Category: Nature

This is a video captured by snorkeler Adam Stern off the coast of Nuku’alofa, Tonga of a curious female humpback whale that swam around his diving group for a half hour (don’t worry, video is a minute and 22 seconds), performing all sorts of barrel rolls and other beautiful acrobatics. See Geekologie

This is a video of a great white shark breaching the water’s surface off the coast of Wellfleet, Massachusetts in an attempt to eat a researcher’s feet, who’s standing on the bow pulpit of an Atlantic White Shark Conservancy research vessel while trying to tag the shark. See Geekologie

Imagine enduring two days stranded in shark-infested waters. That is the premise of a new Shark Week special, ‘Sharkwrecked,’ airing Thursday on Discovery. Two divers took part in what’s said to be “the most dangerous experiment ever,” spending 48 hours in open water and facing off against whitetip sharks, which are considered the most aggressive…

These six baby giant otters have one of their swimming lessons, an otter’s number one skill for survival.

The annual Chincoteague Pony Swim on Virginia’s Eastern Shore happened Wednesday morning, when hundreds of ponies are moved from one island to another.

Brazil is home to many natural swimming pools. From a rock that swallows you whole to a bubbling river hidden deep in the jungle, these eight swimming holes are the best in Brazil.