In a remote region of Papua New Guinea, one tribe practices an unusual but meaningful form of greeting: instead of shaking hands or exchanging pleasantries, they greet one another by loudly calling out or yelling. To outsiders it may sound aggressive, but within the community it’s a normal and accepted way to acknowledge someone’s presence. The raised voices help carry sound across long distances and dense terrain, and the tone — not the volume — communicates respect and familiarity. It’s a remi

Wow. This jaw-dropping bird is the King Bird-of-Paradise, found in the lowland forests of New Guinea. Males show off bright red feathers, neon blue feet, and crazy tail wires with emerald discs, all to impress a mate. | Bird Species