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Big Snapshot News

Big Snapshot

The environmental world is filled with amazing photo opportunities. We bring you a huge photo every day — like this tiger beating the heat. We've pulled them all together for your convenience.

Articles about Big Snapshot

  • Butterfly antics reign supreme at new museum exhibit [Photos]

    Tue, Mar 26 2013 at 12:03 PM

    London's Natural History Museum is opening its seasonal butterfly house for visitors to observe the fascinating life-cycles of hundreds of live butterfly species from across the world.

  • Shanti the Asian elephant kicks up dust in new LEED-certified home [Photo]

    Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Endangered elephants at the Smithsonian's National Zoo are kicking back in their new state-of-the-art exhibit, which boasts LEED-Gold certification, four spacious outdoor living spaces and filtered bathing pools.

  • Spring snow delivers blue skies to Beijing [Photos]

    Wed, Mar 20 2013 at 12:04 PM

    The spring snowfall dumped nearly half a foot of snow and dispersed much of the city's infamous air pollution.

  • Saving lives, catching waves at Aussie lifeguard competition [Photo]

    Sat, Mar 16 2013 at 9:00 AM

    The Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships attracts thousands of a participants and spectators to Anglesea, Australia every year.

  • Tibetan mastiff puppies: As adorable as they are expensive [Photos]

    Tue, Mar 12 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Considered a major status symbol in Asia, these massive, fluffy pooches are fiercely loyal and fetch prices as high as $750,000.

  • On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos]

    Mon, Mar 11 2013 at 1:25 PM

    March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing.

  • Rescued border collies try their luck at Crufts dog show [Photo]

    Thu, Mar 07 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Over 22,000 dogs and their owners are vying for a variety of accolades throughout the 4-day competition, including the coveted 'Best In Show' title.

  • Thai monks honor Buddha with festival of light [Photos]

    Tue, Feb 26 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Makha Bucha, which commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordained by the Buddha, is observed on the full moon of the third lunar month of the year in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.

  • Curls go flying at Irish dancing competition [Photos]

    Fri, Feb 22 2013 at 11:01 AM

    As many as 2,000 competitors, hailing from as far afield as North America, Russia, Australia and South Africa, are taking part in one of the world’s largest Irish dancing competitions.

  • China hit by heavy snowfall, antics ensue [Photos]

    Wed, Feb 20 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Up to a half foot of snow fell across China's Anhui and Jiangsu provinces this week, prompting school closures and travel headaches.

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