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dannajoy

Danna Staaf is an author, artist, and marine biologist who earned a PhD from Stanford University with studies of squid. Her writing has appeared in numerous outlets, including Nautilus and Science as well as Atlas Obscura. Her first book, Squid Empire: The Rise and Fall of the Cephalopods (now retitled Monarchs of the Sea), was named one of the best science books of the year by NPR's Science Friday. Staaf lives in San Jose, California, with her husband, children, cat, and innumerable plush octopuses.

http://www.dannastaaf.com/

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Monument to Jules Verne—Octopus

Dedicated to one of the author's most iconic works.

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Three Rivers, California

Glowing Millipedes of Sequoia National Park

These millipedes glow not out of attraction, but as a not-too-subtle warning.

Jeff Wagg

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Monterey, California

Point Sur Lightstation

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Grand Prismatic Spring

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

nintendoocho

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Congress Bridge Bats

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Dylan

Christmas Island, Australia

Crabs of Christmas Island

The red crab exhibits one of the most spectacular migrations on earth, despite manmade obstacles.

Rachel

Added by Rachel

Hamelin Pool, Australia

The Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool

Living fossils in this remote Australian bay provide a glimpse of what Earth may have looked like 3.5 billion years ago.

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Kaputar, Australia

Giant Pink Slugs of Mount Kaputar

The unique ecosystem atop an Australian mountain is home to some colorful inhabitants.

Leslie McIntyre

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