floridensis
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a naturalist from south florida. i really love bugs, plants, and natural florida. feel free to send me asks or submissions but i DO struggle socially.
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If you need some good news today- you should know that the sea turtle nesting data for 2023 is in and it’s really promising. In Florida, both greens and loggerheads have reached record high numbers of nests. We’re really hoping this is a success story in the making for both of these species.
Almost half of the world’s loggerheads nest in Florida, meaning the state has a huge responsibility to conserve the species.
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Mysterious moth unseen for 65 years accidentally rediscovered by tourist
#thanks for the addition! i hate making additions so my links are always lackluster and i appreciate someone else doing it for me lol#also yeah i was almost tearing up in class abt it
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every single day I think about how american black vultures are known for engaging in allopreening (preening between different species)
and they have a specific relationship with crested caracaras, in which the black vultures assist them by not only preening them after meals but also leading them to food in the first place— due to their superior sense of smell— while the caracaras assist the black vultures by acting as a warning signal in case of danger
and while this is more typical of black vultures, this is not common at all for any member of the falconidae family— it’s a special bond!
yet another post in favor of vultures everyone , hope you enjoy:) and I implore you to do some more research on these incredible birds !!
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Mysterious moth unseen for 65 years accidentally rediscovered by tourist
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INATURALIST HAS MERCH????????
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i havent taken him for an actual class yet but ive been to presentations by my future entomology professor and once i heard him talking about a "cutiefly" as if it was a real animal enough that im like ok do people call bee flies cutieflies or is this a him and his students thing
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Peacocks are hilarious, really. They really are just like
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small bird was VERY offended that I picked him up off the sidewalk like a potato chip. don't fall asleep on the sidewalk then
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Girls will be like “oh I’m just running quick some errands” and then spend all day in the wetlands appreciating the unique flora and fauna
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poto Mouth perfec t size for put you in to n\ap! inside very Soft and Comfort you sleep soundly put you in Potoo Mouth. Put You In Potoo Mouth. no problems ever in pootoo mouth because good Shape and Support for you neck weak of big you head. Apotoo Mouth yes a place for you put you in potoo mouth can trust potoo for giveing good love to you. friend potoo
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ohhh I love baby mosquitos so much...I wish I could just look at them wiggle and give them little treats forever. I wish we did not need to fight them for public health. little wiggly fuzzlets guilty of nothing
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adorable chunky baby hammock skipper
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