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Although the killdeer is considered a shorebird it prefers to nest in open spaces like fields golf courses and even parking lots. It's named for its signature call that sounds like "kill-deeeee" and will protect its young by feigning a broken wing to lure predators away. #animals
August 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Although the killdeer is considered a shorebird it prefers to nest in open spaces like fields golf courses and even parking lots. It's named for its signature call that sounds like "kill-deeeee" and will protect its young by feigning a broken wing to lure predators away. #animals
Spittlebugs: these tiny insects can create bubbles by excreting plant sap and air and they often cover themselves with a layer of bubbles in an effort to hide from predators #animals
August 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Spittlebugs: these tiny insects can create bubbles by excreting plant sap and air and they often cover themselves with a layer of bubbles in an effort to hide from predators #animals
This is the red crested tree rat. It is endemic to Colombia. Believed extinct for over a century one appeared suddenly at the front door of an ecolodge in a Colombian nature preserve where researchers took pictures of it for two hours. Afterwards it left and was never seen again. #animals
August 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This is the red crested tree rat. It is endemic to Colombia. Believed extinct for over a century one appeared suddenly at the front door of an ecolodge in a Colombian nature preserve where researchers took pictures of it for two hours. Afterwards it left and was never seen again. #animals
Mating occurs underwater in shady spots in the wild. Cloacal sniffing bridge sniffing mounting following the female biting shifting the head from side to side and interlocking tails are some of the several actions that males display during mating. Loggerhead musk turtles are native to the USA.
August 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Mating occurs underwater in shady spots in the wild. Cloacal sniffing bridge sniffing mounting following the female biting shifting the head from side to side and interlocking tails are some of the several actions that males display during mating. Loggerhead musk turtles are native to the USA.
Snow leopards are primarily crepuscular meaning that they are most active during dawn and dusk. They are capable of killing animals more than three to four times their own weight. #animals
August 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Snow leopards are primarily crepuscular meaning that they are most active during dawn and dusk. They are capable of killing animals more than three to four times their own weight. #animals
Frother Moths (Genus Amerila): when these moths feel threatened they secrete a frothy yellow substance from their prothoracic glands producing chemicals that are distasteful to predators #animals
August 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Frother Moths (Genus Amerila): when these moths feel threatened they secrete a frothy yellow substance from their prothoracic glands producing chemicals that are distasteful to predators #animals
The call of a blacksmith lapwing is a noisy and metallic tink tink tink like a blacksmith hammering on an anvil. It's an exceedingly bold bird when defending its chicks known to attack raptors and go after elephants using the sharp spurs on its carpal (wrist) joints. #animals
August 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The call of a blacksmith lapwing is a noisy and metallic tink tink tink like a blacksmith hammering on an anvil. It's an exceedingly bold bird when defending its chicks known to attack raptors and go after elephants using the sharp spurs on its carpal (wrist) joints. #animals
Moss-and-Lichen Katydid (Genus Anaphidna): these katydids have cryptic features that allow them to blend in with the mossy lichen-covered terrain of the rainforests in which they live and their long slender wings are typically held at a 45-degree angle in order to mimic the shape of a twig #animals
August 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Moss-and-Lichen Katydid (Genus Anaphidna): these katydids have cryptic features that allow them to blend in with the mossy lichen-covered terrain of the rainforests in which they live and their long slender wings are typically held at a 45-degree angle in order to mimic the shape of a twig #animals
The underwool of a Musk Ox is called "Qiviut" & is a very valuable fiber. It's extremely soft & 8 times warmer than wool by weight yet not itchy like wool can be as the fibers lack the hooks & barbs wool has. A 1 oz skein of Qiviut Yarn fetches close to $100. #animals
August 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The underwool of a Musk Ox is called "Qiviut" & is a very valuable fiber. It's extremely soft & 8 times warmer than wool by weight yet not itchy like wool can be as the fibers lack the hooks & barbs wool has. A 1 oz skein of Qiviut Yarn fetches close to $100. #animals
The Rove Beetle Austrospirachtha carrijoi is a master of disguise. It uses mimicry by enlarging and reshaping its abdomen to resemble a termite replica. This deception allows it to trick real termites into feeding it enabling the beetle not only to infiltrate but also thrive within their colony.
August 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Rove Beetle Austrospirachtha carrijoi is a master of disguise. It uses mimicry by enlarging and reshaping its abdomen to resemble a termite replica. This deception allows it to trick real termites into feeding it enabling the beetle not only to infiltrate but also thrive within their colony.
Pallas cats are small felines about the size of domestic cats but appear heavier due to their long fluffy fur coats. They may be poor runners. Photo credit: Sondra Eriksen Hensema #animals
August 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Pallas cats are small felines about the size of domestic cats but appear heavier due to their long fluffy fur coats. They may be poor runners. Photo credit: Sondra Eriksen Hensema #animals
The Sumatran Short-Eared Rabbit is a rare species found at 600 to 1600 metres in the Barisan Mountains of western Sumatra Indonesia and surrounding areas. The local people do not have a name for it as they were not aware it even existed due to being so rare nocturnal & living in remote forests.
