Antarctica

Rufous Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)

The nocturnal habits and chunky, cinnamon-toned form set the Rufous Night Heron apart from other Australian herons. There is a higher percentage of them-up 85 percent-also carry the virus...

Dire Wolf: Extinct Species of Canine

The dire wolf is an extinct species of canine that was native to the United States during the...

Grey-tailed Tattler (Tringa brevipes)

Range: One of the most common waders visiting Australia, the Grey-tailed Tattler (Tringa brevipes, previously Heteroscelus brevipes) can...

Neblina Metaltail (Metallura odomae)

Family: Neblina metaltail (Metallura odomae) is a rare species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Identification: Both sexes are...

Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius)

Due to their rarity and elegance, Golden-shouldered Parrots (Psephotus chrysopterygius) have become so highly sought after by collectors...

Stopića Cave: A Fascinating Adventure into Serbia’s Underground World

The Stopića Cave is a limestone cavern located in western Serbia near Sirogojno, on the slopes of Mount Zlatibor. The cave has been recognized...

The Mysterious Blood Falls

Blood Falls a natural phenomenon, a liquid outflow at the snout of Taylor Glacier in East Antarctica. Numerous glaciers have icy outflows, but few are...