Video: A Visit to the Amazing Galapagos Islands

Located 620 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most famous and intriguing destinations on the planet. It was there that Charles Darwin first formulated his ideas of natural selection and evolution as he observed unique wildlife, some of which exists no where else on Earth. This video takes us to the Galapagos and gives us a glimpse of those creatures, as well as some of the wonderful landscapes that exist there. If you've ever wanted to visit this place for yourself, this short film might finally convince you to make that happen.

GALAPAGOS from irenaVision on Vimeo.

Video: Rare Footage of a Giant Squid Captured in Japan

One of the rarest creatures on the planet was spotted in Toyama Bay in Japan last week, where a diver captured this footage of a giant squid that was swimming close to shore, and in shallow waters, something that they seldom do. The squid is believed to be about 3.7 meters (12.1 ft) in length, which is impressive in size, but far from full grown. It is believed that the largest of these animals can grow to be over 13 meters (42.6 ft) in length, although those titans are generally only found at great depths. Still, it is impressive to see this animal up close.

Video: Nat Geo Looks Back at Science and Exploration in 2015

Men's Journal isn't the only outlet that is reviewing the events of 2015. In this video, National Geographic takes a look back at the year that has passed, sharing some of the big stories from science and exploration. As you would expect with a video from Nat Geo, the visuals are spectacular with some great scenery from all over our amazing planet. It was indeed a busy and exciting year.

Video: Traveling Through the Arctic with Photographer Vincent Munier

Wildlife photographer Vincent Munier traveled to the Arctic shoot images for his latest book. In order to capture the shots that he needed, Munier went to great lengths, skiing alone through the snow landscapes while dragging a sled filled with supplies, much like other polar explorers do. This video takes us on that journey with him, revealing not only the amazing, beautiful, and yet desolate, landscapes that exist above the Arctic Circle. But we also discover a surprising amount of wildlife. which the photographer captures so well. If you've ever wondered what it would like to travel through the cold, harsh places of our planet, you catch a glimpse of it here. You'll also see that those places are more alluring that you might imagine, and you might get a better understanding of why others are drawn there.

Arctique from vincent munier on Vimeo.

Video: Extremely Rare White Lions Captured on Video

In the animal kingdom, there are few creatures rarer than a white lion. In fact, only about ten are known to exist anywhere in the world. So, when a guide inside Singita Kruger National Park in South Africa first spotted one back in September of 2014, there was some skepticism about whether or not he had actually seen what he had claimed to see. But the filmmakers behind this clip were intrigued, and set out to see if they could find the animal. They discovered not one, but two white lions amongst a super-pride inside Kruger. As you'll see, these rare creatures are as amazing as you'd expect.

Video: Go Anywhere!

This video strings together some amazing clips of nature, landscapes, and scenes from the world around us to convey the simple message that we should get out there, live our lives, and pursue our passions. It is a stunning visual source of inspiration that will leave you wanting to get up off your chair, get outside, and go visit that place you've always wanted to see or do that thing that you've always wanted to do. Life is short, take advantage of it while you can, and don't let any opportunities for adventure pass you by.

Go Anywhere from Story & Heart (Licensing) on Vimeo.

Video: Racing Extinction - In Search of the Blue Whale

This short film serves as a prelude to Racing Extinction, a new show that is set to premiere on the Discovery Channel on December 2. It follows a group of filmmakers as they set out to capture the first footage ever of a massive blue whale swimming alongside a human being. Before they ever left on their quest, they were told over and over again that they wouldn't be able to achieve their goal, and while it wasn't easy, they did manage to find those elusive animals, and record some of the most amazing footage you'll ever see. The short documentary is about 16 minutes in length, but well worth a watch, as it is not only very well done from a creative standpoint, it also shares insights on how we can help save species that are now nearing extinction.

Video: Capturing the Silence of the North with Photographer Morten Hilmer

Danish photographer Morten Hilmer goes to great lengths to capture his amazing wildlife photos. Morton routinely ventures into the Arctic completely on his own, enduring harsh conditions, sub-zero temperatures, and difficult terrain just to get the perfect shot. In this video, we travel with him to get a sense of what it takes to be a world class photographer. As you'll see, he faces a number of challenges along the way, but the results can be incredibly rewarding.

Silence of the North from Morten Hilmer on Vimeo.

Video: On Safari in South Africa

Most of the time when we get a beautiful timelapse video it features stunning landscapes and occasionally a spectacular night sky. But this one was shot in South Africa while on safari, so not only do you get a chance to see some great scenery, but plenty of wildlife too. Shot in Marakele Reserve, Madikwe Reserve, and Sabi Sands, this gives you a taste of what to expect while on safari there.

And when you're ready to travel to South Africa yourself, Mountain Travel Sobek can help. They offer several trips to that country, including a week long safari to some of the places shown in this video.

SAFARI South Africa | A Time-Lapse Film - In 4K from Tyler Fairbank on Vimeo.

Video: Male Lion Proves Why He is the 'King of the Jungle'

Shot in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, this video is a stark reminder of why the male lion is often referred to as the "King of the Jungle." The video shows a pride of female lions who had recently taken down a buffalo. The fresh kill attracted a swarm of hyenas and jackals to the feast, to the point that those scavengers were overwhelming the big cats. That is until the "big boy" show up. When a large male lion appears on the scene, he sends the intruders running with quite a display of ferocity.

Warning: the clip may be a bit hard to watch for some, but it is an impressive display of what happens in the animal kingdom.

Video: Two Eagles Attack a Drone Mid-Flight

It seems not everyone is enamored with drones. Case in point, in this video filmmaker Patrick Pircher was using his DJI Phantom 3 to capture some great video of the surrounding landscape when two eagles decided to attack his small aircraft. They did manage to take it down, but it appears that the drone survived the assault. The camera that it was carrying managed to capture some memorable footage in the process.