All articles tagged with #nature and wildlife
The article highlights eight warm-weather travel destinations that offer meaningful and sustainable experiences, from community-focused Maldives and Peru's pisco routes to Sri Lanka's women-led hotel, South Africa's eco-lodges, Panama's turtle conservation, Cairo's female-led tours, Sharjah's archaeological sites, and New Zealand's lesser-known Great Walks, all aimed at beating winter blues with enriching adventures.
The article showcases winners from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards across various categories, highlighting stunning images of animals, plants, and ecosystems, and emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts and scientific breakthroughs to protect wildlife and habitats.
Tourists in Australia witnessed a rare and intense battle between orcas and sperm whales during a whale watching expedition. The orcas chased and attacked the sperm whales, leading to a dramatic and unexpected encounter. However, further analysis revealed that the sperm whales used a defensive tactic of releasing feces to deter the orcas, ultimately thwarting the attack. The event provided a unique and privileged insight into the behavior of these oceanic giants off the southwestern coast of Australia.
Tourists in Australia witnessed a rare and intense battle between orcas and sperm whales during a whale watching expedition. The orcas chased and attacked the sperm whales, leading to a dramatic and unusual encounter. However, further analysis revealed that the sperm whales used a defensive tactic of releasing feces to deter the orcas, and the orcas likely obtained squid rather than whale meat. The event provided a unique glimpse into the behavior of these "titans of the ocean" and highlighted the wild nature of the marine environment off the southwestern coast of Australia.
A groundbreaking video captured a lone orca hunting and killing a great white shark off the coast of South Africa in just two minutes, a behavior previously unseen. The orca swiftly eviscerated the shark and consumed its liver, suggesting a potential driving force behind the sharks' absence in certain areas. The footage provides valuable insights into orcas' predatory behavior and their selective feeding habits, shedding light on their impact on the marine ecosystem.
A small typo has led to an internet phenomenon of flooding the web with owl photos ahead of the Super Bowl, bringing attention to these fascinating creatures and aiding conservation awareness. Owls are skilled predators with keen senses and unique characteristics, and communities across the US are hosting educational events about them. There are over 250 owl species, each with its own distinct features and behaviors, and those interested in supporting conservation efforts for these superb owls can find vetted organizations to donate to through CNN's Impact Your World.
Photos and videos of frozen alligators in North Carolina and Texas have sparked fear and amazement online, but experts assure that the reptiles are not dead – they are simply using a survival instinct called brumation to endure the cold temperatures. Brumation is the reptilian equivalent of mammal hibernation, during which alligators become lethargic and have a slowed metabolic rate. This phenomenon allows them to survive in the cold without suffocating, and they rely on the environment to regulate their body temperature.
A non-venomous black whip snake in Israel died after attempting to eat a porcupine, with both animals meeting their demise in the encounter. The snake's failed attempt was due to the one-way direction of the porcupine's quills, preventing it from spitting out the porcupine. Snakes, including the black whip snake, play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem by controlling the rodent population. Both snakes and porcupines are protected animals in Israel, and any encounters with distressed animals should be reported to the Parks and Nature authority.