The Washington Post on Instagram: "When scientists in Canada came across a female polar bear with two cubs in the fall, they made an unusual discovery: One of the young was not her own offspring but instead a rare documented example of an adopted cub. The mother, who is believed to be around five years old, was seen with one cub this spring, according to Polar Bears International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to polar bear conservation. But when scientists caught up with her again in the f

Nature Animals Plants Geography on Instagram: "Follow @explainingthewild for the best nature, animal, planet, and geography content An unusual scene in the wild: a tiger approaches a pool for an afternoon dip, but it carefully checks the depth of the water before relaxing. This isn’t a sign of nervousness; it’s an example of the tiger’s characteristic methodical intelligence and its sophisticated adaptation to water. Tigers are the only cat species that are truly comfortable and proficient swimm

History Facts & Stories on Instagram: "“The Fly Over” was a unique attraction at Duinrell Amusement Park in the Netherlands and is widely regarded as the world’s first and last fully underwater water slide. Constructed in 1994, the ride was designed as an experimental and ambitious concept that pushed the boundaries of traditional water attractions. Unlike conventional water slides where riders remain partially above the surface, this slide kept riders completely submerged in water for the entir