Nature gallery

14/08/2025

100 Years Difference

14/08/2025

baby octopuses.🥰
Some baby octopuses are no bigger than a coin when they hatch!

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13/08/2025

This clever little insect builds its own portable home from twigs, leaves, and silk, carrying it everywhere for protection.

Found worldwide, bagworms camouflage perfectly with their surroundings, making them almost invisible to predators.

Fun Fact: Some species’ cases can last for years, even after the caterpillar has moved on!

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12/08/2025

😍 The Cutest Flying Furball You’ll See Today! 😍

The Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel is a tiny acrobat of the forests in Japan.

With its fluffy tail and furry wings, it glides effortlessly between trees, covering up to 20 meters in a single leap. These cute gliders are mostly nocturnal, using their big eyes to navigate the night.

Fun Fact: Despite their small size, their gliding membrane helps them escape predators quickly!

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12/08/2025

White Aurora, Finland 😍❤️

11/08/2025

This bird carries one of nature’s heaviest burdens.

Its single egg can weigh up to a quarter of the mother’s body mass—the equivalent of a human carrying a 12-kilogram baby. It’s an extreme feat of reproduction found only in this remarkable species...😯

10/08/2025

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10/08/2025

09/08/2025

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08/08/2025

so cute pic 🥰

08/08/2025

In the arid regions of Namibia, sociable weavers build impressive communal nests that have become architectural marvels. These nests, which can grow to several meters across and weigh more than a ton, are designed to house hundreds of birds, creating a vibrant spectacle when they are active. Their interior features an ingenious system of chambers and tunnels, offering privacy to pairs and small families, while also maintaining adequate temperatures in extreme conditions. Communal living not only provides security for the birds but also encourages collaboration in activities such as nest maintenance and foraging. Some of these nests have survived for more than a century, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the sociable weaver in the Namibian ecosystem.

07/08/2025

The image displays three different species of large silk moths, likely including the Luna Moth, Polyphemus Moth, and potentially a Cecropia Moth, all native to North America.

Luna Moth (Actias luna):
The striking green moth with long tails on its hindwings is a Luna Moth, known for its vibrant color and lack of mouthparts in the adult stage, as they live solely to reproduce.
Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus):
The brown moth with a large "eyespot" on each hindwing is a Polyphemus Moth, named after the one-eyed Cyclops from Greek mythology. These eyespots are used to deter predators.
Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia):
The large moth with intricate patterns of red, white, and brown, and distinct markings on its wings, is likely a Cecropia Moth, which is the largest moth in DuPage County, Illinois, and can have a wingspan of 5 to 6 inches.
These moths are fascinating examples of the diverse and often beautiful insect life found in North America.