August 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The Sumatran Short-Eared Rabbit is a rare species found at 600 to 1600 metres in the Barisan Mountains of western Sumatra Indonesia and surrounding areas. The local people do not have a name for it as they were not aware it even existed due to being so rare nocturnal & living in remote forests.
The Barred eagle-owl is a species of owl native to Southeast Asia. They probably pair for life and are very attached to a particular nesting site where they will nest for years unless disturbed. #animals Source: ReturntoPleistocene
August 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Barred eagle-owl is a species of owl native to Southeast Asia. They probably pair for life and are very attached to a particular nesting site where they will nest for years unless disturbed. #animals Source: ReturntoPleistocene
The ears of the long-eared hedgehog longer than half the length of its head are much larger than those of other hedgehogs. It lives in steppes and deserts employing its astute hearing (and smell) to track down food as well as using its ample ears to radiate heat and keep cool.
August 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The ears of the long-eared hedgehog longer than half the length of its head are much larger than those of other hedgehogs. It lives in steppes and deserts employing its astute hearing (and smell) to track down food as well as using its ample ears to radiate heat and keep cool.
Male magnificent frigatebirds have a red inflatable throat pouch called a gular sac. During the breeding season they inflate their large red gular sacs as a mating display. Their inflated sacs can get so large that they obscure the bird's head. #animals Source: MistWeaver80
August 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Male magnificent frigatebirds have a red inflatable throat pouch called a gular sac. During the breeding season they inflate their large red gular sacs as a mating display. Their inflated sacs can get so large that they obscure the bird's head. #animals Source: MistWeaver80
Cheetah cubs stay with their mother until they are 15 to 17 months old. Deciduous milk teeth in cubs erupt between 3 and 6 weeks of age and will not be replaced with permanent teeth until the cubs are around 8 months old. #animals Source: MistWeaver80
August 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Cheetah cubs stay with their mother until they are 15 to 17 months old. Deciduous milk teeth in cubs erupt between 3 and 6 weeks of age and will not be replaced with permanent teeth until the cubs are around 8 months old. #animals Source: MistWeaver80
Wild palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus) craft bespoke instruments for musical mating rituals according to their individual tastes. Male palm cockatoos woo mates with percussive musical displays featuring custom-crafted drumsticks which they throw to the ground after each performance.
August 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Wild palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus) craft bespoke instruments for musical mating rituals according to their individual tastes. Male palm cockatoos woo mates with percussive musical displays featuring custom-crafted drumsticks which they throw to the ground after each performance.
Madame Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest primate in the world. On average it measures 10 centimetres (3.9 in) plus a 13-cm (5-in) tail and weighs just 33 grams (1.2 oz) lighter than a golf ball. #animals Source: IdyllicSafeguard
August 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Madame Berthe's mouse lemur is the smallest primate in the world. On average it measures 10 centimetres (3.9 in) plus a 13-cm (5-in) tail and weighs just 33 grams (1.2 oz) lighter than a golf ball. #animals Source: IdyllicSafeguard
Osmia avosetta: these solitary bees place their eggs in colorful nesting capsules that they build using flower petals nectar and mud #animals Source: SixteenSeveredHands
August 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Osmia avosetta: these solitary bees place their eggs in colorful nesting capsules that they build using flower petals nectar and mud #animals Source: SixteenSeveredHands
Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species to North American first discovered in Berks County Pennsylvania in 2014. They are planthoppers and related to cicadas and aphids. Lanternflies suck the sap from plants and are an agricultural pest harming orchards vienyards and even home gardens.
August 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species to North American first discovered in Berks County Pennsylvania in 2014. They are planthoppers and related to cicadas and aphids. Lanternflies suck the sap from plants and are an agricultural pest harming orchards vienyards and even home gardens.
The greater roadrunner uses its speed to run down prey. It feeds mainly on small animals such as insects spiders (including black widows and tarantulas) centipedesscorpions mice small birds (including hummingbirds) and especially lizards and small snakes. #animals Source: My_Bird_Buddy
August 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The greater roadrunner uses its speed to run down prey. It feeds mainly on small animals such as insects spiders (including black widows and tarantulas) centipedesscorpions mice small birds (including hummingbirds) and especially lizards and small snakes. #animals Source: My_Bird_Buddy
Mourning Doves are monogamous and form strong pair bonds. They are prolific breeders and in warmer areas these birds may raise up to six broods in a season. #animals Source: Pardusco
August 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Mourning Doves are monogamous and form strong pair bonds. They are prolific breeders and in warmer areas these birds may raise up to six broods in a season. #animals Source: Pardusco
Strong hind legs allow caracals to leap up to 10 feet high and grab birds midair with their thick hooked claws. #animals Source: Toasty_Mostly
August 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Strong hind legs allow caracals to leap up to 10 feet high and grab birds midair with their thick hooked claws. #animals Source: Toasty_Mostly
A small elephant was found in Sri Lanka. His height is about 1.5 meters. This is considered proof of dwarfism in the wild. #animals Source: Julia21hi
August 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A small elephant was found in Sri Lanka. His height is about 1.5 meters. This is considered proof of dwarfism in the wild. #animals Source: Julia21hi
