Jarring Nature Photos Must be Seen to be Believed

[01dragonslayer]

Roar was a 1981 film requiring wild animals on the set. The said movie is the most dangerous film ever created as 70 crew members and cast members were injured during its shooting. Many of these injuries were life-threatening, as well. Although these animals were tame, they still caused significant disruptions on the set.

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It seems nearly impossible for the ocean to make this pattern with its waves. This is what happens when two wave systems collide with each other. As mesmerizing as they are to see in person, they can be incredibly dangerous for ships, surfers, and swimmers alike.

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the manta ray as a ‘vulnerable’ species. Rays usually get caught in fishing nets. They are commonly used for Chinese medicine, as well. They are also threatened by the rapid spread of pollution all over the world. The photo depicts a giant, 5000-pound, 20-foot wide manta ray that got caught in a boat’s anchor.

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Qizai is the only known brown panda in the world. Abandoned by his mother in a Chinese forest, Qizai was frequently bullied by the other pandas in the wild. Fortunately, he was rescued by humans and brought to the Foping Panda Valley in China. He is now seven years old, and his carers hope to find this beautiful panda a mate soon.

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This astounding display of colorful clouds is a result of the sunset plus the collection of visible water vapors in the sky. This photo was taken in Moscow as a recent storm occurred in the area. The majestic hues of blue and orange provide a beautiful backdrop for the equally breath-taking bridge as cars hurry through its lanes.

[01dragonslayer]

Who doesn’t know Steve Irwin, the world’s Crocodile Hunter? Irwin was an educator, a showman, a zookeeper, a conservationist, and a famous TV personality. On September 4, 2006, Irwin was killed while filming a wild animal. A stingray’s barbed tail went through his heart. The world lost a wonderful human being and a champion for wild animals. His wife and children survive him.

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The Catatumbo lightning merely occurs over the Catatumbo River in Venezuela. They happen 140 to 160 times per year. They are due to the storms that get to pick up energy as the accompanying winds blow across the Maracaibo Lake and the surrounding bogs there. This Venezuela region has the most lightning activity in the whole world.

[HDH]

Interesting stuff

[Dawgpound_Hank]

Awesome pics!

[A.B]

Cool pics. A couple fake no doubt but this world is beyond interesting.

[01dragonslayer]

Cool pics. A couple fake no doubt but this world is beyond interesting.

No way man....they're all real....I found them on the internet