They emptied the jungles of native birds, including this handsome Guam kingfisher, called 'sihek' in the CHamoru language of the Mariana Islands. In 1988, it was declared 'Extinct in the Wild', but 29 surviving animals in zoos were enough to begin a conservation breeding program.

To bounce back from the brink of extinction caused by the accidental introduction of invasive species required the cooperative efforts of zoos, conservationists & the indigenous people of Guam, the Chamorro, for whom the sihek has special cultural significance.

Here's a weird fact: the average temperature of all the water in the ocean is about 3.7°C (38.6°F), just a bit above freezing. Although SURFACE WATER temps average 20°C (68°F), including depths down to 200 meters, this is only 10% of total water. The other 90% of ocean water is DEEP & COLD.

The brown treesnake has no predators, a voracious appetite for birds/eggs & populations exploded to 2 million. Today, there are 10 times as many snakes as people on Guam. Thomas Seibert captured this video of their ability to climb nest boxes designed to be snake-proof, by looping their body.

Deep currents can move this cold water without mixing with the warm surface ocean, producing 'thermohaline circulation' The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) moves 100 times as much water as all the rivers on Earth at a speed of 2 knots, extending from the surface to the deepest water.

Alligator teeth aren't especially sharp: they're optimized for high-force BITING, not chewing. There's no serrated edge for cutting/severing. So to get bite-sized pieces from larger prey, they use their 'death roll' behavior to pull off chunks small enough to swallow. Nature's blender goes brrr!🐊

This is a video of a ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) captured by Tjeerd Schone in waters near Padangbai, Bali in 2025. Every ribbon eel is born male, with jet black skin & transitions first to this colorful male, then to female - only when they've reached their max size. Let's talk about it.

This bird probably speaks French. It has strong opinions about the work of Salvador Dalí. Let's meet the Inca tern (Larosterna inca), so-named because their native range matches the area of the Inca Empire. We're going to HAVE to talk about that mustache first... (📷: San Diego Zoo & Safari Park)

It's World Bee Day! 🐝 This little Mason bee (genus Osmia) demonstrates exceptional strength & fortitude in removing a nail from a brick wall. Mason bees are solitary: the females make nests from mud or, in this case, masonry walls. So, our narrator should say: "good lass." (📷: MrDowner1306, YT)

The Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus penduliger) are the weirdest birds, from pompadour/mohawk to long fleshy neck-tie shaped wattle that converts to a feather duster on command. Native to the Pacific coasts of Ecuador & Colombia, these extraordinary accessories are mostly found in males.

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chloe protest an injustice (brindle greyhound yipping at the world because another greyhound is chewing a treat she won't eat.)

"Republican Gets Revenge on [Plumpie] After He Insulted Fiancée." Rafael's ugly wife™ must fight to keep her title. Archive: archive.ph/Nv1vK

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Pandemic 2.0 - Trump 2.0 coincidence?

CORE Rules! ChimeraSHOCK! TTRPG in a world of Steam Engines, Bi-Planes, Airships, Black Powder, Super Science, Swords, and Majhic... Evolution on each world like ours doesn't happen all at once. Technology doesn't propagate at an equal rate. Cultures collide. #dnd #steampunk

Welches Land hat nochmal den geistesgestörtesten Präsidenten? Trump sagt, er könnte 2028 und möglicherweise auch 2032 im Amt bleiben. www.reddit.com/r/justincase...

Game 1 got Spurs fans TALKING 👀🏀 We stopped by McIntyre’s Southtown to ask fans how they’re feeling after the Spurs’ 122–115 Western Conference Finals win over the Thunder — and San Antonio had plenty to say 🖤🤍

Ships and boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla are continuing their attempts to break the naval blockade on Gaza, just weeks after the latest attempt was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters off Greece.

Behind the scenes highlights from the set of 'Power Ballad', with the cast and director of the film. Starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Beth Fallon, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. In theaters June 5. #PowerBallad #NickJonas #PaulRudd

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ICE agents are parading around America’s streets in the same gear I wore in combat overseas. It’s Commando Cosplay. And it’s bullshit. Federal agents should be targeting violent criminals, not murdering American civilians.

Juraj Slafkovsky tips the Lane Hutson shot and it's 4-1 Habs!

