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Ever wondered what the highest flying birds in the world are? Well, you don't have to wonder anymore!
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Wouldn't you want to visit this beautiful island, filled with nothing but flowers?
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A beautiful video of young flowers opening in stunning colors.
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15 Times Birds Built Nests in the Most UNUSUAL Places
Some birds build their nests in the most unusual places, such as a mop, a helmet, and even a bag.
The Astonishing Story of the Horse Who Could Do MATH
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21 of the most adorable new canine cross breeds.
I Can't Believe a Dull Fish Can Make Such Beautiful Art!
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16 Fascinating Plants You Have to See to Believe!
How many of these interesting plants have you seen before?
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10 Horses That'll Astound You With Their Beauty
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Your Ultimate Guide to All Breeds of Cat!
From Balinese to a Scottish Fold - there are many breeds of cats, and you'll find them all here!
The Beautiful World of Indian Birds - 21 Gorgeous Photos
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The Adorable Babies of 10 of the Most Feared Predators
Although we'd prefer not to come close to predatory beasts, their babies are so cute and hard to resist!
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These strange couples destroy all my previous notions about animal relationships.
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These 24 Gems and Minerals Will Take Your Breath Away
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Birds inspire us, fascinate us and make us admire them with their beauty and grace. Enjoy some beautiful pictures of 14 of the most colorful birds in the world.
These Award-Winning Wildlife Photos Are Phenomenal
View some of the best entries from the 2017 edition of GDT's ‘European Wildlife Photographer of the Year' competition. Take a look.
Behold the Gaur: The Largest Wild Cow on Earth
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Behold, 10 of the Most Beautiful Flowers in the World!
Take a look at the world's most beautiful flowers in this collection of photos we have made just for you to enjoy and share with your friends.
Say Hello to the Tiniest Bird You'll Ever See!
How small is the tiniest bird ever recorded? Watch this video and find out!
5 HUGE Waves You Wouldn't Believe if it Wasn't On Video
These huge waves are probably not the biggest to ever happen, but they're definitely the 5 biggest waves ever caught on video.
Better Together: Animals Who Collaborate in the Wild
These pairs of animals of different species have amazing ways of helping each other in the wild.
Imagine Sharing Living Space with These Watery Weirdos!
The ocean is an even greater unknown than outer space, and some of the life forms you find in it are incredibly bizarre. Take a look at these odd sea creatures.
Marvel at 14 of the Tallest Mountains in the World
There are fourteen mountains in the world that stand over 8000 meters (26,250 feet) tall. Known collectively as the 8000ers, these skyscraping peaks are very literally the top of the world.
These Gardens Will Inspire You to Pay them a Visit
Take a walk through some of the most beautiful gardens from around the world.
The First 3 Months of a Panda's Life is Amazing to Watch!
The first 100 days in a panda's life. They don't start out looking like pandas!
Witness the Beauty of Birds in This Gorgeous Collection
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Hilarious Nature: True Facts About Elephants!
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