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Underwater
37 minutes ago
Underwater camera, mostly showing fish swimming around.
ABC Feeds
1 hour ago

'Nothing off the table': Minister warns abattoir industry after 'distressing' slaughter video released
By Ashleigh Barraclough

Tasmania's primary industries minister says "nothing is off the table" as the government acts to ensure what she has called distressing images of animal cruelty in a leaked animal rights video does not happen again.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-10/minister-warns-abattoir-industry-after-distressing-video-release/103211130

#AnimalCruelty #LivestockHealthandWelfare #Livestock #Animals #Rural #AshleighBarraclough

ABC Feeds
4 hours ago

Not just 'rats of the sky': Why pigeons are mini-dodo superheroes
By Ann Jones and Petria Ladgrove

The humble pigeon is often known by its unflattering nicknames "flying rat" and "rat of the sky". But there's more to these common creatures than meets the eye. Here's four facts that might restore their reputation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-12-10/pigeons-flying-rat-bird-myths-facts-milk-french-revolution/103184702

#Animals #Offbeat #AnimalScience #Birds #AnimalBehaviour #ScienceandTechnology #AnnJones #PetriaLadgrove

@𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗼𝗼
Celebrating veterinarians worldwide on #InternationalVeterinaryDay! 🌟Meet Dr. Pete DiGeronimo, who recently presented his leading research on sharks, rays, and skinks at the annual ASCM meeting in South Korea. His work contributes to species care and conservation worldwide! https://t.co/pLHXvpDOPt
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟽:𝟷𝟷𝙿𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/phillyzoo/status/1733640484327702772

#zoo #animals #phillyzoo

Azure Generated Description:
a man wearing a green hat (44.04% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
human face (99.93% confidence)
person (99.44% confidence)
smile (99.32% confidence)
clothing (97.94% confidence)
human beard (92.28% confidence)
man (92.13% confidence)
headgear (91.26% confidence)
bonnet (90.28% confidence)
wall (89.55% confidence)
beanie (86.84% confidence)
chin (86.82% confidence)
moustache (86.80% confidence)
green (86.33% confidence)
hat (85.49% confidence)
facial hair (85.47% confidence)
indoor (84.48% confidence)
fashion accessory (84.14% confidence)
wearing (82.16% confidence)
Azure Generated Description:
a person and two girls (38.14% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
human face (99.90% confidence)
person (99.88% confidence)
clothing (99.74% confidence)
smile (99.40% confidence)
man (95.90% confidence)
tree (95.76% confidence)
friendship (85.90% confidence)
outdoor (83.53% confidence)
standing (67.37% confidence)
people (65.42% confidence)
ceiling (59.03% confidence)
Azure Generated Description:
a table with a bag and other items on it (35.57% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
clothing (97.55% confidence)
ground (96.45% confidence)
footwear (93.85% confidence)
person (93.13% confidence)
box (91.21% confidence)
table (88.75% confidence)
outdoor (76.46% confidence)
art (55.42% confidence)
Frank
6 hours ago

I may be a little rusty but I don't recall "a feline in an apple tree" as being part of the song. 🤔🎄

#12DaysOfChristmas #cat #cats #feline #kitty #caturday #trees #wildlife #animals #nature #FeralCats #StrayCats #CatsOfInstagram #KittiesOfInstagram #kitties

A white cat in a bare tree peeking through the branches.
Close-up of a white cat in a bare tree peeking through the branches.
Claudia Zahn
7 hours ago
Claudia Zahn
7 hours ago
Claudia Zahn
7 hours ago
Claudia Zahn
7 hours ago

The Red Pierrot ( Talicada nyseus nyseus )
Photo: @rajesh_kumar_photography
By #NatureAndAnimals
#NaturePhotography #Plant #Plants #Flower #Flowers #Animal #Animals #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Photographer

Karen Kaspar
7 hours ago

For the art lovers in Europe - my acrylic painting "Black cat in the green grass" is also available at Art Heroes (free shipping in many countries).

Für die Kunstliebhaber in Deutschland - mein Acrylgemälde "Schwarze Katze im grünen Gras" ist auch bei Art Heroes erhältlich (kostenloser Versand).
https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Schwarze-Katze-im-gruenen-Gras-Acrylgemaelde/1151351/132

#MastoArt #art #painting #FediGiftShop #cats #CatsOfMastodon #caturday #cat #CatLovers #animals #kitten #katze #CatsOfFediverse #AnimalArt #BlackCats #ArtForSale #giftideas

The Happy Heathen
7 hours ago
CAPETOX
8 hours ago

Los elefantes en Camboya y Tailandia tienen plenamente identificados los camiones que transportan caña de azúcar, los detienen para "tomar" amistosamente de ellos un pequeño aperitivo. 🐘
#Animals #Animales #Elephants #Elefantes

Ben Higbie
8 hours ago

Here is a new one that was drying out at my friend's studio the other day, check it out, this one was done by my friend Muai. This one is great for a cat lover. Msg me if you're interested in this kaleidoscopic piece of wildlife art! 🧡💛💜💙🖤💚❤️ #cat #cats #caturday #bigcats #wildlife #animals #painting #paintings #artlover #artlovers #artgalleries #artgallery #animals #color #artistsonmastodon #artwork #handmade #artforsale #artfinder #artnet #supportthearts #supportlivingartists

a painting of a lion's face, made up of swirling colors
a close-up of a section of the painting, the graceful brush strokes
a close-up of the lion's face
a close-up of a section of the painting with some dark tones mixed with bright patches of color
Underwater
9 hours ago

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, Masachusetts, United States

Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaFU-MA4e7M

#water #underwater #fish #animals #nature #live #webcam

Live streaming underwater webcam at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay. It shows a view Into the Blue Octopus High Definition PTZ camera which is at 22 feet below water in the Academy Marine Lab seawater intake bay. Fish seen on the underwater webcam include sea perch, stripers and Tautog as well as crabs and lobsters in April to January.

@𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗭𝗼𝗼
Happy World Llama Day! Willy is enjoying one of his favorite treats - fresh carrots, courtesy of Simple Truth. https://t.co/fkcR22Cja3
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟹:𝟶𝟶𝙿𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/CincinnatiZoo/status/1733577380818461107

#zoo #animals #CincinnatiZoo

Jenny Lam
9 hours ago

A #squirrel eating a pinecone in a #tree outside my window 🌲

#Outdoors #Nature #Wildlife #Illinois #Midwest #Trees #Animal #Animals

A squirrel eating a pinecone in a tree

@𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘇𝗼𝗼
After voting, check out our friends at @routeoneapparel who made special merch in honor of this endangered African penguin chick. 15% of the proceeds from each sale are being donated towards our African penguin conservation efforts. https://t.co/gXD28FQala https://t.co/HgUD9TANtv
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟷𝟸:𝟹𝟾𝙿𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/marylandzoo/status/1733541584774262897

#zoo #animals #marylandzoo

Azure Generated Description:
a stuffed animal with a hat (39.72% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
cartoon (92.74% confidence)
LEGO (92.13% confidence)
snowman (86.78% confidence)
clipart (85.31% confidence)
toy (65.22% confidence)

@𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘇𝗼𝗼
Time's running out, but you can still help us name an endangered African penguin chick! Will it be Edgar (as in Edgar Allen Poe) or maybe Boh? Choose the name that makes you beam with #Maryland pride.
Vote now: https://t.co/ou9dRqqIxx 🐧 https://t.co/ENHITSX05f
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟷𝟸:𝟹𝟺𝙿𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/marylandzoo/status/1733540580590834140

#zoo #animals #marylandzoo

Azure Generated Description:
a baby koala bear (29.17% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
text (88.47% confidence)
penguin (86.73% confidence)
person (76.71% confidence)
indoor (71.63% confidence)

@𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗭𝗼𝗼
Congratulations to the Main Family on being your Toronto Zoo’s 1.3 millionth guest for 2023 earlier today 🎉💚

This is a remarkable testament to the great support and trust our community has for our work in wildlife and conservation education.

