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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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Wild Sand Cat spotted in the United Arab Emirates🥰
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🦨 This skunk kit is furious 🦨
This tiny guy stood out in his small stature and big attitude!
Skunks give plenty of warning before spraying. Here you can see the iconic stomps and his best attempt at puffing up.
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🦅 The Harpy Eagle is more than a majestic bird — it’s a spiritual archetype.
In Indigenous traditions, it’s the guardian of the skies, a messenger between worlds, and a symbol of silent strength.
In shamanic wisdom, it represents vision beyond the veil — the ability to see with the eyes of the soul and rise above illusion.
Its spirit teaches us to expand consciousness, trust our intuition, and rule our inner territory with courage and clarity.
✨ May you carry the courage of the Harpy Eagle: silent, elevated, and guided by the eyes of your soul.🌿
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The residents of the backyard..
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The red-lipped batfish of the Galapagos islands It uses its fins to walk on the ocean floor.
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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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Young fox discovers the world🦊
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One of cutest moments with Lion cubs 🫶🏾😍
Mega chill drinking position 😅
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Unlike orangutan fathers, mothers stay very close to their babies, and young orangutans are extremely protected from the rest of nature. This relationship can last for around 8 years. However, the young orangutans are only fully dependent for approximately 2 years before they begin to explore on their own. 🦧🌳
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This is how two deer fight 😂
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It’s the most iconic silhouette in Madagascar:
a lemur with its bold, striped tail held high like a flag.
Ring-tailed lemurs use their tail to stay connected while moving through the dry forests and rocky outcrops of southern Madagascar.
They live in matriarchal groups, are surprisingly vocal, and sunbathe like little yogis to warm up after cold nights.
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