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.

Native to Africa & Middle East, they're in superorder Afrotheria w elephants & manatee. The enlarged incisors are a close analog to elephant tusks & form the basis for their defense: wedge yourself in a rock & call for mama (or wawa?). They can produce 21 distinct vocalizations (all of them loud).

Shag carpeting was an experimentally-easier analog for the sand of the snake's home. Soft, bendable pegs simulate a barrier. The snake's eyes are temporarily covered. Snakes move on a path that intercepts the barrier & the result is "reminiscent of matter-wave diffraction of subatomic particles."

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 😬

Under polarized light, as in this video by ​Chloé Savard (Tardibabe, IG), raphides show "birefringent properties", meaning they split the light into component colors, like a crystalline prism, which is essentially what they are. And you're putting THIS on your pizza, folks. 😞

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.

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)

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.

You're looking at a Rainbow Tripod Fish (genus Bathypterois) observed on a blackwater dive near Cozumel, MX. This species demonstrates "ontogenetic vertical migration": young of this species mimic jellyfish near the surface, but descend in depth as they age. (📷: Frida Yolotzin, Blackwater Cozumel)

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.

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(Vídeo) HADDAD: Quando falam em “bolsomaster”, não é injustiça nem fake news. São muitos os vínculos já expostos: aliados próximos, integrantes do governo, financiamento de campanha de Bolsonaro e Tarcísio, além de negócios conectados ao mesmo ecossistema. (+)

Menstrual stigma socially conditions women to conceal pain, push through it and stay silent at work. Statutory menstrual leave is not a radical policy, it is a practical, compassionate and long-overdue step towards a fairer and healthier working society.

Take stock of what makes you happy. What brings you joy? What brings you peace? Do more of that 💙 #mattsfoundation #mentalhealth #joy #peace

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A legitimate question: How do we think the Trump presidency will end? [Personally, I find that impossible to answer.]

Some #mumfordandsons B-stage action at @littlecaesarsarena.bsky.social in #detroit @313presents.bsky.social

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Our Fav Psychologist - Dr. Raquel Martin Doing Harm - Defending Dehumanization - Complicit Neutrality has always Protected the Oppressor Ethical Obligation - Harm can happen through Silence & so- called Neutrality. #thehardtalkwithjakimshow #therealjakim #jakimishot

"the insane part is that y'all dont even fw gangnam style like I do" - Sun Tzu "The Art of War"

A leaked video from 2001 shows Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu talking about how Israel intentionally strikes Palestinians “painfully”, how he deceived the US to break the Oslo Accords, and how Americans will always support Israel if it faces backlash.

Our government is continuing to invest in communities across the country, including right here in Toronto. From transit and housing to supporting the revitalization of our waterfront, this is helping make our community more vibrant and accessible for all. #cdnpoli #MPChiNguyen #SpadinaHarbourfront

Lawson and Stroll giving out 2 for 1 deals in T6! Norris and Leclerc taking advantage to both get back into the top 5. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP

Trump struggles to read his speech off the teleprompter: Around the world we unite... in... solemn... observance...with... reverend hearts we honor those who fell. So that... the sublime light of American freedom would shine... for... ever and... ever

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Red Leather Pants I've been saving this reference for when I felt confident enough to tackle it. That day is today. But I had to make my own brush (for the first time) to get the results I wanted. Thoughts? You'll notice I paint a few times then lose my […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Mary Cain helped publicly expose the toxicity of famed coach Alberto Salazar & the Nike Oregon Project. She shares how she decided to write about the lies she was told then versus what she knows to be true now. Full ep podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Watch on the iHeart Women’s Sports YouTube

Republicans claim to care about fraud, and then elect and capitulate to a felon. If we want real investigations into fraud in this country we need to start by retaining prosecutors, and then we need to take a good hard look at Donald Trump and his Administration.

GBNews presenter being told she’s not British.

Shop the look, including the glasses. ⤵️ The new Orange Cassidy shirt is now available at ShopAEW.com. This is great. 😂 shopaew.com/en-eu/produ...

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Top Trump economist admits tariffs are making imports more expensive.

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Special thanks to: - The incredible artists and volunteers who made the bobbleheads of President Trump and members of his administration - @indivisiblelondon.bsky.social for organizing and leading the No Tyrants Rally - The Democrats Abroad First Amendment team for coordinating our participation

Trump on Iran: They are very good negotiators - they are cunning - but we hold all the cards because we won against them militarily.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Comedian George Lopez was visited by the Secret Service after a joke was made by him about the $80M Iranian bounty on Trump.

You know what happens when a cold front arrives and I am hosting NW winds in November 🌊🌊

"In Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, operatives hired by Trump-allied attorney Sidney Powell accessed voting systems and took copies of software that records votes, counts votes, and reports vote totals. The voting software was shared with network of Trump loyalists" #Resistance #WeAreTheFlood

Many constituents write to me to say how shocked they are that international law often fails to hold those accountable for their actions. We have a duty to bolster international law, not undermine it. Today I asked for an update on the UK's response to the ICJ advisory opinion.

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Shhh... Senator Townsend is talking to a voter so we need to whisper.

I’m kinda thinking redo the blonde & try to achieve that icy platinum silver I wanted. Opinions pleeeeeeease 🙏🏽🥺

Sixty Seconds Of Stephen REWIND Misery's Return #StephenKing #PaulSheldon #Misery #MiseryReturns

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Keeping game development within my skillset in order to maintain progress. But from time to time, I'll engage in something new to expand the toolbox. This is just a quick walk into RouterA (L5) of Project8088. The video was recorded using OBS and edited with Canva. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

ZELENSKYY: We are in constant contact with United States at the team level. We expect visits and negotiations. We need to continue prisoner exchanges. At the beginning of May, with U.S. mediation specifically, we agreed on 1,000 for 1,000 format. All of this must be implemented.

Next week officially marks my 2 years anniversary I will be debuting a new official PNG that will be launching the start of more things to come. Join me~ Let's make something beautiful together~ Jan. 28 10 A.M. PST Live on Twitch~ #streamer #twitch #pngtuber #vtuber #debut #dragon #protogems

It's not every day a Jedi surprises you on a livestream. 😅 Watch our live stream from the USMNT Roster Reveal in NYC with special guests Antonee Robinson & Kyle Martino! 📺 🎧 APPLE: tinyurl.com/mpas8zy9 SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/2yyhvs4c YOUTUBE: youtube.com/live/61Vqu8S...

06/02 Trump’s banning of transgender folks in the military has been ruled illegal, though, they’re upholding the ruling that the Pentagon can still not allow new transgender troops to join. #Politics #Trump #Pride #Humanrights #Transrights

Netflix Stock CRASH: Is June 4th Make or Break? #Shorts

Google is raising $80 billion of equity a week before SpaceX is trying to raise $75 billion a few months before Anthropic and OpenAI are trying to raise $100 billion from investors and you’re laughing??? This is a cataclysmic exit liquidity avalanche

At an aquarium in Japan, after closing time, some clever little otter pups help their grandpa tidy up their toys. As a reward, he gives them ice cubes

Tonight we return to FINAL FANTASY IX but first, thank you to all who joined us for SILKSONG on Monday and my first ever stream of DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION on Wednesday! Massive thanks to @rantdotover.bsky.social and @thesmackie.bsky.social for resubscribing to the channel!

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Do you know where the closest wildlife rehab is? Our front yard Fox squirrels we know the best (squirrel family oak tree )\ backyard ones we don't. I just saw one of the backyard ones fall hard in alley dirt. I checked to make sure ok. It was. First time seeing one fall. Glad our rehab is near us.💐

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