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Spotted eagle rays are majestic animals that swim so gracefully that they appear to be flying. These stingrays congregated in great numbers in the current at Wolf Island in the Galapagos. The lucky scuba divers who are filming them had perched themselves on the rocks to have a look at the sharks, sea turtles, and rays that pass through these waters. The rays appeared as they drifted slowly on the strong ocean current, barely flapping as they moved in slow motion. Eagle rays have powerful jaws that can crush the shells of crustaceans and even large conch shells. They also curious and highly intelligent, possessing the ability to remember and reason surprisingly well. These eagle rays have become accustomed to humans in the water and they occasionally pass close enough to scuba divers to have an inquisitive look right into their eyes. To see such beautiful and graceful creatures is a very memorable experience.

Occurred on January 11, 2026 / Tytusivka, Ukraine Info from Licensor: "A dog who loves to go sledding."

Occurred on January 25, 2026 / Berthoud, Colorado, USA Info from Licensor: "Frozen bubbles have become a winter tradition for me. This morning it was around 7°F, cold enough for instant crystals to form, and watching each bubble freeze never gets old. Elsa joined in for a little extra winter magic. Recipe for frozen bubbles: • 2 cups hot water • 5 Tbsp Dawn blue dish soap • 5 Tbsp Karo corn syrup • 3.5 Tbsp sugar (optional for crystals) • Wide straw & container • Cold, calm day (8°F or below) Tips: Chill your solution, add Karo for stability, sugar for crystal formation, use a wide straw, and capture them in sunlight for the best colors. Credit: Meagan schrecengost"

California's most famous feathered couple welcomed their first egg of the new year — beginning an arduous journey to ensure it becomes a hatchling. Bald Eagle beaus Jackie and Shadow's littl…

American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of t…

Occurred on October 25, 2025 / Sheffield, UK Info from Licensor: "My little boy is using his magic chopstick to turn the living room lamps on!"

Bait balls are enormous schools of small bait fish that congregate together as a defense against large predators. The quick movements of such a large group of fish confuses predators and makes it almost impossible to zero in on one single fish. Their silvery bodies or stripes make it even easier to distinguish one from another in the midst of the movement. Scuba divers find these bait balls mesmerizing and beautiful, especially when viewed from within. The fish surround divers, blocking out most of the light so that it can be almost like sudden nightfall. These salemas drifted over a group of divers exploring the waters of the Galapagos Islands, providing them with a visual treat, at least until they also saw that the salemas brought with them a group of hungry whitetip and Galapagos sharks. The sharks are a very low threat to the divers but their presence while in feeding mode is an intimidating sight. The salemas have also attracted a bunch of large sealions that are cruising around the bait ball, hoping for as few individuals to break loose from the school so that they can devour them.

A peacock flounder in the Galapagos Islands shows why they are the master of disguise. This fish glides across the rocks and sand until it spots a patch of sand big enough for what it has in mind. It turns and positions itself flat on the bottom and then performs a series of shudders that stirs up the sand around it. The sand covers a large part of the fish. It is capable of changing colour and pattern to match the surface on which it rests. This makes it almost impossible to see. Flounders begin their lives with bodies that allow them to swim vertically. As they mature, one eye migrates to the other side and the flounder swims horizontally. Its eyes are on stem-like appendages so that they protrude above the sand. Flounders are often difficult to see. This one was in motion, out in the open water when the lucky scuba diver with the camera caught it on video.

Occurred on January 6, 2026 / Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine Info from Licensor: "On January 6th, there is a religious holiday in Ukraine, Vodokhreshche, during which people immerse themselves in water. So a beautiful girl was going down the steps, slipped and almost did a somersault, but she held on thanks to the strength of her body and spirit. Credit: Yaroslava Zhytomirska"

Occurred on November 28, 2025 / Austin, Texas, USA Info from Licensor: "Cowboy riding a bull down downtown Austin with his dog in his lap. A true Texan."