1. White Peacocks (Found in Grasslands of Australia and India)
These majestically beautiful creatures are a rare species of the peacock. White peacocks are not albinos; they have a genetic mutation that is known as Leucism, which causes the lack of pigments in the plumage.
2.Bismuth Crystals
Found all over the world, Bismuth is a chemical element that is 86% as dense as lead. It is a brittle metal with a silvery-white color when freshly produced, but is often seen in air with a pink tinge owing to surface oxidation. This marvel of nature is found in a series of geometrical lines and figures that resemble something of a sci-fi movie. But trust me its real! Unbelievable right?
3.The Insides of a Meteorite
On the outside meteorites look like volcanic rocks. But astronomy photographer Jeff Barton cracked them open to reveal the glittering geodes inside. To capture the stunning shots of meteorite guts, Barton cut the rocks open with a rock saw with a diamond-coated blade. He then ground down a stamp-sized piece so thin light can pass through it, like the sun through the windows of a cathedral. Photos are subsequently taken with polarizing filters and a DSLR attached to a petrographic microscope. Aren’t they just beautiful? I wish I could wear one on a necklace.
4.Jeweled Squid (Mid Atlantic and Pacific Ocean)
This unusual squid, despite its delicate, decorated appearance, was found 1,650 lung-crushing feet (500 meters) beneath the surface of the North Atlantic. Scientists on a recent deep-sea expedition found the squid, called Histioteuthis hoylei, along with an abundance of other species thought to be very rare, if not unknown, elsewhere. Jewel squid are known for their mismatched eyes, one of which is larger than the other to scope for prey in the deep’s darkness.
5.‘Life Within Death ‘ : Chinese Lantern (China, Japan and Southern Europe)
Physalis alkekengi, or the Chinese/Japanese Lantern, blooms during Winter and dries during Spring. Once it is dried, the bright red fruit is seen. The outer cover is a thin mesh that held the flower petals, seen in golden brown color.