There are basically two kinds of people in the world: those who love nature documentaries, and those who love to fall asleep to nature documentaries. I am pretty much in the latter category, but I mostly attribute that to David Attenborough's soothing voice.
Who knows, maybe if I paid more attention, I wouldn't find this stuff so surprising — but I'm pretty sure these are rarities and special moments worth documenting.
Either one little neighborhood is thankful for the shade while the rest of the city swelters, or they can't wait for the sun to come back out.
Regardless, you usually don't see one little cloud like that outside of Mario Kart, right?
Not even sure how this starts unless it's due to a lightning strike, or someone did it on purpose.
His body is clearly working hard to get his magnificent rack back.
You have to think that this was staged, but still, those ants are indeed hauling prawns up a post all by themselves.
Okay, as garnish they're not even remotely practical, but just think of all the lemonade you could make from a single lemon.
When she's pregnant, you can see an African land snail's egg storage through her breathing hole. And, when she finally delivers them, the eggs travel up her neck and come out the side of her head.
But just the fact that you can do that to a tree and produce this wonder is pretty incredible.
But seldom do we get to see it as clearly as when a jellyfish chows down on a fish.
This might not quite be the kraken of legend, but as squid go, it's definitely a well-grown specimen.
The name 'rosy maple moth' doesn't quite capture the punch of color this thing brings — it feels more like the Mötley Crüe of moths.
Recycling and upcycling isn't always Pinterest-pretty.
On the edges of a deal leaf, a row of mushrooms has found a new home.
Is it because the hairs are strong or the fly is so light that it can rest like that?
When there are so many bodies left behind that you can see the shape of the web, you know that spider is eating well.
Usually seen in Indonesia, they're called Ayam Cemani, and they're black right down to their internal organs.
Probably tastes the same, but it would still be odd to find this in a carton, don't you think?
It's like a rift has formed in the sky over Nebraska. And, no surprise, it spawned a tornado warning.
Are they looking for a golden goose, perhaps?
This is what a downed power line can do to pavement. So, you know, tread lightly.
Although apparently it's not uncommon for a little static electricity to discharge every now and then, it still has to be disconcerting.
