Nature Is Metal

Plot Twist 📽 by @jordanvanitallie It’s possible most people don’t know turtles get down like this, but that’s only because we have a natural inclination to look at certain species a certain way and never break from that narrative until something shocks us out of it, and then we realize that, oh yeah, it’s a wild animal, of course they do. Turtles are a perfect example of this way of thinking, because the truth is they are opportunistic omnivores with a fierce predatory side when they have to be, chasing down injured prey like frogs and dragging them underwater to feed. Studies indicate red-eared sliders, found in ponds and rivers across North America, consume 40-50% animal matter, including frogs, tadpoles, and small fish, especially when prey is weakened. Painted turtles, widespread from Canada to Mexico, can exhibit similar aggression, using their webbed feet to swiftly pursue vulnerable animals in water. These small turtles, often mistaken for harmless pets, reveal their raw, survival-driven instincts in moments that shatter these gentle stereotypes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nature Is Metal is powered by you! Did you record a wild video that you would like to get featured here? natureismetal.com/submissions is the absolute best place to send it. Our team checks the submission page daily 

Hubble Space Telescope

A jewelry box of stars 🌟 Messier 72 is a collection of stars about 50,000 light-years from Earth. It's classified as a globular cluster, meaning that it's a roughly spherical collection of stars held together by their mutual gravitational attraction. This Hubble image includes ultraviolet observations, which is one of the telescope's unique capabilities. The variety of colors seen here indicates groups of different types of stars. Blue stars were originally more massive and have reached hotter temperatures after burning through much of their hydrogen fuel; the bright red objects are lower-mass stars that have become red giants. Music credit: "Whimsical Touch" by Richard Dennis Stanley Collins [PRS] via Aurora [PRS] and Universal Production Music Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, A. Sarajedini, G. Piotto, M. Libralato #NASA #Hubble #stars #space #science #astronomy #universe #cosmos #telescope #astrophotography 

SpaceX

Installing the redesigned fuel transfer tube into the first next generation Super Heavy booster. Roughly the same size as the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, the new transfer tube is responsible for channeling cryogenic fuel from Super Heavy's main tank to its 33 Raptor engines and will enable faster, more reliable flip maneuvers and the ability for simultaneous engine startup 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@travelicious_88 Watch the magic of tradition in action! 🍜 This 2.5m bamboo noodle press in Penang is a must-see (and taste!) experience. Would you try it? 👀✨ 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

Swinging from the sky like it’s no big deal! ☁️🪂 Would you try this ultimate sky thrill? @rodrigo_barrotte @@luasferrari 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@streetfoodloverbd From the heart of Rajshahi 🍽️🔥 Watch the famous Kalai Roti come to life—handcrafted, clay-cooked, and full of flavor! 🇧🇩 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

Her home floods when it rains. Her fridge holds only a pot of beans. She lives in pain from a broken arm she couldn’t afford to treat. She’s spent her life helping others. Now it’s our turn to help her. We’re raising funds to rebuild her home, get her proper medical care, and help her start a small business so she can live with dignity. We’ve already donated the first $2,000—now we need your help. Even $5 makes a difference. 🙏 Donate now — Link in bio. 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

imagine spending the night with lions and tigers just outside the window — is this on your bucket list?! 🦁🐯 @rissag97 @quan___ 

BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

Dreaming of a Swiss escape this summer? Here are 7 villages worth the detour.🇨🇭🏔️ 📍 Appenzell (@life_of_fab27): Known for its painted facades and local cheese culture. 🧀⛪ A great base for easy hikes and alpine tradition. 📍 Brontallo (@dulikasmi): A hidden gem in Vallemaggia. 🪨🌲 Think ancient stone houses, narrow paths, and total quiet. 📍 Foroglio (@dulikasmi): Home to one of Switzerland’s most photogenic waterfalls. 💦📸 Ideal for photographers and nature lovers. 📍 Iseltwald (@dulikasmi): A peaceful lakeside village on Lake Brienz. 🚤🌊 Great for kayaking, sunrise walks, and slow mornings. 📍 Grindelwald (@q_85m): Outdoor adventure central with panoramic trails, cable cars, and glacier views 🧗‍♀️🗻 📍 Lauterbrunnen (@dulikasmi): A valley of waterfalls and dramatic cliffs. 🌈💧 Perfect for hiking to Mürren or Wengen. 📍 Zermatt (@suitenhotelzurbriggen): Car-free, high altitude, and home to the Matterhorn. 🚠❄️ Great for glacier hiking and scenic train rides. Which one’s at the top of your list this summer? 🏞️✨