizona gave birth to 19 healthy and adorable puppies, which isn't quite 101 Dalmations. The surgeon performed a cesarean section with the help of seven technicians and some family members. The litter, delivered at The Kingman Animal Hospital in Arizona, falls short of the mark. A Neopolitan mastiff who gave birth to a litter of 24 in the United … [Read more...] about A Great Dane Dog Gives Birth To 19 Fur Puppies