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I'm Hideo, a zoologist living in the Eastern United States. Sharing the beauty of herps and birds, as well as fishes and invertebrates.

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Variable Harlequin Toads (Atelopus varius), family Bufonidae, Costa Rica

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Published: October 18, 2024 19:08

Variable Harlequin Toads (Atelopus varius), family Bufonidae, Costa RicaCRITICALLY ENDANGERED.This species has been gravely impacted by the chytrid fungus, however they are slowly recovering.photograph by Diego Ugalde Photography

Banded Rubber Frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus), male calling, family Microhylidae, found in central…

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Published: October 18, 2024 19:06

Banded Rubber Frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus), male calling, family Microhylidae, found in central and southern Africaphotograph by Tim Brammer

Pink Dragon Millipede (Desmoxytes purpurosea), family Paradoxosomatidae, found in and near caves in…

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Published: October 18, 2024 18:55

Pink Dragon Millipede (Desmoxytes purpurosea), family Paradoxosomatidae, found in and near caves in Thailandphotograph by Ian Alexander Levin

Study claims life tried to evolve 1.5 billion years earlier than we thought

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Published: October 18, 2024 18:48

Study claims life tried to evolve 1.5 billion years earlier than we thoughtThe CONTROVERCIAL paper suggests a proto-slime made its (failed) debut 2.1 billion years ago.Most experts believe complex life on Earth can be traced back roughly 635-to-800 million…

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), male, family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, found…

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:59

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), male, family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, found in the Andean cloud forests of South Americaphotograph by Derrick Wong

Australian Bustard (Ardeotis australis), family Otididae, order Otidiformes, Lara, Australia

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:56

Australian Bustard (Ardeotis australis), family Otididae, order Otidiformes, Lara, AustraliaPhotograph by Rob Solic (@rob_solic)

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus), male, family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes, Kenya

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:53

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus), male, family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes, KenyaPhotograph by Kenyan Birder

Common Wonder Geckos (Teratoscincus scincus), family Sphaerodactylidae, Aydarkoʻl, Uzbekistan

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:50

Common Wonder Geckos (Teratoscincus scincus), family Sphaerodactylidae, Aydarkoʻl, Uzbekistanphotographs by Laura Bok

Red Bamboo Rat Snake (Oreocryptophis porphyraceus coxi), family Colubridae, Thailand

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:46

Red Bamboo Rat Snake (Oreocryptophis porphyraceus coxi), family Colubridae, Thailandphotograph by David Frohlich

Green-and-Black Poison Frog (Dendrobates auratus), family Dendrobatidae, on the Caribbean slope in…

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:44

Green-and-Black Poison Frog (Dendrobates auratus), family Dendrobatidae, on the Caribbean slope in Río San Juan, Nicaraguaphotograph by Igor Sarmientos Melgar

Grey-fronted Green-Pigeon (Treron affinis), family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, India

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:42

Grey-fronted Green-Pigeon (Treron affinis), family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, India photograph by Shrikrishna Ramchandra Magdum

Rüppell’s Vultures (Gyps rueppelli), family Accipitridae, order Accipitriformes, Kenya

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:37

Rüppell’s Vultures (Gyps rueppelli), family Accipitridae, order Accipitriformes, KenyaCRITICALLY ENDANGERED.photograph by Darcy Ogada

Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas) tadpoles, family Bufonidae, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:31

Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas) tadpoles, family Bufonidae, Vancouver Island, BC, Canadaphotograph by Shane Gross Photography

i’m planning a move from Texas to New Mexico and i’m very sad to say goodbye to my favorite gulf coast reptiles like the carolina anole. can i request some NM reptiles that can’t be found in TX?

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Published: October 17, 2024 22:30

Hmmmm, some New Mexico specialties...This is easy if you are just considering the Gulf Coast, but many NM Herps live in far West TX too. Here are 5 that do not occur in TX.Plateau Fence Lizard (Sceloporus tristichus), family Phrynosomatidae, found in NW…

I would like to trouble you once more with a request of animals for which the female is either larger or more brightly colored than the male, such as the Wilson’s Phalarope or the Eclectus parrot

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Published: October 17, 2024 22:04

Sure thing!Of course, with most spiders, the females are larger. As with ladybird spiders...Ladybird Spider (Eresus moravicus), female, family Eresidae, northern Italyphotograph by lynkoLadybird Spider (Eresus moravicus), male, family Eresidae, HungaryMale…

Can you identify this caterpillar

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Published: October 17, 2024 21:32

Caterpillar ID:So, this photo was taken in SE Brazil by Joao Burini (Diversidade Brasileira).It appears to be a moth caterpillar in the genus Cucullia, family Noctuidae.

my absolute absolute favorite birds are great eared nightjars, do you have anything about them?

