The leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all living turtles and is the fourth heaviest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. They can grow up to 7ft and weigh as much as 2,000 lbs! 🐢
Harpy eagle talons compared to a human hand
The harpy eagle is one of the most powerful eagles in the world, with a wingspan reaching up to 7.5 feet and talons comparable in size to a grizzly bear’s claws, among the largest of any bird of prey
A polar bear compared to a human
Standing up to 3 meters tall with paws far larger than a human hand, it’s the largest land predator on Earth.
fun fact: polar bears are one of the very few animal species that actively see humans as prey :)
A black seadevil anglerfish filmed deep in the ocean
Captured by MBARI using remotely operated vehicles, this rare deep-sea predator uses a glowing appendage to attract prey in complete darkness
Drone footage reveals the true size of a blue whale
The largest animal ever to exist on Earth, growing up to 30 meters long and weighing over 150 tons, still roaming our oceans today
An octopus was spotted riding a large shortfin mako shark in the wild
The rare encounter, captured by researchers from the University of Auckland off New Zealand, surprised scientists as the two species rarely interact
I’m curious… who’s the real king of the jungle?
Lions mainly live in open savannahs and grasslands and are the only big cats that live in social groups called prides
Tigers mostly live in dense forests and jungles, and are solitary hunters known for their size and strength
Murphy the bald eagle was found incubating a rock at a sanctuary in Missouri
Staff at the World Bird Sanctuary later gave him a real chick to care for, and he went on to successfully raise it as a foster parent
Asian openbill stork sunbathing
This bird is often seen standing still with wings spread like this, a behavior called “sunning” that helps dry feathers, kill parasites, and regulate body temperature.