Fun fact: the northernmost point of Brazil is actually closer to Canada than it is to the southernmost point of Brazil. This might come as a surprise to many people, as Brazil is often associated with tropical beaches and warm weather, but the country actually extends quite far north and south. The northernmost point of Brazil is called Monte Caburaí, and it is located in … [Read more...] about The Surprising Geography of Brazil: The Northernmost Point is Closer to Canada Than the Southernmost Point
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Tens of Thousands of Garter Snakes Emerge from Hibernation for Rare Mating Ritual in Southern Manitoba, Canada
Every spring, a stunning natural spectacle takes place in southern Manitoba, Canada, as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their communal dens to find their mates. This year, Professor Tracy Langkilde, Head of Biology at Pennsylvania State University, captured an incredible photo of the snakes forming a massive knot during their mating ritual. The dens where … [Read more...] about Tens of Thousands of Garter Snakes Emerge from Hibernation for Rare Mating Ritual in Southern Manitoba, Canada
Fisherman see something odd stuck on an iceberg – soon realize the unimaginable truth
It’s amazing how a simple act of kindness can make such a huge difference in the life of an animal. This was certainly the case for a stranded Arctic fox who was rescued by a group of crab-fishermen off the coast of Labrador, Canada. When Mallory Harrigan and her colleagues spotted a mushroom-shaped iceberg about four miles out at sea, they thought they saw a baby seal … [Read more...] about Fisherman see something odd stuck on an iceberg – soon realize the unimaginable truth
Discovering Just Enough Room Island, Earth’s Tiniest Inhabited Island
Just Enough Room Island is a tiny patch of land located in the St. Lawrence River, which separates New York from Ontario, Canada. The island is so small that it barely measures 3,300 square feet. Despite its miniature size, the island has enough room to accommodate a cramped cottage, a tree, and a pair of deck chairs. The island, once known as Hub Island, was purchased in the … [Read more...] about Discovering Just Enough Room Island, Earth’s Tiniest Inhabited Island
This Brawny Beluga Gives A Whole New Meaning to ‘Muscle Beach’
It’s no secret that putting in hard work at the gym can earn you some admiration from romantic interests. Beluga whales are clearly no exception to the rule. A ripped male off the coast of Canada showed off his sleek physique, and the lady belugas loved it. Photographer David Merron captured the incredible photos in Somerset Island, Canada. According to Merron, the … [Read more...] about This Brawny Beluga Gives A Whole New Meaning to ‘Muscle Beach’