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Carnivorous plants, like this *very* pink Pink Sundew (Drosera capillaris), thrive where few other plants can survive — acidic, sandy, and nutrient-deficient bogs and grasslands.

📷 stevemaldonadosilvestrini on iNaturalist
📍 Puerto Rico
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November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If so, this is the first known photograph of a living member of this species! The last known documentation was a preserved specimen from roughly 150 years ago.
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Based on these photos, some experienced spider-identifiers are suggesting that the individual here might be the species Schenkeliella spinosa.
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Identifying spiders can be challenging, but the iNaturalist community is an amazing resource for learning what features to observe ...

📷 thilinahettiarachchi on iNaturalist
📍 Sri Lanka
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November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hi, we see you scrolling 👀

Take a break and spend a few minutes outside this week looking for mushrooms, lichens, and other fungi near you! (And don't forget to let us know what you see by sharing your photos on iNaturalist. 🍄✨)
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You're looking at one of the first-ever records of this limpet (Potamacmaea fluviatilis) on iNaturalist!

📷 naturalisttuna on iNaturalist
📍 Myanmar
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November 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Please enjoy: this absolutely ethereal iNaturalist observation of a Dewdrop Bonnet (Hemimycena tortuosa).

📷 gillessanmartin on iNaturalist
📍 Belgium
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November 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We're very much arachnid-fans at iNaturalist. Consider this your sign to stop scrolling and go look for some! 👀🕷️🦂
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sea slugs never fail to impress. (You're currently looking at the species Halgerda malesso!)

📷 mikejdo on iNaturalist
📍 Mariana Islands
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October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This incredible fly (Hermya anhamberu) is a newly described species! 🧵⤵️

📷 aranda87 on iNaturalist
📍 Brazil
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October 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Spotted at #LivingData2025: iNaturalist neck (temporary) tattoo, styled by @cabbageleek.bsky.social.

We still have a few temporary tattoos at our booth — stop by before the end of the day to grab some!
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
You’ll often find Balanophora clustered around tree roots in moist, forested areas. They don't make chlorophyll on their own — instead, these plants skip photosynthesis and pull nutrients directly from host plants they attach to underground.
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Parasitic plant! Specifically, Harland’s Balanophora (Balanophora harlandii).

📷 emilirondelle on iNaturalist
📍 Hong Kong
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October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Fellow nature lovers at #LivingData2025: What does “being a naturalist” mean to you? Swing by the iNaturalist booth today or tomorrow to record a 30–60-second answer. With your permission, we’ll share highlights after the conference. We're excited to hear your stories!
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our #LivingData2025 session showcased a few of the many ways communities use iNaturalist to advance biodiversity science! Catch the recording: tr.ee/jEcfxN
October 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Even more exciting (if that's possible): this incredible lizard is *also* the first documentation of the genus Riolama on iNaturalist.
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Here's an excellent lizard face, please enjoy. You're looking at the first-ever iNaturalist observation of a White-spotted Riolama (Riolama leucosticta)!

📷 arnaud_aury on iNaturalist
📍 Venezuela
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October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This week, we're in Bogotá, Colombia for #LivingData2025! Stay tuned on our page for more updates. 👀
October 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Four arms = extra-iconic Icon Sea Star (Iconaster longimanus). They typically have five! 🌟

📷 minnx on iNaturalist
📍 Singapore
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October 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In today's episode of otherworldly fungi: a close look at Polycephalomyces tomentosus! It's growing right alongside what's likely a species of slime mold.

📷 tannarc on iNaturalist
📍 Australia
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October 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Happy #WorldOctopusDay! To celebrate: a stunning Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) doing its thing.

📷 maractwin on iNaturalist
📍 Fiji
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October 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We're big fans of spiders over here. This gorgeous red one is the species Araneus alsine, commonly known as the Strawberry Spider. Any guesses why? 👀🍓

📷 ldchambers on iNaturalist
📍 United Kingdom
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October 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
You're looking at the first iNaturalist observation of Fives Heath (Erica sicula) in both Libya and North Africa more generally!

📷 abdulnaser on iNaturalist
📍 Libya
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October 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's common for some birds swallow small rocks, most likely to aid digestion by grinding food already in their stomachs. Here's a Merlin (Falco columbarius) getting caught in the act.

📷 victorb23 on iNaturalist
📍 United States
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October 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM