Animals

August 3, 2020

Stunning Glasswing Butterflies Have Wings That Look Like Transparent Windows

The glasswing butterfly (scientifically known as Greta oto) might be the most beautiful bug you have never heard of! Their delicate wings have a frame of orange and white colors similar to the monarch butterfly. However, the rest of their fancy wings are made of flawless clear panes that look like windows. A recent video from KQED provides a “Deep Look” at these special creatures.

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July 27, 2020

Scientists Discover Deep-Sea “Vantablack” Fish That Absorb Over 99% of Light

We all know that some strange creatures can live in the deep sea, but even researchers were surprised by the adaptation they found in some fish off the coast of California. In the depths of the ocean, far beyond where sunlight can penetrate, scientists have found several species of “Vantablack” fish. These fish actually absorb more than 99.5% of the light that hits them, making them nearly undetectable in the water.

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July 20, 2020

Smithsonian Takes a Look at the World’s Most Interesting Insects

Representing 80% of all animal species, insects are some of the most abundant animals on Earth. And yet, there is so much that your average person doesn't know about these fascinating creatures. Thankfully, Smithsonian has taken it upon itself to highlight some of the most fascinating examples of these colorful animals with the Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Insects. Each insect was selected from the 34 million specimens located in London's Natural History Museum.

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July 13, 2020

Wildlife Photographer Captures a Rare Black Panther Roaming in the Jungles of India

The black panther is notoriously difficult to catch a glimpse of in the wild, and even more challenging to capture on camera. However, wildlife photographer Shaaz Jung specializes in tracking down these rarely spotted animals. He’s been photographing the elusive big cat for the last four years, and his most recent images of the majestic black beauty have gone viral.

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