World Uncovered

A look at the world through a microscope 🧵 1. Grains of salt under a microscope.

People often forget that we share Earth with the largest animals to ever exist. A Blue Whale surfaces near Busselton Jetty in Australia.

A Brown Bear dives to catch salmon in Alaska. This seasonal feeding behaviour allows bears to build up vital fat reserves needed to survive the winter months.

@AMAZlNGNATURE It’s beautiful!

Bison roam open fields in herds, grazing on a variety of grasses and plants that sustain them through the changing seasons. Their constant movement helps shape and maintain the ecosystem around them.

A young Otter hesitates at the edge of a pier, unsure about the water below, not yet realising it can float with ease.

An adorable baby Lion shows off his tiny roar.

The juvenile Emperor Angelfish displays striking colours and bold patterns that help confuse predators and blend into the coral reefs it inhabits.

@AMAZlNGNATURE Such beautiful birds!

Metallic colors shifting on a Greater Blue-Eared Starling's feathers

@CuriosityonX Earth's curvature seen from orbit today.

NASA mapped the entire ocean floor using gravity viewed from space.

@CuriosityonX The surface of the sun in incredible detail:

🚨: This is the surface of the Sun, the most detailed image ever taken.

Two male Jaguar cousins were observed working together to hunt a Caiman in the Pantanal, a rare event for a species usually known for its solitary behaviour.

@CuriosityonX There was a fascinating experiment where humans and ants were asked to move a T-shaped object through a maze. Check it out:

A single ant has 250,000 neurons and a human brain has 86 billion. Imagine what we could achieve if put aside all the differences and worked together as one.

The same Whale identified again after 35 years off the west coast of Mexico.

A man’s pet Octopus named Tommy opens a jar to reach two crabs placed inside, demonstrating the remarkable problem-solving abilities these animals are known for.

The Geographic Cone Snail releases Insulin into the water to stun its prey, then moves in to engulf and harpoon the fish with powerful neurotoxins.

When you close your eyes and press on your eyeballs, you may see shifting patterns of light. This is called Phosphene. It happens when pressure on the eye mechanically stimulates the Retina, activating photoreceptor cells and producing the sensation of light even though none is entering the eye.

@CuriosityonX "The remarkable thing about coincidences is that they happen so often." - Edward R. Murrow

Ohio couple with the same birthday give birth to twins on their birthday. The whole family has the same birthday!

A tear runs from the eye of this American Bison. Bison maintain a thin tear film that keeps their eyes moist and protected. In cold, windy, or dusty conditions, excess tears can become visible as they drain, helping wash away debris and irritants.

Nikolai the Walrus receives a fish cake for his birthday from a zookeeper, and this was his reaction.

The Pallas’s Cat has a remarkably thick, luxurious coat, much denser than that of most domestic cats, helping it survive the freezing temperatures of high-altitude regions.