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Rep. Moulton: "Trump said that 'people die in wars' but at least we owe them an explanation. Now 3 families are living that nightmare. My heart is with the fallen and the wounded. They deserve better leadership than this. Mr. President, what are you asking them to die for?"

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Happy Tuesday friends 🤍🖤😽💋🤗🥰🐾🌹🕊🖤🤍

The indigenous call the Philippine Eagle Haribon - a sacred being that represents the health of the land.

This Day in Buster… July 14, 1954 Buster guest stars as "The Man" on the Rheingold Theatre TV show production of "The Awakening," an adaptation of Gogol's story "The Cloak"—which also stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. It is Buster’s first dramatic appearance on network television.

Mehdi Hasan reveals the "receipts" on Israeli aggression. 🏛️📜 He explains why Bill Maher’s claims about "defensive wars" are historically false, citing Israeli PMs and Generals who admitted to starting conflicts in 1956 and 1967. History matters. 📉⚖️ #Zeteo #Debunked

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Stress shifts your thinking and puts your defenses up––stopping you from being understanding and more likely to point blame. Learn more about staying present with Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill on Men Talking Mindfulness👇 🔗 youtu.be/NUSr34vveqc?...

Tribute to Bob Marley Feb 6,1945-May11,1981

Are you interested in how AI is impacting research assessment? Watch the recording of our webinar where @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social presented findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029. Watch now➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...

The arrogance of some of the #BillionairesForBallrooms Big-Media #EpsteinClass is despicable, vile in terms of ego. That a cable TV news anchors considers themselves a journalist is nearly a joke in itself. They read out loud headlines, like a grammar school choral reading session.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026, is good day to lock Trump up in Alligator Auschwitz and cancel construction of the Epstein Ballroom. And the day is not yet over. #TrumpPedoFiles #KatieJohnson #LockHimUp Hulk not like child-raper. Hulk smash child-raper

Yes, the dark is spreading Charlie Murphy. 😛 #Blacksky #SexualChocolate #Black #👑 #BlackityBlack #BlackBlack

Three people in love. One family ready to tear them apart. Polyamory Novella Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn #polylove #loveIsLove #StPatricksDay

Old man jacks up his chair 6’’ inches to appear taller (notice the backs of the chairs) while the dudes sitting in the low chairs still over tower him. 🤷‍♀️ Ramble, grubble, ramble … “I’m doing it for the world, dammit !”

Good morning or good evening, wherever you are in this beautiful world. On this amazing day, I wish you clarity, strength, and success in reaching your goals. Take care of yourself, keep moving with purpose, and remember — every small step forward still counts. #GoodMorning #GoodEvening #Goals

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“LE VERTIGE” looks like a lost PlayStation 1 game brought to life. The animated film tells the story of a man trying to prove the world around him is a simulation, all presented through a retro PS1-inspired visual style.

The CHALK CHARMER Miann Danko on how Angel influed and inspired her art. Full Show www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFVa... #music #art

❗️The heir to the Iranian monarchy, Reza Pahlavi, has arrived in Odesa He is one of the leading figures of the Iranian opposition and advocates for democratic changes in Iran.

The Cat & "Der Vogeltanz" by an unknow & great artist (1990) Hopefully, it will stay in your head until the end of the day 🙃 #catvibing #amiga500 #A500 #modules #commodore #protracker #WernerThomas La Danse des canards Der Vogeltanz Chicken Dance "So I shake my butt"

A short break away from all the news: A stroll in the woods before breakfast. Towards the end Bear makes sure that I’m following towards the house for he wants his breakfast

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TONIGHT at 9 & 10pm on SOPBS: Black and Jewish America PART 3 of 4 at 9pm: Tracing the "Grand Alliance" of Black and Jewish communities in the fight for civil rights. PART 4 of 4 at 10pm: Examining the Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970s onward.

While military experts debate if Ukraine seized the initiative in war our support for soldiers on the front is crucial! ❤️‍🔥 Now’s not time to relax but to push forward. We have a real chance to kick out russian invaders for good! ✌️ Our defenders ask for our help with equipment and power stations 👇

💔 In Kyiv, a mother lost her leg while trying to reach shelter with her children during Russia’s attack. Her 3-year-old son was wounded. Her 4-year-old survived with bruises. These are not military targets. These are families trying to survive the night.

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