Uncovering 10 of the Most Skillful Hunting Techniques in the Animal Kingdom
1. Hidden traps: Trapdoor spiders are masters of surprise ambushes. They build hinged silk doors over their tunnels, dig tunnels beneath busy insect passageways, and camouflage themselves with leaves and dirt. Photo: US Pest ProtectionCon …
Meet the Most Impressive Largest Domestic Cat Breeds on the Planet
1. Maine Coon Cat: Males weigh from 6.8kg to 11.3kg, females from 3.6kg to 5.4kg. Maine Coons are the largest breed of domestic cat in the world and also one of the most popular breeds. They are adaptable and very friendly to humans. (Photo: …
4 of the World’s Rarest Butterfly Species Face Imminent Extinction
1. Teinopalpus imperialis (Kaisar-i-Hind): The Kaisar-i-Hind, scientific name Teinopalpus imperialis, is a butterfly endemic to the mountainous regions of India and Southeast Asia. With its brilliant wingspan and iridescent blue color, this species is considered a symbol of nobility …
Up-Close with the Enchanting ‘Divine Eyes’ of the Natural World
1. Mantis Shrimp Eyes: Mantis shrimp have the most complex eyes in nature, with the ability to see a much wider range of colors than humans. Each of their eyes has 12 to 16 types of photoreceptors, compared to three types in humans. …
5 Must-Have Collector Cars to Add to Your Garage This Week
Our selection this week celebrates the appeal of the unusual. All five cars differ significantly in terms of speed, handling and design, but each exudes character and style like few others on the road. Which of them…
Mika Häkkinen Outpaces Rowan Atkinson in the Race to Own This McLaren Speedtail
With only 106 Speedtails built, McLaren had to be very selective in allocating them to its VIP customers. Formula 1 world champion Mika Häkkinen beat Rowan Atkinson in the race for the stunning hypercar with chassis number 25. And now this …
Our Summer Gelato Crush: Ferrari F40 alla Menta Delight!
RM Sotheby’s is offering the famous “Minty Forty” at the Monterey auction on August 16. Painted in Verde Pallido as a tribute to Stirling Moss, this refreshingly minty Ferrari F40 would be our choice for the daily trip from the Lido to the gelateria…
The Tuthill GT One: A 500bhp Road Car Tribute to FIA GT Excellence
Words: Nathan Chadwick | Photography: Tuthill Say hello to the latest creation from acclaimed Porsche motor sport preparation and restomod crafter Tuthill : the Tuthill GT One. The car is described as a tribute to the 1990s GT1 endurance racing class …
Experience Blockbuster Glamour: The White Countach LP 500 and Its Wolf of Wall Street Vibes
Its white appearance matches that of the Countach destroyed in Leonardo de Caprio’s “Wolf of Wall Street”. The Miura successor debuted in the 70s and saved the struggling Bologna brand in the 80s. On June 23, this LP500S from 1982 will be sold at …
Despite Financial Turbulence, Vector Triumphs with Four Iconic 1990s Supercars
The sports car manufacturer Vector, founded by Jerry Wiegert, built some of the most uncompromising supercars of the 1990s. But like many others, it fell victim to financial and legal problems. Now four of the most radical Vectors are being exhibited at …