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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:53 -0400

vurtual: 2104 Pond Palette (by SBA John Wiley)The variety of...

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:01:04 -0400

2104 Pond Palette (by SBA John Wiley)

The variety of colors in these ponds along a glacial river near the town of Jasper, AB is striking.

crownedrose: whateveramusesme: Azurite Azurite owes its name...

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:57 -0400

crownedrose:

whateveramusesme:

Azurite

Azurite owes its name to its beautiful azure-blue color, which makes it a very popular and well-known mineral. It usually occurs with green Malachite, which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates. The two minerals sometimes occur admixed or banded together, forming what is called “Azure-malachite” in the gem and mineral trades.

Just like with Aragonite and Calcite, Azurite over time turns to Malachite, which is one reason they are seen together so much in specimens. This is due to Azurite being more unstable is open air, and then is pseudomorphically replaced by Malachite.

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Sat, 18 May 2013 20:00:57 -0400

llbwwb: Lake Waihola, Otago, New Zealand, 2012 (by Célia...

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:39 -0400

llbwwb:

Lake Waihola, Otago, New Zealand, 2012 (by Célia Mendes Photography)

ianbrooks: Amber Inclusions by Anders Damgaard With all this...

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:47 -0400

Biting Midge by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

Spider (araneae) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

Beetle (Latridiidae) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

Erythraeidae - a parasitic mite larva on a Fulgoromorpha nymph by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

millipede (Polydesmida) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

Beetle (Latridiidae) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

male wedge-shaped beetle (Rhipiphoridae) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

rove beetle (Staphylinidae, Paederinae) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

Caddisfly (Trichoptera) by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

Pseudoscorpion by Anders Damgaard posted by ianbrooks.me

ianbrooks:

Amber Inclusions by Anders Damgaard

With all this discussion recently surrounding the ethics of manipulating DNA in an effort to resurrect lost species, it seems appropriate that we take a look back in time at the vessels for our future T-Rexes and (fingers crossed~!) Giant Ground Sloths. Until that glorious day when we will ride atop the backs of huge beavers (it was a thing! Science up), admire the beauty of these amber-encased insects, forever looking out at us through a layer of several million years.

Photog: Flickr / Website / Blog

llbwwb: Palouse falls (by ystenes)

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:00:54 -0400

llbwwb:

Palouse falls (by ystenes)

llbwwb: Steve Richards, The Blue Dragon (Ribeira de Odeleite,...

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:01:06 -0400

llbwwb:

Steve Richards, The Blue Dragon (Ribeira de Odeleite, Faro, Portugal).

llbwwb: zmg (by Reg Ramai)

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:57 -0400

llbwwb:

zmg (by Reg Ramai)

llbwwb: Panther by Jonathan Griffiths .

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:01:07 -0400

llbwwb:

Panther by Jonathan Griffiths .

nature-madness: Eye | Nakkimo

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:37 -0400

nature-madness:

Eye | Nakkimo

passivus: Five Star View

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:49 -0400

passivus:

Five Star View

llbwwb: Overcoming Adversity - Tree Clinging To Rocky Ledge...

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:44 -0400

llbwwb:

Overcoming Adversity - Tree Clinging To Rocky Ledge (by IronRodArt - Royce Bair (“Star Shooter”))

karnythia: daycaredropout: the vicious pitbull in its natural...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:00:52 -0400

karnythia:

daycaredropout:

the vicious pitbull in its natural godless killing rage

I can see the horror on all their faces.

bunnyblushies:

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:01:00 -0400

bunnyblushies:

stolenshamelessly: “Stunning capture of a whale shark”

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:01:15 -0400

stolenshamelessly:

“Stunning capture of a whale shark”

theanimalblog: Grey Headed Flying Fox. Photo by Chi Liu

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:00:47 -0400

theanimalblog:

Grey Headed Flying Fox. Photo by Chi Liu

intothegreatunknown: Rock Island Blue Hole from Above

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:01:01 -0400

intothegreatunknown:

Rock Island Blue Hole from Above

magicalnaturetour: Sakurajima eruptions photographed by Martin...

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:00:43 -0400

magicalnaturetour:

Sakurajima eruptions photographed by Martin Rietze

Martin Rietze, the photographer behind the website Alien Landscapes on Planet Earth, is willing to do whatever it takes to get a great photo — even if that means inching towards a volcanic explosion while scalding lava spews into the air and lightning strikes from dark clouds above.

Rietze is a “volcano-chaser,” according to the Daily Mail, a particular breed of photographer who takes big risks for big shots. He was able to capture destructive and beautiful forces of nature at work on a trip to Japan in February. His photos show the Sakurajima Volcano, an active volcanic who’s record-breaking 1914 eruption sent lava flows across the island.

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earth-song: The Goliath stick insect (Eurycnema goliath) is the...

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:54 -0400

earth-song:

The Goliath stick insect (Eurycnema goliath) is the second largest stick insect(after the Titan stick insect) in Australia, and though not as long, the insect has a heavier, sturdier build. The first instar of a nymph is small, brown, and ant-like, without wings, however the adult insects are green and yellow, though colors can slightly vary, are very large, and have wings. Both sexes of the Goliath stick insect are apple green with hints of gold, purple, red and yellow. Colourful patterns on the underside of the wings of Goliaths are used as a defence tactic in order to ward off predators. The females can reach lengths of up to 20 cm. The eggs of the Goliath stick insect look like seeds, so that common ants may take them underground, allowing them to hatch in safety. Males are smaller, slimmer, and darker in color as compared to females. While both sexes have wings, only the lightweight males can fly, as the females have a large, heavy abdomen which gives them limited, if any flight.[ read more ]