The mata mata is a peculiar sedentary turtle with a long leaf-like head that hardly moves, snorkels for air, and vacuums up food. Mata mata turtles are endemic to freshwater streams in South America, primarily found within the Amazon and Orinoco River Basins. This strange, bony reptile is the only remaining species of its genus. Its most peculiar characteristic is a … [Read more...] about Meet the Mata Mata, the Weirdest Turtle in the World
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The Leatherback Turtle Has the Most Unique Mouth in the World
The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world. However, compared to the beautiful, calm character of these gentle giants, the inside of a leatherback turtle’s mouth is scary. The turtle’s teeth are absolutely terrifying and resemble several stalactites. These teeth extend to its stomach. Continue to read to learn more about leatherback turtles. Leatherback … [Read more...] about The Leatherback Turtle Has the Most Unique Mouth in the World
This Incredibly Rare Photo of a Bald Eagle And Its Reflection Is Stunning The World
Nature is constantly posing for that perfect shot. Many of us might be lucky to see it, but few are ever in the right position to capture the moment. Canadian photographer Steve Biro happened to be at the right place at just the right time. The result is a stunning image of a bald eagle skimming the surface of a pond at the Canadian Raptor Conservatory. … [Read more...] about This Incredibly Rare Photo of a Bald Eagle And Its Reflection Is Stunning The World
Digging Deep: How to Feed the World With Perennial Food Crops
A leading researcher dishes the dirt on potentially sustainable agriculture for a growing global population More than 9 billion people will live on Earth by 2050. They’ll need to eat somehow, but we’re already running out of arable land. And many types of agriculture — including conventional farming of annual crops, which need to be replanted each year — leave fields … [Read more...] about Digging Deep: How to Feed the World With Perennial Food Crops
The Most Dangerous Roads Around The World
Here is a list of some of the most dangerous roads around the world The road to Hell in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico Stalactites and stalagmites in the Queen’s Chamber, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, southeastern New Mexico. Discovered in 1986, cave explorers have now mapped 150 miles of passage inside Lechuguilla. It’s one of the longest and … [Read more...] about The Most Dangerous Roads Around The World