There is something eerie about the protrusion of an alligator’s snout and eyes as they cruise their swamp looking for food. Among the alligator species, I think the Caiman has an especially evil, up to no good, look going for them. Today, we are going to Central and South America to see if we can get a close up view of this sinister looking reptile. These alligator species can … [Read more...] about A Menace to Society? – Caiman
Baby Eagles Who Fell From Nest Can’t Wait To Reunite With Mom
“Very sweet, very soft, pudgy little things” 💕 Kathy Pitts was out walking her dog around her neighborhood in Sequim, Washington, when suddenly her pup caught a scent. He started barking, leading Pitts to a bush on her neighbor’s yard. There, huddled in the shade of the leaves, were two small birds — plump as chickens — covered with downy, grey feathers. Pitts knew … [Read more...] about Baby Eagles Who Fell From Nest Can’t Wait To Reunite With Mom
When Threatened, This Caterpillar Takes On the Appearance of a Venomous Snake
Ladies and gentlemen, the award for best invertebrate mimicry goes to Hemeroplanes triptolemus for its masterful impersonation of a venomous snake! Native to the rainforests of the Amazon, the snake mimic caterpillar turns into a rather unimpressive moth in the family Sphingidae, but in its larval stage it incorporates an astonishing survival tactic. It needs one too, … [Read more...] about When Threatened, This Caterpillar Takes On the Appearance of a Venomous Snake
The Oldest Wooden Staircase Ever Found Dates Back to 3,400 Years Ago and Is Perfectly Preserved
Did you know that the oldest wooden staircase in Europe is located at Salzwelten Hallstatt? And that it is almost 3,400 years old? Naturally, nobody trudges up and down those ancient stairs anymore, but you can still marvel at this amazing historical structure. In 2002, the wooden staircase was discovered in the prehistoric part of the Christian von Tuschwerk salt mine … [Read more...] about The Oldest Wooden Staircase Ever Found Dates Back to 3,400 Years Ago and Is Perfectly Preserved
Meet The World’s Largest Land Crab That May Have Eaten Amelia Earhart Alive
The coconut crab – the world’s largest land crab – can weigh over 4 kg (8.8 lbs) and span nearly a meter (3 feet) across. This guy can rip open a coconut with its power-claws, and it can also climb trees (ouch)! And, it could be the animal that devoured Amelia Earhart… “Monstrous.” That was the word that left Charles Darwin’s lips when he first saw a coconut crab. And … [Read more...] about Meet The World’s Largest Land Crab That May Have Eaten Amelia Earhart Alive