bizarreWeirdest Tree Ever? Jabuticaba Grows Fruit Right on its Trunk
The world is full of bizarre wonders, from flowers that look utterly alien to otherworldly landscapes and…
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Nature & EcosystemsMeet Sparklemuffin and Skeletorus, Two New Spider Species
Not only are these two newly-discovered spiders beautifully patterned, they’re also known for their elaborate…
animalsBioluminescent Bugs: Predatory Glow Worms Discovered in…
Strange little green lights in the jungle piqued the curiosity of nature photographer Jeff Cremer when he spotted…
bizarre10-Foot Bobbit Worm is Like a Creature From Your Nightmares
Appearing with no warning whatsoever and slicing its prey in half with its scissor-like jaws, this bizarre…
bizarreCookiecutter Shark Takes a Round Bite Out of Large Prey
If this particular innocent-looking sea creature swam up beside you, you probably wouldn’t fear that it was…
Nature & EcosystemsAmerica’s Deadliest Lake is Loaded with Toxic Chemicals
From afar, at just the right angle, the surface of this deceptively peaceful-looking body of water reflects the…
Nature & EcosystemsThat’s No Snake! Jaw-Dropping Case of Biomimicry
If you saw this little guy in the wild, you'd probably recoil in terror, thinking you're looking at the…
Nature & EcosystemsCrocodile Tears Provide Nourishment for Butterflies & Bees
Not many creatures dare to get too close to the face of a crocodile, but butterflies and bees have an unexpected…
bizarreWTF, Evolution: Blog Highlights Earth’s Weirdest Creatures
What kinds of bizarre, alien-seeming creatures lurk underground, in the depths of the sea or the wildest parts of…
Nature & EcosystemsRainforest Guardian: Skyscraper Protects Amazon from Fire
The idea of building skyscrapers in the Amazon sounds like the stuff of nightmares, provoking mental images of…
animalsAnimal Bridges: 15 Life-Saving Wildlife Crossings
Collisions with automobiles claim the lives of incalculable numbers of animals every year, especially in areas…
Nature & EcosystemsObserving the Earth: Photos by the European Space Agency
These satellite photos of various locations around the globe almost seem to beautiful to be real. While we usually…
natureNature as Art: 14 Intriguing Environmental Installations
Whether making a statement about an environmental issue like pollution or the waste of resources, or simply using…
Nature & EcosystemsCould Synthetic Organisms Save Nature from Extinction?
Many a cautionary fictional tale has warned us about the potential dangers of ‘playing god,’ unleashing…
natureAnimals Turned to Stone by Lethal Lake in Tanzania
Believe it or not, that’s no sculpture – it’s a calcified eagle, literally turned to stone. British…
bizarreThese Alien-Looking Acorns Are Actually Growing Wasp Larvae
If you see acorns with bizarre, alien-like growths all over them as summer comes to a close, don’t pick them up…
bizarre7 Incredible Insect Wonders of the World
Some people shriek at the sight of any six-legged creature, but these particular insects will inspire a…
Art & DesignNature Through A Lens: 18 Amazing Flickr Photos
Amateurs and professionals alike come together to post stunning nature photography where it can be seen and…
Nature & EcosystemsMagical Place for Learning: Nest Tree House Education Center
Humans will soon get to experience what it’s like to be a bird nesting high in the trees as part of the new…
Nature & EcosystemsReal Sea Monsters: 4 Ocean Creatures with Scary Looks
More than 95 percent of the ocean remains unexplored, yet we know so much more about it than our ancestors did…
