Sea CUCUMBER 🥒

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An African wild dog turns on the speed but once the chase reaches deeper water, the Lechwe has the upper hand and narrowly escapes.

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Jackie and Shadow, the beloved pair of wild bald eagles who live in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake, California, are now proud parents of two healthy eaglets.

After nearly 36 hours of determined effort, their first chick finally emerged late on April 4, slowly cracking through the shell and entering the world. By the morning of April 5, a second chick had joined the family.

In these first hours, life is incredibly fragile. Newly hatched eaglets are often called “bobbleheads” due to their weak neck muscles, struggling even to lift their heads. Feeding is also a major challenge at this delicate stage.

Jackie and Shadow wasted no time stepping into their roles as devoted parents. They began bringing tiny pieces of food and offering saliva rich in electrolytes and antibodies to give their chicks the strongest possible start.

When Shadow returned after the second hatching, he saw both tiny grey fluff balls nestled in the nest for the first time. Within moments, he gently settled in beside them, ready to begin his important duties as a father.

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A young king on patrol. Every step is a promise: soon, this land will be his. In the wild landscapes of the , a young male lion begins one of the most important phases of his life: territorial patrolling. Young males often travel long distances along forest trails and riverbeds, marking trees with their scent and scanning the surroundings. This behavior is a sign that the lion is maturing and preparing to claim or defend a territory. Territorial patrols allow lions to monitor rival males, locate pride areas, and assert their presence in the landscape.

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There's nothing quite like a spring clean, but even that's a challenge for these swallows.

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Mistakes were made.. 😂

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A day in the wild 🌿

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In shallow waters, intelligence rises to the surface. 🐬 The Everglades are full of wonderful surprises.

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Tasmanian Devil 💚

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Step into the saltwater-loving mangrove forests of Biscayne National Park. In addition to protecting the coastline and millions of people from destructive waves and erosion, these forests are a vital tool in protecting against climate change.

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Where this Pine Marten likes to sleep during the day.😴

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A crew of Raccoons just finished raiding the beach ... They jacked a couple bags of cookies and a baguette while people were swimming pretty funny! 😂

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Road block!!

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A Lynx laying in a nice spot to sleep through a stormy day in the mountains.

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A 4.5-meter (14.7-foot) green anaconda glides through the shallow waters of the Colombian Llanos.

The green anaconda is the heaviest snake in the world and one of the longest, relying on wetland habitats to ambush prey including fish, caimans, and large mammals.

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Sulphur-crested cockatoos are highly social and form strong pair bonds, often roosting close together through the night.

These two were photographed under a full moon in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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This hippo calf fell multiple times while navigating the slippery rocks but got back up and eventually made it across.

Hippo calves stay close to their mothers from birth, relying on them for protection and guidance.

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Nice day for everyone from Zanzibar🦁

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Across the globe, mass bleaching is devastating coral reefs, but when they are protected, life can flourish once more 🪸

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Peek-a-boo, see you 🐒👀

Featured here is a Crowned lemur.

Lemurs have a sharper sense of smell than monkeys, but their vision is not as strong.

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