North Pole or bust! Our planet's topmost swatch of real estate has been the sight of several strange and beautiful scenes, seven of which are presented here.

In 2013 we'll be living in the Year of the Snake according to Chinese astrology. If that makes you nervous, imagine living full-time on an island of snakes!

These 7 amazing wild dogs may be throwbacks to the earliest days of dog domestication but they also offer us a host of benefits... though on their own terms.

These 7 amazing animal devils aren't actually evil, of course, but appearing, smelling and acting devilish are the keys to their success as species.

You read that right: “fish nests”, not “fish nets”, with the former being much more appealing than the latter – at least from a fish's point of view.

Split personalities... and more! Gynandromorphism is a curious half-male, half-female condition noted in animals from butterflies to birds.

From metallic mirrored beetles to stately senior simians, the serene beauty of silver animals reflects their rank as some of nature's most exquisite creatures.

These 7 amazing public aquariums recreate the wonders of the sea on land at facilities that appear as though they were designed in the future.

Underground rivers, massive volcanic lakes, pink sand beaches and stones rising from the sea are just a few of Southeast Asia's stunning natural wonders.

The mountains that inspired the movie Avatar, the clearest lake in the world and the king of all peaks are among the incredible natural wonders of East Asia.

Spanning the spectrum from deepest violet to brightest white, these 7 amazing colorful fields and meadows challenge photographers' eyes as well as their noses.

Russia may be best known for its history, culture and architecture, but take another look at this nation's stunning natural features, from volcanoes to forests.

Deserts, islands, rainforests and rocky cliffs: Australia has it all, with breathtakingly diverse landscape features, wildlife and cultural history.

Africa is home to some of the world's most incredible natural sights including the vast Sahara Desert, the magnificent Victoria Falls and countless wildlife.

2012 is the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac and the dragon is the only one of the 12 animals to be wholly mythical... or is it?