From a young age, I have been obsessed with deep sea creatures. I love all wildlife, especially everything in the ocean, but the abyss is a place that fascinates me so much. Right now, it’s as close as we can get to exploring an alien planet with bizarre and unknown lifeforms, and it still holds…
Tag: nature
We Found a Nest of Baby Bunnies and Watched Them Grow Up!
One spring, my wife and I happened upon a burrow of baby bunnies. From peaceful grazing to predator evasion, this is their story. Everything started when we saw a large bunny near our house. This species is known as the eastern cottontail. Unbeknownst to us, she was a mother. A few days later, we discovered…
Exploring El Yunque National Forest
While I was scuba diving in Puerto Rico, my wife lost her AirPod on a tour with friends in El Yunque National Forest. So, being the nature nut I am, I was happy to go looking for it. El Yunque is special because it’s the only rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
During our quest for the lost AirPod, we explore nature trails, visit Yokahú Tower, enjoy local Puerto Rican food, and ultimately, embrace the beauty of the Río Mameyes at Puente Roto. Come adventure with us!
Backyard Zoo – Animals in Our Yard
Check out his footage of wildlife we’ve found in our backyard! Most of these critters have been recorded on our trailcam, but we found some of them elsewhere! From rabbits to lizards to opossums, there’s so many wild creatures around our home!
Wandering Japan’s Wild & Enchanting Coastline
Back in September 2024, my wife and I got the opportunity to visit Japan, which has been on our bucket list for a long time. We visited many places on Honshu (the largest of the Japanese islands), but the Izu Peninsula was definitely among our favorites. We scuba dived there and saw a lot of bizarre sea creatures, but the landscape itself was breathtaking.
The History of the Gulf of Mexico
Long ago, there was a giant supercontinent called Pangaea, where all the world’s continents lived in harmony. Over the next 200 million years, the continents experienced a massive breakup and went their separate ways. In the midst of this breakup, a small body of water formed and became what is now known as the Gulf…
10 Animals That Mate for Life
In the animal kingdom, survival is the ultimate battle, and there’s often little room for long-term relationships. Yet, the nature of, well, nature has caused some animals to evolve monogamous partnerships that can often last for life. Here are 10 animals that prefer to stick together. 1. Mimic Poison Frog The mimic poison frog is…
Is Velociraptor the Ancestor of Today’s Birds?
If birds are dinosaurs, does that mean modern birds are descended from raptors? Looking at the piercing eyes and sharp talons of hawks and eagles, it’s easy to think they are great great great (millions of times multiplied) grandchildren of Velociraptor. However, the answer is a little more complicated. First off, raptors are NOT the…
Alligator Populations: America vs China
Alligators are only native to 3 countries around the world, but America is home to the biggest population. Here, there are over 5 million gators. There’s also a few in a tiny piece of northeastern Mexico. And, interestingly, there are also wild alligators in China, but we’ll get to those in a minute. Let’s look…
Relaxing Underwater Footage from Florida Keys
Last week, I dived the Florida Keys for the first time (shocking, I know), and it was incredible! I specifically wanted to make a longer video with peaceful underwater footage showing the beautiful coral reefs and the colorful fish and other sea animals. For me, the dives were very soothing, and I really enjoyed blowing…
Tidewater Teddy 