In a symbolic moment high in the Rockies, Colorado released five wolves to commence a groundbreaking voter-approved reintroduction program. The initiative, supported by urban areas but contested by rural ranchers, signals a significant shift in wildlife management, diverging from states culling wolf packs. The release unfolded on a secluded mountainside, with the first wolf … [Read more...] about Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers
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Feast Your Eyes on These Starlit Photos of a Black Panther
In addition to being stunning animals, black panthers are also quite rare. Will Burrard-Lucas was determined to capture images of this magnificent animal, and in 2019 he published his first batch. But he desired to take his project a step further. He created a series of difficult-to-capture images featuring a black panther and a starry sky, but they were well worth the … [Read more...] about Feast Your Eyes on These Starlit Photos of a Black Panther
The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition
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
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