Nature
The Path to Reconstruction
The human race has been the dominant species on the planet for hundreds of years & as the dominant species, we have a responsibility to ensure that the planet is well taken care of & that includes our beautiful blue oceans and all the animals that live within them. As a human, I've always been aware of the horrible things that have been done to the planet, & it has saddened me deeply & I've always tried to do my part to help the planet as best as I could. When it comes to our oceans, the human race has treated them like they aren't important to the survival of the human race. We need oceans to provide us with the number one thing we need to most and that's water and the ocean also provides us with food and a beautiful otherworldly experience. So to do my part in helping heal the planet I plan on doing the following,
By Tyriq littlejohn 5 years ago in Earth
A Hawk's Eye View
I enjoy going for random country drives quite often. In fact, I live in a rural area so when I go to town I tend to enjoy those long drives and the time to think or listen to some music. It’s honestly really therapeutic and allows me the space to think. I’ve found through the years that these voyages, random and scheduled alike, have given me a lot of opportunities to see animal life that I normally wouldn’t see. I guess you could attribute that to being in the right place at the right time and choosing to venture just a little off the beaten path.
By Sai Marie Johnson5 years ago in Earth
The Chipmunks of Mt. Howard, Oregon. Top Story - May 2021.
Northeast Oregon's Mt. Howard is a beautiful feature of the landscape--boasting views of Lake Wallowa and the valley where Chief Joseph and his people spent their summers. It is home to a variety of wildflowers, the steepest tram in North America, and what must be the most pampered family of chipmunks I've ever met.
By Oliver Dahl5 years ago in Earth
Food for Chickens
Reducing our carbon footprint means reducing our waste. We, as a small family unit, do that by recycling, using refillable water bottles, and working to replace plastic kitchen containers with reusable glass. But what we also do, which seems to have the greatest impact for us, is care for a flock of poultry. My goal is to keep my family as healthy as possible. This means doing my best to take care of the Earth, too, so that it has the opportunity to help provide a healthier lifestyle for my family, as well as the rest of the world.
By KJ Aartila5 years ago in Earth
The snail's journey
I never found much beauty within England. Having travelled all over the world, explored so many cultures and environments, I found home to be rather drab. Far too green in my opinion. I have seen some beautiful animals on my travels, everything from a honey badger to a humpback whale and I truly believe I can find beauty in any animal on this planet.
By Maxine Hancock5 years ago in Earth
What Is The Secret Behind The Glow of Mushrooms Found in Meghalaya?
Every day on our earth, our scientists keep on finding new discoveries and new things. There are so many amazing things on earth that cannot be understood with any strong evidence as to why this thing is in this way, a similar discovery was found in the forests of Meghalaya. What is this and how was it discovered.
By Russel Jim5 years ago in Earth
A Natural Smile
I have always considered myself a nature lover and a very novice photographer. The joy that these little furry babies and all unique and special things of the world bring to me is so sharp and childishly pure that trying to capture it for others is incredibly difficult. This little one is one of many new friends I have had the pleasure of greeting along my trip in Canada and I was shocked when I looked back through the many photos to see that I had caught the little lopsided grin I thought that I had imagined.
