Nature Contents Archive

Breathtaking Norway! 🇳🇴 giz.k

Well aren't you just purrr-fect 😻 The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) has one of the widest geological ranges of any wild cat: it can be found in Western Europe, Russia and Central Asia. They can be difficult to spot, as they are nocturnal and known to be secretive creatures. #EarthCapture by craig_hilts . . . . #bbcearth #lynx # #bigcats #feline #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

Lava on a stick. geology_with_helga To remain safe in dangerous conditions, scientists wear protective equipment while pulling samples of magma from active volcanos where the lava can be up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. After placing it in a bucket of water to cool, they return it to a lab to collect information and analyze what’s going on with the volcano’s magma chambers. Chemical analysis from samples can also distinguish the origin of the body of magma that now surfaces, creating dramatic changes to the landscape. On assignment: natgeo

Although microbiomes haven’t yet been surveyed across the whole animal kingdom, even simple Hydra (distant relatives of jellyfish) have microbial communities living on their surface. https://t.co/NRhsbjTh1F

By making do with what they had, Menorca’s humble pioneers created a legacy set in stone https://t.co/E2yoFt2F3p

Crammed with artifacts, the grave offers up new insights into the origins of the Mycenaean culture whose mythical heroes starred in the Trojan War https://t.co/N4iCIvHJKq

Here are six sustainable travel ideas that you should consider before your next escape to paradise https://t.co/BTZuFkzgou