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SIPHONOPHORE Thank-you @guardian for bringing more magic into the world. The discoveries were the result of expeditions into Western Australia’s underwater canyons. One of the biggest discoveries was a siphonophore measuring an estimated 150 feet (46 metres). Siphonophores are deep-sea predators made up of many small clones that act together as one and spread out like a single long string in the water. Researchers think this particular siphonophore may be the longest yet found. . . .#underwater #animalfact #underwaterphotography #siphonophore #underwaterworld #photographer #scubadiving #nature #scuba #jellyfish #naturelove #evolution #charlesdarwin #darwinning #amazing #fact #wildlife_vision #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animalfacts #shark #fish #tigershark #earthpics #lovelife #ecology #beautiful (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ClhSbg3DX/?igshid=xwymujoa7wp7

MILKSNAKES get their name from a folktale that describes a snake sneaking into a barn and drinking the milk from nursing cows, according to University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web (ADW). This tale has no bearing in reality and is scientifically impossible because snakes do not have lips and could not hold that much milk. . . .#wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #wildlifeplanet #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #natgeo #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers #milksnake #snake #reptile #snakesofinstagram #reptilesofinstagram #snakes #charlesdarwin #reptiles #milksnakesofinstagram #milksnakes #darwinning #poison #naturelovers #nature_lovers #photography #nature_seekers #nature_shooters #natureza #nature_brilliance #landscape (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CMeUwAmBC/?igshid=sdfkoovuqbi9

Thanks @adamhaleswalker for this one! It's a fact, theres an unbroken line of absolute players in your family ;) . . .#biology #science #nature #chemistry #darwinning #biologia #physics #research #bio #microbiology #biotechnology #medicine #wildlife #laboratory #charlesdarwin #lab #naturephotography #education #scientist #dna #study #memes #biochemistry #microscope #zoology #microscopy #biotech #sciencememes #aiims #bhfyp (at PLANET EARTH.SPACE) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_2EP_Acyv/?igshid=19rv7bketqvgs

VAN GOGH SPIDER Peacock spiders (genus Maratus) are known for their luminous badonkadonks, which males use to dazzle potential mates through sexy spider courtship dances. Scientists have discovered 85 species of peacock spiders since the late 1800s, each arachnid decked out in a unique pattern of iridescent scales that some researchers have labeled "the world's smallest rainbows." . . .#macro #macrophotography #nature #macrophoto #peacockspider #macro_captures #macroclique #naturephotography #macro_brilliance #macrophotographer #spiders #macrophotographylove #macrophotos #macrophotographie #charlesdarwin #macroworld #macrophotoawards #photooftheday #macro_perfection #macrophotografy #macrophotograph #macrophotograpy #vangogh #macro_vision #macro_mood #spider #macrophotographyworld #igbest_macros #macrophotographers #darwinning (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ukJU0gkyf/?igshid=4u0jdmyemxht

PABLO ESCOBAR'S Hippos that were brought to Colombia decades ago by Pablo Escobar, the notorious cocaine kingpin, are now thriving in the country's river ecosystems. Scientists even suspect that river habitats may benefit from the presence of these non-native hippos, with the large herbivores filling an ecological niche that has been vacant in the region for thousands of years. However, newly introduced nonnative herbivores — such as Escobar's "cocaine hippos" — could revitalize and enrich such ecosystems, and could do so in locations around the world, the scientists reported Escobar imported four hippos from America in 1981, for a private zoo at his hacienda near Medellín, Colombia. After his drug empire collapsed, the hippos escaped and have been breeding in the wild ever since. . . .#wildlifephotography #photography #wildlife #photographysouls #nature #photographylovers #wildlifeplanet #photographyislife #naturephotography #photographylover #wildlife_perfection #charlesdarwin #wildlifeonearth #photographyeveryday #natgeo #photographer #wildlifeaddicts #photooftheday #wildlife_seekers #photo #animalelite #darwinning #natgeowild #photographystudio #splendid_animals #photography_aks #darwinning #charlesdarwin #wildlife_vision #photographylife (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-r80k8Au_P/?igshid=1u9dyp5ggtkpv

