German photographer Leo Thomas recently traveled to the Altai region in Western Mongolia to document the ancient art of eagle hunting. This traditional form of falconry has been practiced for thousands of years by a small group of nomads who train birds of prey to help hunt wild animals such as foxes and small hares. While most eagle hunters today are male, Thomas had the … [Read more...] about The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition
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A Taste of Royalty: Unveiling the Enigmatic Black Diamond Apple
In the realm of fruits, apples reign supreme, their vibrant hues and delectable flavors captivating palates worldwide. While most apples are adorned with shades of red, green, or yellow, a hidden gem exists, cloaked in a deep, enigmatic purple hue – the Black Diamond apple. A Gem from the Tibetan Mountains Hailing from the lofty heights of the Tibetan mountains, the … [Read more...] about A Taste of Royalty: Unveiling the Enigmatic Black Diamond Apple
NASA’s DSCOVR Satellite Captures Unique View of Moon Crossing Earth’s Face
In August 2015, a remarkable image was captured by NASA’s Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite. It showed the moon moving in front of the sunlit side of Earth from a distance of 1 million miles. EPIC is a four-megapixel CCD camera and telescope that constantly views the fully illuminated Earth as it rotates, … [Read more...] about NASA’s DSCOVR Satellite Captures Unique View of Moon Crossing Earth’s Face
Cow Teeth: Understanding the Unique Dental Design of Our Grazing Friends
Cows are herbivores, meaning they primarily consume plants. Their diet consists mainly of grasses, which are tough and fibrous. To effectively graze and process this vegetation, cows have evolved a unique dental arrangement. Cow Teeth: A Specialized Set for Grazing Unlike humans, cows don’t have upper incisors, the front teeth used for biting and tearing food. Instead, … [Read more...] about Cow Teeth: Understanding the Unique Dental Design of Our Grazing Friends
Be Careful Of What you Whisper in the Forest, for Trees have Ears
Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as the Jelly Ear Fungus, is a fascinating species typically found during the winter and spring. It predominantly thrives on deceased elder trees, although it can occasionally be spotted on other hardwoods. While grouped under the term “Jelly Fungi,” these mushrooms don’t belong to a specific taxonomic category but are characterized by … [Read more...] about Be Careful Of What you Whisper in the Forest, for Trees have Ears