No, that isn't a leaked image from the upcoming sequel to "The Last of Us." That's a real close-up of what was left of a fly's head after it was infected with the Cordyceps fungus. As a macro photographer in Singapore, Faiz Bustamente often has bugs in focus. Recently, he captured this picture of a fly with empty eye sockets, and a mysterious substance growing out of it. The … [Read more...] about Disgusting Picture of Fly’s Head Infected with Parasitic Fungus will Fuel Your Nightmares
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Encounter with a Ghostly Salp: Diver Discovers a Transparent Sea Creature off the Coast of Malta
Diver Raniero Borg had a spooky encounter with a mysterious sea creature while diving off the coast of Malta. Borg captured footage of the transparent creature, which he had never seen before, and showed it to friends at a marine institute. They confirmed that the creature was a type of salp, a marine organism that feeds on tiny sea algae. Borg described the creature as … [Read more...] about Encounter with a Ghostly Salp: Diver Discovers a Transparent Sea Creature off the Coast of Malta
Calf with Smiley Face Markings Spared from Abattoir and Becomes Lawnmower
A calf born with a smiley face on its tummy has been spared the abattoir and given a new job as a "lawnmower". Megan and Barry Coster breed around 700 calves a year at their stud farm in Ripplebrook, West Gippsland, Australia, but had never seen markings like this before. When farmer Barry Coster was checking on his livestock one day, he noticed the unique black and white … [Read more...] about Calf with Smiley Face Markings Spared from Abattoir and Becomes Lawnmower
The Bizarre Red Blob Washed Ashore on a Washington Beach with a Seven-Armed Octopus
Beachgoers in the state of Washington were stunned to come across a strange red blob on the shore. The mysterious blob appeared to be a massive jelly-like substance, measuring about seven feet across, and had a strange, otherworldly appearance. Upon closer inspection, the blob was found to contain a seven-armed octopus, an unusual species that has rarely been seen before. … [Read more...] about The Bizarre Red Blob Washed Ashore on a Washington Beach with a Seven-Armed Octopus
The Streaked Tenrec: A Fascinating Madagascar Mammal with Spikes and Stripes
Madagascar is a fascinating island nation in the Indian Ocean that is home to many unique species of plants and animals. One of the most interesting animals found in Madagascar is the streaked tenrec, a small mammal known for its striking appearance. The streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) is a member of the tenrec family, which is made up of about 30 different … [Read more...] about The Streaked Tenrec: A Fascinating Madagascar Mammal with Spikes and Stripes