LUCYS LAW. Today (Monday 6 April) the Government has introduced landmark new legislation to tackle the low-welfare, high volume supply of puppies and kittens, by banning their commercial third-party sale in England. ‘Lucy’s Law’ means that anyone wanting to get a new puppy or kitten in England must now buy direct from a breeder, or consider adopting from a rescue centre instead. Licensed dog breeders are required to show puppies interacting with their mothers in their place of birth. If a business sells puppies or kittens without a licence, they could receive an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to six months. The law is named after Lucy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was rescued from a puppy farm where she was subjected to terrible conditions. Puppy farms are located across the UK with most depending on third-party sellers or ‘dealers’ to distribute often sick, traumatised, unsocialised puppies which have been taken away from their mother at just a few weeks old. . . .#monday #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondays #mondayblues #mondaycouple #mondaynight #mondayfunday #mondaymorning #mondaynights #darwinning #charlesdarwin #cuteanimals #cute #love #beautiful #naturelove #dog #seal #pets #kitten #puppy #wildlife #nature #enviromment #cat #amazing #fact #wildlife_vision #photographylife (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pOnTzA7Bq/?igshid=163s6vm0jzprr

Some more good news... @guardian thanks for continuing to spread the silver linings . . .#nuts #birds #your #nature #darwinning #bird #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #eye #bns #wildlife #best #kings #birdwatching #feather #charlesdarwin #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #bb #thetweetsuites #birdfreaks #birding #natgeo #allmightybirds #birdextreme #steve #naturephotography #animal #photooftheday #birdstagram (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kA8NzAOJK/?igshid=uh7un4c86tbf

More good news from the disappearance of humans... I'm confused! Ik happy and sad! . . .#monday #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondays #mondayblues #mondaycouple #mondaynight #mondayfunday #mondaymorning #mondaynights #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #wildlifeplanet #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #natgeo #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers #turtle #turtlepower #turtlelife #turtlesofinstagram #turtlebeach #turtleturtle #darwinning #turtlelove #charlesdarwin #turtlelover (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-X7ScPAy_7/?igshid=zioaw058jmg1

DE BRAZZA MONKEY The Latin name of this species is “neglectus”, meaning 'neglect'. The animal is so called due to its primary defensive instinct: when threatened, De Brazza’s monkey typically freezes, neglecting its surroundings. When feeling danger, De Brazza’s monkeys curl up into a ball that only their backs are visible. They are able to remain in this position for long periods of up to eight hours, until they make sure the danger has passed. . . .#wildlifephotography #photography #wildlife #photographysouls #nature #photographylovers #wildlifeplanet #photographyislife #naturephotography #photographylover #wildlife_perfection #monkey #wildlifeonearth #photographyeveryday #natgeo #photographer #wildlifeaddicts #photooftheday #wildlife_seekers #photo #animalelite #debrazzamonkey #natgeowild #monkeys #splendid_animals #primate #darwinning #charlesdarwin #wildlife_vision #photographylife (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VXN16gyBg/?igshid=3sqosoheicl1

SNAPPING TURTLE has just emerged from hibernation. The foliage has grown over it and in the creation stories of the Lenape and Iroquois people, the Earth is created as soil is piled on the back of a great sea turtle that continues to grow until it is carrying the entire world. Many indigenous tribes in North America refer to the continent as Turtle Island to this day. . . .#inspiringothers #gratitude #feelgoodfriday #feelgood #feelgoodfridayboard #feelgoodfridaylist #feelgoodweekend #feelinggrateful #itsthelittlethings #feelgoodfridaysmt #lovelife #friends #feelgoodfridaysbk #focusonwhatyouhave #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #love #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animals #wild #darwinning #charlesdarwin #beautiful #nature_brilliance #nature_perfection #naturegram #naturelover #naturelove (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SdtV9g5d6/?igshid=1ejuczsysvb60

SPINDLE ERMINE MOTH The Caterpillar will weave huge webs with its brethren which will help protect the community from predators. These eerie spectacles will cover entire trees, often the trees will be completely stripped of trees! . . .#macrophotography #macro #macro_perfection #macro_captures #macroclique #macro_brilliance #macro_mood #macro_holic #macroworld_tr #top_macro #darwinning #charlesdarwin #facts #animalfacts #love #insect #moth #caterpillar #entomology #amazing #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #wildlifeplanet #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #natgeo #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-P4R4jAWfm/?igshid=1f3r1rm5j65rd

LADYBIRD The name "ladybird" originated in Britain where the insects became known as "Our Lady's bird" or the Lady beetle. Mary (Our Lady) was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early paintings, and the spots of the seven-spot ladybird (the most common in Europe) were said to symbolise her seven joys and seven sorrows. . . .#macrophotography #macro #macro_perfection #macro_captures #macroclique #macro_brilliance #macro_mood #macro_holic #macroworld_tr #top_macro #darwinning #charlesdarwin #facts #animalfacts #love #insect #ladybird #ladybug #entomology #amazing #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #wildlifeplanet #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #natgeo #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NvvSTgNJD/?igshid=kk84zxmn6ni0

