Majestic Whalesharks: A Dream to Return as One

The Washington Post on Instagram: "When scientists in Canada came across a female polar bear with two cubs in the fall, they made an unusual discovery: One of the young was not her own offspring but instead a rare documented example of an adopted cub. The mother, who is believed to be around five years old, was seen with one cub this spring, according to Polar Bears International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to polar bear conservation. But when scientists caught up with her again in the f

Explaining Dinosaurs on Instagram: "In this adrenaline-fueled sequel to The Meg, a group of scientists descends into the Mariana Trench and comes face to face with massive prehistoric sharks and other lethal creatures. When an illegal mining operation spirals out of control, survival turns into a brutal battle against some of nature’s most terrifying predators."

Nature Animals Plants Geography on Instagram: "Follow @explainingthewild for the best nature, animal, planet, and geography content 🧠⚙️ Living underground provides these tiny, nine-inch-tall birds with a natural “climate control” system that moderates extreme temperatures and prevents dehydration during scorching summer days. However, this lifestyle comes with high stakes: once young owlets—called chicks—begin to emerge from the burrow at about two weeks old, they are incredibly vulnerab