The acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker, 21 cm (8.3 in) long, with an average weight of 85 g (3.0 oz). Taxonomy The acorn woodpecker is a fascinating bird that was first formally described in 1827 by the English naturalist, William John Swainson. Swainson named the species Picus formicivorus after a specimen he collected in Mexico. The … [Read more...] about Acorn woodpecker
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What’s this? It’s not the Grand Canyon…
Do not adjust your flat-panel LCD: believe it or not, the crack you are looking at is not a chasm of gargantuan proportions; it is actually a micro-crack just 30 micrometers (0.03mm) across. This photo, titled "Microcanyon," was taken with a scanning electron microscope by Martina Dienstleder, and is this year's winner of the FEI Owner Image Contest (FEI make electron … [Read more...] about What’s this? It’s not the Grand Canyon…
The 16th-Century “Colossus” sculpture located in Florence, Italy has internal chambers that are hidden from view.
A giant 16th-century sculpture in Florence, Italy, known as the “Colossus,” has entire rooms hidden inside. This remarkable piece of artwork was created by Italian sculptor Giambologna in 1579. The sculpture stands at over 18 feet tall and is made of marble. The impressive “Colossus” sculpture has been described as a “masterpiece of Italian Mannerism.” Its hidden interior … [Read more...] about The 16th-Century “Colossus” sculpture located in Florence, Italy has internal chambers that are hidden from view.
The Beauty of the Red River in Cusco, Peru
Peru is a country filled with amazing and unique landscapes, and the Red River in Cusco is just one of them. Known locally as Palquella Pucamayu, this 5-kilometer-long waterway derives its color from the red sandstone filled with iron oxide. This mineral-rich sedimentary rock is washed down the slopes when it rains, making the water take on a distinctive red or pink tone. Here … [Read more...] about The Beauty of the Red River in Cusco, Peru
Belle Tout Lighthouse
The Belle Tout Lighthouse, also spelled Belle Toute, is a decommissioned lighthouse and British landmark located at Beachy Head, East Sussex, close to the town of Eastbourne. It has been called "Britain's most famous inhabited lighthouse" because of its striking location and its use in film and television. The Grade II listed building was moved in one piece in 1999 to prevent … [Read more...] about Belle Tout Lighthouse