They're filter-feeders, swimming through freshwater, mouth open like a blue whale, feeding on phytoplankton that get caught in special structures at the back of their expansive mouths called gill rakers. They can grow to enormous size (7 ft, 200 lbs) in their very long lives (30-60 years).

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.

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.

You might be asking: Why does this Dramatic Groundhog have FANGS? Because it's a rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) and those aren't fangs, they're TUSKS, because this furry potato at the San Antonio Zoo is one of the closest living relatives of elephants. Let's learn about them.

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.

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.

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.

It's this protein that makes possible what Weis-Fogh called "clap and fling" insect flight: motion at incredible speed with almost perfect recoil, generating almost no heat. It's also at the root of our little flea's jumping super-powers. Humans don't make resilin, but we're trying to fix that...

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.

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.

Housing shapes everything, including health, opportunity, and stronger communities. Hear Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther share his vision for a more inclusive Central Ohio. Then join us at Under One Roof on June 4. Tickets https://bit.ly/4uDXrpR #UOR2026 #Housing #EndHomelessness

Janelle Monae talks about her character in 'Is God Is'. Starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, with Vivica A. Fox and Sterling K. Brown. In theaters May 15. #IsGodIs

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.

Today, the Senate will vote on @schiff.senate.gov’s Iran War Powers resolution. Will Senate Republicans stand up to Donald Trump on the eve of the 60th day of the Iran war?

425: The Winner Stands Alone - Paulo Coelho (2008) Intro Rating: 3.39 ⭐️ Watch Summary (5 min) in the profile Genre: Contemporary, Crime, Fiction, Inspirational, Mystery, Philosophy, Romance, Thriller 📚 Love books? ❤️ Like, ➕ Follow, ✈️ Share

is on KABF.org right now playing Cot Damn by Clipse feat. Ab-Liva & Rosco P. Coldchain

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

🚗 Ford Mustang gallops onto the scene, Apollo 13 ends its 'odyssey' and Pink Floyd makes album chart history. It's Time Rewind for April 17th. ______ #ford #mustang #nasa #space #baseball #onthisday #history

The addiction continues tonight. I've been learning how to play Master Duel better so my fixation keeps growing. #Vtuber #MasterDuel Live: www.twitch.tv/lubarvt

BROCK LESNAR IS NOT RETIRED! Lesnar attacks and lays out Oba Femi from behind and lays him out with FOUR F5s. #WWERaw #RawOnNetflix #WWE

His daughter Toni killed Daniel Hernandez. McBride is one of the worst serial killers in LA history and the police union put him in charge of operations. And now he has me in his sights.

With the money from the Iran War, Scott Jennings' home state would be able to: - Feed hungry children for 56 yrs - Fund addictions services for 1,300 yrs - Rebuild Eastern KY 26x over - Close teacher pay gaps (in 5 hours) For once, he didn’t know what to say.

Demolition of the Bills’ old Highmark Stadium is officially underway (via @PayTheBillsPod) Original post

What’s really at stake in the argument over birthright citizenship? Who gets to be an American, and who decides, is an even bigger question than you might think. #Trump #immigration #SupremeCourt #podcast #BirthrightCitizenship

The #news from the #UnitedStates and around the #world #viral

Australia imports 84% of its fuel. When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, petrol stations started running dry. #CulturalPerspective #Wong #Albanese #LawrenceWong

Medienfreiheit in Ungarn unter Druck? In „Breaking Media“ geht der Blick ins Nachbarland 🇭🇺 Außerdem: Der große Abschluss des Dopamin-Experiments – hat sich der Verzicht auf Social Media & Co. ausgezahlt?🧠 "Breaking Media" - heute um 23:20 Uhr auf PULS 4 & JOYN 📺

“Oh, you think he was referring to you?”

Putting my climate solutions book in your hands at dance parties across the country 🩵✨ This tour has been pure joy. If you’ve been to a stop, thank you for dancing with me — and for your rad climate costumes.👌🏽 Grab a copy if you haven’t yet, leave a review, and let’s keep this party going.

Love the fur babies - love my job!

Light pink tulips field , Skagit Valley , Washington , old clip #tulips #flowers #springtime

The base of russian invaders was completely destroyed. 💥 #UkraineVictory

Here's a small hug the size of a large hug!

Over half a million people took to the streets across Germany in nationwide protests against the far-right. In Neu-Isenburg—a city of just 40,000—an incredible 9,000 demonstrators turned out to oppose a local AfD event, showing that resistance is everywhere!

The Eagle Encounter: When 'Uncle Sam' the eagle decided he’d had enough of the photoshoot. Even a mogul has to duck sometimes! 🦅😂 #EagleEncounter #FunnyMoments

Yep. I’m a leftist. 1 of 2

Here was Trump 3 weeks ago -- on March 26 -- announcing the incredible "present" Iran gave him:

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#mensik collapsing and writhing in pain but still wins! #rolandgarros #rg #frenchopen #czechia #czechrepublic #tennis #atp #atptour #itf #grandslam #tennisplayer #fyp #bluesky #sport #sports

Comfortable urban studio for 4 in Pully #Pully #privatestudio #studioPully #GrapePlace https://www.grape-place.com/grape-place-prieure/?utm_source=BlueSky&utm_medium=BlueSky&utm_campaign=BlueSky&utm_id=BlueSky&utm_content=BlueSky

Crazy ass long outro with hidden messages? "The Vision" by Mighty One Man Band, from The Vision EP, available exclusively on Patreon. Link in bio. #thevision #mightyonemanband #rock #music #matrix

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

The new escalators take arriving passengers straight down to baggage claim, where they can get picked up at the curb, head to the rental car center or, once a new exit is built, access the MAX train. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/DKsbcP  📷: Jamie Hale

On Tuesday, doctors at the Sutter Health CPMC unveiled a new robotic surgical system called the Da Vinci 5. Read more at localnewsmatters.org/2026/03/11/s... #medicine #sanfrancisco #publichealth #cancer #healthcare

🔥 The latest JumpMap trailer is here! Wishlist now and try the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058710/JumpMap #indiedev #LetsPlay #steamdeals #BuyFromEU

🔥 “What You Lost” by Séa Byrne stays at #5 on the @altqradio.bsky.social AltQ Top20! Huge thanks for voting 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✨ Watch on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/qs-K39ospAA?... #SéaByrne #AltQTop20 #WhatYouLost #WatchOnYouTube #QueerMusic #IndieArtist #NowPlaying #MusicDiscovery #KeepStreaming #AltQ #top5

Just dropped our new RETROMAGINE intro! Retro pixels, modern energy... Would love to hear what you think. #gamedev #RetroGame #Steam #indiedev #GameMaker

🐺Ab in die Lüfte und Hinaus in den Orbit Wo die Größten Dogfights der Sternenkriege der Galaxis warten 🙃 Der Eintritt ist frei allerdings betreten auf eigene Gefahr! www.twitch.tv/silvariusplay #silvariusplay #letsplay #livestream #maythe4thbewithyou

"As Sexual Assault Violence Prevention Month begins, can the Attorney General tell survivors why they should have any confidence in Ontario's justice system?" #LydiasLaw #onpoli

Andres Jimenez with his 7th home run this season ties the game 2-2 in Seattle. Lets go. #bluejays | #mlb | #postseason

"You're only as good as your last game!" Rock-Paper-Scissors standings between these former teammates: Grant Williams: 50-1 (L1) Jaylen Brown: 1-50 (W1)

Waiving some small historical debts and providing compensation for illegal income apportionment is welcome, but it's just scratching the surface. The govt needs to implement the Robodebt Royal Commission recommendations now and get to work on creating a social security system that lifts us all up.

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.

We are getting ready to launch this years #UKYouthPoll - the design phase is almost finished! Can't wait to launch on 22 April 2026 - keep your eyes peeled 👀🤩. Sign up to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss out: www.johnsmithcentre.com/newsletter

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...

𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙀 𝘿𝙀 𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙊𝙎 “Nós geramos mais de 5 milhões de empregos desde 2023. Isso é emprego formal, que deixou de pagar Imposto de Renda com a nossa lei aprovada no ano passado. E o desemprego segue em mínima histórica”, disse Dario Durigan, Ministro da Fazenda

✨️ Spring landslides near Tarkhaldan uncover the fallen Netherese enclave of Selûnarra, long buried beneath the soil. Follow along as we share daily lore leading up to Guide to the Dalelands. Join the mailing list at realmsbound.com ✨ #dnd #forgottenrealms #realmsbound #ttrpg

Released on this day in 1943 was the orror film, 'Captive Wild Woman'. Starring John Carradine and Evelyn Ankers, an insane scientist doing experimentation in glandular research becomes obsessed with transforming a female gorilla into a human...even though it costs human life. #OnThisDay

#OnThursdaysWeWearBlack 🖤 There's never too much #XiaoZhan肖战 on your skyline! 🥰

Senador Iván Flores La verdad es que la actitud del ministro Quiroz ha sido desafiante e irrespetuosa y con eso no gana nada. Imponer desde una supuesta superioridad no contribuye.