#sexuallydimorphic

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AFRICAN LION Pantera Leo ©Laura Quick The lion is a generalist hypercarnivore and is considered to be both an apex and keystone predator due to its wide prey spectrum. Something I didn't now, lions will kill other predators such as leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena but seldom consume them. #lion #africanlion #pantheraleo #©lauraquick #apexpredator #keystonespecies #africa #vulnerable #carnivore #matedpair #losangeleszooandbotanicalgardens #blindinoneeye #majestic #sexuallydimorphic #hunters #bigcats #feline #mammal #animal #bigcatsofinstagram #napping #killotherpredators #sharingtheheatedpad #felidae #bigcatsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B9f7J1ino4h/?igshid=1lwna1ztui1ce

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The #SexuallyDimorphic #Ecnomiohyla valancifer is a #CriticallyEndangered species native to Mexico. The male has enlarged arms compared to the female, which makes them easily distinguishable as adults. (at The Amphibian Foundation)

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HARRIS HAWK Parabuteo unicinctus ©Laura Quick As with all birds of prey, Harris’s hawks find prey by using their exceptional vision. Unlike other raptors, however, Harris’s hawks are known to hunt cooperatively, especially in arid areas. This behavior increases the chance of a successful hunt. One bird typically flushes the prey out of hiding and the others pursue it. Harris’s hawks living in the savanna areas of South America behave more like typical raptors and hunt alone. They also inhabit semi-dry and arid country, primarily in the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central America. Female Harris’s hawks mate with two males, both of whom (on the chance the offspring are theirs) will contribute food and help raise the young. Sexual dimorphism in this species is pronounced—females are much larger than males. #harrishawk #parabuteounicinctus #©lauraquick #sexuallydimorphic #femalesmuchbigger #cooperativehunters #birdsofprey #hawks #fast #birdsofinstagram #twomates #maleshelpraiseyoung #lazoo #birds #animals #losangeleszooandbotanicalgardens #losangeleszoo #nature #naturephotography #losangelesphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/B9j7AILHa3j/?igshid=1jj0zhpjgdo1

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LION Pantera Leo ©Laura Quick The lion is a generalist hypercarnivore and is considered to be both an apex and keystone predator due to its wide prey spectrum. Something I didn't now, lions will kill other predators such as leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena but seldom consume them. #lion #africanlion #pantheraleo #©lauraquick #apexpredator #keystonespecies #africa #losangeleszooandbotanicalgardens #blindinoneeye #majestic #sexuallydimorphic #hunters #bigcats #feline #mammal #animal #bigcatsofinstagram #lookingup #killotherpredators https://www.instagram.com/p/B8X9eV_nNj-/?igshid=1n6zpvjkq4a12

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A particularly creepy view of the Green Spiny Toad, #Incilius coniferus. A #SexuallyDimorphic species, the females (like the one pictured here) are larger and much greener. Thanks to @muchobirdnerd for reminding me how fascinating these are with his awesome post earlier today. It motivated me to see if I could find one on exhibit ... and I found her! All creepy looking. #CreepyToad #Bufonidae