The hua moa banana, a hawaian variety
Unlike most bananas, the Hua Moa can grow up to 10 inches long and 4 inches wide, with thick, creamy flesh that develops a distinctive orange-pink color when ripe
Trees after being struck by lightning
Lightning can heat sap and moisture to extreme temperatures in a fraction of a second, causing the bark to violently split and peel away
Drought conditions across the U.S. have become so severe that major reservoirs are rapidly shrinking
These NASA images of the San Carlos Reservoir from June 2023 and May 2026 show a drop in water levels so large that the difference can be seen from space
Koalas use trees as natural air conditioning by transferring their body heat into the trunks during hot weather
Cooler tree surfaces help them stay comfortable without using extra energy
This was Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island tortoise, and no others remain after his death
He dies in 2012 at around 100 years old, bringing the species to an end
A new study finds that pet parrots become more social after video calling other birds
The parrots start singing, playing and showing off toys after making new friends
A row of turtles giving convenient help to a duckling
Photographer Ryan Sims captured a duckling crossing a line of turtles basking on a floating log. Turtles often gather this way to soak up the sun and warm their cold-blooded bodies
Englandโs legendary 1,000 year old Major Oak tree dies
The legendary Major Oak of Sherwood Forest, long linked to the Robin Hood story, reportedly failed to grow leaves this year. Experts cite age, drought and climate related stress as likely causes
Bird flu kills more than 13,000 baby seals on remote Australian island, wiping out over 75% of pups
H5N1 avian influenza spread rapidly through southern elephant seal colonies on remote Heard Island, marking one of the deadliest wildlife outbreaks ever recorded in the region
This capybara just decided snack time was playtime. While all the others were calmly munching away, this one grabbed a stick in its mouth and started swinging it around like a sword. The chillest animals on earth suddenly got their class clown, and the contrast is hilarious. Cute, goofy, and totally capybara vibes ๐