Once they enter the river, salmon stop eating entirely and focus all their energy into getting upstream and making babies. By the time they accomplish their mission, they will have depleted all their fat reserves and begin to decompose as they’re still living and breathing. As sad as it looks, any zombie fish is inspiring to see, having successfully avoided thousands of ways to … [Read more...] about Ever Wondered What Happens After A Salmon Spawns?
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The Strangest Mountain in the World, which Inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Novel “The Lost World”
With a unique ecosystem found only above the clouds, the mystic flat-topped Mount Roraima on the tripoint of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil perplexed 19th-century explorers and inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'The Lost World.' Mount Roraima is located on the Guiana Shield in Venezuela's 30,000-square-kilometer Canaima National Park. This strange-looking geological … [Read more...] about The Strangest Mountain in the World, which Inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Novel “The Lost World”
Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
All you bird fanatics out there will be interested to learn that New Zealand is home one to one of the cheekiest, smartest, and most playful alpine parrots in the entire world. Well, to be fair, they're the only alpine parrots in the entire world, but that just makes them even more special. This is the kea, which New Zealanders have lovingly also dubbed the … [Read more...] about Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
A Terrifying Creature’s Eyes Were Captured on Camera As It Crouched In A Florida Swamp
A frightening alligator with bright red eyes was captured in these images as it skulked in a shallow river shortly after dusk. At Myakka River State Park in Florida, the intrepid photographer Larry Lynch captured the beast waiting to pounce while standing just seven meters away. The image below, titled Warning Night Light, was created by Larry and was awarded the Natural … [Read more...] about A Terrifying Creature’s Eyes Were Captured on Camera As It Crouched In A Florida Swamp
Dragon Chicken: Rare Vietnamese Dong Tao Chicken Can Cost Up To $2,000
The Dong Tao chicken, also known as the Dragon Chicken, is a unique Vietnamese chicken breed with swollen feet that originated in Dong Tao village in the Khoái Châu District near Hanoi. Dong Tao chickens are prized delicacies in Vietnam, and they were once bred exclusively for the royal family and mandarins. Hulking Chicken The imposing Dong Tao chicken has a strong … [Read more...] about Dragon Chicken: Rare Vietnamese Dong Tao Chicken Can Cost Up To $2,000