This week’s theme is fascinating places around the world.

In the brutal winter of 1976–77, the Chesapeake Bay near Washington, D.C., turned into a vast sheet of ice covering 85 % of its surface. People walked, skated, even drove cars across what had been open water. This haunting satellite image from space captures the frozen expanse in

In the brutal winter of 1976–77, the Chesapeake Bay near Washington, D.C., turned into a vast sheet of ice covering 85 % of its surface. People walked, skated, even drove cars across what had been open water. This haunting satellite image from space captures the frozen expanse in

Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus viewed spring as proof that simple pleasures rule life. He pointed to blooming flowers and fresh air as perfect examples of how small natural joys like sunlight on your face beat any fancy luxury for real happiness.

In Turkmenistans Darvaza crater they collapsed a rig into gas then lit it to make it vanish. Fifty five years later the desert still hosts the worlds longest barbecue.

In Turkmenistans Darvaza crater they collapsed a rig into gas then lit it to make it vanish. Fifty five years later the desert still hosts the worlds longest barbecue.

This kind of view shows one of Earth's oldest deserts the Namib stretching back over 55 million years. Wind and rare floods sculpted those twisting dry riverbeds you see cutting through the brown hills like giant scars left by long-gone water.

Have you ever seen what frog eggs actually look like? Each black speck already contains the blueprint for legs, lungs, and a jumping reflex.

Have you ever seen what frog eggs actually look like? Each black speck already contains the blueprint for legs, lungs, and a jumping reflex.

Scientific evidence that not all fish are built for intimidation.

At what point did we all agree this level of transformation counts as normal?

A newborn whale learns three things on day one: follow closely, surface often, and trust the biggest thing around.

Tourists love watching them near Agadir and Essaouira. Some farmers build small wooden platforms in the trees to make the goats pose for photos but the real pros climb naturally without any help even on windy days.

During the pupal stage many insects literally melt down. Enzymes break most of the larval body into a nutrient soup while tiny pre-formed wing buds, legs, and eyes grow fast. Picture a living 3D printer reassembling itself in total darkness over days or weeks.

Right after birth the calf must surface for its first breath within 10 seconds. Mom actually pushes it gently upward with her flipper or rostrum so it breaks the surface fast. Without this help many would drown before taking that critical first gulp of air.

A newborn whale learns three things on day one: follow closely, surface often, and trust the biggest thing around.

At what point did we all agree this level of transformation counts as normal?

This starfish is speedrunning the beach exit before the seagulls notice it’s takeout. https://t.co/ruyL0W6Z4E

Nothing to see here. Just a normal day somewhere in Morocco.

Over the next week, wildlife videos will be highlighted that make nature worth paying attention to.