Iceland's dying whaling industry clings to life for another hunting season. In a surprising and controversial decision, Iceland has announced it will continue its whaling practices. The Icelandic government revealed today that Hvalur hf., the nation’s last whaling company, will receive an annual permit to hunt 99 fin whales in the Greenland/West Iceland region, along with an … [Read more...] about Iceland Decides To Continue Whaling, Issuing Hunting Permits For 128 Fin Whales
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“Walking” Tree That Looks Like An Ent Just Won New Zealand Tree Of The Year
It bears a striking resemblance to the sentient, tree-like creatures from The Lord of the Rings. A wards season in Hollywood might be over, but the most important competition of the year has just announced its winner – and it looks straight out of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. The competition in question is New Zealand’s Tree of the Year, and the winner is a uniquely shaped … [Read more...] about “Walking” Tree That Looks Like An Ent Just Won New Zealand Tree Of The Year
Nope. Not Alien. Macro Photography: Conehead Praying Mantis (Empusa pennata)!
This fascinating creature, native to the Mediterranean region, is known for its unique triangular head and elongated antennae. Don't be fooled by its otherworldly appearance – it's not an alien visitor! The mantis uses its sharp eyesight and predatory instincts to ambush unsuspecting prey. Photographer Marta Albareda has captured this stunning close-up of the conehead … [Read more...] about Nope. Not Alien. Macro Photography: Conehead Praying Mantis (Empusa pennata)!
Nature’s Prism: A Stunning Photograph by Stephen Dunn
In the realm of nature photography, moments of sheer beauty and wonder are often captured in a single frame. One such moment was immortalized by Stephen Dunn, who took this incredible photograph with his flash illuminating a spider, revealing its wet web with a rainbow effect. Dunn’s expertise in using light is evident in the way the flash highlights the delicate intricacies … [Read more...] about Nature’s Prism: A Stunning Photograph by Stephen Dunn
Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around
These three birds ruffled a few feathers when they tried hanging out together. The Baya Weaver birds got into a scuffle over a nest and ended up in a bizarre chain link. With its brightly coloured yellow crown, the male, who had built the nest, attempted to break up the disagreement between the two females. Photographer Krishnan Venkitachalam was photographing a colony … [Read more...] about Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around