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I recently created this Bluesky account. I have a Twitter account where I've been sharing information, news, research, important updates, and more relating to wildlife. I plan to post everything I do over there onto this account to better amplify my posts. 1/2
I recently created this Bluesky account. I have a Twitter account where I've been sharing information, news, research, important updates, and more relating to wildlife. I plan to post everything I do over there onto this account to better amplify my posts. 1/2
You'd be surprised, but one of the challenges Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) face, in addition to the ~4800km long journey, is vehicle collisions. Researchers from Texas A&M developed a project to help reduce Monarch deaths. 1/2
stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/11...
stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/11...
Research maps monarch migration along Texas highways
Texas A&M scientists study how roads, wind and conservation affect one of nature’s most extraordinary journeys.
stories.tamu.edu
December 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
You'd be surprised, but one of the challenges Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) face, in addition to the ~4800km long journey, is vehicle collisions. Researchers from Texas A&M developed a project to help reduce Monarch deaths. 1/2
stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/11...
stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/11...
Daily Fact: Bats are unique in that they have several adaptations to their reproduction strategies. This includes things such as delayed fertilization, Delayed Implantation, Delayed Development, and others. All of these are important in increasing the survival of the offspring!
a bat is hanging upside down on a screen .
ALT: a bat is hanging upside down on a screen .
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December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Daily Fact: Bats are unique in that they have several adaptations to their reproduction strategies. This includes things such as delayed fertilization, Delayed Implantation, Delayed Development, and others. All of these are important in increasing the survival of the offspring!
Daily Fact: The Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is known for having the strongest and fastest punch of any known organism. One punch was recorded at a whopping ~80km/hr. This is faster than the blink of an eye or the force of a bullet. ☹️
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Daily Fact: The Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is known for having the strongest and fastest punch of any known organism. One punch was recorded at a whopping ~80km/hr. This is faster than the blink of an eye or the force of a bullet. ☹️
In 1993, Harvard Biologist E. O. Wilson made a very concerning claim that 30,000 species are being driven to extinction each year. Almost three decades later, an assessment in 2019 from IPBES found that approximately one million species are threatened with extinction. 1/3
December 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In 1993, Harvard Biologist E. O. Wilson made a very concerning claim that 30,000 species are being driven to extinction each year. Almost three decades later, an assessment in 2019 from IPBES found that approximately one million species are threatened with extinction. 1/3
Ever wondered how to differentiate between the many species of Deer? Consider watching the video below. All deer are Ungulates, which contain hooves and are even-toed.
Types of deer and how to tell the difference! youtu.be/TbGBss3iCxs?... via @YouTube
Types of deer and how to tell the difference! youtu.be/TbGBss3iCxs?... via @YouTube
Types of deer and how to tell the difference! The most popular species of deer!
YouTube video by The Animal Sounds
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December 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Ever wondered how to differentiate between the many species of Deer? Consider watching the video below. All deer are Ungulates, which contain hooves and are even-toed.
Types of deer and how to tell the difference! youtu.be/TbGBss3iCxs?... via @YouTube
Types of deer and how to tell the difference! youtu.be/TbGBss3iCxs?... via @YouTube
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Far-right Republicans just launched yet another congressional assault on the Center for Biological Diversity.
This new U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources "investigation" — like the first — is a fraudulent abuse of power.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/49WdGXu
This new U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources "investigation" — like the first — is a fraudulent abuse of power.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/49WdGXu
December 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Far-right Republicans just launched yet another congressional assault on the Center for Biological Diversity.
This new U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources "investigation" — like the first — is a fraudulent abuse of power.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/49WdGXu
This new U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources "investigation" — like the first — is a fraudulent abuse of power.
Please stand with us ➡️ bit.ly/49WdGXu
Did you know Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris) almost went extinct during the 19th Century? They were overhunted for their fur, which tremendously decreased their population to only a few thousand. The International Fur Seal Treaty of 1911, however, finally established protections. 1/3
an otter is swimming in the water with its eyes closed
ALT: an otter is swimming in the water with its eyes closed
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Did you know Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris) almost went extinct during the 19th Century? They were overhunted for their fur, which tremendously decreased their population to only a few thousand. The International Fur Seal Treaty of 1911, however, finally established protections. 1/3
Daily Fact: An Ostrich's brain is smaller than their eyes, roughly the size of a walnut. Interestingly enough, Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land mammal, capable of seeing over 3km away... That's pretty crazy.
a close up of an ostrich 's face looking at the camera with a river in the background
ALT: a close up of an ostrich 's face looking at the camera with a river in the background
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Daily Fact: An Ostrich's brain is smaller than their eyes, roughly the size of a walnut. Interestingly enough, Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land mammal, capable of seeing over 3km away... That's pretty crazy.
