Coelacanth, nicknamed "Dino-Fish," is the common name for an order of fish that was thought to have gone extinct during the Dinosaur Age. In 1938, however, scientists found a live one off the coast of South Africa, and more have been landed since. picked by sharon22 8 months ago

This is an amazing slideshow of photos accompanied by music. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

Most people consume far too much salt, and a University of Iowa researcher has discovered one potential reason we crave it: it might put us in a better mood. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Extraordinary pictures of lions. Enough said. picked by misswinkle 3 years ago

For a few magical moments black, billowing clouds of starlings are transformed into images of a penguin, cartoon characters, a shoe and even Mick Jagger's notorious pout. picked by kairo 2 years ago

Some of them are cute, some look like they are from a cartoon, some are bizzare looking, but all of them are definitely very interesting... picked by deepcleanfun 3 years ago

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck northeast of Honduras early Thursday, prompting a tsunami watch, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. picked by sharon22 10 months ago

New animals species are constantly discovered, even if they’re in a smaller number than those lost forever. After rounding upthe rarest animals in the world and the most endangered animals in the world, here is a list of the new species recently discovered in the world, including pictures and information on their habitat. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Picture worth more than 1000 words.... picked by molnatisi 2 years ago

I knew people liked to keep the hedges trimmed, but this is a little far! picked by effektz 3 years ago

Watching this film put The Ranger in mind of an interesting contrast that he has often noticed between natural history films intended for the US market, and those intended for the British. picked by MissWinkle 2 years ago

Some of these are disturbing, but in the context of nature all are amazing. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Colossal Squid Revealed in First In-Depth Look - Nice photos from National Geographic picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

A memorable moment on a recent visit to San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park captured for your enjoyment. picked by TheoLine 1 year ago

While cuddly bunny owners may cry, I suggest the snake try them stewed. picked by aradapilot 3 years ago

Awesome parasites that brainwash their prey. Related to: this story and recommended by gygash picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

In its brief lifespan of only 13 days, Hurricane Ike wreaked great deal of havoc. Affecting several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and the United States, Ike is blamed for approximately 114 deaths (74 in Haiti alone), and damages that are still being tallied, with estimates topping $10 billion. Many shoreline communities of Galveston, Texas were wiped from the map by the winds, storm surge and t... read full post picked by kelaltieri 1 year ago

nature's magic. Picturs of an amazing metamorphosis. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

Fully furnished, includes running water and solar lighting, great neighborhood, charming. picked by meggysue 9 months ago

Its been here since humans developed agriculture. Its a Swedish spruce tree, and can teach us a great deal about climate change. picked by jquipp 2 years ago