GRAY TREEFROG The gray tree frog hibernates in the winter by taking refuge in trees. It survives freezing temperatures by producing glycerol to "freeze" itself while maintaining interior metabolic processes at a very slow rate. . . .#macrophotography #macro #macro_perfection #macro_captures #macroclique #macro_brilliance #macro_mood #macro_holic #macroworld_tr #top_macro #darwinning #charlesdarwin #facts #animalfacts #love #frog #graytreefrog frogs #entomology #amazing #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #wildlifeplanet #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #natgeo #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-K8IKsgpve/?igshid=1rn9vu1zimnls

SPRING despite the current pandemic, Spring is such an invigorating time to be alive. Spending time on balconies or appropriate walks you'll hopefully be able to see nature stretch and stride again. Its truly a breathe of fresh air for the soul. . . .#macrophotography #macro #macro_perfection #macro_captures #macroclique #macro_brilliance #macro_mood #macro_holic #macroworld_tr #top_macro #darwinning #charlesdarwin #facts #animalfacts #love #insect #bumblebee #easternamberwing #entomology #amazing #wildlifephotography #wildlife #bee #wildlifeplanet #naturephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #natgeo #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_seekers (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-H1qaEg1Rf/?igshid=1lacr2xipye8x

ARAPAIMA It’s hard to believe that a 3-meter (10-foot), 180-kilogram (400-pound), air-breathing fish could escape anyone’s notice, but that’s exactly what may have happened in Guyana’s rivers. Using DNA analysis, scientists discovered genetically distinct populations of arapaimas living in the same river basins in this nation’s lush rainforest. Differences in DNA markers show that these fish haven’t interbred for a long time, suggesting that they're separate species. And, at least one of these populations is new to science — early evidence that the researchers may have stumbled upon an entirely new species of these threatened giants. As for the air-breathing part? Arapaimas use a primitive lung — actually a modified swim bladder — to gulp air when the dissolved oxygen in their river habit gets too low. This means they stay quick-witted, fast swimmers even when their prey is so oxygen-deprived it gets sluggish and easy to catch. . . .#underwater #phtotography #underwaterphotography #photography #underwaterworld #photographer #scubadiving #nature #scuba #photo #naturelove #evolution #charlesdarwin #darwinning #amazing #fact #wildlife_vision #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animalfacts #shark #fish #tigershark #earthpics #lovelife #ecology #beautiful #arapaima (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FdQ6rgoFx/?igshid=1ew9gakbu6dcu

YELLOW BILLED HORNBILL since being back and getting into my posts again I've really enjoyed seeing @priyanshi.wildographs still at it, still spreading joy through her work. Did you know Yellow-Billed Hornbills are often seen to forage co-operatively with Dwarf Mongooses? They catch prey that the mongooses scratch up from the ground. In return, the hornbills alert the mongooses to danger from overhead raptors! . . .#wildlifephotography #photography #wildlife #photographysouls #nature #photographylovers #wildlifeplanet #photographyislife #naturephotography #photographylover #wildlife_perfection #darwinning #wildlifeonearth #photographyeveryday #charlesdarwin #photographer #wildlifeaddicts #photooftheday #wildlife_seekers #photo #animalelite #yellowbilledhornbill #natgeowild #photographystudio #splendid_animals #photography_aks #darwinning #charlesdarwin #wildlife_vision #photographylife (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AbX2bA59D/?igshid=v9w5cvt7rx4q

MORE NICE NEWS...Right now I hear birds outside my window (on the 25th floor). I used to think there weren’t really birds in Wuhan, because you rarely saw them and never heard them. I now know they were just muted and crowded out by the traffic and people. All day long now I hear birds singing. It stops me in my tracks to hear the sound of their wings. https://www.goodthingsguy.com/opinion/epicentre-wuhan-good-things/ . . .#nuts #birds #your #nature #ig #bird #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #eye #bns #wildlife #coronavirus #goodnews #birdwatching #feather #coronavirunews #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #darwinning #thetweetsuites #birdfreaks #birding #natgeo #allmightybirds #birdextreme #charlesdarwin #naturephotography #animal #photooftheday #birdstagram (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B99Vl_BgVAq/?igshid=44dymvvk1kth

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