Here's a slower version with a compact crocodilian. Note that the limbs are tucked to the body & the leverage comes from the neck and tail working against each other. This is purely instinctual & baby gators can do this from birth. It gets less cute as they grow 😬

The Green Broadbill is such a cute little guy, and he does such a convincing impression of brilliant emerald green that I'm willing to just play along. But in my heart of hearts, I know I'm looking at a yellow bird who likes to *pretend* to be Kermit-colored.

But if food becomes scarce, they do something extraordinary: they come together to form a much larger organism. They totally merge protoplasm, becoming a multinucleated cell called a plasmodium, which rapidly goes from microscopic to MACROSCOPIC (up to 5 sq meters!). This becomes a fruiting body.

This viral video clip captured by Dean Boshoff of a desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) highlights one aspect of their behavior: Their terrifying WAR CRY or alarm cry. (sound on) Let's learn a bit more about this African frog that lives along the sandy desert coast along Namibia & South Africa.

Without alloparenting, the burden of raising the next generation to full independence would be heavy. Many hands, or *trunks* in this case, make light work. Elephants are highly empathetic: they engage in mutual play together, imitate each other's behavior. They even comfort each other in grief.

Sassafras just turned 12, and celebrates with a mealworm snack. Eastern Screech Owls in captivity typically live to 20, with Wesley the Screech Owl at the Cornell Raptor program reaching 26. Many more, little buddy! 🦉🎂

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!🐊

Cameron Park Zoo in Waco TX has a new black-footed cat kitten (Felis nigripes). It's exploring grass for the 1st time here. This species is the smallest wild cat in Africa, but with the highest hunting success (~60%). They eat 1/6th their body weight in rodents & birds every night.

Here's a juvenile of the same species, showing their initial dark coloration. They're technically within the moray eel family (Muraenidae) & can be called 'leaf-nosed morays'. They're all born male. Hormonal switches cause gonads to develop to first male then female also change skin color.

It's only when they reach full maturity that egg production begins. We think this is selected for evolutionarily because the large, all-yellow females with their thicker bodies are capable of maximizing egg production that would be difficult in the slender, gracile males.

Going the Distance: This week, UNICEF-led convoy missions reached 26 villages in Nabatiyeh, #Lebanon, delivering urgently needed emergency supplies to children and families in collective shelters and hard-to-reach areas. Our colleagues are working to deliver lifesaving support wherever its needed.

When we think about our next governor, we need someone with the lived experience of growing up working class, legislative experience and experience overseeing a state department. I’m that person.

Husted and Ashley Moody speak to Trump like he's a toddler

▶️ WATCH: "My personal view is that the electorate has made its mind up on the present Prime Minister and have decided they don't want him to continue in that role." At lunchtime I made my debut on Roxom TV, talking about the local & devolved election results and what they may mean for Keir Starmer.

Republicans are lying to you. They are voting to roll back decades of progress on health care, energy, and the environment all so they can give giant tax breaks to billionaires and corporations. 17 million people will lose their health care while the rich get richer.

AI + physics simulations just sped up hydrogen fuel cell catalyst design! 🚀 Tokyo researchers found Pt alloys w/ this method consistently outperform others. #materials science Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-05-smarter-fuel-cell-catalysts-machine.html

GO LEAFS GO

Featured on KTVU 2 News, Ca Climate Action Corps Fellows & AmeriCorps service members joined nearly 200 volunteers for a #MLKDay of Service at Rainbow Park in City of San José. Together, they planted trees & restored green space. 🪴 Find opportunities at bit.ly/45Y4Vcx @cityofsanjose.bsky.social

"Vertraulicher" Modus in Gmail: So holst du Mails auch nach Monaten wieder zurück | t3n https://t3n.de/news/gmail-vertraulicher-modus-mails-zurueckholen-1735264/ #Gmail #VertraulicherModus

Mark Proksch is MAGA? 😳 #OfficeHoursLive

Great to see that he was outed. Not so friendly neighbourhood Bobby 👮‍♂️ 👏👏👏

Expect a little bit more activity here in an attempt to build community with folks who share common interests. Have a four year old son who is a brain and very gentle. Love me some 2Pac, Black Keys, Soundgarden and Nas. 🎤 Will talk podcasts in the coming days. Good night #Bluesky 🎤🤼🤼

Dayum even Ice creme. These people are only concerned about money. You dont matter its just one vicious cycle of destruction for profit

From artificial intelligence to supply chain, the Semafor World Economy summit invites business leaders and policymakers to talk about current events. The summit is hosted by news media company Semafor from April 13-17 in Washington, DC.

🇺🇦 Drones from the 34th Separate Marine Brigade struck russian infantry during an attempted landing on one of the islands of the #Dnieper River. 💥 As reported by censor net.

