The Antirrhinum (right), commonly known as the snapdragon has been a popular garden plant for many years. Also known as the dragon flower, its common name derives from the resemblance of the flower to a dragon’s head. When laterally squeezed the dragon …

The world is full of beautiful and graceful butterflies, but one stands out above the rest – the mutant butterfly. This unique insect, scientifically known as Greta oto, can be found in Central and South America and possesses some remarkable abilities …

This funny image with two of the famous Easter Island statues sitting with their body and folded arms under the ground is not as far from reality as one might think. We all have seen the iconic images of the Easter Island heads – at least on photos and …

If you are looking for something positive to spice up your day, this video is just for you. Two baby elephant buddies are spotted frolicking in the middle of the road, climbing on top of each other, and slamming into each other. Image source: Caters News …

Surrounded by lush forest on all sides and untouched by human civilization, the heart-shaped Lake Toyoni is a hidden gem among Japan’s many tourism attractions. Up until a few years ago, Lake Toyoni was virtually unknown to most Japanese, but a popular …

You can ask any traveler to name a few countries you must visit in your lifetime, and most of them will name India as the country everybody has to experience – from extraordinary cuisine to mind-blowing history, culture and sacred temples, India is definitely …

Gems and minerals are often given as tokens of affection, but then check out this ultimate love gift – by nature. This uniquely shaped amethyst geode was spotted by Uruguay Minerals at the border of Uruguay and Brazil when workers broke open a rock that …

Extremely rare and endangered, this ancient marvel known as the “Queen of the Andes” is the largest bromeliad in the world. Photo: Waldemar Niclevicz Among the 3,000 species of bromeliads out there, this one is definitely the king! At over 30 feet tall, …

Most edible mushrooms are relatively small, but in West Africa as well as Zambia, there’s one particularly enormous species that outgrows all the rest of them. Termitomyces titanicus. A rather fitting name for such a huge species. In Zambia, where mushroom-gathering …

10 years ago, a deep-sea scientist from the University of Western Australia predicted that fish would probably be discovered at depths ranging from 8,200m to 8,400m. Following a decade of research conducted worldwide, the prediction has proved to be correct. …