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September 6, 2022

Man Finds Rare Mirror-Like Scarab Beetle While on a Stroll

Michael Farmer was walking around his property in Costa Rica when he paused to look at something peculiar on the leaves of a guava tree: a small piece of metal that seemed to be moving. He picked it up to see what it was, and realized he was holding a species of scarab beetle known as Chrysina limbata.

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August 29, 2022

Japanese Shrine Creates Custom Water Sanctuary for Bees To Stay Hydrated

Bees bless our planet in so many extraordinary ways.

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August 22, 2022

Natural Rock Formation Looks Like an Elephant Drinking from the Ocean

Sometimes, the natural landscape can bear an uncanny resemblance to creatures in the wild–one of these curious places is off...

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August 19, 2022

Winners of 2022 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Contest Celebrate Raw Beauty of Nature

Over 8,000 photos were entered into the 2022 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year contest. Incredible images of landscapes and wildlife took home awards across many different categories. But, in the end, American photographer Dennis Stogsdill was named Nature TTL Photographer of the Year and took home a cash prize of £1,500 (approximately $1,773) for his glimpse at nature in its most primal state.

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July 25, 2022

U.S. Citizens Can Win Free Passes to Canadian National Parks

The perfect summer getaway looks different for everyone.

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July 14, 2022

People in South Dakota Captured the Surreal Sight of a Green Sky

Green skies sound like the backdrop to a sci-fi film, not what you might see when you look out the...

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July 11, 2022

Hiker Captures Terrifying Video of Avalanche Where Luckily Everyone Survived

When hiking among the snow peak mountains, you might not think about the dangers above. But at any moment, the snow could come crashing down in a catastrophic avalanche. This was the case for a group of about 10 people on a guided tour of the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan.

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June 27, 2022

These Incredible Crystals Retain Ancient Water That Is Millions of Years Old

Did you know that some crystals contain water that is millions of years old?

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June 22, 2022

Waterfall in Peru Looks Like a Bride Wearing a Wedding Dress and Veil

Have you ever seen something in nature that made you do a double take?

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June 21, 2022

This Photo of Clouds in Minnesota Looks Like Crashing Ocean Waves

We've seen some incredible storm clouds, but nothing quite like this. Theresa Lucas was driving toward the town of Bemidji in Minnesota when she snapped a photo to show her daughter how far away she was. Little could she have known that her quick picture would cause a sensation. That's because she didn't just record her location, but also some incredible storm clouds that create a mind-bending illusion.

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