🚨 JAMIE OVERTON OUT… WHAT’S GOING ON WITH CSK? 🚑 Another injury. Another key bowler gone. First Ellis, then Khaleel , and now Jamie Overton. At this point, CSK fans are spending more time reading injury updates than match updates. 📉

The Ocean Beneath - Dream Tonight ft. Liz Mann

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President Trump says the White House is preparing to host UFC Freedom, a UFC fight on the South Lawn in celebration of America’s 250 and the president’s 80th birthday on June 14. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world

the algorithm in physical form. #imurme #brainrot #funny #memes #internetbrain

"Comedian" Dave Landau on Fox News: "You look at somebody like Bad Bunny or you look at somebody like Trevor Noah. They don't have the actual ability to talk trash in their own countries ... in their homeland they would be killed for doing the very same thing." (Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico)

Extensive damage covers a neighborhood in the southern Lebanese village of Burj Rahhal following recent Israeli airstrikes.

This should be headline news.

Gov. Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in northern NM, citing rising crime, overdoses & homelessness. Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia joins Chris & Gabby to explain why he wants help from the National Guard & how $750K in emergency funds could help. 🎧

Een groep moslimvrouwen gooit islamitische kleding weg en verlaat de islam terwijl ze schreeuwen "vrijheid!".

Came back to say this then I’m logging off again: I haven’t forgotten yall “But both sides are just as bad” “voting doesn’t matter” people. Fuck yall. This literally the fault of not voting when it matter.

Dear Katie Porter I am not gonna post ugliness about you I MUST SAYTHIS ... Please put your EGO aside YOU ARE POLLING BELOW CHAD BIANCO SERIOUSLY, YIKES !! Wish you'd look in the mirror & stop. Throw your support over to Xavier Becerra DON'T HELP MAGA @katieporterca.bsky.social

How embarrassing 🫣! Is Hegseth training for Trump’s birthday parade?

itstraiycede I really wish some of my people were more proactive than reactive.

When her son's middle school went phone-free, Lesley had questions. What parents on the other side of the transition describe about #PhoneFreeSchools: less anxiety, more connection, stronger community. Get YOUR questions answered at unplugplugin.org #BellToBell #copolitics

Climate change is making insurance more expensive and harder to get. Is that affecting where people choose to live? Take a listen as we explore on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration

Todd Blanche is doing a great job in his TV interview to be Trump's next big boy Attorney General. Out there with a straight face sincerely pretending that James Comey threatened to kill the president with some sea shells.

Didn't these effers ever get taught about Constitutional rights? In order to be a law enforcement officer, you should be tested on people's rights every flippin year & the test should be hard, like passing the fking bar. There should also be psych tests administered it annually.

Trump's tariffs cost the average family $1,700 last year, with higher prices on everything from groceries to electronics, clothes, and shipping. Now, the corporations that passed on higher costs from tariffs to consumers are set to get the refunds, leaving consumers empty-handed.

World Dracula Day and here is my favorite vampire🧛🦇

Salutations everyone. Here are the Pokémon Gen 6 sprites. I didn't add the Megas because I think they should have their own page. (I don't own Pokémon, I just like drawing them.) #Artist #Artwork #DailyArt #pokemon #games #ink

It's still very early, but the Phillies' -25 run differential is 3rd-worst in MLB. They're getting blown out a lot. Are we looking at a potential 1979 or 2012 season? @justinklugh.bsky.social & I discussed on a NEW Hittin' Season, from @whyy.org podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

An unintended Ai outtake! Ai generated the dialog all on its own. Had to share!! Comment on your reaction to two characters -ad-libbing their lines⚡️Ai inprov! ⚡️ #mystery #psychologicalthriller #suspense #WritingCommunity 💙📚 #Booksky sound on?

May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. While there’s no vaccine yet, testing, PrEP & treatment save lives. Radiant Health Centers offers inclusive HIV care for all in OC. Get tested, stay informed & take action. #EndHIV #RadiantHealth40

If I start to talk like them there then😂🤣

More footage of missile strikes on Kyiv - possibly a failed interception, as explosions in the air are also visible as the missile streaks in from left of frame. Another very heavy missile attack on the capital, death and injury toll bound to rise.

💢 'Caso Leire': los pagos de la trama. La UCO señala a Cerdán para mantener la trama 💬 "Humildemente, le recomendaría que no hace falta hablar de sicarios", afirma Marta G. Montero en #MalasLenguas

One man can make a difference in a universe gone wrong… Available on #Amazon and #Kindle Now Comes Grim amazon.com/dp/B0CLZ4ZHLJ Whispers of Power a.co/d/iQQnejO Wolves Among Prey amzn.to/46Y0gJ1 #scifi #fantasy #thriller

92% of Corn in the U.S. is Genetically Modified: What Science Says About GMOs in Your Food

Proud to stand with the NYS Building & Construction Trades Council in support of 224-a reform and off-site fabrication prevailing wage #UnionStrong

Recent footage of Pinky Jr. (Dou Ban) exploring her yard at Vienna Zoo 🩷

In the grey… where the real fight is never obvious. 🔥 It’s harder to deal with a mouse in the house than a gorilla in the villa — because the biggest threat isn’t always the loudest one. 🎵 New song inspired by In the Grey #InTheGrey #MouseInTheHouse #GorillaInTheVilla #FightTheGrey