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Published: October 17, 2024 21:10

I have to agree with your impeccable taste in birds!!!Great-eared Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis), family Caprimulgidae, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, IndonesiaLargest nightjar in the world, by length, growing up 41 cm (16 in).The nest is a scrape on the ground,…

Just wanted to say thank you, I run a Humblewood game (ttrpg where all the characters/npcs are animals) and your bird selections are a constant source of fun character ideas for me.

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Published: October 17, 2024 21:01

Here is another cute little friend for your collection...Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), male, family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes, UKphotograph by Iain (@iain_bru)

hi i just wanted to thank you for putting many little critters on my timeline

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Published: October 17, 2024 20:58

Oh yes you are most welcome, friend.Here is another little critter for you...Kalahari Ground Gecko (Pachydactylus wahlbergii furcifer), family Gekkonidae, Uppington, South Africaphotograph by Tyrone Ping

Hi so I have a question about cockroaches but before we get to it, can I ask that pictures aren’t included or, if they must be, they are under a cut? I really don’t want to look at one 😭 Anyway, I live in Athens, Greece and I wanted to ask if we have multiple species of roaches here? Because my entire life I’ve been told that these things fly but I’ve only ever seen one fly once. And, yeah, we get them quite often (mostly the cat’s fault) so I’ve seen quite a few of them. So, is there a species that just doesn’t fly, or are they just so dazed with all the pesticides that fail to kill them that they just have no idea what they’re doing anymore?

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Published: October 17, 2024 20:55

Cockroaches in Greece:So, apparently, there are at least 20 species of cockroach in Greece, many of which are introduced from elsewhere, with the most common being...Black Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis)American Cockroach (Periplaneta…

This guy was under my bed last night. No clue what it is. Central-West region of Brazil, Cerrado biome

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Published: October 17, 2024 20:47

Spider ID - Brazil:Hello, yes, this is definitely a wolf spider in the genus Lycosa, family Lycosidae.I believe this is Lycosa erythrognatha, which is actually known to feed on toads!

Got any fun facts about geese?

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Published: October 17, 2024 20:44

The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), family Anatidae, order Andseriformes, found in parts of Asia, is one of the highest flying birds in the world, at up to 8,800 m (29,000 ft).photograph by Diliff Geese often fly in a V pattern.When geese are flying, the…

I think I saw a pelican the other day! I think..? I didn’t manage to get a picture but it was huge and definitely looked like a pelican to me. I’m in the UK and didn’t even know we had pelicans, but I did some googling and think it might’ve been a Dalmatian pelican… apparently they’re a pretty rare sight in the UK but I think that’s what it was :D I don’t really have a question or anything, just wanted to ramble about seeing it haha

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Published: October 17, 2024 20:15

Wow! Thats a great bird spotting for the UK!Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus), family Pelicanidae, order Pelicaniformesphotograph by Mladen Vasilev

Hey y'all, I’m shutting down IDs, requests, and questions for the next few days.

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Published: October 17, 2024 19:48

Hey y'all, I’m shutting down IDs, requests, and questions for the next few days.I have several backed up right now, and this weekend I’m going to be very busy running a Halloween festival here at the park. We will open up for ID requests and other things…

What Is This Strange Creature, And Why Do Scientists Love It?

