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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7h

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris): This is a species in the Cardinal family. The bright coloured plumage of the male of this 14cm (5.5in) bird only develops in its second year. These North American birds feed on seed. Gorgeous photo taken by Stacey Rich Bergman in the United States. #bunting #usa

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops): 28cm (11in). This bird is the National bird of Israel and is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. Striking photo taken by Vijayendra Desai in Gujarat, India. #hoopoe #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #india

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 22h

Quokka (Setonix brachyurus): 56cm (21in). This Australian mammal is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. Like other marsupials in the macropod family (such as kangaroos and wallabies), the quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. #quokka #marsupial #macropod #nature #australia

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis): This North American bird is found in southern Canada, eastern USA and Mexico. The 23cm (9.1in) bird is mainly granivorous but also feeds on insects and fruit. Beautiful photo of a female Cardinal taken by Larry Page in Missouri, USA.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): This large species of falcon is found in nearly all regions of our planet with the exception of extreme polar areas. Recorded travelling at 320km/h (200mph) in a dive, this is the fastest creature in the world. Stunning image taken by Paul Ash in Cornwall, UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Neat photo Kev @kevguttridge.bsky.social 🦉

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Raccoon (Procyon lotor): These mammals are native to North America & have a body length of 70cm (28in). They have a greyish coat which mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. Delightful photo taken by John Craig in Ontario, Canada 🦝 #raccoon #bandit #nature #canada

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals, also taking birds, fish & fruit. Super photo taken by Gethin Pugh in Bangor, North Wales

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Doug @badatstuff.bsky.social Squirrels are cute but we understand not for everyone!

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British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social · 1d

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris): This 25cm (10in) long thrush is omnivorous, feeding on snails, earthworms and insects in the breeding grounds of northern Asia & Europe in the summer and many birds migrating south in winter seeking seeds, fruits & berries. Super photo taken by Patrick Yates in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Indian Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica): This 50cm (1ft 8in) rodent is aka the Malabar giant squirrel. It is a large tree squirrel species native to forests and woodlands in India. It is a diurnal, arboreal, and mainly herbivorous squirrel.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus): This is a 20cm (7.9in) species of sparrow that has a chestnut brown head and nape, white cheeks and collar with a contrasting black cheek spot. Nice photo taken by Paul Morton in the UK. #sparrow #treesparrow #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #tweet #uk #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus):The grey-headed flying fox is a megabat native to Australia. This mammal species is the largest bat in the continent and has a Status of Vulnerable (Population decreasing)🦇 #bat #bats #mammal #GreyHeadedFlyingFox #FlyingFox #wildlife #nature #Australia

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, North Africa and Asia were introduced into NZ and Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in). Super photo taken by Anna Wheeler of this Finch perched on a garden feeder in Cornwall, UK. #goldfinch #bird #birds #wildlife #cornwall

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus): This brilliantly coloured 21cm (8.3in) woodpecker species is native to forested areas with oaks from south west USA to Colombia. Remarkable photo by Jay Spring taken in Orange, California, USA. For more of Jay's shots see: www.springphotos.net #woodpecker

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

A remarkable and extraordinary naturalist and groundbreaking for Wildlife Conservation 💚

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Dr Jane Goodall 💚
3 April 1934 - 1 Oct 2025

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Dr Jane Goodall 3 Apr 1934 - 1 Oct 2025 Thank you Jane 💚 tribute by Stewart at Wildlife.net

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa): 108cm (43in). This is a medium-sized wild cat occurring from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into southern China. Total population is suspected to be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals. #cloudedleopard #leopard #wildlife #nature #bluesky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Laura @lauraland9.bsky.social what a nice comment and they are great little animals 👍

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis): This tree squirrel species from North America has grey fur & feeds on tree bark, acorns, seeds, nuts, it was introduced into Europe where it is regarded as an invasive species. Excellent photo of this trio of squirrels taken by Michael Pearce in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis): 30cm (11.8in). This is a species of parrot endemic to southern Western Australia. The head and underparts are bright red, and the back is mottled black; a yellow patch at the cheek distinguishes it. Great photo taken by Nathan Watson in Australia. #rosella

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis). Photo taken by Dubi Shapiro in Jamaica. #cuckoo #wildlife #bird #birds #nature #jamaica

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

By teaching children about the Wildlife and Animals that live around us, we can help them develop respect for all forms of life. Understanding that we share this planet with other living creatures can also help children develop empathy and compassion for others #wildlife #nature #children #bluesky 🦔

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Awesome photo @timknight.bsky.social 💙