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Those huge blimps – like the famous Hindenburg zeppelin that burned when it was landing in New Jersey in 1937 – are flying again; this time around San Francisco Bay. Of course, the new ones are filled with helium, not hydrogen, and thus are not flammable. The news ships are technical wonders, and the views are spectacular.

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You have probably seen the grey. You may even have encountered or at least heard of the red. However, have you ever seen a black squirrel? Take a look at this small but dark beasty of the forest. Oh, and they are really, really cute.

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The world is full of facts and figures, some are important to us while other are just plain interesting. We will probably never know everything, yet it is beneficial and stimulating for us to explore all aspects of this life to get a better understanding of the ifs and whys of our surroundings.

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A photograph taken from an unusual angle can take an image from the dull to the wonderful in an instant. Instead of concentrating on the face, why not take a chance on that sometimes neglected (and other times overused) part of the anatomy – the butt. Call it what you like, caboose, bum or bottom – its inclusion on film can make a photograph. Have a look at this collection – no ifs or ands, but quite a few butts.

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The sight of a dragonfly on the wing is one of the more remarkable that nature has to offer. Here, with the help of some astounding macrophotography, we take a look at the life cycle of the dragonfly as well as its remarkable and unusual physiology.

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Nudibranchs are one of natures most exotic animals, true beauties, with over 3000 known species, it is a wonder more people have not heard of them.

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These giant multi-legged animals are deadly killers in the terrestrial ecosystems.

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Perfectly pictured pink animals.

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These are the most interesting animals on Earth.

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Snakes are scary creatures. Have you ever seen some of the world’s largest snakes? They are not only longer in size but also heavier in weight.