Did you know that the largest supercolony of ants is the Argentine Ant Supercolony, ranging from Northern Italy to Southern France. Argentine Ants (Linepithema humile) are a highly invasive species found across the world and have other supercolonies with billions of ants. 1/3
December 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Did you know that the largest supercolony of ants is the Argentine Ant Supercolony, ranging from Northern Italy to Southern France. Argentine Ants (Linepithema humile) are a highly invasive species found across the world and have other supercolonies with billions of ants. 1/3
AI-generated content of wildlife is becoming more prominent nowadays. It's unfortunate, as a very special moment caught on camera may not even be real. It can diminish the work of photographers, graphic designers, and others who care about wildlife.
wildlife.org/qa-ai-videos...
wildlife.org/qa-ai-videos...
Q&A: AI videos reveal seeing should not be believing - The Wildlife Society
The potential impact of artificially generated videos on conservation
wildlife.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
AI-generated content of wildlife is becoming more prominent nowadays. It's unfortunate, as a very special moment caught on camera may not even be real. It can diminish the work of photographers, graphic designers, and others who care about wildlife.
wildlife.org/qa-ai-videos...
wildlife.org/qa-ai-videos...
To those who are average consumers of Raccoons out of Context (Or any animals out of context), they may look cute but can cause serious harm. Beware!
Man tries to rescue raccoon, gets bitten in face while driving, learns it has rabies www.live5news.com/2025/12/01/m...
Man tries to rescue raccoon, gets bitten in face while driving, learns it has rabies www.live5news.com/2025/12/01/m...
Man tries to rescue raccoon, gets bitten in face while driving, learns it has rabies
A man was bitten in the face and hands by a raccoon he tried to save that later tested positive for rabies this weekend, according to Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) staff members.
www.live5news.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
To those who are average consumers of Raccoons out of Context (Or any animals out of context), they may look cute but can cause serious harm. Beware!
Man tries to rescue raccoon, gets bitten in face while driving, learns it has rabies www.live5news.com/2025/12/01/m...
Man tries to rescue raccoon, gets bitten in face while driving, learns it has rabies www.live5news.com/2025/12/01/m...
Stumbled upon the Vancouver Island Marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) today, a species endemic to Vancouver Island in Canada and classified as Critically Endangered. The link below provides more information about them, including a video on hibernation.
marmots.org/about-marmot...
marmots.org/about-marmot...
Animal Profile
marmots.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Stumbled upon the Vancouver Island Marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) today, a species endemic to Vancouver Island in Canada and classified as Critically Endangered. The link below provides more information about them, including a video on hibernation.
marmots.org/about-marmot...
marmots.org/about-marmot...
Today is International Jaguar Day. Jaguars (Panthera onca) are primarily found in South America, with their range extending from the southwestern U.S. to Argentina. They are listed as Near Threatened due to habitat loss, illegal poaching, and other things. 1/3
November 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Today is International Jaguar Day. Jaguars (Panthera onca) are primarily found in South America, with their range extending from the southwestern U.S. to Argentina. They are listed as Near Threatened due to habitat loss, illegal poaching, and other things. 1/3
The Trump Administration has proposed new changes to the Clean Water Act, narrowing the scope of the number of bodies of water that receive federal oversight. As a result, you can see why this might be an issue for wildlife. 1/3
www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
EPA & Army Corps Unveil Clear, Durable WOTUS Proposal | US EPA
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, today announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of “waters ...
www.epa.gov
November 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Trump Administration has proposed new changes to the Clean Water Act, narrowing the scope of the number of bodies of water that receive federal oversight. As a result, you can see why this might be an issue for wildlife. 1/3
www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
Happy Thanksgiving! Don't overstuff yourself and say thanks to all the wonderful wildlife that have graced you with their presence today!
a husky dog is laying on the floor next to a stuffed pumpkin pie and a stuffed hamburger
ALT: a husky dog is laying on the floor next to a stuffed pumpkin pie and a stuffed hamburger
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! Don't overstuff yourself and say thanks to all the wonderful wildlife that have graced you with their presence today!
