You're looking at an "Upside Down Jellyfish" (genus Cassiopea) & I think you can guess how they got their name. This is them most of the time: Not only tentacles up, but on the sea floor. But that's not the interesting thing. The interesting thing is they have no brain, but still can sleep.

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).

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.

During this phase, the collective organism starts acting as one & is able to respond (collectively) to its environment via chemotactic signals. And that's the part you're seeing as dog vomit, or pink toothpaste or wolf's milk.🤢 These are the brief periods when a bunch of amoebae join forces.

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 😬

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.

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."

Screech owls fully replace their feathers every year, usually in late summer & are known for "catastrophic" molting where they lose non-flight feathers in big patches all at once. So Sassafras here gets to go through an 'awkward haircut' phase for a few weeks every year.

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.

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)

Small Smart Spaces is a range of Healthy and Comfortable Architecturally Designed Homes suitable for #passivehaus Certification and Homestar ratings, Direct from the Architectural Designer to you. #newzealand #Architecture

Is caregiving about happiness — or something deeper? This clip explores how meaning and purpose shape the caregiving journey.

Tanukikoji shopping Street, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan #Japan #Nippon

Gregory Terry from the Global Sumud Flotilla says he experienced relentlessly vindictive and cruel treatment during his detention in Israel, adding that his experience was deeply distressing and abusive.

Way to go, Belgrade. Huge gathering once again, just one day after a paid government anti-blockade blockade (make it make sense). #Serbia #Protest #Student www.instagram.com/reel/DOEc4lI...

Les médias ukrainiens rapportent l'arrivée de "Orekhnik" dans la région de Bila Tserkva, dans la région de #Kiev. outre, les systèmes de surveillance de l'ennemi détectent des lancements de missiles X-101 depuis des avions Tu-95MS.

🎁 12 Days of Democracy: Day 3 🎁 Today's present will be opened by... @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social! Let's see what's inside 👇

Any char feel if case didnt involve 2ndroyal then believe wont suffer such injustice in Netflix ATLA, Witcher, Lord of Rings, GoT, Shogun, Blue Eye Samurai, Star Wars, One Piece? Char:Reply EmpressDowager.If it werent for fact that it involved princess,how could I,humble woman,suffer such injustice?

A remote rural town makes headlines as it goes up for sale. But behind the novelty lies a rich family legacy. That’s #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net channel 101, and DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

Numero uno, West Final. Plenty of jam in the building! #StanleyCupPlayoffs

🇷🇸 Student protests in Serbia have escalated into clashes, with demonstrators accusing the government of corruption and demanding the resignation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Police units and armored vehicles have been deployed in central Belgrade.

Communities across the Lowcountry spent Memorial Day honoring the men and women who died serving the United States through ceremonies, patriotic music, and moments of remembrance held throughout the day. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4fEvhG6

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"Sheriff" ANDY GRIFFITH talks in 1972 about the possibility of celebrity power being turned into corrupted political power. Although he’s talking about the excellent movie, A FACE IN THE CROWD (1957) - this is about as prescient as it comes, for 47 years later, "The Apprentice" TV show premiered.

The peloton is chasing the breakaway, but they're certainly not chasing the waterfalls. 📺 Follow the #Giroditalia on TV, and on socials, wherever you are 🌐

If you think Rift of the NecroDancer is too difficult for you, fear not! The Sweet Buff Guy (aka Beastmaster/Zad) is there to help you 🫡

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Her rage has a heartbeat. Dark fantasy romance with cruel Fae, obsessive tension, and a heroine who keeps her teeth. A Debt of Shattered Hope. #darkromantasy

La cantant i compositora Ven’nus, Valèria Núñez Saurí, ha fet un pas important cap a l’estabilitat: comprar-se un armari. Ara només espera que el contracte de lloguer estigui a l’altura del moble. Perquè una cosa és buscar pis… i l’altra és haver de baixar un armari des d’un

New ECIU analysis has found that when food prices rise during major shocks, they tend to come down only slowly and partially afterwards, leaving households facing a higher grocery bill long after the original crisis has eased. eciu.net/media/press...

How do you endure the unimaginable? For Karrie and Bob Burgess, the answer lies in turning a profound loss into a life-saving legacy.

