Photo was taken during a routine military expedition in Chukchi Peninsula, Soviet Union. It isn’t sure if the Chukchi Peninsula has more people or white bears. The climate is very severe and sometimes weather can be so fierce in winter that the temperature falls 40 C degrees below zero (-40 Fahrenheit) so that poor white bears and their cubs start starving and … [Read more...] about Feeding polar bears from a tank, 1950
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Tawny frogmouth
The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland and Tasmania and found throughout. It is a big-headed, stocky bird, often mistaken for an owl, due to its nocturnal habits and similar colouring,[2] and sometimes, at least archaically, referred to as mopoke or mopawk,[3] a name also used for the Australian boobook, the call of … [Read more...] about Tawny frogmouth
Blue-footed booby
The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a marine bird native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is one of six species of the genus Sula – known as boobies. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright blue feet, which is a sexually selected trait and a product of their diet. Males display … [Read more...] about Blue-footed booby
Why do Giraffes Have Dark Tongues? Exploring the Fascinating Adaptation of These Tall Creatures
The Unique and Magnificent Giraffe The giraffe is an awe-inspiring animal known for its towering height and massive weight. This creature is found primarily in South Africa and stands up to 20 feet tall, weighing up to 3500 pounds. However, one of the most intriguing things about the giraffe is its blue-black tongue, which is unlike any other mammal. The Adaptation … [Read more...] about Why do Giraffes Have Dark Tongues? Exploring the Fascinating Adaptation of These Tall Creatures