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It’s not an area most people would imagine going for a dive with an underwater camera, but in parts of the Appalachian Mountains, there are some unique creatures. One of them is the Eastern Hellbender. Despite the somewhat dramatic name, the Eastern Hellbender is actually a very large salamander. Andrew Zimmerman, an underwater photographer based [...]
There’s a large food chain in the ocean, with plenty of animals in constant search of their next meal. A recent video captured this in action and raised the question: “What’s chasing these fish?” Check out the awesome clip: The video comes from photographer Shane Reynolds, who’s also a TV personality and content creator. He [...]
Bouldering has seen an explosion of interest from new athletes and longtime climbers over the last decade or so. Part of that growth has been due to climbing gyms opening in every corner of the country, even in areas located miles from any actual rock. However, many climbers are excited to take their bouldering skills [...]
It’s a place not often associated with mountain lions, but this year, cougars in Michigan seem to be making their presence known. That’s according to new data released by the state’s Department of Natural Resources. So far, in 2025, there have been 21 confirmed sightings of cougars in Michigan. That’s down by just two compared [...]
Two alpinists have become the first to summit the north face of Jannu East, one of the last unclimbed peaks in the Himalayas.
Are you trying to spot an owl? Whether you are in the woods or in your backyard, the call of an owl is distinctive, but trying to spot an owl can be tricky, especially with their camouflage. However, crows can actually help you spot an owl. Check out this video to see how: In the [...]
If you’re hoping for “likes” online, one way that’s almost guaranteed to get them is videos of young animals. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that this baby bobcat video has gone viral. The adorable video has hundreds of thousands of likes. Check it out: In the video, a mother bobcat walks alongside the side [...]
Is there a difference between a “trail cam” and a “camera trap”? See side-by-side photos of a trail-cam setup vs. a camera-trap setup.
For most, the sport of BASE jumping is scary enough. Leaping off buildings or cliffs and quickly pulling a parachute leaves little room for error. But for one BASE jumper, the scariest part came after landing when he came face-to-face with a moose. “It’s not very often I’m MORE scared after landing,” posted BASE jumper [...]
Plenty of people are afraid of running into a mountain lion in the woods, and a new video might be extra “nightmare fuel” for those folks. Four mountain lions captured on a trail camera show an entire family. Check out the video: Caleb Harding, who lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, captured the images on [...]