The Advertising Regulatory Board has upheld a #FossilAdBan complaint against CNG Holdings and NGV Gas over claims describing compressed gas as “clean”, “green”, "environmentally friendly”, “sustainable” and “the fossil fuel of the future”. #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing #climatejustice

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Catrina’s Return She returned home and what she found was more shocking than she expected. #Historicalfiction #familysaga #historicalromance #bookthreads #booktok #Victoriannovels #BookRecommendation http://getbook.at/Catrinasreturn

He said he doesn't think about Americans. Believe people the first time they tell you who & what matters to them. #Trump #Politics #MAGA #America #PoliticalCommentary #News #CurrentEvents #USA #Election2026

Der antifaschistische Gegenprotest war auch an diesem Montag unter dem Motto „Gutes für Gera – Kreativität statt Hetze – Für ein weltoffenes Thüringen“ am Theater / Hofwiesenparkplatz #Gera in Hör- und Sichtweite zur rechtsextremen Demo zahlreich und lautstark präsent. 3/3

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This is what people over profit looks like. Best feeling we USE money to provide. Greetings 🖖🏽 Come on in The waters fine 🌊 www.cyberskullmedia.com Video from www.patreon.com/cw/TheBigPush How do you show 🫶🏽 to the people who support your #art?

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Our newest episode is now available! #remembering Hollywood legend #WilliamHolden with his partner, twice Emmy-nominated actress Stefanie Powers, and our host Jeff Sammut. Listen on rememberingpodcast.com, your favourite podcast platforms, and visit whwf.org. #StefaniePowers

Breath of Fire III powered through the PlayStation in taking advantage of its hardware while keeping much of its familiar formula grounded. For some, BoF3 was a solid entry despite Capcom playing it somewhat safe. But for other dragon fans, it became another memorable, fire-breathing classic!

Hi everyone! Thank you for hanging out for our @gaggltv.bsky.social watch party! Thank you ItsTina and drebin_1989 for the raids! See you all next time!

Why Project Managers Need a Project Office PM Cowboy Podcast 40 –  With Mark Engelhardt & Alexander Kagl - The 2 PM Cowboys A Milestone Conversation - A Conversation around the State of Project Management

🚨| Donald Trump: Los somalíes han estafado a Minnesota miles de millones de dólares. Cada año, esos miles de millones no aportan nada a nuestra sociedad. El porcentaje de asistencia social entre ellos es del 88%. No los quiero en nuestro país. Su país está mal por alguna razón; simplemente apesta.

Ok, just a sneak peek of WIP for what we’ll be able to do to avoid enemies. Ugly green squares for now. Each time the player blinks green, stamina is being used. Sprint + jump, very Dwarf Fortress inspired. Shout out to the OG. #gamedev #indiedev #WIP #darkfantasy #roguelike #DFE

On Sunday, 40 people, 1 frog & 1 pup braved cool conditions in Colma to stand up against this brutal regime. Join us! #Resist #StopICE #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #NoKings #RemoveTheRegime #StandUp #TeslaTakedown #KeithPorter #ReneeGood #AlexPretti #FreeAmerica #Colma #California #Indivisible

We just wrapped up a tour of our #Military in #SanDiego with our Legislative Women’s Caucus. Powerful to hear from women leaders who are serving and also spouses struggling with the issues of our day - access to quality childcare and affordable housing. #caleg #marines #navy #navywife #navylife

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As your next Congresswoman, I’ll never take a paycheck while our troops and Federal employees go unpaid. Leaders serve first and get paid last. (Ask @degette.house.gov why she is still accepting her paycheck)

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A Palestinian man was injured by Israeli gunfire near the separation wall in Al-Ram.

Could Azzi Fudd & Paige Bueckers be the ultimate Batman & Robin? If health holds, their potential is sky-high—even at the pro level. Do you see them peaking together? #SportsDebate #Hoops

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MacFarlane: We're seeing this unhinged unspooled name calling, often misogynistic, often racist stuff emanating from Washington. 60 minutes would not platform it without the proper scrutiny. You lose that and you lose one of the few things that exist that don't sane wash

Albertans won’t be voting on leaving Canada — many will be voting to send a message: “this will show Mark Carney that we’re serious.” — Jen Gerson (The Line) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social what’s driving Alberta’s referendum debate and the risks behind it. At 8pm | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social

Events have been taking place in Los Angeles to mark what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. Fans gathered at the Chinese Theatre to celebrate the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. #VMNews