The brightly-colored bird scarlet-backed flowerpecker is such an outstanding bird. This striking little creature wears a navy blue coat with a vivid red streak running right down from its head to tail. This bright red streak is what makes this flowerpecker conspicuous in the world of birds. Its underparts, however, are a bit less gorgeous.…
The Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is an outstanding bird. It has iridescent blue-green plumage and Mohawk, making them conspicuous whenever they are. The black underparts and white stripes above (and below) the eyes also create more charm for this creature. This bird’s peacock-like tail with characteristic patterns is eye-catching, too. Unlike male birds with stunning…
Nature is filled with exotic flora and fauna around us. Different kinds of species and greenery co-exist with one another. Days after photos of a black panther from Kabani, Karnataka, went viral, Twitter is roaring once again with photos of yet another majestic and equally rare big cat – the golden tiger. Image Credits:…
A captivating world of creepy crawlies exists all around us. And they are the biggest group of animals in the world, outnumbering humans 200 million to one. Thanks to millions of years of evolution, these invertebrates not only survive in almost every landscape known to man, but also thrive by means of fascinating, and sometimes…
Most wild animals can handle their lives flawlessly on their own, but there are still many luckless critters who need a helping hand to survive because of some unwanted birth defects, for example the albino ones. Without a normal appearance like other members of their family, those special guys are always the most vulnerable beings…
Bonsai trees are awesome. Just ask Mr Miyagi. They look beautiful, they fit in your house, they encourage patience and dedication, they relieve stress, and they help to purify the air. What’s not to like? An 800 year-old Bonsai tree at Shunkaen, by Kunio Kobayashi: A remarkable tree which is well known for its extremely…
Where the Americas have hummingbirds, the Old World has sunbirds; brightly coloured jewels that flash in the light. The males often wear showy colours which makes identification straightforward while females tend towards the dull and difficult (my non-birding, proof-reading wife has just suggested that I change that last sentence, but you know what I mean).…
This bird has been described as pretty mundane, Which I think is a little unfair. Cute in their own right, they wear their yellow waistcoat and grey cap with pride. However, there is one variation of this species that is quite simply stunning. Meet the pale yellow robin. The pale-yellow robin (Tregellasia capito) is a…
There’s no question that science is full of explanations that defy our commonsense expectations. And every year, researchers find ever more mystifying discoveries about the universe we live in. From disgusting medical anomalies to blueberry planets to giant tadpoles, here are the 14 most bizarre findings of 2018. We gathered for you 7 Interesting Science…
Animals are some of the kindest creatures on this planet. With so many amazing qualities, like compassion and kind-heartedness, it’s easy to see why people can’t help but be mesmerized by these adorable beings. A video of a baby monkey caring for a raft of ducks like they were his own family has been capturing…
