David Doubilet

3 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.fr | Jason Bittel |David Doubilet

Une nouvelle découverte scientifique révèle que les crocodiles américains (Crocodylus acutus) femelles peuvent donner naissance à une progéniture sans l’intervention d’un mâle, un phénomène connu sous le nom de parthénogenèse facultative, ou « naissance vierge ».

Sep 6, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | David Doubilet

After tireless months of data collection and testing, scientists have likely pinpointed the cause of the spinning and dying fish in Florida: toxic algae. In November 2023, Florida Keys residents began observing fish and rays—including the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish—whirling in circles, usually until they died. Scientists later recorded the phenomenon in more than 80 species, including parrotfish, bull sharks, and goliath grouper.

May 16, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | David Doubilet

From giant pandas to koalas, the species used to grab our attention are often cute and cuddly. In other words, they make great stuffed toys for kids. “There’s never a stuffed blobfish,” quips Simon Watt, a biologist, comedian, and founder of the Ugly Animal Appreciation Society, a website that highlights underappreciated species. With their expressive eyes and childlike appearance, many stereotypically “cute” species tap into the parts of our brains that have evolved to protect babies, Watt says.

Jul 29, 2023 | divephotoguide.com | Ian Bongso-Seldrup |David Doubilet

Announcing the Fourth Think Pink Photo CompetitionBy Ian Bongso-Seldrup, July 29, 2023 @ 06:00 AM (EST) DPG is very proud to announce the opening of the Fourth Think Pink Photo Competition, organized by nonprofit organization Dive into the Pink, and hosted by DPG, with proceeds used to support the fight against breast cancer. This year, the judging panel is made up of pro underwater shooters Tobias Friedrich, Ron Watkins, and Todd Winner.

Jul 27, 2023 | fotos.europapress.es | David Doubilet

Código: 5355942 Fecha: 27/07/2023 Dimensiones: 1760 x 1193 (0.66MB) Fotos del Tema: 1 Pie de Foto: Un góbido descansa sobre una almeja gigante en el fondo marino en Indonesia, océano Pacífico. Firma: DAVID DOUBILET / NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC