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Up Close and Personal with Natural Selection in Action: The Tale of Two Islands of the Galapagos

Marine iguanas are one of the better examples of adaptation in the Galapagos. All photos credit: Collin Dunn Each of the islands in the Galapagos is incredibly different. From landscape to ecosystem to the endemic species that can only be found in that one tiny spot, the diversity of life and living systems is truly amazing. It’s one thing to say that — “Sure,” you think to yourself, “Different islands, different stuff, I get it” — but really a totally different experience to see it for yourself. The smallest change, whether it’s the few nautical miles in between two islands, or … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Up Close and Personal with Natural Selection in Action: The Tale of Two Islands of the Galapagos

Incredible Videos of Rare Big Cats Show Jaguar Fishing, Lion Cubs Swimming, and More (Slideshow)

Photo: MacJewell / Creative Commons It’s hard enough to catch a glimpse of the world’s most elusive big cats — snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, tigers — but when you consider that many of them are on the edge of extinction, your chances become slimmer every day. The 10 videos on these pages — shot both in captivity and the wild — offer an incredible look into the lives of these big cats, revealing strong personalities and more than a little curiosity towards cameras.

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Incredible Videos of Rare Big Cats Show Jaguar Fishing, Lion Cubs Swimming, and More (Slideshow)