Photo of the day

Dr. Ramadan Hussein and Dr. Matthias Lang survey the newly discovered hidden burial chamber at the bottom of this 100 foot deep tomb complex. Through the opening they can glimpse alabaster canopic jars used to contain organs removed in the mummification process and a hint of blue ushabti figurines, symbolic servants for the afterlife. This image is from Kingdom of the Mummies.

A jellyfish is a free swimming form of polyp called a medusa. Nomura’s jellyfish is the largest in the ocean. This image is from Wonders of the Ocean.

Tibet: Troup of Tibetan macaques. This image is from China's Wild Side.

Chambered nautilus. This image is from Untamed Philippines.

A group of gelada baboons gathered on a mountain. This image is from Africa's Hidden Wonders.