Since Thanksgiving is coming up, the Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) was first described in 1525 by Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo. Native Americans were known for raising turkeys. Once the European Settlers arrived in America, Turkeys almost became extinct. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Since Thanksgiving is coming up, the Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) was first described in 1525 by Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo. Native Americans were known for raising turkeys. Once the European Settlers arrived in America, Turkeys almost became extinct. 1/2
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As you’re gearing up to spend the holidays with your family, members of Congress are prioritizing ways to strip protections for wolves and other endangered species. The happiest time of year for people, isn’t looking so happy for wildlife.
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As you’re gearing up to spend the holidays with your family, members of Congress are prioritizing ways to strip protections for wolves and other endangered species. The happiest time of year for people, isn’t looking so happy for wildlife.
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
This poll is very reassuring and at least shows that the majority of Americans care about protecting wildlife. Hopefully, this sentiment extends to the current administration's impact on wildlife and why we need to continue speaking out.
www.ifaw.org/press-releas...
www.ifaw.org/press-releas...
Americans favor wildlife protections & nature‑based policymaking
A new national survey reveals overwhelming public support across party lines for policies that protect animals and the environment...
www.ifaw.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This poll is very reassuring and at least shows that the majority of Americans care about protecting wildlife. Hopefully, this sentiment extends to the current administration's impact on wildlife and why we need to continue speaking out.
www.ifaw.org/press-releas...
www.ifaw.org/press-releas...
Can you identify this species?
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Can you identify this species?
What’s your favorite animal?
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
What’s your favorite animal?
A pink morph of the Robust Grasshopper (Sigaus robustus) was spotted in New Zealand. This isn't a new species but a mutation known as Erythrism. It would be very cool if the mutation were passed down and created a population of pink grasshoppers 👀.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘Exceptionally rare’ pink grasshopper spotted in New Zealand
The native species is typically grey or brown and the pink hue is thought to be caused by a genetic mutation
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A pink morph of the Robust Grasshopper (Sigaus robustus) was spotted in New Zealand. This isn't a new species but a mutation known as Erythrism. It would be very cool if the mutation were passed down and created a population of pink grasshoppers 👀.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Well... Some new trials were able to save mice from 17 different snakes of the family Elapidae, which includes some of the most venomous snakes. Read more about it yourself!
New antivenom works against 17 snakes wildlife.org/new-antiveno...
New antivenom works against 17 snakes wildlife.org/new-antiveno...
New antivenom works against 17 snakes - The Wildlife Society
Researchers develop a new preliminary antidote for African serpents in rodents in lab mice
wildlife.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Well... Some new trials were able to save mice from 17 different snakes of the family Elapidae, which includes some of the most venomous snakes. Read more about it yourself!
New antivenom works against 17 snakes wildlife.org/new-antiveno...
New antivenom works against 17 snakes wildlife.org/new-antiveno...
Daily Fact: Humans can detect the stench of a skunk from 3.5 miles away. The wind can pick up their spray and travel over long distances, so far that a human can detect it miles away. The compounds, known as thiols, in the stench allow this to happen.
a close up of a dog with its mouth open and its tongue out .
ALT: a close up of a dog with its mouth open and its tongue out .
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Daily Fact: Humans can detect the stench of a skunk from 3.5 miles away. The wind can pick up their spray and travel over long distances, so far that a human can detect it miles away. The compounds, known as thiols, in the stench allow this to happen.
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The Trump administration announced it intended to restore changes to the ESA, a move quickly criticized as ensuring a death sentence to countless species.
The new regulations include changes that will eliminate protections afforded to threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Act. bit.ly/3XJbkDP
The new regulations include changes that will eliminate protections afforded to threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Act. bit.ly/3XJbkDP
Trump Administration Proposes Changes To Endangered Species Act Regulations
In a move long expected, the Trump administration said Wednesday it intended to restore regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act that President Donald Trump made during his first term, a move ...
www.nationalparkstraveler.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Trump administration announced it intended to restore changes to the ESA, a move quickly criticized as ensuring a death sentence to countless species.
The new regulations include changes that will eliminate protections afforded to threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Act. bit.ly/3XJbkDP
The new regulations include changes that will eliminate protections afforded to threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Act. bit.ly/3XJbkDP
🚨🚨 Breaking News: The Trump Administration has decided to roll back protections established by the ESA. I will explain why this is not a good thing... 1/4
Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... via @nbcnews.com
Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... via @nbcnews.com
Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections
The proposed changes include the elimination of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s “blanket rule” that automatically protects animals and plants when they are classified as threatened.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
🚨🚨 Breaking News: The Trump Administration has decided to roll back protections established by the ESA. I will explain why this is not a good thing... 1/4
Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... via @nbcnews.com
Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... via @nbcnews.com