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Many people have seen chameleons before, but only a few people have seen baby chameleons. Chameleons are very unique type of animals. They don’t have ears but are still capable of detecting sounds that are within frequencies 200-600Hz. The reptiles are capable of projecting their extensive tongues to reach their prey which may be some distance away from them. Their tongues move so fast...
If you are nature lover and love to spend days outside, you know how far a good goes. It’s not just a place to sleep when you’re in the woods - it also provides you with shelter from unpredictable rain, wind and animals while you enjoy the landscape. Tentsile Universe Tent is unlike any tent you have ever seen – it...
The Oman Botanic Garden, located in Muscat, will become the World’s largest ecological oasis. This ground-breaking project is a result of joined forces between Grimshaw Architects, Arup engineering and Haley Sharpe design. The location of the object is excellent, since it’s one of the few locations in the world from where you can observe the ancient sea bed. It is 35 kilometers from Muscat. The...
If you happen to be walking around the hills near Mexico City, you might stumble upon this unusual sight: a remarkable peanut-shaped home designed by leading bioarchitect Javier Senosiain. The Mexican architect is well-known for his organic architecture – to date he has built houses inspired by the shape of a snake, a shark, a flower and a mushroom. “The straight line is pretty...
Meet Kanat Nurtazin, an artist that loves creating drawings by cutting fallen leaves. She started her project “100 Methods of Drawing” five years ago to showcase her unbelievable talent. Life cutting art is one of her favorites because she is able to express herself beyond her imagination. The fact that she can create amazing art from a simple leave...
The wonderful smell of flowers, the sound of birds singing and great sunny weather are the first signs of spring. But how do people celebrate this gorgeous time of the year? Spring is a cherished part of life globally and here are some traditions from a few corners of the world. Nothing says spring like color, so Holi, one of the most colorful festivals...
Architecture and design firm Snøhetta has completed the construction of Under, the first underwater restaurant in Europe. Located in the remote village of Båly, Norway, the half-sunken resto is fronted by enormous panoramic window that gives guests a “unique view” of marine life. The building can seat up to 40 people and will also serve as a marine research center. Interdisciplinary research...
It all started in 2012, when Environmental Studies major Lauren Singer noticed a fellow classmate would bring his lunch in a single-use plastic bag, a disposable water bottle, and a plastic takeout container. "I would sit there and think: we are supposed to be the future of this planet and here we are with our trash, messing it up," writes...
​ Sean Scott is a wildlife photographer who captured the remarkable shots of a shark frenzy at Red Bluff on Quobba Station in Western Australia. “Over 200 bronze whaler sharks feeding on the bait ball,” photographer remembers. “The surf was pumping and it was awesome to see. I filmed the sharks for about one hour when I noticed the baitfish got pushed in very...
Australia-based photographer SJ Allen shows us that you don't have to be on the road all the time to be able to create beautiful nature and wildlife photographer. This busy mom decided to turn her backyard into a studio instead. “I’ve long had a dream to be a wildlife and nature photographer skipping around on Antarctic icebergs and snapping exotic...

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