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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Apr 15

absolutely stunning

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Mar 15

A rare encounter with a giant phantom jellyfish 990m (3,200 ft) beneath the surface in Monterey Bay. 📹 MBARI

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Mar 2

I’m flattered but I’m taken

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Mar 2

Pregnant? or Full? Largest great white shark alive! swimming with shark conservationist OceanRamsey #nature

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 19

ac-Liv Agar

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 18

looks like it needs some ice

a close up of a cartoon character with glowing eyes and a skull on his chest .

ALT: a close up of a cartoon character with glowing eyes and a skull on his chest .

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Vincent Ledvina @vincentledvina.bsky.social · Feb 17

The aurora right above me

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 17

Absolutely gorgeous!

Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 17

Yep!! Chirodectes maculatus is a rare and poorly known species of box jellyfish discovered near Australia. It’s also the only known specimen that has been observed without causing harm to researchers

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 17

Well, if they unionize in the same way the Molly Maguire’s unionized.

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 16

Moon jellyfish are one of the oldest living creatures on Earth, having existed for over 500 million years. Despite their simple structure, they play a vital role in marine ecosystems by feeding on plankton and helping maintain balance in the food chain. 🌊💜 #OceanLife #Science

📹: Alexander Russel

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 16

Moon jellyfish are one of the oldest living creatures on Earth, having existed for over 500 million years. Despite their simple structure, they play a vital role in marine ecosystems by feeding on plankton and helping maintain balance in the food chain. 🌊💜 #OceanLife #Science

📹: Alexander Russel

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 15

The POV of an eagle flying over mountains. #Animals #Nature

📹: Justin Labattu

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 15

The POV of an eagle flying over mountains. #Animals #Nature

📹: Justin Labattu

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 15

However, their interactions are not a general endorsement for the public to touch sharks. Their work is focused on education, conservation, & dispelling myths about sharks, but even they acknowledge the risks. They know respect/proper technique, & understanding shark behavior before any interaction.

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 15

Ocean Ramsey and her team are experienced marine conservationists, researchers, and professional divers who interact with sharks under controlled conditions. They have extensive knowledge of shark behavior and body language, allowing them to safely engage with certain species, like great whites.

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 14

Chris Brolga is a wonderful activist that raises orphaned baby kangaroos, and is currently in the mist of being in a new Aussie film called “Kangaroo” inspired by his life!
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The Kangaroo Sanctuary - Alice Springs, Central Australia

The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs is the home of Brolga, star of Kangaroo Dundee. Visit us on a guided sunset tour on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 14

This is Bradley, a baby kangaroo practicing his first hops at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Australia.

📹: Chris Brolga

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 13

Sea otters will often cover their eyes with their paws to help them sleep during the day! #Animals #Science

📹: Tara Willow

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 13

Did you know the graceful tree frog is one of the faunal emblems of the City of Brisbane?
The other faunal emblem is the koala! #animals #science

📷: tinytographer

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 11

Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) are some of the Earth's most clever and colourful creatures.
#Animals #Science

📹: Terence Tong

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 10

How gorgeous is this green sea turtle poking its head from a cosy seagrass bed? Although juveniles are carnivorous, adult green turtles are thought to be entirely herbivorous, feeding on seagrass and algae. #animals #science

📹: Lenny Yamino

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 10

just acting on hardwired instincts. Researchers have documented how these behaviors are socially transmitted, which is a key marker of culture in animal species. While it’s not identical to human culture, dismissing it as just instinct overlooks the complexity of their social learning and traditions

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 10

Actually, numerous scientific studies support the idea that humpback whales have culture in a way that goes beyond pure instinct. Their songs evolve over time and spread across populations like human music trends, and they learn specialized feeding techniques from each other rather than…1/2

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Nature Neon @natureneon.bsky.social · Feb 10

Humpback whales have rich cultural traditions in song, feeding, & behavior, which they learn from each other and pass down through generations. They migrate farther than any other marine mammal, continually learning new skills & evolving their culture along the way. #science

📹Sebastien Bachellereau

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