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Mexican Axolotl

The ghostly looking Mexican axolotl retains some of its larval features for life, including its feathery pink external gills. Photograph by Stephen Dalton/Animals Animals—Earth Scenes The Mexican axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamander has the rare trait of retaining its larval features throughout its adult life. This condition, called neoteny, means it keeps its tadpo

Polar bears and sled dogs

Wildlife photographer Norbert Rosing experienced a once in a lifetime encounter when visiting a dog sled kennel in Manitoba, Canada. A wild male polar bear seemed to appear out of nowhere and approached a dog. Obviously, Rosing and Brian Ladoon, the breeder, assumed that his dog was doomed. They were quite surprised that instead of apprehension and hostility, the bear and the do

96-jährige Frau verkauft ihr Haus: Als Käufer nach innen sehen, enthüllen sie ein 72 Jahre altes Geheimnis

Picture 1 of 7 Haben Sie sich jemals den einen Nachbarn angesehen, mit dem Sie nie geredet haben, und sich gewundert, wie sein Haus wohl aussieht? Ob es sauber und aufgeräumt ist oder ein komplettes Durcheinander. Was die Nachbarn sich im Fernsehen ansehen. Ob sie viel streiten. Wir wohnen in einer Wohnung, und manchmal ertappen wir uns dabei, wie wir aus dem Fenster in die uns gegenüberli

Backflip Over 72ft Canyon – Kelly McGarry at Rampage

8 Million Flower Petals Rain Down On A Village In Costa Rica

However, most associations of eruptions have to do with the volcanic kind, hot, fiery magma oozing down the sides of charcoal-colored volcanic rock – I’m sure you’re somewhat familiar with the phenomenon. But what about an eruption of flowers? Yes, flowers, as in vibrant and colorful petals raining down upon the earth. It sounds absurd, impossible even, but the inhabitants

After A Lioness Killed A Baboon, This Baby Was Left All Alone. What Happened Next Is Unbelievable.

Photographer Evan Schiller and his wife Lisa Holzwarth dedicate a big part of their lives to animals. They are passionate about saving Big Cats and other animals all over the world. By using writing and photography, the two hope to raise awareness about the plight of these animals. This couple was on a game drive in the northern Botswanas Selinda area when they experienced something amazing.

Cute Meerkats Use Photographer As A Lookout Post

THESE adorable Meerkats used a photographer as a look out post before trying their hand at taking pictures. The beautiful images were caught by wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas after he spent six days with the quirky new families in the Makgadikgadi region of Botswana. Will has photographed Meerkats in the past and was delighted when he realised he would be shooting new arrivals. M

New Moon, Supermoon Ring in the New Year

The first night of 2014 also brings with it the first lunar phenomenon of the year: a new moon that’s also a supermoon. It’s one of two supermoons in January (the other is January 30) and one of five for the whole year. What is a supermoon? When the moon orbits slightly closer to Earth than on average, NASA states. Typically, it’s most visible when the moon is full, but that’s not the

Lion Tamer Teenager In South Africa

WHILE most teenagers are playing computer games, Shandor Larenty likes to indulge in a different pastime - taming lions. The 18-year-old has built up an unbreakable rapport with 250kg Zavu - stroking, hugging and playing with him at home in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pair are now so comfortable with each other Shandor is able to give Zavu a FOOT RUB - just like his wildlife expert fa

Meet the family who share their home with seven pet TIGERS

A Brazilian family have opened their home to an unusual set of guests - seven fully grown tigers A family have raised SEVEN tigers in their home as pets. The Borges family from Maringa, Brazil, have been living with the tigers for eight years. They eat with them, swim with them and even let their children ride on the beasts' backs. Ary Borges rescued two of the big c