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29/03/2024

Emperor Tamarins
✔️ A small monkey who sports a distinctive mustache
✔️ Named for German Emperor Wilhelm II, who was known for his impressive
mustaches
✔️ Endemic to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru
✔️ They form mixed-species groups with Weddell's saddleback tamarins and Goeldi's marmosets, at times bullying the smaller monkeys from prime feeding spots and other times tossing morsels to their neighbors
✔️ Currently widespread with no major threats

15/03/2024

Apartment complex in Hong Kong

20/02/2024

The Copenhagen Metro - Rådhuspladsen Station

16/02/2024

📷: Tanja Brandt

13/02/2024

"Knowing the natural world intimately not only enriches a child’s life but also cultivates a sense of responsibility to protect it. Let’s raise a generation that can name the trees in their local park, recognize the birds that visit their backyard, and understand the importance of coexisting with the natural world." - Dr Joel Gator

30/01/2024

Antarctica 🐧🐋🛳⛰️
📷 : Natalie Jones

10/01/2024

From the heart of Canada to the tip of Argentina, turkey vultures grace our skies and silently serve our ecosystem. These globally recognised scavengers are known by many names - 'buzzards' in the USA, 'aura cabecirroja' in parts of Mexico, 'jote cabeza colorada' in Uruguay, and 'gallinazo aura' in Ecuador. 🦅

These impressive creatures, with their six-foot wings, are nature's cleaners. Unlike black vultures, turkey vultures do not kill weak or dying animals; They don't harm living creatures; instead, they help by clearing our environment of decaying carcasses, thus curbing the spread of harmful pathogens like anthrax, rabies, and botulism.

Despite their significant contribution, they often face unwarranted accusations and are underappreciated.

But today, let's take a moment to honour these unsung heroes of the sky.
Let's spread some love for these amazing birds!

Fun fact: The turkey vulture is related to the stork, not to any birds of prey.

Special thanks:
📷: bluecrewwildlife / morenowildlifephotography / josh_palmer_nd7100

08/01/2024

Gerringong Falls - NSW, Australia
📷: naturalattractionsnsw

20/11/2023

The Incline in Colorado.

14/11/2023

Alpine Ibex
📷: grindelwald_eiger

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10/11/2023

Heron vs fish

25/10/2023

The world's steepest street.

14/08/2023

Have you ever tried pâte en croûte? If you are a fan of French cuisine, you should definitely try pâte en croûte - a delicious stuffed bread that's loved all across France. When you're in Lyon, make sure to check out the small 'Boucherie-Charcuterie' or butcher shops for the best varieties.

📷: Danish Soomro

28/07/2023

Did you know that Golden Lion Tamarins are only found in the swamps and forests of Brazil? Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew first saw these beautiful creatures in 1521. They described these adorable animals as cats or small lions, but they're in fact monkeys! 🐒 They belong to the same family as marmosets, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys.

One distinctive feature of the lion tamarin is its long hands, which it uses to find insects. These small monkeys are about the size of a squirrel, and the golden-headed lion tamarin is considered an endangered species.

Acknowledging their significance, the Brazilian government categorized the golden lion tamarin as an endangered species in 1968, granting them the highest level of protection.

It's remarkable how their conservation efforts have led to the golden lion tamarin becoming the face of the conservation movement.

Thanks to Tom Svensson - Conservation Photographer for this remarkable photo!

24/07/2023

Kijiji the jovial giraffe!

26/06/2023

So precious!

Did you know that baby elephants love to play games? They're always up for a game of catch or hide-and-seek with their herd members, and they especially love splashing around in the water and mud. Young elephants are often found mimicking their elders and this is how they learn and build their own personalities' overtime.These playful activities help them improve their skills, develop muscles, and build stronger social bonds with their family group.

It is important to remember to drive slowly when baby elephants are around, as they may charge at vehicles without hesitation.

📷 : Michelle Guillermin Photography

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22/06/2023

It's a bee; it's a wasp...

No, it's a flower fly! These wanna-bees are great at mimicking bees!

The flower fly, also known as a hoverfly or syrphid fly, is a fascinating insect that is often mistaken for a bee or wasp due to its striped yellow and black body. However, unlike bees and wasps, flower flies do not sting and are completely harmless to humans. They are also much smaller than bees and wasps, typically measuring around half an inch in length.

📷 : D. Sikes

21/06/2023

Hummingbirds astound us with their long, slender bills and tongues that can drink up to two times their body weight per day.

📷 : National Wildlife Federation

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