Baby Zebra

This baby zebra was recently born in a zoo in Germany.

World energy map

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This is a world map made by NASA which is a composite picture of the night sky. It shows the concentration of light coming from the regions that use most electricity, and therefore, we presume, most energy.

Picasso: jeune fille endormie

This is a small part of a painting by Picasso, known as Jeune Fille Endormie, which I believe means young lady asleep.

This painting was just sold for more than $20 million.

Isn’t it incredible that these colours and textures can be so valuable?

Related articles

• Picasso’s portrait of muse Marie-Thérèse Walter to go on show in London (telegraph.co.uk)
• University benefits from Picasso gift (finance.ninemsn.com.au)

Stonehenge, midsummer dawn

Stonehenge is open to the public once a year, on June 21st, midsummer day, the longest day of the year. Sunrise at Stonehenge is at about 4.40am and sunset is at about 9.20pm.

World’s largest emerald

 

This huge emerald was found in Colombia. It is the largest emerald ever seen, about 15,000 carats. It is priceless.

 

Indian Roofed Turtle

This is an Indian Roofed Turtle, and it is a baby.

Weedy Seadragon

 

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This is a cousin of the seahorse, but is much rarer. The Weedy Seadragon can be found in the oceans near southern Australia.

Spratly Islands map

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The Spratly Islands are not vey big, but they cover a wide area of sea which may be rich in oil.

Cross them off your holiday list.

Capetown, view from above

 

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One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Capetown, South Africa, with Table Mountain.

Sydney Opera House

 

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It’s usually impressive and white, but for a few days the Sydney Opera House was transformed into something impressive and very colourful.

Pancake batfish

Yes it is a fish

In the Gulf of Mexico can be found one of the most unusual fish, the pancake batfish.