These gleaming limestone formations in southwestern Turkey have been shaped over millions of years from thermal spring waters. The name of the site is Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" in Turkish.

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Jewel beetles may look like they're trying to stand out with their iridescent exterior, but recent research has shown it can actually be camouflage. These insects use things like glossy leaves to blend into the background, evading predators.

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An Indian Paradise for Birds ｜ Ganges ｜ BBC Earth
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Robots Explore the Deep Ocean I Into the Deep ｜ BBC Earth
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Flying foxes have tendons in their legs with a locking mechanism. This enables them to relax their muscles and latch on to branches without consuming energy.

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In autumn, brown bears can eat up to 40 kilograms of food per day to bulk up for winter, where they have to rely on body fat stores. They aren't fussy eaters either - they'll consume anything from fungi and insects to salmon and elk.

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Army of Crabs Protect Spy Robot From Stingray ｜ Spy In The Ocean ｜ BBC Earth
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The Sex-Shifting Fish ｜ 4KUHD ｜ Blue Planet II ｜ BBC Earth
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The typical grey/white colouring of a shark's skin serves a dual purpose. Grey tones allow them to blend in with the sea when seen from above by prey, and their white underbellies help them to 'camouflage' with the sun.

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Humans Living Alongside Brown Bears ｜ 4KUHD ｜ Japan： Earth's Enchanted Islands ｜ BBC Earth
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Deep Sea Parasites Flourishing in Marine Ecosystems ｜ Into The Deep ｜ BBC Earth
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What Lurks in the Midnight Zone？ ｜ Blue Planet II ｜ BBC Earth
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Baby Whale Playtime Gets Dangerous ｜ Spy In The Ocean ｜ BBC Earth
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