23 March 1911. The steamship SS Yongala is nearing the end of her 99th voyage in Australian waters. She departs the town of Mackay at 1340 (1:40 pm) en route to Townsville, Queensland. She’s carrying 49 passengers, 73 crew, and 617 tons of cargo, including the racehorse Moonshine and a Lincoln Red bull. As she…
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My Top 5 Shark Encounters
I’m Tidewater Teddy, and I’ve spent a lot of time above and beneath the sea. In the deep, blue ocean, I’ve seen my share of sea creatures, but of all of them, sharks are my favorite. Over the years, I’ve had some incredible encounters with these toothy fish. Here are my top 5 shark encounters!…
Iceland Landscapes with Somber Fantasy Music
Iceland is an incredible country with wild, breath-taking views. With massive waterfalls, gushing geysers, and even black sand beaches, this land is straight out of a storybook. It perfectly embodies a medieval fantasy atmosphere. When you watch this video, imagine yourself roaming the mystical wilderness while undergoing the ultimate quest.
The Oldest Lifeforms on Earth
What are these weird rocks in the ocean? They look strange, but otherwise, they’re kinda whatever. They’re just boring old rocks, right? Well, these weird rocks are very old. So old that they actually harbor the oldest lifeforms still on Earth. These are stromatolites. Stromatolites are layered structures created by various species of microorganisms, such…
Cute Baby African Animals with Chill Music
Check out these cute African animals native to the country of Zambia! In Zambia’s South Luangwa Valley, November marks the end of the dry season and the beginning of the wet season. During this time, all manners of animals breed and give birth, and baby animals are everywhere. Whether your day was amazing or awful,…
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Do you like penguins but wish they were portable enough to carry in one hand, instead of two? Well, I have just the penguin for you! This little penguin is literally called the little penguin, and it is the smallest penguin in the world. Little penguins are truly little. They have an average height of…
Sea of Cortez Serenade
Baja California Sur is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Cliche, I know, but it’s true. I’ve seen some breathtaking beaches around the world, and the Mexican beaches around the Sea of Cortez are definitely in the top five. I made this video to capture the joy and wonder my wife and…
POV: You’re on an African Safari – Unedited Footage
Have you ever wanted to go on a safari in Africa? If you have already been, awesome! If you haven’t, I know you will someday. But, whether you’ve been or not, you can now enjoy a safari from the comfort of your home. Now, of course, Africa is a huge continent with a diverse array…
GIANT BATS! – Spectacled Flying Foxes
I filmed these spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) on a tree outside Cairns Public Library in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The tree is called Fruit Bat Tree on Google Maps. This footage is from June 2013, so I don’t know if the bats are still there or not. Hopefully, they are because they are now an…
African Leopards on the Hunt – High Definition
The African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is a subspecies of leopard native to Sub-Saharan Africa. These big cats are beautiful animals, but they are also quite dangerous. They are best admired from a vehicle at a safe distance. I filmed these leopards in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Most of them are just chillin…
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