Three New Species Found in Freshwater Caves
One of the most remarkable and mysterious places in the world can be found on the Kahurangi National Park in the northwest section of New Zealand’s South Island. A series of underground river cave systems delivers the Pearse River up to a dramatic entrance from under a mountain cliff in the Tasman Region. Newly discovered amphipod. Photo by Nelson Boustead/NIWA. The Mystery of the Pearce River’s Beginnings The mystery arises from the unknown source of the river, the deepness of the cold water cave systems, and the challenge of diving deep against strong underground river currents to find the answers. Using dry tracers, scientists have so far been unsuccessful in…
Most Popular Dog Breeds
Dogs are known as Man's Best Friend for a reason; they are loyal and often hardworking companions that have been involved in man's life for thousands of years. Despite the fact that all breeds of dogs are adored by people the world over, there are a few that are more popular than others according to the registration numbers kept track of by the American Kennel Club.
Cute Clownfish with Sea Anemone
The Ocellaris Clownfish is a popular aquarium fish. Their natural habitat are the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the Fiji and Tonga regions. Although they look like plants, sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals.
Mysterious Designs
The Nazca lines have grabbed the curiosity of many people for their enigmatic origin. One of the designs consists of a hummingbird, a very beautiful species of birds. Hummingbirds are also absolutely unique: they can flip their wings up to 80 times per second, which allows them to hover in mid-air. And they can even fly backwards!
Milou
This white Fox Terrier reminds me of Milou, the cute little dog in Tintin comic books. As a matter of fact, Hergé invented his dog character by inspiring himself from this adorable breed.
Cheetah Sitting on a Rock
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large feline living in most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is the fastest running animal on Earth with a top speed between 112 and 120 km/h. Unfortunately it is an endangered species. This cheetah was photographed in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in South Africa by James Temple.
Golden Toad
The golden toad was a small, shiny, bright toad, only 5 centimeters long on average for an adult specimen. Unfortunately the species is now extinct, but it was once abundant in a small region of high-altitude tropical forests, about 30 square kilometers in area, above the city of Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Yellow Tang in Aquarium
This photo of a yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) was taken at an aquarium at Bristol Zoo in England. It is one of the most popular aquarium fish.
Junior Jaguar
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. It is a near threatened species and unfortunately its numbers are declining. The following photo shows a three-year-old jaguar kept at the Belize Zoo. Photo by Bjørn Christian Tørrissen.
Cute Labrador Retriever Dog
Labrador Retrievers are among the cutest and most loved dogs. In fact they are the most popular dog breed in the United States as well as many other countries.