Nature

5 Animal Facts You Probably Knew About
Dirty Little Pigs When we call someone a pig for greedy or stupid behavior they feel offended. Because, pigs are dirty, pigs smell and pigs are stupid right?
By Sam Writes Security5 years ago in Earth
Last Looks
As the crew member announced that the four-hour excursion will end with ‘last looks,’ one Humpback Whale decided to capitalize on the moment and simultaneously steal the show and the hearts of those on board.
By Matthew Eduard5 years ago in Earth
Birds: The White Sea Eagles of Parramatta
Unsplash - Joshua Hoehne And so the devastation of life on earth continues, but this time it is the avian life form that seeks the limelight in the worst possible way. I read the article “Who is saving the great birds of Sydney” by John Huxley in Saturdays’ newspaper “The Sydney Morning Herald” dated Saturday, March 14–15 2009.
By a.a.gallagher5 years ago in Earth
When a Tree Thundered
A strong breeze broke the early morning calm As we walked the canyon track Early summer snow still stacked The Creek flows as the mountains balm
By Bryan Jay Nickerson5 years ago in Earth
Seagulls
Many people, particularly mariners do not like seagulls. The reason? Superstitions. A seagull at sea it is said, carries a sailor’s soul and the screech of the bird is the mournful cry of the dead person. Do not touch the gull to avoid injury to the deceased person is another mariners superstition.
By Michael Trigg5 years ago in Earth
Wild Jane
The adventure of living on White Oak Mountain N.C. placed me in a scenic and peaceful natural habitat for wildlife. Photo J.S.Wade, White Oak Mt NC
By J. S. Wade5 years ago in Earth
Before the Leap
The Amazon, Colombia. The region is Putumayo. The monkeys roamed through the land of my elder. This one munched on seeds as it seemingly prepared to assess the strength of the branch it opted to leap to. Wondering, will it hold my weight?
By Bryan Jay Nickerson5 years ago in Earth
Ode to the Red Eft
It's late morning somewhere in North Carolina. I've been hiking alone so far today, mindlessly listening to music as my feet carve a repetitive step, step, step into the damp earth. It rained hard all night, and my friends and I woke up to sopping tents. But this morning, the sky is a crisp, cheerful blue, and the sun warms me as I walk.
By Sarahmarie Specht-Bird5 years ago in Earth
The Elephant Path
On A Sunday Afternoon, my youngest son pictured here, was about thirteen. Mother dear, who grabbed the elephants trunk incidentally is me.
By Black Dog Productions5 years ago in Earth
Into the Deep We Go
Call her what you will; the sea, a river, the wellspring; her headwaters can unsurpassingly arouse, drown or crown you with her unrelenting invitation to come play with your better nature, making her nature your muse. It's only natural!
By Amber Brovelli5 years ago in Earth
Why Are We Here?
At some point in our lives we start questioning our role and purpose in life... hopefully with a child’s curiosity, taking us through our choices and adventures with a sense of wonder, excitement, and joy. Yet, there are times when we lose our way, situations flip upside down, our joy bubbles popped, and we begin forgetting our why.
By Dolphingirl5 years ago in Earth
My One Voice Matters for Mother Earth
I grew up along the pristine shorelines of Vancouver Island. My parents had built our home in the late 70s and we had spectacular views of the ocean. I fell in love as orcas or blue whales would swim in the waters off our coast, and we would sit there watching either with just our eyes or through binoculars. As I watched them from a young age, I had a love for the ocean and developed a deep-rooted respect for it that prevails to this day. We were also surrounded by some amazing lakes, and our summer day trips to the lake would see me swimming the entire time (except for the mandatory lunch and snack breaks). I loved to swim and the feeling of propelling myself through the water imagining I was an orca.
By Sara Christine5 years ago in Earth