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Animal Wonders provides educational programs on conservation, ecology, birding, & responsible animal ownership. MO & KS http://paypal.me/animalwonders
Pinned
6 PM Friday Jan 23, 2026; Holden, MO, the snow duck has been placed, no snow yet, currently 1 degree, wind chill -17
#mowx #winterstorm
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January 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM
6 PM Friday Jan 23, 2026; Holden, MO, the snow duck has been placed, no snow yet, currently 1 degree, wind chill -17
#mowx #winterstorm
#mowx #winterstorm
All-Black Heron Found in Louisiana Highlights How Oiling Can Go Unnoticed
January 9, 2026 by Ariana Gastelum
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January 9, 2026 by Ariana Gastelum
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All-Black Heron Found in Louisiana Highlights How Oiling Can Go Unnoticed - International Bird Rescue
A large, all-black heron spotted in Slidell, LA, sparked major debate in the birding community on social media this past week, with many assuming the bird had a rare genetic condition called melanism....
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January 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
All-Black Heron Found in Louisiana Highlights How Oiling Can Go Unnoticed
January 9, 2026 by Ariana Gastelum
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January 9, 2026 by Ariana Gastelum
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A couple days late, but here’s the New Year’s Day Greater Roadrunner seen in Walnut Grove, Missouri.
January 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
A couple days late, but here’s the New Year’s Day Greater Roadrunner seen in Walnut Grove, Missouri.
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Read Mary's interview with the AEWA about the now extinct Slender-billed Curlew:
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Remembering the Slender-billed Curlew: Reflections on a Lost Species | AEWA
On 10 October 2025, the Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) was officially declared extinct - the first migratory waterbird species listed under the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird…
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January 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Read Mary's interview with the AEWA about the now extinct Slender-billed Curlew:
www.unep-aewa.org/news/remembe...
www.unep-aewa.org/news/remembe...
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum)
December 30, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum)
Ring-billed Gull
(Larus delawarensis)
(Larus delawarensis)
December 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ring-billed Gull
(Larus delawarensis)
(Larus delawarensis)
10 notable books on conservation and the environment published in 2025
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10 notable books on conservation and the environment published in 2025
The year 2025 might be seen as one of backsliding when it comes to tackling the environmental crises that face our planet. Political leadership in places like the U.S. and elsewhere chose to throw the...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
10 notable books on conservation and the environment published in 2025
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This old suet cage has been busy lately!
December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This old suet cage has been busy lately!
The “default” chickadee in the Kansas City area is the Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), but you don’t have to travel far to find the nearly identical Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis). Both species can be encountered southern Henry County just to the southeast.
December 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The “default” chickadee in the Kansas City area is the Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), but you don’t have to travel far to find the nearly identical Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis). Both species can be encountered southern Henry County just to the southeast.
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War as a vector for invasive species: https://therevelator.org/locusts-landmines-ukraine/
Locusts and Landmines Threaten Ukraine’s Farmland • The Revelator
Ecosystems have also come under threat from toxic plants whose spread has been difficult to control during the Russian invasion.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
War as a vector for invasive species: https://therevelator.org/locusts-landmines-ukraine/
On The Brink: Why Monarch Butterflies Need Endangered Species Act Protection Now
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On the Brink: Why Monarch Butterflies Need Endangered Species Act Protection Now
Monarch butterflies are facing rapid decline. Learn why Endangered Species Act protection is urgently needed, and how you can take action to help save them.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
On The Brink: Why Monarch Butterflies Need Endangered Species Act Protection Now
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Tapanuli orangutan, devastated by cyclone, now faces habitat loss under zoning plans
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Tapanuli orangutan, devastated by cyclone, now faces habitat loss under zoning plans
JAKARTA — Reeling from a cyclone that may have erased a chunk of its population, the Tapanuli orangutan, the world’s rarest great ape population, now faces the prospect of losing more of its already c...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tapanuli orangutan, devastated by cyclone, now faces habitat loss under zoning plans
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Saw this beautiful “swan” today while visiting the Kansas City Zoo.
