Sammy is a wildlife-loving Environmental Scientist and Conservationist, traveler, photographer, and adventure seeker. She's been all over the US and across the world to study and work with wildlife. She wants to save the world.
This is one tenacious dolphin. Despite the fact that dolphin digestive and respiratory tracts are not connected, this dolphin, identified as a Hector’s dolphin, has somehow found a way to move its larynx so it can breathe in this way. Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) explained on their website, “Dolphins do not breathe through their […] More
Over 300 wild reindeer were found dead following a lightning storm in Norway. The Norwegian Environment Agency released images to the public and reported that a total of 323 of the animals were killed during the storm, including 70 calves. A spokesperson for the agency, Kjartan Knutsen, told The Associated Press that reindeer tend to […] More
Ever seen the waves glow? Here are 5 surreal places to do just that: Matsu Islands, Taiwan The Matsu Islands are an archipelago of 36 islands in the Taiwan Strait that have become well-known for their glowing coastline. Researchers have been studying what Taiwanese residents call “blue tears” in the water. After a several-month study […] More
What would you think if you happened upon this bizarre floating creature in the middle of the ocean? At first glance, it looks like it might be some sort of alien creature, or perhaps a previously unidentified marine animal? Aussie fisherman Mark Watkins initially thought that the blob might be an overturned boat or a […] More
Scientists have discovered a miniature crustacean, known as a water flea, that can grow its own armor to defend itself. Even better — the armor is customized for each enemy. As the Daphnia species grow and mature, they develop tail spines, neck spikes, and helmets based on the chemistry of their aquatic environments. These miniature creatures will molt once […] More
Have you ever seen such a colorful tree?! Known as the rainbow eucalyptus (or Eucalyptus deglupta), this surreal tree looks something like an artist’s creation. Believe it or not, though, this coloring is a natural response to the tree’s constant growth. The beautiful and unique color patterns appear as the tree’s bark is continuously shed. […] More
One of nature’s rarest events has been caught on film: lightning in a volcano’s plume. Termed a “dirty thunderstorm,” this is a rare weather phenomenon that only occurs in very large volcanic eruptions. Though these “thunderstorms” are not fully understood, scientists suspect that electrical charges are generated when rock fragments and ash particles collide with one […] More
This unbelievable lake has been home to an underwater forest for over a century. How did it get there? This area didn’t use to be a lake at all, but a thriving spruce forest in the mountains of Kazahkstan. A tremendous earthquake in 1911 triggered a landslide that blocked the gorge, creating a natural dam. Eventually, rainwater […] More
There’s a collection of trash extending from the west coast of North America all the way to Japan. It’s become known as “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” This “patch” of trash is a result of garbage being collected and trapped in various currents and gyres across the Pacific. This colossal patch is identified by its extremely high […] More
You probably already know plastics are a problem, but do you know what exactly is happening with them once they leave your house? Here are the three ways our plastics are harming wildlife: 1. Toxic microbeads are polluting our waterways, our wildlife, and us! Microbeads are tiny balls of polyethylene plastic (less than 5mm) added to […] More
Who knew that the entrance to hell was in Turkmenistan? Known as the “Door to Hell”, this natural gas field in Derweze, Turkmenistan has been burning for over four decades. This surreal spot is located roughly 160 miles from Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. It was originally discovered by Soviet Engineers seeking oil in 1971. Thinking it was an […] More
Humans have led to the extinction of countless animals. We’ve eliminated their natural food sources, taken over their only habitat, and poached them for body parts. It’s a sad reality and it continues to this very day. Here are five irreplaceable species that we’ve driven to extinction in the last 20 years alone: Pyrenean ibex: […] More