Read more: https://t.co/0ETzlPzedo https://t.co/5HDcEAJU5H
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟷𝟸:𝟶𝟿𝙿𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/TheTorontoZoo/status/1733534249079239082

#zoo #animals #TheTorontoZoo

Azure Generated Description:
a group of people posing with a group of people in clothing (48.53% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
clothing (99.60% confidence)
person (98.63% confidence)
footwear (98.57% confidence)
outdoor (98.27% confidence)
smile (96.18% confidence)
tree (96.05% confidence)
ground (95.48% confidence)
jacket (92.23% confidence)
jeans (89.71% confidence)
sky (85.64% confidence)
woman (85.17% confidence)
group (84.32% confidence)
people (82.19% confidence)
posing (74.39% confidence)
winter (69.80% confidence)
Azure Generated Description:
a group of people posing for a photo with a person in a bear garment (60.39% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
footwear (99.85% confidence)
clothing (99.79% confidence)
outdoor (99.58% confidence)
person (99.24% confidence)
ground (98.08% confidence)
sky (98.07% confidence)
tree (97.70% confidence)
jeans (96.80% confidence)
group (96.53% confidence)
people (95.64% confidence)
man (92.32% confidence)
social group (89.40% confidence)
woman (89.09% confidence)
posing (62.59% confidence)
standing (62.04% confidence)
Azure Generated Description:
a man and woman posing for a picture on a bridge (52.81% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
outdoor (99.55% confidence)
footwear (99.54% confidence)
clothing (99.15% confidence)
person (98.83% confidence)
tree (98.36% confidence)
fence (96.17% confidence)
winter (92.80% confidence)
jacket (92.38% confidence)
jeans (84.94% confidence)
snow (81.70% confidence)
woman (73.33% confidence)
wood (65.10% confidence)
Azure Generated Description:
a deer standing in the snow (54.53% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
animal (100.00% confidence)
mammal (100.00% confidence)
outdoor (99.37% confidence)
snow (98.71% confidence)
deer (96.59% confidence)
wildlife (95.87% confidence)
antler (95.59% confidence)
winter (92.68% confidence)
terrestrial animal (92.37% confidence)
horn (92.20% confidence)
reindeer (91.60% confidence)
elk (88.20% confidence)
barren ground caribou (87.59% confidence)
standing (70.10% confidence)

@𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗭𝗼𝗼
Fiona and Fritz 🤩 https://t.co/UwKGP64b9M
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟷𝟸:𝟶𝟶𝙿𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/CincinnatiZoo/status/1733532030783119449

#zoo #animals #CincinnatiZoo

Azure Generated Description:
a couple of polar bears in a zoo exhibit (49.99% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
animal (99.37% confidence)
marine mammal (97.81% confidence)
mammal (97.04% confidence)
outdoor (94.15% confidence)
water (90.37% confidence)
ground (85.32% confidence)
aquatic mammal (82.59% confidence)
rock (54.60% confidence)
zoo (44.11% confidence)

@𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗭𝗼𝗼
Explore animal adaptations with the Zoo on Wednesday, December 13 at 2 p.m. ET. Meet some reptiles and learn about the cool features they use to survive. Best suited for K-5. Learn more and register: https://t.co/XIzoxzs25v #STEM #NGSS #ASL https://t.co/l2RCJJwDoy
∙ 𝙳𝚎𝚌 𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝟷𝟷:𝟶𝟺𝙰𝙼 ∙

https://nitter.net/NationalZoo/status/1733517884981194840

#zoo #animals #NationalZoo

Azure Generated Description:
a lizard on a person's hand (58.89% confidence)
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Azure Generated Tags:
reptile (98.28% confidence)
lizard (96.61% confidence)
scaled reptile (92.97% confidence)
wall (76.36% confidence)
person (65.04% confidence)
indoor (52.96% confidence)
wildlife (52.61% confidence)
🙈 Cute & Funny Animals 🙉
16 hours ago
Yahia Lababidi
1 day ago
Lukas VF Novak
2 days ago

Molecular fossils study sheds light on feeding strategy shift in ancient life https://phys.org/news/2023-12-molecular-fossils-strategy-shift-ancient.html