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Saw this beautiful “swan” today while visiting the Kansas City Zoo.
eBird in Action: Colorado Uses eBird Data to Power Their State Wildlife Action Plan
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eBird in Action: Colorado Uses eBird Data to Power Their State Wildlife Action Plan - eBird
eBird data is making it easier to build conservation roadmaps. Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff used eBird data to provide critical updates to their required State Wildlife Action Plan, set conservat...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
eBird in Action: Colorado Uses eBird Data to Power Their State Wildlife Action Plan
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Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus)
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus)
The ID-a-thon is taking place December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026.
Join the iNaturalist community as we focus on one of the most meaningful ways to support biodiversity knowledge: making identifications.
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Join the iNaturalist community as we focus on one of the most meaningful ways to support biodiversity knowledge: making identifications.
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ID-a-thon
· iNaturalist
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December 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The ID-a-thon is taking place December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026.
Join the iNaturalist community as we focus on one of the most meaningful ways to support biodiversity knowledge: making identifications.
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Join the iNaturalist community as we focus on one of the most meaningful ways to support biodiversity knowledge: making identifications.
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Stricter rules adopted to protect sloths from pet trade and selfie tourism - Fernanda Wenzel
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Stricter rules adopted to protect sloths from pet trade and selfie tourism
Known for their peaceful appearance and the impression that they’re always smiling, sloths now have extra protection to prevent their exploitation by a cruel and illegal pet trade. CITES, the global w...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Stricter rules adopted to protect sloths from pet trade and selfie tourism - Fernanda Wenzel
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My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. "birding" (19×)
2. "birds" (18×)
3. "missouri" (14×)
4. "month" (10×)
5. "species" (10×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
1. "birding" (19×)
2. "birds" (18×)
3. "missouri" (14×)
4. "month" (10×)
5. "species" (10×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. "birding" (19×)
2. "birds" (18×)
3. "missouri" (14×)
4. "month" (10×)
5. "species" (10×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
1. "birding" (19×)
2. "birds" (18×)
3. "missouri" (14×)
4. "month" (10×)
5. "species" (10×)
See which words you used the most here: anisota.net/harvest
Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo -
Hans Nicholas Jong
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Hans Nicholas Jong
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Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo
KAPUAS HULU, Indonesia — A palm oil company is rapidly clearing rainforest inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that’s home to orangutans and sun bears, adding to concerns over Indonesia’s efforts to cur...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo -
Hans Nicholas Jong
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Hans Nicholas Jong
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December eBirder of the Month Challenge
The eBirder of the month will be drawn from eBirders who upload 50 or more rated bird photos or audio recordings on eligible checklists in December. Photos and recordings must be uploaded to individual bird species to qualify.
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The eBirder of the month will be drawn from eBirders who upload 50 or more rated bird photos or audio recordings on eligible checklists in December. Photos and recordings must be uploaded to individual bird species to qualify.
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December eBirder of the Month Challenge - eBird
This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, is all about capturing birding memories through photos and audio recordings. Each photo or audio recording you upload is an incredibly ...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
December eBirder of the Month Challenge
The eBirder of the month will be drawn from eBirders who upload 50 or more rated bird photos or audio recordings on eligible checklists in December. Photos and recordings must be uploaded to individual bird species to qualify.
ebird.org/news/decembe...
The eBirder of the month will be drawn from eBirders who upload 50 or more rated bird photos or audio recordings on eligible checklists in December. Photos and recordings must be uploaded to individual bird species to qualify.
ebird.org/news/decembe...
Check these 2025 iNaturalist stats! www.inaturalist.org/stats/2025/a...
animalwonderskc's 2025 iNaturalist Year in Review
Animal Wonders's highlights and stats from 2025 on iNaturalist
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November 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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eBird in Action: Studying Regional Fire Effects on Bird Populations with eBird Data
By Angie Tang 17 Nov 2025
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By Angie Tang 17 Nov 2025
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eBird in Action: Studying Regional Fire Effects on Bird Populations with eBird Data - eBird
Your eBirding helps to further conservation, inspire support, and inform ecological management strategies. eBird in Action is a segment which shares the conservation stories made possible because of y...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
eBird in Action: Studying Regional Fire Effects on Bird Populations with eBird Data
By Angie Tang 17 Nov 2025
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By Angie Tang 17 Nov 2025
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Gray Squirrel enjoying a peanut.
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Gray Squirrel enjoying a peanut.