Toby the African pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) is taking a dust bath at the Cincinnati Zoo. Birds secrete oil from a uropygial gland ('preen gland') that is antimicrobial, conditions & adds waterproofing. A dust bath helps remove this oil so a fresh layer can be applied.

They're a gregarious species, forming colonies of thousands in South American coastal range. The mustaches, made of specialized feathers, are found on both sexes, but longer & more luxuriant〰️ in males, a sign that the 'stash is involved in mating displays. (📷: Bronx Zoo)

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.

Specifically, they're employing 'aposematism' (threat display), rare in such a small animal. They also use their bold colors & loud noises to advertise THREAT & their response to larger animals is to run /towards/them. If cornered, they will attack with a surprising ferocity.

This is Karl the Fly River turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) at the San Antonio Zoo, enjoying his bubbler. Fly River turtles are also known as pig-nosed turtles, or 'Warrajan' in the Kundjeyhmi language of Northern Australia, where they are native. Let's talk about what makes Karl's species unique.

How can you even know when a jellyfish is sleeping? Is there snoring involved? Pajamas? Let's define sleep using three criteria: 1. Behavioral quiescence 2. Reduced response to stimuli 3. Active maintenance of this quiescent state Quiescence here meaning "quiet, at rest".

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)

What happens when you put a snake in shag carpeting with some little soft, bendable posts in the way (and also it can't see the posts). If you answered: "It behaves like a light particle moving through a diffraction grating" then congratulations! You win! Let's talk about SNAKE DIFFRACTION.

Any parent knows "It takes a whole village to raise a child" is true because kids have TERRIBLE survival instincts & are constantly at risk of death. Elephant calves doubly so. So elephants have adopted a practice called ALLOPARENTING or allomothering. The entire herd takes responsibility.

Can I interest you in a moist owlette as a timeline cleanse? This is Sassafras the Eastern Screech Owl from the Cincinnati Zoo (@cincinnatizoo.bsky.social, but via their FB) and I love him very much. Eastern Screech Owls (Megascops asio) are native to eastern North America.

"San Diego mayor gets called out loudly for fostering hatred that leads to things like a mosque being shot up." Source: old.reddit.com/r/PublicFrea...

It has been taken, prisoner of war in the forever war of Infield v Outfield.

SCOTUS takes up new religious rights case out of Colorado | St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy #scotus #supremecourt

Good Morning! It's Thursday 15 January 2026, Andy Lloyd's Morning Show is live every weekday from 09:00 with three hours of music, news & sport with The Retro Chart, The Bradshaws, a featured birthday artist & Nuts at Nine.

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Americans are fed up with Republican leadership that would rather deport hardworking families than help them afford the basics.

Civicus has placed the USA on at watchlist for attacks on human rights. Oh joy!! #trump #civicus #humanrights #trumpadministration

It’s always the same with Donald Trump: promises made, promises broken.

MAGA commentator Cam Higby has a panic attack and vomits in his mouth while defending Israel during his first time on National TV.

Explore the evolution of bipedalism in this episode of Skeletal Leap with Laadi Ojas. Learn how skeletal reposturing impacts your chakras and overall health. Tune in for insights that could change your life.

"Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would be called in...over Memorial Day weekend & have to argue that military members...deserve to have their votes counted after they already cast their ballots." SC Sen. Ed Sutton #VoteEarlySC social.demcast.com/s/IyqYE3B7

Trump doesn’t give a fuck about fallen troops or Memorial Day. This is so lazy and disrespectful

Hart28.com ICE detention center in Louisiana shows starving men begging for "Food! Please, now!" (cruel irony of krasnov’s fascism/racism is just as Blacks were the first humans, Browns were the first Americans)🇺🇸😢

Arsenal always believed. 🔴⚪ 📹via. insidearsenalfc [IG]

#ballhawk

Michael Jackson - Baby Be Mine

🚨 Cúilín Media - Podcast Clip! 🚨 In this one, the lads discuss Ballina Stephenites pulling off an incredible comeback in the Mayo Final 👏 That’s 3 in a row for Ballina 🏆 Full Pod available across all 5 Platforms on YouTube & Spotify 🔥

Third time was the charm on this play by Trey Yesavage!

✨ Enter Aan’sao’gal: where magic, mystery, and war collide. 📖 Read the series: authorcdarney.com 💙📚 #authorcdarney #thechroniclesofthetroop #thebookofghaan #authorlife #hiddengems #hikinglife #quietplaces #pennsylvania

It’s National Bike to Work Day! Whether it’s out in Chicago or in the halls of Congress, I always enjoy a chance to take my wheels out.