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Published: October 16, 2024 23:20

typhlonectes:What Is This Strange Creature, And Why Do Scientists Love It?A recently discovered new species of …worm lizard… could bring new hope for conservation to the mining regions of Brazil.Scientists recently discovered a new species of worm lizard—a…

Bog Turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), T - adult, B & Mid - hatchlings, family Emydidae

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Published: October 16, 2024 23:18

Bog Turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), T - adult, B & Mid - hatchlings, family EmydidaeCRITICALLY ENDANGERED.Found only in bogs and other calcareous wetlands in the NE United States.photographs by José Garrido & Kevin Hutcheson

Do you have more pictures of harlequin ducks? I love them

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Published: October 16, 2024 22:18

This really is one of my favorite ducks:The first time I saw Harlequin Ducks was on the beach at Wellfleet Bay, Cape Cod, MA. It was 24 deg F, and the wind was blowing hard. It was hell, but it was worth it when I finally found the HDs in my spotting…

Crimson-breasted Gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus), family Malaconotidae, order Passeriformes,…

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Published: October 16, 2024 22:05

Crimson-breasted Gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus), family Malaconotidae, order Passeriformes, Marataba Game Reserve, South Africaphotograph by Michael Moss

Chinese Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus hainanensis), family Eublepharidae, endemic to Hainan, China

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Published: October 16, 2024 22:03

Chinese Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus hainanensis), family Eublepharidae, endemic to Hainan, Chinaphotographs by Josh’s Frogs

Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Ecuador

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:57

Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii), male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, Ecuador photograph by Jeffrey P. Karnes

Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko), family Gekkonidae, Thailand

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:54

Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko), family Gekkonidae, ThailandThey make cute, and surprisingly loud, high-pitched barks.This is a large gecko, growing (on average) to a total length of around 30 cm (12 inches)!photograph by Jacobo Quero

Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), family Sagittariidae, order Accipitriformes, found across…

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:52

Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), family Sagittariidae, order Accipitriformes, found across grasslands and arid areas in Sub-Saharan AfricaENDANGERED.These birds stand at a maximum height of 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in).They feed on a wide variety of small…

Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), male, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes northern India

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:48

Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), male, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes northern IndiaPhotograph by Bibhas Deb

Three Toed Earless Skink (Hemiergis decresiensis), family Scincidae, found in SE Australia

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:45

Three Toed Earless Skink (Hemiergis decresiensis), family Scincidae, found in SE AustraliaViviparous (live bearing).photograph by Rob Valentic

Eastern or Australia Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii), male, family Agamidae, Australia

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:41

Eastern or Australia Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii), male, family Agamidae, Australiaphotograph by Moshe Caro

Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa), family Anatidae, order Anseriformes, VIC, Australia

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:39

Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa), family Anatidae, order Anseriformes, VIC, Australiaphotograph by Geoff Adams

Blue-backed Reed Frog (Heterixalus madagascariensis), family Hyperoliidae, Madagascar

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Published: October 16, 2024 21:36

Blue-backed Reed Frog (Heterixalus madagascariensis), family Hyperoliidae, Madagascarphotograph by Megh Roy Choudhury

Giant Antshrike (Batara cinerea), family Thamnophilidae, order Passeriformes, Eldorado, São Paulo,…

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:27

Giant Antshrike (Batara cinerea), family Thamnophilidae, order Passeriformes, Eldorado, São Paulo, BrazilAntshrikes, antbirds, antwrens, and antpittas get their names from the practice of following columns of army ants. They prey on insects and other small…

Blue-faced Parrotfinch (Erythrura trichroa), family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes, NE Australia

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:25

Blue-faced Parrotfinch (Erythrura trichroa), family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes, NE Australiaphotograph by Deepak Karra

Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax), family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes,…

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:23

Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax), family Estrildidae, order Passeriformes, Australiaphotograph by Jan Mohandas

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis), family Meliphagidae, order Passeriformes, Australia

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:20

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis), family Meliphagidae, order Passeriformes, Australiaphotograph by Ruben Montero

Turquoise Cotinga (Cotinga ridgwayi), family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Rica

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:18

Turquoise Cotinga (Cotinga ridgwayi), family Cotingidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Ricaphotograph by Andrey Navarro Brenes

Fire-tailed Sunbirds (Aethopyga ignicauda), males, family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes, India

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:05

Fire-tailed Sunbirds (Aethopyga ignicauda), males, family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes, Indiaphotograph by Kallol Mukherjee

Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), family Casuariidae, order Casuariiformes, northern…

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:03

Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), family Casuariidae, order Casuariiformes, northern AustraliaPhotograph by Amarnath Tade

Orange-breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea), family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes, South…

