Best known for their role in helping Santa Claus fly around the world on Christmas Eve, real reindeer are some very impressive mammals all year round - even without Rudolph’s shiny nose. These animals are the only member of the deer family where both males and females have antlers, and are known as caribou in North America. (MORE: ) Reindeer and caribou are , although they do look slightly different and inhabit different parts of the world. Caribou are found...

Spotted hyena juvenile approaching with curiosity (Crocuta crocuta) - wide angle perspective taken from a remote camera. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. July 2012. (Anup Shah) Award-winning photographer is known as a master of wildlife photography. His recent book The Mara features stunning black and white photos of daily life in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. His work is intimate, framing animals in a light that captures details that are hard to come by. The series conveys the rhythm of...

When 32 year old Tom Parson from New Zealand started traveling in August 2015, he didn’t anticipate to create the newest ‘Where’s Waldo’ travel sensation. And yet, here he is, 16 months later, the proud manager of a new Instagram sensation, . Parson has spent time in over 30 countries thus far, and has captured his ever photogenic companion’s experiences in some iconic spots. The legoman, accompanied by Parson, has been to London's iconic London Bridge, and looked, longingly, over...

1st Place: Action and Grand Prize Winner Sardine Run: "During the sardine migration along the Wild Coast of South Africa, millions of sardines are preyed upon by marine predators such as dolphins, marine birds, sharks, whales, penguins, sailfishes, and sea lions. The hunt begins with common dolphins that have developed special hunting techniques to create and drive bait balls to the surface. In recent years, probably due to overfishing and climate change, the annual sardine run has become more and...

(Brian Mosbaugh/Caters News) Now, this is extreme camping. Photographer Brian Mosbaugh captured the heart-stopping moment daredevil friends Logan Mitchell, 24, and Josh Beaudoin, 34, suspended 400 feet above a canyon in Moab, Utah in a tiny, green tent. Beaudoin lowered Mitchell above the canyon. "I came up with the idea of swinging the tree pod from a canyon by a rope swing and Logan wanted to take part," Beaudoin said. (Brian Mosbaugh/Caters News) "Logan said it was the most unique,...

The exquisite Azores, Portugal. (Photo credit: Dino Mehle) Meet Dino Mehle, a 23 year old Slovenian national who started , the Instagram account that’ll transport you to the most incredible places and make you reevaluate the meaning of travel. A cosy village peaking out of Portugal's east coast. (Photo creditL Dino Mehle) Mehle launched @True.Living first as a snarky way to parody typical millennial or “hipster” accounts that use inspirational quotes and take carefully posed candid photos-- an oxymoron in...

You'll find the world's most breathtaking views atop snow-covered mountain ranges or just feet away from crashing waterfalls, but who wants to risk life and limb just to get that Instagram-worthy shot? Luckily, tourist attractions are making it easier (and much safer) for visitors to enjoy thrilling panoramic views with cleverly designed observation decks. From a five-fingered platform that looks out to the Austrian Alps to a transparent walkway that stretches out of a canyon, we round up 15 viewing...

There's a new trend on the rise and it involves yoga and goats. Three months ago, April Gould hosted her first "goat yoga" class in Gilber, Ariz. April Gould holds a goat yoga class in Gilbert, Arizona. (April Gould) "I kind of thought it was going to be a fun, trendy, kind of goofy thing, but I didn't expect to have this kind of response," Gould told . A goat balances on top of a woman's stomach as she holds...

Soraya Ben Hadj, the user behind @doorseverywhere, searches for the most picturesque doors. Paris, France. (Soraya Ben Hadj) Some people look up at the ceilings to take in the architecture, others look down at the detailed mosaic floors. Sometimes, we find ourselves looking straight ahead, as if looking at art in a museum. But for many Instagrammers, doors can be the perfect photography subject. Soraya Ben Hadj runs the Instagram account , which has more than 500 photos dedicated to...

Uunartoq, Greenland Located in South Greenland, Uunartoq is home to the only hot springs in the country that are warm enough to bathe in, even during the freezing winter. Icebergs and whales can often be seen offshore. (Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland) Heated by nature and open to the public, there are many hot springs all over the world that offer locals and tourists alike great places to go to soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters and relax. Many of...

Known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, incredible cities and delicious food, the Mediterranean has long been a top tourist destination. Approximately each year, reports Lonely Planet. Many come for the weather, especially in summer. “The Mediterranean has generally warm, dry summers,” says Ari Sarasalari, meteorologist for The Weather Channel. However, he says, visitors should know that it can definitely get uncomfortably hot in the summer. Winters, meanwhile, are generally cool and rainy. “I’d say the best time to visit...

A popular destination for urban explorers, Nara Dreamland has been left to nature's wrath for the last decade. (Victor Habchy) When a friend talked to him about an abandoned theme park in Japan called Nara Dreamland, it was all it took for photographer to book a flight from France to Japan. He went to research the location, but when not much came up, he decided he’d be the one to photograph it. “It seemed amazingly interesting!” Habchy told weather.com. In...

The Patagonia Mountains. (Mikko Lagerstedt) Photographers Konsta Punkka and Mikko Lagerstedt are known for their stunning work in capturing wildlife and nature. The two recently came together to produce a series of documentaries called "" that highlight the beauty of Patagonia. Guanacos are numerous in the Patgonia area. They live in tight herds and teach the young how to walk and run immediately after birth. Konsta Punkka and Mikko Lagerstedt photographed the unique moments of the herds and also of...