I’m going to keep protecting bike lanes and bike infrastructure that keeps our cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians safe🚲

I mean they are not wrong

doesn't know #analyticaliowan #analyticaliowanpodcast

@nicolechvastek.bsky.social Has New Podcast Spot the “THE BOXING KANGAROO" Trump snarls at Iran to “open the fking strait” before threatening to “wipe out an entire civilization” Remember when you buy a Rupert Murdoch newspaper who helped put the monster in office. “Truth Lies & Media” is live!⚡️

Forms of nature: the orchid 🌸

Pete Hegseth and this entire White House have the THINNEST SKIN imaginable.

Hello, Daddy. Hello, Mom. I’m your ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch cherry bomb. Carved Top Shelby TB2 short-scale in Cherry Bomb will be listed for sale as soon as Pam can take some pictures. 🤪 $2595 OffbeatGuitars.com #OffbeatGuitars #Luthier #Bass #Bassist #ShelbyBass #ShortScaleBass #CherryBomb #🍒💣

This isn't a battle between left and right. It's between up and down. Know who the real enemy is! visibility brigade ✊

#r4today Opposition parties and the media trying to find another way to string out the Peter Mandelson story:

May the images of this era in our history be a reminder that freedom isn’t free, make no mistake, our Constitutional rights are under attack. 🧵

MAGA Cult Slayer Adam is one of the few real journalists in our country right now. This guy is out here day after day, busting his balls and putting his butt on the line to tell the truth and fight this terrible injustice.

🇺🇸 The new White House ballroom has been unveiled by Trump. A glass tunnel entrance, underground complex, & anti-drone technology have been incorporated into the design.

What can I say? What goes around comes around! 🤪 (I’m sorry #caine fans, please don’t kill me! 😭) #theamazingdigitalcircus #amazingdigitalcircus #digitalcircus #tadcep8 #tadc

I've returned from my unexplained 72 hour suspension

“Somehow he can’t find the money to pay for healthcare, but he can steal from you to pay off the criminals who stormed the Capitol.” – Governor Josh Shapiro

My first fursuit street skate edit Huge thanks to @ayvex.xyz and the other bro's for helping film this! Also chur to @junelalonde.bsky.social for letting me use her mint song too!

🤩 The ever-excellent Paul Greengrass is our special guest on this week's Take 🎬 He talks THE LOST BUS, writing chaos & how he creates authenticity onscreen 🚌 Mark reviews it + 🏫 STEVE 🚗 A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/32cf30 + FULL SHOW on Youtube 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIL7...

Last week, we saw several state legislatures, emboldened by an extremist Supreme Court, move to further disenfranchise Black voters. Here in New York, we should be proud that we are taking the opposite approach by making it easier for all eligible New Yorkers to exercise their right to vote.

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"A county full of namesakes, and barely any kin." This week on Alabama Aloud, "Eventide" by Ravi Howard, a story about finding justice in a grim landscape. Listen now: buff.ly/G0m74Z1 #ShortStory #SouthernFiction

Unser Leben. 2021 haben wir eine Lesung gedreht. In der Waldenburgerli. Sie hat uns total fasziniert. Sie steht in Waldenburg in einem Raum. Denn die Waldenburger erhalten und pflegen sie. Allerdings war es ein äusserst kalter Tag. Aber schaut selbst dieses Schmuckstück an. #kulturduo

Come on in, y'all, the water's perfect! #GodotEngine #gamedev #indiedev

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Better than a Denver omelet? 🍳 Sign us up! Meet Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt this weekend at FAN EXPO Denver. Get your tickets now: spr.ly/63320B8jBXq #FANEXPODenver #Denver #DenverOmelet #YuriLowenthal #TaraPlatt

STATE RD @ ASHBURNER ST 🕒 10:42 AM - 10:43 AM ET (3x speed) 🌡️ 72°F | Clear 📍: 40.037164,-75.011317

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For weeks, Irish politicians have dodged questions about the refinery in Ireland supplying russia’s war machine. So @caolanrob.bsky.social tracked down government minister Niall Collins He refuses to back sanctions & his stance was worse than I expected. Avoidance! #Alumina21

CryptidBoyz - Construction Jokes #jokes #cryptidboyz

Gaming History for April 23rd - Mortal Kombat 11!

Bobby and the Little Free Treat Library