Two squirrels (Eurasian vulgaris) in a joyful spirit, bouncing across the branches. The intense energy and fast paced lives of rodents makes me feel like a slow old man.

Witness as they touched noses on a the perch, and then they twirled away into their secret game.

#Nature #Luxembourg #Animals

Moss thrives where other plants can’t, not by pushing through, but by embracing shade and moisture. It’s a little reminder that resilience look like softness.

Many cultures recognize the unique beauty and fragility found in the fleeting life of the mayfly.

When you value their short life, each moment becomes precious.

#nature #insect #insectphotography

🤫 Forest have ears too.
These wood ears mushroom were spotted in Zhejiang, China.
#nature #fungi

With the gentle arrival of spring, the colony of red wood ants (Formica rufa) moves steadily, releasing a distinct sound that echoes a few metres away. Although they primarily feed on aphids, their hordes prey on a diverse range of insects.

🐜 #insect #insectphotography #nature

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturalist. By @jamesdoubek.bsky.social

Have you seen a shrimp eating?

#nature #underwater #scuba

Have you ever noticed these carpet beetles? You’ll find them in colourful flowers as the adults feed on pollen.

#insects #insectphotography #nature

There’s beauty in seeing familiar plants with fresh new eyes, contrasting their ordinary nature with their unique characteristics.

For example, this Red sea plume #algae that spreads widely. Not only it’s edible, but it could be the solution to our bovine-methane problem.
#nature #scubadiving 🦑

One more for #Nudivember with this nice specimens of Coryphellina aurora.

#Nature #Nudibranch #Scubadiving #scuba

In Spanish the word for “monkey” (mono) means “cute”.

Looking at this Macaca fascicularis immersed in his newly found nut, don’t you agree?

#Nature #Animals #monkeys

Loving this #Nudivember trend!

I’d like to share this splendid Pteraeolidia semperi from Koh Phi Phi.

#Nature #Nudibranch #Scuba #Scubadiving

We can found exotic animals among the local fauna. Sometimes we don’t have to look further, just closer.

Like this cuckoo wasp (Chrysis) in #Luxembourg.

#Nature #Wasp #Insects #Naturalist

Spotting a sea snake (Lauticada colubrina) it's an exhilarating experience.

It's as venomous as beautiful, so the diver simply can't remain indifferent.

Despite being lethal, they are calm and not aggressive. Better to leave it undisturbed though…

#Nature #reptiles #snakes #Scuba #scubadiving

There’s something hard to explain: Nature’s very essence is a living, breathing poem, with lights and motions.

#Nature #Fern #Tenerife