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:00

Orange-breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea), family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes, South Africaphotograph by Robert Harmse

African Fish Eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer), family Accipitridae, along the Sand River in Lake…

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Published: October 16, 2024 18:57

African Fish Eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer), family Accipitridae, along the Sand River in Lake Londolozi, South Africaphotograph by Anthony Goldman

Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), family Ramphastidae, order Piciformes, Costa Rica

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Published: October 16, 2024 18:54

Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), family Ramphastidae, order Piciformes, Costa Ricaphotograph by Rafael Pardo Gutierrez

Vernal Hanging Parrots (Loriculus vernalis), EAT THE TASTY SEEDS!!!, family Psittaculidae, order…

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Published: October 16, 2024 18:53

Vernal Hanging Parrots (Loriculus vernalis), EAT THE TASTY SEEDS!!!, family Psittaculidae, order Psittaculiformes, Indiaphotograph by Gaurav Shelar

Elegant Crested-Tinamou (Eudromia elegans), male, family Tinamidae, order Tinamiformes, found in…

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Published: October 16, 2024 18:50

Elegant Crested-Tinamou (Eudromia elegans), male, family Tinamidae, order Tinamiformes, found in Patagonia in southern South AmericaThe tinamous are an ancient group of birds, related to ratites (ostriches, rheas, emus, and cassowaries).Though they are not…

Sri Lankan Pit Viper (Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus), family Viperidae, Sri Lanka

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Published: October 16, 2024 18:40

Sri Lankan Pit Viper (Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus), family Viperidae, Sri LankaVenomous.photograph by Marco Buegel

May I ask…..for sum birds…. I love Tawny’s, Pootoo’s, Budgies (I have 7 and regret nothing/everything), and the lil Bitterns who’s necks go from :-> to :————————————> I forget their names but they hilarious to look at from front view. No thoughts, only .^.

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Published: October 16, 2024 16:40

WHO TOLD YOU TO COME IN HER?!?!I'VE NEVER SEEN A BIRD IN MY LIFE!!!Yes, here are some bird for you...Tawny Frogmouths (Podargus strigoides), family Podargidae, order Podargiformes, Booloumba Falls, Conondale National Park, QLD, AustraliaThe frogmouths used…

May I humbly request some native Florida amphibians/reptiles/whatever strikes your fancy

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Published: October 16, 2024 16:34

Florida Herps:Yes, we can certainly handle that!Scarlet Kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides), family Colubridae, Florida, USACoral snake mimic.photograph by Luke SmithOrnate Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin macrospilota), juvenile, family Emydidae,…

Hello! I would like the share this adorable lil baby and maybe get an id? My first guess was a mediterranean house gecko, but I’m not certain. It was about 1.5in (3.8cm) long (tail tip to snout), found mid-afternoon in the shade, location: southern nevada

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Published: October 16, 2024 16:22

Gecko ID - NV, USA:Hello, yes, this is the Keeled Rock Gecko (Cyrtopodion scabrum), family Gekkonidae, which has been introduced into some areas in Southern NV, Az, and TX. They are originally from the Middle East, North Africa, and Western Asia.

Do you have any wompoo fruit dove pictures?? They’re one of my favorite birds.

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Published: October 16, 2024 16:01

Why yes of course, we love fruit doves!Wompoo Fruit-Dove (Megaloprepia magnifica), male, family Columbidae, AustraliaPhotograph by Leila JeffreysWompoo Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus magnificus), family Columbidae, QLD, Australiaphotograph by Danny Lloyd…

Red-legged Kassina or Red-legged Running Frog (Phlyctimantis maculata), family Hyperoliidae,…

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Published: October 15, 2024 21:08

Red-legged Kassina or Red-legged Running Frog (Phlyctimantis maculata), family Hyperoliidae, Makuleke Wetlands, Kruger National Park, South AfricaFormerly Kassina maculata.photograph by Chad Keates

Sonoran Desert Toad aka Colorado River Toad (Incilius alvarius), family Bufonidae, Arizona, USA

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:44

Sonoran Desert Toad aka Colorado River Toad (Incilius alvarius), family Bufonidae, Arizona, USAThis species is known to produce a toxic compound from its skin, which is hallucinogenic.photograph by Wyatt Keil