Common origin of sterol biosynthesis points to a feeding strategy shift in #Neoproterozoic animals https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-43545-z

"these #phytosterol molecular #fossils record the rise of algae in ancient #oceans and #animals abandoned phytosterol production when they could easily obtain it from this increasingly abundant food source"

Overview of the Neoproterozoic sterane record. The geologic timescale is provided on the left, with dates in hundreds of millions of years. Arrows indicate the approximate time when various biomarkers become detectable above background thresholds.
GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ :verified:
2 days ago

A heartfelt piece on the decades-long path to #extinction for #animals like the San Marcos gambusia

“There’s a lot wrapped up in it when you let yourself process what that means, to be in the presence of something that is almost gone from the planet.”

https://www.texasobserver.org/extinct-species-san-marcos-gambusia/

LaraK
2 days ago

Conservationists in New Zealand celebrated on Tuesday after discovering that kiwi chicks had been born in the wilds around Wellington for the first time in more than a century.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231205-wellington-welcomes-first-wild-born-kiwi-chicks-in-a-century

#Nature #animals

Karen Kaspar
2 days ago

For the art lovers in Europe - my acrylic painting "Deer in a clearing" is also available at Art Heroes (free shipping in many countries).

Für die Kunstliebhaber in Deutschland - mein Acrylgemälde "Hirsch auf einer Lichtung" ist auch bei Art Heroes erhältlich (kostenloser Versand).

https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Hirsch-auf-einer-Lichtung/1302215/132

#deer #animals #wildlife #nature #outdoors #MastoArt #art #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #MastodonArt #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #ArtForSale #natur #forest

Learn how to decorate #winter-themed #cookies using royal icing with The Graceful Baker. In the #video you'll see different icing consistencies and techniques like creating cracked textures and pulling patterns through wet icing. 🍪⛄️🐻‍❄️❄️

👉 Watch it: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/decorating-9-winter-themed-cookies-with-royal-icing

#animals #cute #diy #food #howto #snow #baking

Winter-themed cookies
Motherboard
3 days ago

Researchers have identified new elements of whale vocalizations that they propose are analogous to human speech, including vowels and pitch.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/4a35kp/scientists-have-reported-a-breakthrough-in-understanding-whale-language?at_medium=Social%20media&at_campaign=Mastodon
#tech-science #whale #ANIMALS #nature #Science #language #Abstract

Álvaro Ramírez
3 days ago

lol looked so annoyed I disturbed it’s bin-picking session. #photography #animals #fox

Claudia Zahn
3 days ago

A Crimson Sunbird female having a bath in the petal of a banana flower.
Photo by: @rahulsinghclicks
By #NatureAndAnimals
#NaturePhotography #Plant #Plants #Flower #Flowers #Animal #Animals #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Photographer

MSPCA-Angell
3 days ago

The measure encourages adoption partnerships instead of selling those #animals. In recent years, local shelters have experienced an increase in the surrender of guinea pigs, as well as those found as strays, resulting in more nonprofit and municipal resources being expended 3/

#guineapigs #rescuepets

A tan and white guinea pig looks up at the camera from inside a white cage at an MSPCA shelter. He's on a light blue sheet and standing next to a bowl of food.
ShelliFitzArtist
4 days ago
Anubi
4 days ago
A Pixel Art Redraw of a cat, standing with it's back legs, which are wearing tiny boots. The cat is also wearing a pink fanny pack. There's a puddle of water at the front of the cat, with their reflection being visible from it.
A Picture of a cat, standing with it's back legs, which are wearing tiny boots. The cat is also wearing a pink fanny pack. There's a puddle of water at the front of the cat, with their reflection being visible from it.
Karen Kaspar
4 days ago

For the art lovers in Europe - my acrylic painting "North American Robin Portrait" is also available at Art Heroes (free shipping in many countries).

Für die Kunstliebhaber in Deutschland - mein Acrylgemälde "Wanderdrossel" ist auch bei Art Heroes erhältlich (kostenloser Versand).

https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Wanderdrossel/1235136/132

#MastoArt #art #painting #FediGiftShop #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #bird #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #BirdWatching #wildlife #animals #robin