Donny Bajohr

Nov 8, 2024 | smithsonianmag.com | Donny Bajohr

Travel | These amazing images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show the Arctic animals at their fierce but adorable best The global polar bear population is estimated to be 26,000, with the species primarily remaining in the artic areas of Russia, Norway, Greenland, Canada and the United States. Glaciers and icebergs, where polar bears hunt, mate and rest when they’re not enjoying the sea, are melting, and the warming waters alter the marine life on which they depend.

Sep 27, 2024 | espanol.news | Donny Bajohr

Se encuentran entre las criaturas más simples de la Tierra, compuestas en un 95 por ciento de agua, sin espinas, cerebro ni corazón, pero las medusas aún logran captar nuestra atención. Los miembros de este grupo, más antiguos que los dinosaurios, existen desde hace 500 millones de años. Flotando en los mares como una pluma atrapada en el viento, las medusas son casi míticas con sus habilidades bioluminiscentes, pero no te acerques demasiado.

Sep 26, 2024 | smithsonianmag.com | Donny Bajohr

Science | Despite their often dangerous stings, these creatures create serene scenes as they float through the deep sea They’re among the Earth’s simplest creatures, composed of 95 percent water, with no spines, brains or hearts, but jellyfish still manage to capture our attention. Older than the dinosaurs, members of this group have been around for 500 million years.

Sep 9, 2024 | smithsonianmag.com | Donny Bajohr

Travel | These selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images capture this South American paradise This past weekend, on September 7, Brazilians celebrated their independence from the Portuguese, which was declared in 1822 amid a two-year war. While far-right parties in Brazil have appropriated the anniversary for their own means, apolitical commemorative events are held each year across the country and in diasporic communities across the world.

Aug 22, 2024 | smithsonianmag.com | Donny Bajohr

Travel | Get a slice of the Big Apple with shots of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park and more from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Start spreading the news about this iconic Empire City. New York City, also known as the Big Apple, is one of the most popular and recognizable towns in the world. The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Times Square, Central Park and the Empire State Building are just a few bucket-list destinations of hundreds.