By Obsidian Words5 years ago in Earth
“Untanked“
I’ve always found the ocean to be a hidden treasure, a place of wonder. A never ending maze filled with surprises. I’ve always wanted to explore the deep blue sea and all of the creatures that call the water their home. I can admit that even though I admire the creatures of the sea, being in close contact with them seems extremely scary. The aquarium is the closest place that would allow me to see the creatures up close. I remember when I went and got a chance to see the creatures, I wasn’t the same person I was when I came in. Seeing all of the creatures and their relationship with the water made me so intrigued. I remember choosing to take pictures of the jellyfish specifically. There were so many interesting animals that I deemed as beautiful, whether it was the patterns on their skin, or their eyes, or their fur. However, the other animals' looks were what stuck out to me, they were just sitting, miserable, with cute faces. I remember looking out and seeing the jellyfish, doing as they pleased. They weren’t putting on shows, they had no eyes to distract the viewers, they had no fur or even cute faces, to be exact they had no faces. The characteristics that the jelly fish displayed was what captured me. It reeled me in and I had no choice but to photograph them. Some were fast, others slow, some liked to be in the crowd, others shy. As I snapped the jellyfish I longed for their freedom. Though the tank was humongous, I felt that there wasn’t enough space for them to be free and explore. I walked up to the glass because the jellyfish reminded me of myself. They too would not get to see the ocean and all of its wonders because they were stuck in the tank and I was stuck with my fear of getting stung by one of them. I saw their beauty and so I decided to capture it so I could remind myself to take advantage of all the opportunities I had at hand, thinking maybe one day I’ll venture out in the ocean. In that moment I no longer saw them as creatures that would harm me, I saw them as peaceful interesting creatures. The process of me taking the picture was simple, but I believe the picture showcases how complex the jelly fish are. They are not just beings in the water, but they are creatures who travel together, who have different parts to them and I think that’s what makes them exceptionally wonderful. I remember feeling a splash of joy along with guilt throughout my experience . I loved being able to see the animals that I would have ran from in person up close and personal but that feeling of wanting them to be able to explore too came back. I don’t think animals should be put on display, they should be free and able to roam around, not fearing the glass that contains them. But then I felt confused because I enjoyed seeing them. I enjoyed learning about them and learning about ways to protect the ocean. I realized that in order to help make the ocean better, some animals would have to give up their freedom in order for the animals in the ocean to be free, so that we can learn how to help them in the wild. Then I realized that the animals in the aquarium were somewhat heroes and the good thing about it was that maybe the animals behind the glass didn’t even know that they were on display, but I knew and that’s what bothered me. So I wanted to capture their beauty and show their beauty to other people, because even if the jellyfish were put into tanks, at least they were safe. Safe from the evils of humanity. Safe from all kinds of pollution, they were safe and they were seen. By capturing their picture, I could show that they aren’t just creatures from cartoons, but real animals, animals who are heroes, animals who make the seas interesting. They are complex creatures that deserve to be seen. When I took the picture, I didn’t think to wait until they were in a good or cool position, I wanted to capture them as they were. I wasn’t looking to find beauty or something magical, I wanted to capture the jellyfish as is, in their natural existence, their natural habitat. I didn’t care if the shot looked amazing, I wanted to capture them as if they were in the ocean free and happy. No glass, not on display, “untanked" if you will. By capturing them this way, I could imagine a peaceful world with a clean ocean, filled with jellyfish. So the process was heartbreaking, I felt as if I went through hell. My heart yearned for the animals, because I knew that even though I could make it look like they were in the ocean, they would still be in the tank when I left. Once I got home, I touched up the lighting a bit and then I left it how it was. There wasn’t much editing to do because it was real, a real picture that showcased the jellyfish, to once again show that though they sit in a simple picture, they are quite complex creatures that the world should see. Maybe seeing them “untanked” would show them as creatures who didn’t deserve to be in tanks. If I could get people to see them as free, then maybe having animals in their natural habitats will seem normal again and maybe just maybe one day they can be free one day, “untanked”.
By Aria Isabella5 years ago in Earth
Who's afraid of a fat-ass wombat?
First of all, let me lay my cards on the table and unashamedly declare my bias. I absolutely adore wombats (vombatus ursinus) and, until a family holiday to Tasmania, in 2017, I'd never actually encountered or seen one in the wild.
By Shirley Twist5 years ago in Earth
Do you know?
Our Earth is a very unique planet of our solar system, which gets to learn as much as it tries to learn. There are many parts on earth about which scientists have not been able to find anything till now, and one such interesting fact is that why the Earth is called a blue planet. You all know that a very large part of our planet is surrounded by water and the question comes to everyone's mind that from where did all this water come to the earth? So we will talk about this today.
By Russel Jim5 years ago in Earth
THAT’S A FUNNY LOOKING BIRD
This picture was taken by my niece, Mandy Banik, in 2012 when she was home visiting her parents. This bear was enjoying a morning snack at the bird feeder, which is right outside her parents’ dining room window. Most of my family live in or near the woods in western Pennsylvania. My middle sister probably lives the furthest distance inside the woods so her family sees the most wild animals. It is not uncommon for there to be large groups of deer and turkey in her yard and maybe a bear just passing through. But normally only birds or deer stop at the bird feeder...not the bear! I guess the bear might stop at the bird feeder but it is not usually in broad daylight.
By Margie Anderson 5 years ago in Earth
