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Meet Olympic National Park’s newest residents! 🦫🌲 The Olympic marmot pups may be small now, but they will grow to be the size of a house cat, bringing plenty of their signature shrieks to the mountain terrain.
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The giant cuttlefish annual aggregation in the waters around Whyalla are an absolute marvel.
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Dusky dolphins perform coordinated aerial acrobatics among shoals of bait fish, working as a team to break the prey into smaller groups and bring them up to the surface. 🐬
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Their tufted ears and fluffy tails make Kaibab squirrels hard to miss—plus, this rare species can only be found in the forests of the Grand Canyon's North Rim 🐿
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Have the confidence of a hippo and part a gathering of crocs like the sea.
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The names of black and white rhinos are misleading – as both are actually grey. The white rhino is said to have gotten its name from the Afrikaans word for wide (‘wyd’), referring to its wide, square lip (in contrast, black rhinos have a pointy upper lip). Early English explorers mistook this word for ‘white’ and consequently named this species ‘white’ rhino, and the other ‘black’ rhino to differentiate.
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Dzanga Bai is a large clearing in the dense rainforest of the Central African Republic, renowned for its unique wildlife sightings. It serves as a natural mineral lick, drawing in a diverse array of forest elephants and other animals seeking essential nutrients.
Fascinating place to watch up to 130 forest elephants at the same time.
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Two leopard sisters perched on a tree during sunset—an absolutely stunning and incredibly peaceful scene. 🐆
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Giza, the black leopard in Laikipia, during night. By smelling the tree, the female leopard might be detecting scent marks (urine, secretions, or scratches) left by another leopard. This helps her determine if there are potential mates, or if rivals are nearby.
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This tiny lion cub started its morning snuggled up to mum… then decided to check me out, stalk a little, and strike a serious pose. The future king already practicing his presence and melting hearts in the process. ❤️🦁
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What do you think is going on here?! is this Weddell making a seal snow-angel or dreaming of swimming? Any ideas?
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Weddell seals spend much of their time below the Antarctic ice. They have the southernmost range of any seal, but find the chilly waters rich with the prey they seek. By swimming under the ice, these seals can often avoid their main predators—orcas and leopard seals.
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Weddell seals can dive up to 2,000 feet down and stay under for up to 45 minutes. But no matter how deep they dive, like all marine mammals, they must surface to breathe. If natural openings are not available, Weddell seals use their teeth to open and maintain air holes in the ice pack.
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Even the head of a cheetah is perfectly adapted for speed:
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Cheetahs are aerodynamically built for speed and are the fastest land mammal. At top speed, they advance 23 feet (7 meters) in a single stride and complete four strides per second. That top speed averages between 60 and 70 miles per hour (96 and 112 kilometer per hour) and can be maintained for only about 300 yards (274 meters). Cheetahs can accelerate from zero to 45 miles per hour (zero to 72 kilometers per hour) in just 2.5 seconds. No other land mammal surpasses their short sprints.
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Large nostrils and lungs provide quick air intake that allows cheetahs to breathe more easily while running and suffocating their prey.
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These mama's got the teamwork thing down! 😍
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A lioness and 2 naughty cubs 😍
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This crow struts like it’s on the runway at a top-tier fashion show.✨
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🐻✨ So tiny, it looked freshly born…
This baby black bear was spotted near Gatlinburg, Tennessee — so small and delicate, it seemed like it had just entered the world.
A reminder of how wild beauty often arrives in the quietest, most unexpected ways. 🌿
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The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is a species that can grow up to 5 feet long (1.5m) and can weigh over 500 pounds (225+kg). Although they’re primarily known as calm and approachable creatures, when mating season arrives, they often become obsessed with proving their dominance.
These giants are not territorial, and with no fixed territory they roam widely, migrating between highlands and lowlands. However, during mating season, males can become highly competitive, both trying to impress female tortoises. Males are known to ram each other, in an attempt to flip their rivals over to display strength and dominance.
They also have another strange way of proving themselves to the ladies, which involves pushing their necks up at each other. The tortoise that is able to stretch their neck the highest is usually considered the ‘alpha.’🏝
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Playing isn't all fun and games when you're a leopard 🐆
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In the heart of the Everglades, these slow-moving gopher tortoises dig burrows that offer vital shelter to over 300 species, protecting them from the extreme temperatures of the region.
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An incredible and peaceful morning in British Columbia, Canada.Three humpback whales feeding and playing with the morning light. A dream for wildlife photography. 🥰
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Rock hyraxes are small, furry mammals found in rocky habitats across Africa. They are herbivores, feeding primarily on vegetation such as leaves, fruits, and grasses. Rock hyraxes are social animals, living in colonies composed of several individuals, and they are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which they use for communication within the group
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Epic wildlife showdown! 🦅🍽 When a group of marabous decides to challenge an African fish eagle for its freshly caught fish. Nature’s drama at its finest!
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The incredible black-headed weaver bird! These birds build intricate, hanging nests out of grass and leaves to impress potential mates. It’s not just about looks—the sturdier and more secure the nest, the better their chances of winning a female’s approval. After hours of weaving and perfecting every detail, this lucky guy’s hard work paid off… he found himself a wife! A true reminder that persistence and skill can lead to beautiful rewards. 🐦✨
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When you rent a car in Sardinia, but the local goats have other plans… 🐐🚗
Security deposit? Pfft. The real question is: do you have goat insurance? 🤣
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A “pride” of lions, a “pod” of dolphins, a “murder” of crows… There are plenty of different names for groups of animals. Some are familiar, like herds or packs, and some are wacky, like a “smack” of jellyfish or an “embarrassment” of pandas. These terms often have their roots in unusual or notable traits of the group they describe. Examples of this might include a “prickle” of porcupines or a “romp” of otters!
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So, what in the world do we call a group of penguins?
A group of penguins is called a Waddle! Everyone knows that penguins waddle. It’s one of their most endearing traits and is a result of their skeletal anatomy and hydrodynamic adaptations. This is one of those group terms that come from a notable characteristic of the species. Specifically, it is often used to describe a group of penguins on land that are on the move!
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These rough-skinned newts look like a baby Godzilla 😂
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When threatened, newts arch the head towards the tail (“unken reflex”). This posture reveals the bright orange coloration of the underside that warns predators of its toxicity. With the exception of the common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis), few vertebrate predators can survive ingesting a rough-skinned newt. The highly toxic nature of this species allows them to be one of the few terrestrial salamanders active and conspicuous during the day. The toxin (tetrodotoxin) is produced within the skin, not secreted. Newts can be handled safely but care should be taken with small children prone to putting things in their mouths. After handling any amphibian, one should avoid touching the mucus membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth until hands have been washed.
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Is this not a face of relaxed contentment? Maybe the small bird on the giraffe's ear, - the Oxpecker - could be part of the reason why.....
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A study has suggested that the red-billed Oxpecker bird, often found eating the bugs and insects from the backs of big game animals such as Rhino, Giraffe and Buffalo, actually alerts their host to approaching humans, long before the large mammal would realise alone.
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Scientists speculate that the African bird has evolved this reaction to protect their food supply. While an adult Rhino has no natural predators in the wild, Giraffe and Buffalo certainly do. The Oxpecker’s now see humans as the same threat to a Rhino as they do a Lion to a Giraffe or Buffalo.
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Go away,don’t disturb his sleep 😴 💤💤
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One of brave little kittens ventured out for a drink of water.
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