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Wildlife Philosopher
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Sid the Naturalist.

Sharing my love for animals and the natural world.
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Today is World Whale Day.
Whale conservation is a key part of healthy oceans.

#whaleday #science #conservation #marine #oceans
February 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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8 species make up the Great Apes: homo sapiens, chimpanzees, bonobos, eastern gorillas, western gorillas, Bornean orangutans, Sumatran orangutans and Tapanuli orangutans.

#nature #biology #science #conservation
December 21, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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The zebra is one of the most recognized animals. This is due in large part to their pattern. There are many explanations for their stripes: thermoregulation, confusing predators, deterring flies.

#zebra #animals #wildlife #nature
December 21, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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The Black Swan, a swan species native to Australia.

#animals #nature #swans #wildlife #beauty
December 18, 2024 at 12:50 AM
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Are you a cat person, a dog person or both ??

#animals #dogs #cats #nature
December 18, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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Heterochromia iridium refers to an individual where one iris differs in color from another.

#animals #science #cat #cats #eyes #nature
December 18, 2024 at 12:26 AM
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Pigs are one of the smartest animals in the world. They have passed a huge variety of intelligence tests and have the mental and emotional complexity rivalling apes and dogs.

We should re-consider our assumptions and treatment of these animals.

#animals #kindness #pigs #nature #science
December 18, 2024 at 12:20 AM
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A Riparian Zone is the interface between a body of water and land. Riparian zones are important ecological areas due to the biodiversity that gather at these regions.

#nature #wildlife #science #ecology #geography #like
December 16, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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The wingspan of the Bald Eagle can exceed 8 feet (2m).

#wildlife #nature #animals #eagles #baldeagle #science
December 16, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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The Red Eyed Tree Frog is one of the most iconic reptiles in the world. The frog lives mostly in the trees of tropical rainforests. The frog's bright green skin helps her camouflage with the leaves.

#nature #animals #wildlife #frogs #science #like
December 16, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. It makes up about half of the world's remaining rainforests.

#nature #wildlife #forest #science #like #trees #naturalworld
December 16, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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The marking on the fur of jaguars and leopards are called rosettes.

#nature #bigcats #wildlife #animals #science #like
December 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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The whale shark is the largest known fish species. Adults can reach over 60 feet in length. Whale sharks are filter feeders and eat mostly plankton and other small organisms. A whale shark can eat over 40 pounds of plankton a day.

#nature #wildlife #animals #sharks #science #earth
December 16, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the most widely distributed fox species in the northern hemisphere.

#wildlife #nature #animals #animal #redfox #fox #science
December 15, 2024 at 7:22 PM
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Chimpanzees are closely related to humans, sharing 99% of DNA. They also use tools, a common trait in humans.

#nature #science #wildlife #animals #chimpanzee #anthropology
December 15, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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Breaching is a type of cetacean surfacing behavior.
Cetaceans include whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Breaching involves leaping out of the water. It is not certain why cetaceans engage in this behavior, though it is a sight to behold.

#wildlife #science #animals #whales #nature #ocean #sea
December 15, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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Charismatic megafauna refers to large animals that have wide appeal and are thus used in efforts to promote conservation.
These animals are usually endangered and have become symbols of the natural world.

One example of a charismatic megafauna is the tiger.

#wildlife #nature #animals #tiger #cat
December 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM
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Arctic Fox

The arctic fox is adapted to survive the harsh tundra environments.

Arctic foxes have seasonal camouflage. Their coats are white in the winter and brown in the summer, helping them blend into their environments.

#wildlife #nature #animals #earth #arcticfox #fox
December 14, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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Silver Fox

The silver fox is a melanistic variant of the red fox. They are widely distributed and are successful in a variety of ecological environments.

#wildlife #animals #conservation #fox #redfox #wild #nature
December 14, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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Forests make up about 30% of the world's landmass. Yet they are home more than 80% of animal species. Forests are essential to the earth's ecosystem. Understanding their importance is key to prevent deforestation and promote conservation.

#wildlife #nature #earth #animals #conservation #forests
December 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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Cheetahs have malar stripes running down their faces. These black stripes absorb sunlight and reduces glare, improving the cat's vision in the scorching Serengeti.
#wildlife #animal #animals #cats #nature #cheetahs
December 14, 2024 at 5:02 PM