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    Scientists' Hilarious Reaction to Bizarre Deep-Sea Fish | National Geographic
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    (the strange creature is a "gopher eel")


    This should be an amazing film:
    "Exclusive: A Conversation with Alex Honnold and Co-Directors of “Free Solo” | National Geographic
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    Take a look behind the scenes of the National Geographic documentary film "Free Solo," which chronicles Alex Honnold's unbelievable free-solo climb up El Capitan. He is the first person to summit the near-vertical 3,000-foot face without any ropes or safety gear."



    A few years ago, I worked part time at Turpentine Creek, a wild animal refuge that rescued mostly big cats. I learned about the problems that are created by people who keep big cats at home until they can no longer take care of them for some reason (or end up being bitten or worse) and why it's really not a good idea in the first place. But certainly tempting since cats are such beautiful and interesting creatures. The subject of this video may provide a viable alternative, and the cats are certainly gorgeous, though obviously, not so big or dangerous.
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    I think those are tree roots reaching down from above to the cave floor
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    Mind control, bower bird style:


    This little guy has got some moves!
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    These, continued below, are some of the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.











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    Rare Dumbo Octopus Shows Off for Deep-sea Submersible
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    "The rarely observed, ghostly white cephalopod delights scientists remotely exploring an underwater volcano."

    "Commonly called a ‘dumbo’ octopus, this deep-sea cephalopod has lateral fins that resemble big ears. Little is known about the ghostly white Grimpoteuthis octopus's behavior, because it's rarely observed. Crew aboard the E/V Nautilus had an exciting encounter with the rare, ghostly white cephalopod. The Nautilus is surveying an unexplored area of Davidson Seamount, an inactive volcano. The rocky habitat hosts large coral forests, sponge fields, and abundant unidentified species.

    Read more in "Mesmerizing, rare dumbo octopus filmed in the deep sea"
    https://on.natgeo.com/2z7G4CT "



    ( It does appear to have a rather coy expression--I wonder if it really is showing off--octopi are reported to be remarkably intelligent.)
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    AURORA TAKES THE SHAPE OF A PHOENIX: "Last night's amazing aurora show over Senja, Norway, was nothing short of magical," reports photographer Adrien Mauduit on Nov. 11th. "During one outburst of lights, this image appeared. Huge colorful pillars took the shape of a fiery bird."


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    Great Grey Owl, the world’s largest owl with a wingspan of five ft.
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    Trilobite from Russia - Boedaspis ensifer WHITTINGTON & BOHLIN 1960
    Size: trilobite - 7.5 x 5 cm (in straight projection with spines); specimen - 12 x 11 x 12 cm
    Age: Lower Ordovician (Volkhovian level)
    Locality: Putilovo quarry, St. Petersburg region, Russia

    Quick funny/embarrassing story:
    I have been to the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show a couple of times, stunned and overwhelmed by the mineral and fossil specimens on display and for sale. I have heard stories of people finding outrageous bargains/finds at the show - such as the guy who bought a "rock" that turned out to be one of the largest sapphire crystals ever found. So, with my "bargain shopper" eye and a few $20 bills to spend, I happened into a hotel room in the hotel where virtually every room was fossils for sale. I saw an amazing trilobite fossil with long spines (not as grandiose as the pictured trilobite, but impressive and beautiful) in a display case, and when my eyes met the price tag $10, my heart raced. I said, "I'll take it!", and started pulling my wallet out of my pocket. I guess I didn't look like a rich fossil collector, so the dealer knew I had misread the price tag. I missed the "k" next to the $10. It was $10,000. I didn't buy it.


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    Gorgeous Minerals
    Calcite on Fluorite from Yaogangxian, China (specimen: Fine Mineral International, photography: James Elliott)


    Apophyllite


    Spessartine with Muscovite and Albite from Apo Ali Gun, Braldu, Pakistan


    Rhodochrosite


    Beryl/ Emerald



    Agate and petrified Wood


    Cerussite


    Quartz with Hematite


    Fluorite with Quartz

    More here: http://pikby.com/media/120893571230499130/
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    I've been soaking my legs every day to help my burns heal... some times I get some good pics

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    The Malabar Squirrel



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    Praying Mantis in Amber


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    These (in this post and the next) are all from this year's International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards.


















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    Some shortlisted entries for the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards:
















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