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May 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Billy and Tina arrived at the Tulsa Zoo. "Despite the controversy, zoo officials maintained that Tulsa would provide a better environment" But, is it the best possible life for Billy and Tina? Can it match the space and privacy of a life at sanctuary? www.news9.com/story/682dfe...
Elephant duo Billy and Tina arrive safely at Tulsa Zoo following legal battle
After weeks of anticipation and legal scrutiny, the elephants Billy and Tina make a big move from Los Angeles to the Tulsa Zoo. Find out what this means for Oklahoma's elephant community."
www.news9.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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"President" 3rd largest tree in the world. 247 feet tall, 93 feet around the base, 54,000 cubic feet trunk volume 🤯

Oldest-known living Sequoia 3,240 years

🌲🫶

#Sequoia #GiantForest #NationalParks #ParkChat #photography #nature #travel #hiking #bluesky #california #protectourparks #publiclands
May 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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💥💞💥 Wed, May 21
Orcas & grays already seen/reported on this morning.
Wishing you all a lovely Wednesday & excellent whale encounters if you are out & about & happen to see any. If you do would love to hear about them.

📸 An early April day w/T46Bs & T123s in Port Susan by Thomas McKane.

#psws
May 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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"Where are Billy and Tina? . . . It's believed Billy and Tina were moved in the middle of the night amid controversy and lawsuits surrounding their pending transfer to the Tulsa Zoo."

More: abc7.com/post/activis...
LA Zoo elephants Billy and Tina's whereabouts a mystery amid possible relocation to Tulsa
It's believed Billy and Tina were moved in the middle of the night amid controversy and lawsuits surrounding their pending transfer to the Tulsa Zoo.
abc7.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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One of the best days of my life.

Just create memories. That’s what really matters 🥰🙏
May 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Prototypes of the "Alpha Jet" in the mid-1970s.
This was a ground attack and training aircraft developed by Dassault Breguet and Dornier by France and Germany. Note that the two aircraft shown here are German on one side and French on the other.

© Dassault Aviation
April 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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#Lockheed Martin #F-16C Fighting Falcon, #Greece - Hellenic Air Force (012) by Pawel Momont (#Off Airport - Greece) #Military #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon photo by Pawel Momont
Greece - Hellenic Air Force | Lockheed Martin | F-16C Fighting Falcon | 012 | Greece, Off Airport - Greece ( - ) | Photo taken by Pawel Momont
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April 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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#Goodyear #FG Corsair (all models), #The Fighter Collection (G-FGID) by William Boyle (#Northampton / Sywell) #Warbirds (WW2 and before) #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Goodyear FG Corsair (all models) photo by William Boyle
The Fighter Collection | Goodyear | FG Corsair (all models) | G-FGID | UK - England, Northampton / Sywell (ORM - EGBK) | Photo taken by William Boyle
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May 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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G-VLCN, Avro 698 Vulcan B.2, Vulcan to the Sky Trust, RAF Waddington EGXW / WTN, 3rd July 2008. #aviation #photography #warbirds #aircraft #avgeek #planepics #spotters #avro #vulcan #bomber #jet #aeroplane #rafwaddington
Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 photo by David James Clelford
Vulcan to the Sky Trust | Avro | 698 Vulcan B.2 | G-VLCN | UK - England, Waddington (WTN - EGXW) | Photo taken by David James Clelford
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April 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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What a difference 5 weeks makes for Bianca. No move living on a chain 🔓

She can’t stop dancing 🥰🙏
May 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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The tiny, range-limited species of the Talamancas, the exquisite Volcano Hummingbird. This was at Batsu Gardens, San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica

#birds #hummingbirds #nature
May 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Welcome to May dear friends! As we embrace this month, may you find reasons to be grateful each day, and may every moment be filled with peace, love, and joy....
💗🌸💜
May 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Throwback to young #Bella, full of opinions! 🐾

Cheetahs don’t roar - but they do chirp, purr, hiss, and meow.

So… what do you think 🤔 Bella’s saying 🗣️ in this clip?

➡️ Fun fact: only big cats with a certain bone structure can roar - and #cheetahs aren’t one of them.
May 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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I love these too much. I just can't help myself with photographing them.

Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Batsu Gardens, San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica

#birds #hummingbirds #nature 🌿
May 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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☀️🦭✨ Thu, May 1

We awake to a gorgeous day and whales here in the Pacific Northwest. So far some grays reported! Let’s see if those orcas stayed overnight…

📸 another of T124A7 while in Port Susan on Monday. By Janine Harles.

#psws
May 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Force of nature 🐺
May 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Ecologist Dr. Farina Othman, who has dedicated herself to saving the last 1,000 Bornean #elephants left in the wild, was awarded the 2025 Whitley Award, which celebrates grassroots conservation leaders. #Heros

Read more about her work here: www.cnn.com/world/asia/w...
May 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Two shadows dance beneath a fading sun, wings painting silence across the dusk. 📸© jacklodgephotography
May 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Look at her go! Last week, we showed a video of Pupy enjoying the mud wallow for the first time. It was a special moment, since so many of us were looking forward to watching when she finally stepped into the soft and squishy mud. Since then, she has spent more time there, but never
May 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Can you understand what Rana might be saying? The sounds she made during this treatment were different than her usual rumbles. Read more about Rana's footwork, osteomyelitis, and Scott's reaction to Rana's communication here: globalelephants.org/ranas-footwo... #elephants #sanctuary
April 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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This adorable Short-eared Owl, is a reminder of the amazing biodiversity of our planet!

©️ jauntyjanet2019
April 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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IT GETS WORSE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed, according to multiple people who were present or had knowledge of the discussions.

New via @wsj.com:
Exclusive | Hegseth Brought His Wife to Sensitive Meetings With Foreign Military Officials
The defense secretary’s handling of sensitive information is under fire after he shared details about a strike on Houthi militants in a group chat on a widely used app.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM