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[cristalplanetheart]

[cuteness--overload]

[aardwolfpack]

German yellowjackets photographed in Moscow by Irina Kozorog.

[mariacallous]

[mikkeneko]

just imagine running on a platform of "actually I think more kids should get lead poisoning" in 2024

[comicgeekscomicgeek]

Okay, the unfunded part isn’t great, but the mandate absolutely is.

But the GOP mindset is so poisoned that they’re incapable of admitting something suggested by a Democrat is good. Especially if it requires regulations.

[captainragtag]

He's also lying about the unfunded part.

"The White House said Tuesday’s announcement includes $3.2 billion for what’s known as the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund that can be used for upgrades to water treatment plants, water distribution and piping systems, and lead pipe replacement. It also includes $1 billion for seven major rural water projects and $1 billion in support for Great Lakes drinking water projects."

Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right

Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing another $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects nationwide, paid for by one of the Biden a

[starlightomatic]

Since it wasn't mentioned yet: The majority of kids who experience lead poisoning are Black, because decaying lead pipes are often found in disinvested cities with large Black populations. Politicians who oppose replacing lead pipes do so, in my opinion, because they don't feel that protecting Black children is "worth it."

[sayruq]

The invasion of Rafah is imminent. We all need to be prepared to do what needs to be done from protesting, blocking ships carrying weapons from leaving ports, disrupting the lives of politicians supporting this, to donating and boycotting.

All eyes on Rafah.

[felinefractious]

Olim Pisolo

🐱 Maine Coon

📸 Luana Franza [Olim Cattery]

🎨 Black Silver Shaded

[everythingfox]

Dogs reacting to their name being called

[bovineblogger]

WALLOWING !!

[onenicebugperday]

Giant conehead mantis, Hemiempusa capensis, Empusidae (gargoyle mantises)

Found in southern Africa

Photo 1 by bartwursten, 2 by sallyslak, 3 by julianparsons, 4-5 by aaubrey, 6-8 by spidermandan, 9 by gillcullinan, and 10 (nymph) by spidermandan

[felinefractious]

Fan di Fendi du Clos de Cachadar

🐱 Norwegian Forest Cat

📸 le Clos de Cachadar

🎨 Black Mackerel Tabby

[allthecanadianpolitics]

The Sudan Solidarity Collective are calling on Canadians to sign an open letter asking the Canadian government to facilitate permanent residence for displaced families of Sudanese-Canadians.

Here's the link to the open letter.

[giantleopardmoth]

Black witch moth, Ascalapha odorata

[catasters]

[androgynosaurus]

Dhxjsjxhdhshdhd I love my bf so much he just said "hey do you ever see a picture that changes your life forever" and then showed me a photo of a loaf of bread shaped like a crocodile

[androgynosaurus]

in case you were curious this is the photo and yes, my life has significantly changed for the better after seeing it

[Image ID: a photo of a glass display in a bakery, in which five large and exquisitely crafted crocodile-shaped loaves of bread are stacked up. End ID]

[rurascarlet]

I think the picture takes place in Vietnam, from what I can parse from the "Mr. Thınh" poster in the bg. HOWEVER I would like to do small infodump on my culture.

Crocodile bread is actually very important in Batavian weddings (people of Jakarta; endonym "Betawi"). It symbolizes loyalty and strength in marriage— and traditionally, crocodiles are regarded as very patient animals (stays and waits instead of chasing prey) and it reflects how love requires patience and how it needs to come naturally. It also symbolized riches at one point, but the specific records of that are unfortunately lost to time like the proper Batavian language (thanks 300 years of colonization).

These days it's unpopular because of the rise of "modern" weddings that only have the ceremony, food, and party. Not to say that that's bad but the simple symbolic breaking of bread between the two families straight up doesn't happen often anymore and whenever a mini one (mini ones for the guests) gets sent to my house I go "oh yeah!!!! hometown culture!!!!!!!!" and then I get sad over forgetting it in the first place.

Anyway. Culture good, want more.

[androgynosaurus]

Oh my goodness... love really IS stored in the crocodile bread

[end0skeletal]

When foxes discovered the fairy penguins living on Middle Island off the coast of Australia, their numbers were decimated. The population plummeted from 800 birds to fewer than ten in 2005. A local chicken farmer had the idea to station two sheepdogs on the island to chase off the foxes – and it worked. The fairy penguin population on Middle Island is now at 250 and climbing. (x)

[aenuenue]

Coq à la Bière (Chicken and Beer Stew) with Onion Pilaf

Tasty homemade recipes from a Caravan Kitchen. Elddis Epicurean Caravan Larry cooks up a storm in his Crusader Tempest!

[aenuenue]

Pumpkin Split Pea Soup

This pumpkin split pea soup is hearty, creamy and perfect for any time of the year! Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free.