Bioluminescence in Ocean Waves at Night
In the Pacific Ocean, waves glow electric blue at night, a secret light show unseen by most. Bioluminescence, a chemica…
Leafy Sea Dragon: Masters of Camouflage in Australia
In the kelp forests of Australia, the Leafy Sea Dragon's disguise is so convincing, it can fool even the closest observ…
Mount Everest's Slow Rise Visualized
Mount Everest is still growing, as the Himalayas rise each year at a pace unlike most other mountains. This process beg…
Mountain Landscape: Aerial View of Contrasting Terrain
A stark division runs down this mountain range, where half remains a lush green refuge and the other a barren, eroded e…
Primates of the World: A Visual Guide to Species
From the delicate golden lion tamarin to the formidable gorilla, primates exhibit a staggering variety of forms. This d…
Pando: The Single Tree Forest in Utah
Pando, Utah's colossal clonal colony, is the single largest organism on Earth, stretching over 106 acres. Wildlife graz…
Hawaii Lava Skylights: Volcanic Wonders Revealed
Hawaii's volcanic landscape has transformed into a fire-lit cave spectacular. Dozens of lava skylights offer a rare, vi…
Red-Lipped Batfish: Unique Fish That Walks
Red-lipped batfish, with their distinctive red lips, are known to walk on the ocean floor. The fish is one of the deep-…
Kawah Ijen's Blue Flames: Sulfur Burning in Air
The mesmerizing blue flames of Indonesia's Kawah Ijen are not what they appear to be. Volcanic gases that seem to dance…
Tilcayo Cat: Bolivia's Newly Described Tiger Cat
Bolivia’s scientists have identified a new wild cat species, the first in a century. The Tilcayo cat, which weighs just…
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Gulf Migration
Every fall Ruby-throated Hummingbirds fly nonstop 500+ miles over the Gulf of Mexico, a perilous journey even for birds…
Ice Age Animals vs Modern Counterparts: Size Comparison
The Woolly Mammoth, a classic Ice Age giant, outsize modern African elephants by up to 4,000 kilograms. Today, animals…