Burchell's zebras, Rietvlei Nature Reserve

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2023-01-31South Africa
Burchell's zebras, Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Zebra Day was introduced with the intention of making the world aware of the distinctive creatures existing in their natural habitat and what measures we must take to avoid their species from becoming extinct. You can find zebras mainly in Southern and Eastern Africa. The ...[阅读全文]

Blackbird in Essex

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2023-01-29England
Blackbird in Essex
The end of January in the Northern Hemisphere can be quite cold, as it is near the midpoint of winter. According to Italian folklore, the last three days of January are the coldest of the year and are referred to as the 'days of the blackbird.' One local legend gives a fu...[阅读全文]

Red mangrove tree seedlings in Guanahacabibes National Park

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2023-01-27Cuba
Red mangrove tree seedlings in Guanahacabibes National Park
Today we're admiring red mangrove seedlings at Guanahacabibes National Park in Cuba. Mangrove forests not only protect coastlines but are a crucial component of tropical coastal ecosystems and are uniquely suited to thrive in brackish or salty water. These hardy trees can ...[阅读全文]

Heaven's Gate Cave in Tianmen Mountain National Park

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2023-01-26China
Heaven's Gate Cave in Tianmen Mountain National Park
The rock arch formation you're looking at today is Heaven's Gate Cave, a popular landmark in Hunan province, China. This busy tourist destination is located on Tianmen (Heaven's Gate) Mountain in Tianmen Mountain National Park. To reach the arch, you must either r...[阅读全文]

Statue of Robert Burns in the Birks of Aberfeldy

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2023-01-25Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Statue of Robert Burns in the Birks of Aberfeldy
Today we're wishing a very happy birthday to the man regarded as Scotland's national poet and a pioneer of the Romantic movement, Robert Burns. Perhaps you can celebrate by visiting his statue at the Birks of Aberfeldy in Perth and Kinross, as seen in today's photo. Yo...[阅读全文]

Colle Santa Lucia in the Dolomites

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2023-01-24Italy
Colle Santa Lucia in the Dolomites
The image of this tiny village on the slopes of the Dolomite Mountains is so picturesque, we'd understand if you mistook it for a movie set. Colle Santa Lucia is a real town in Italy with about 400 residents. Despite its location in Italy's northern reaches, the town is ...[阅读全文]

Moai statues on Easter Island

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2023-01-23Chile
Moai statues on Easter Island
Today we're looking at something you may have heard about before—the famous Moai statues on Chile's remote Easter Island. These big-headed statues were carved out of solidified volcanic ash by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500, and there are nearly 1,000 of them ...[阅读全文]

Close-Up Of Red Flowers On Tree

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2023-01-22China
Close-Up Of Red Flowers On Tree
Happy the Year of Rabbit! Today is the start of the Lunar New Year, which ushers in the year of the rabbit. The rabbit is the fourth in the twelve-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.The Chinese New Year is also ca...[阅读全文]