Green Semi-slug (Ibycus rachelae), family Helicarionidae, endemic to Borneo

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:42

Green Semi-slug (Ibycus rachelae), family Helicarionidae, endemic to BorneoSemi-slugs have small partial shells that are either partially or completely covered by part of the mantle.photograph by Albert Kang

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), family Tyrannidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Rica

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:41

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), family Tyrannidae, order Passeriformes, Costa Ricaphotograph by Gary Lowry

Blue Finch or Yellow-billed Blue Finch (Rhopospina caerulescens), family Emberezidae, order…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:39

Blue Finch or Yellow-billed Blue Finch (Rhopospina caerulescens), family Emberezidae, order Passeriformes, Brazilphotograph by Dennis Braddy

Rainbow Bee Eaters (Merops ornatus), family Meropidae, order Coraciiformes, NSW, Australia

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:37

Rainbow Bee Eaters (Merops ornatus), family Meropidae, order Coraciiformes, NSW, Australiaphotograph by Bernadette Edwards

Yellow Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis), family Colubridae, Southern FL, USA

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:33

Yellow Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis), family Colubridae, Southern FL, USAThis is a color variation of the Western or Black Rat Snake.It was once considered to be a subspecies of the Black Rat Snake, but no subspecies are currently recognized for…

Von der Decken’s Hornbill (Tockus deckeni), male, family Bucerotidae, order Bucerotiformes, Samburu…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:31

Von der Decken’s Hornbill (Tockus deckeni), male, family Bucerotidae, order Bucerotiformes, Samburu National Reserve, Kenyaphotograph by Prakash Prabhu

Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis), female, family Rostratulidae, order…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:21

Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis), female, family Rostratulidae, order Charadriiformes, Gujarat, India The larger and more colorful females court the males, and are polyandrous (having multiple mates). Males provide all incubation and…

Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), male, family Ptilonorhynchidae, order Passeriformes,…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:18

Regent Bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus), male, family Ptilonorhynchidae, order Passeriformes, NSW, AustraliaPhotograph by Dale McClenahan

Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri), parents with chicks, family Psittaculidae, order…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:16

Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri), parents with chicks, family Psittaculidae, order Psittaciformes, SingaporeT - mother, B - father photographs by Adam Maniam

Wagler’s Pit Viper aka Temple Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri), female, family Viperidae, Thailand

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:14

Wagler’s Pit Viper aka Temple Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri), female, family Viperidae, ThailandVenomous.photograph by Justin Coburn

Hartlaub’s Turaco (Tauraco hartlaubi), family Musophagidae, order Musophagiformes, found in Kenya,…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:12

Hartlaub’s Turaco (Tauraco hartlaubi), family Musophagidae, order Musophagiformes, found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.photograph by Diane Zumbach

Spotted Ground Gecko or Japanese Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus orientalis), family Eublepharidae, found…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:08

Spotted Ground Gecko or Japanese Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus orientalis), family Eublepharidae, found on 4 small islands near OkinawaENDANGERED.Photograph by Shannon🦎

Sumatran or Short-tailed Frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus), family Podargidae, order…

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:06

Sumatran or Short-tailed Frogmouth (Batrachostomus poliolophus), family Podargidae, order Podargiformes, Sumatra, Indonesiaphotograph by George So

Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys t. terrapin) hatchling, family Emydidae, DE, USA

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Published: October 15, 2024 20:00

Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys t. terrapin) hatchling, family Emydidae, DE, USADiamondback terrapins live in coastal salt marshes along the east coast of the U.S.photograph by Wyatt Keil

Common Musk Turtle aka Stinkpot Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), family Kinosternidae, DE, USA

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Published: October 15, 2024 19:58

Common Musk Turtle aka Stinkpot Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), family Kinosternidae, DE, USAThe name comes from a nasty smelling musk, which musk turtles can expel out of their back end.photograph by Wyatt Keil

Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias), family Eurypygidae, order Eurypygiformes, Brazil

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Published: October 15, 2024 19:55

Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias), family Eurypygidae, order Eurypygiformes, BrazilThis bird is the only member of its family. Its closest living relative is the Kagu of New Caldeonia.Photograph by Kacau Oliveira

White-faced Worm Salamander aka Los Diamantes Worm Salamander (Oedipina carablanca), family…

