Incredible Wildlife Photography Wildlife — By Stephanie on January 11, 2010 at 10:58 am Canada goose protects her young Ever have one of those moments when you think to yourself, “Boy, I wish I had my camera?!” Well, you can enjoy the good fortune of the photographers who were not empty handed when they shot these amazing animal pictures. These high-speed images are treasures that tell stories we rarely get to see – let alone capture – in stunning detail. Incredible wildlife photography like this takes a steady hand and sharp eye. Bringing home the bugs.... If you oohed and ahhed over the first couple of pictures, you might have to prepare yourself for the next image…. open wide! All in one bite? The best wildlife photography is often expressed through the unexpected. Hey! What is more adorable than a curious monkey – particularly one that wonders what all the photography fuss is about? Among cute animal photographs, you’ve gotta agree… this one tops the charts! Ready for my close-up! Synchronized stretching Owls in a fir tree
An Ant Diversity Sampler - MYRMECOS - Insect Photography [the following is a repost from Scienceblogs] With 12,000 described species, ants dominate global terrestrial ecosystems. Here are a few of them. Name: Nothomyrmecia macrops Distribution: Australia Famous for: The story of its rediscovery (As told by Bill Bryson) Last Second | Gorgeous Animals In ecology, predation describes a biological interaction where a predator (an organism that is hunting) feeds on its prey (the organism that is attacked). Every animal knows better hunting for food by nature. Animals are not greedy, they hunt as their desires for fresh food.
Oh They're So Surprised! Oh They’re So Surprised! Posted by SHMO on November 5, 2012 · 124 Comments What if the animal kingdom could understand the dramatic presidential election? What if they could comprehend the shocking nightly news? …We figured they might look like this… Why Every Man Should Own a Dog : Dogology Women, money, and friends come and go, but dogs are forever By Jim Thornton "Remember these rules," said my new housemate Adam about my other new housemate, Diablo, a wolf-German shepherd mix who looked as though he had eaten more jugular veins than Snausages. "Don't make quick moves, don't try to touch him, don't look him in the eye, and you'll probably be fine." I was 6 months out of college and hauling my cheap belongings into a cheaper Salt Lake City bungalow. Adam, an Apache construction worker, explained that he'd rescued his dog from a sadistic drunkard who had beaten the animal half to death with a golf iron. Then Diablo growled as if I were the guy's caddy. "Quiet," Adam told the beast, not unkindly. For the next 3 weeks, the growl never stopped. Our relationship changed one searing afternoon in August. As slowly and reassuringly as I could, I approached the fence. Diablo's problem was soon apparent: He'd upended his water dish in the 101° heat. "Who's a good boy, Diablo? Next>>
new week nudibranch Archives Habitat: Hong Kong and eastern Australia (New South Wales to the northern Great Barrier Reef) as well as New Caledonia Status: Not Listed Pictures can… Read Article → Habitat: Tropical Indo-West Pacific Status: No Conservation Concerns Check out this itty-bitty nudibranch beauty! It’s a Chromodoris fidelis which only grows to between 20-25 mm… Habitat: Malaysia, western Australia, Fiji, New Guinea, Indonesia and New Caledonia and the Kerama Islands of Japan Status: No Conservation Concerns This handsome nudibranch is… Habitat:Big Island, Maui, Kahoolawi, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai and French Frigate Shoals: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific Status: No Conservation Concerns Is this not the sweetest… Habitat: West Coast of Nth America from Oregon south to Baja California Status: No Conservation Concerns The Hopkin’s Rose nudibranch one of the wildest nudis…
Iconaster longimanus Vampire squid from hell eats faeces to survive depths While most vampires prefer their prey alive, vampire squid are rather less demanding. They munch on any dead plankton, crustacean remains and faecal matter that happens to pass by, making them the only cephalopod not to hunt living prey. Vampyroteuthis infernalis – literally the "vampire squid from hell" – has a pair of thin, retractable filaments. It uses them like a fishing line, letting them drift and collect bits of waste. This diet, unique among cephalopods, allows the squid to live in environments that are too difficult for most predators to survive in, says Henk-Jan Hoving at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California. Other squid and octopuses use their suckers and strong arms to capture prey, but the vampire squid's passive approach to finding food means it does not have to spend energy building muscles and chasing down live animals. Journal reference: Proceedings of the Royal Society B, DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2012.1357 More From New Scientist More from the web
Beauty Of Nature: 100 Brilliant Examples Of Bird Photography Bird photography is one of the most challenging types of nature photography, but remains an incredibly popular hobby for many people. The subject is usually small, may not stay still, moves rapidly from branch to branch, sits in less than favourable lighting conditions and is extremely aware of an approaching photographer. Tricky! In this showcase we have collected 100 beautiful examples of bird photography, and a few tips to help you out. Examples and Inspiration Tips & Resources for Bird Photography Practice on Your Pet! Home is where the heart is, and there’s certainly something to be said for starting out photographing your own pet. Let Nature Come to You Keep your distance, stay still, and play the waiting game. Continuous Shutter This one might go without saying, but using a continuous shutter is a great technique to practice when shooting a subject that’s liable to move quickly. Other Resources Backyard Bird Photography Bird Photography Tips Nigel Blake’s Blog