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Published: October 15, 2024 19:53

White-faced Worm Salamander aka Los Diamantes Worm Salamander (Oedipina carablanca), family Plethodontidae, Costa RicaENDANGERED.photograph by chilas (@anfrep94)

Grey-crowned Cranes (Balearica regulorum), family Gruidae, order Gruiformes, found across much of…

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Published: October 12, 2024 23:42

Grey-crowned Cranes (Balearica regulorum), family Gruidae, order Gruiformes, found across much of AfricaENDANGERED.photograph by Reno van Dijk

Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum), family Numididae, order Galliformes, found in northern…

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Published: October 12, 2024 23:40

Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum), family Numididae, order Galliformes, found in northern and central AfricaThis bird is the only member of this genus.photograph by Gene Swensen

Long-billed or Loten’s Sunbird (Cinnyris lotenius), male, family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes,…

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:59

Long-billed or Loten’s Sunbird (Cinnyris lotenius), male, family Nectariniidae, order Passeriformes, Sri Lankaphotograph by Murugan

Iberian Tree Frogs (Hyla molleri) in amplexus (mating embrace), family Hylidae, Avila, Spain

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:57

Iberian Tree Frogs (Hyla molleri) in amplexus (mating embrace), family Hylidae, Avila, Spainphotograph by Peđro V. Đíaz

Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), male, family Chamaeleonidae, found in the SW Arabian…

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:53

Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), male, family Chamaeleonidae, found in the SW Arabian Peninsulaphotographs by BryGuy Reptiles

New Mexico Mohave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus), family Viperidae, NM, USA

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:52

New Mexico Mohave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus), family Viperidae, NM, USAVenomous.photograph by Spencer Mode

Mexican Bluewing (Myscelia ethusa), family Nymphalidae, National Butterfly Center, Misson, TX, USA

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:46

Mexican Bluewing (Myscelia ethusa), family Nymphalidae, National Butterfly Center, Misson, TX, USAphotograph by Steven Glynn

Red-bordered Pixie (Melanis pixe), family Riodinidae, National Butterfly Center, Misson, TX, USA

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:44

Red-bordered Pixie (Melanis pixe), family Riodinidae, National Butterfly Center, Misson, TX, USAphotograph by Steven Glynn

Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus), EAT A TASTY BERRY!!!, family Oriolidae, family…

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:42

Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus), EAT A TASTY BERRY!!!, family Oriolidae, family Passeriformes, Sri Lankaphotograph by Mujeeb New

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera), male, family Parulidae, order Passeriformes, found in…

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:40

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera), male, family Parulidae, order Passeriformes, found in the NE US and SE CanadaOverwinters in Central America and NW South Americaphotograph by Arni Stinnison

Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon), family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, Brazil

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:37

Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon), family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, Brazilphotograph by Rafael Maffessoni

Chestnut-backed Tanager (Stilpnia preciosa), male, family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, Brazil

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:33

Chestnut-backed Tanager (Stilpnia preciosa), male, family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, Brazilphotograph by Vladimir Fernandes

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon virescens), family Halictidae, Chicago, IL, USA

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:30

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon virescens), family Halictidae, Chicago, IL, USAphotograph by Gray Rothkopf

Dark-spotted Thin-toed Frog (Andenomera hylaedactyla), family Leptodactylidae, found across much of…

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Published: October 12, 2024 22:28

Dark-spotted Thin-toed Frog (Andenomera hylaedactyla), family Leptodactylidae, found across much of South Americaphotograph by Dick Bartlett

Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), male, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes, India

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Published: October 12, 2024 21:19

Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), male, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes, Indiaphotograph by udaya_kumar_b

Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima), family Falconidae, order Falconiformes, found in…

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Published: October 12, 2024 21:05

Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima), family Falconidae, order Falconiformes, found in Central and South Americaphotographs: Arley Vargas & Eaglewatch

Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus), family Falconidae, order Falconiformes, Antisana…

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Published: October 12, 2024 21:02

Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus), family Falconidae, order Falconiformes, Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuadorphotograph by Joseph C Boone

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti), family Meropidae, order Coraciiformes, India

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Published: October 12, 2024 20:56

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti), family Meropidae, order Coraciiformes, Indiaphotographs by Jeyaramsankar Gurusamy

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