My Incredible World

09/22/2025

We will be attending our first-ever in-person event as My Incredible World next month—a book fair in our small hometown!

Here's a shot of our first display stand. We are so excited. 😀

09/20/2025

One? Two? Three? How many duck butts do you see? 🦆✨

When ducks tip forward and stick their tails in the air, they’re “dabbling.” This funny pose actually helps them reach underwater plants, seeds, and insects near the surface—like snorkeling without the gear! Next time you spot a line of duck bottoms in the pond, you’ll know they’re just enjoying a good meal.

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09/18/2025

The call of autumn is in the air! 🍂

High above this Wisconsin lake, Canada geese carve their way across the sky in V-formation, their voices echoing like a chorus announcing the change of seasons. Each beat of their wings carries them southward, guided by instinct, unity, and the timeless rhythm of migration.

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09/14/2025

Striking a pose? This flamingo shows off more than just style—it’s a master of balance. Flamingos can often be spotted standing on one leg, a behavior scientists believe helps them conserve body heat and energy. Their uniquely shaped bills are just as remarkable, working like filters to sift tiny shrimp, algae, and other food from the water. Elegant and efficient, flamingos are built for both beauty and survival. 🌸🦩

09/13/2025

Who goes there? 🐾 These tracks belong to a raccoon! Raccoons have distinctive hand-like footprints with five long toes that make them easy to identify. They leave behind both front and hind prints, often looking like tiny human hands. These clever critters are nocturnal and are often found near creeks or wetlands, where they hunt for frogs, crayfish, and other tasty treats.

Next time you spot prints like these, you’ll know a nighttime explorer has been on the move! 🌙

09/12/2025

Popping up overnight like magic! 🍄 Lawn mushrooms like this one often appear after rain, helping recycle nutrients back into the soil. Some are harmless, others are toxic lookalikes, so they’re best admired, not eaten. Nature’s recyclers hard at work, even in your backyard!

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09/12/2025

Coming in hot! 🐒 This baby macaque launches itself mid-air during playtime. Play isn’t just fun—it’s how young macaques build strength, coordination, and social skills they’ll rely on as adults.

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09/12/2025

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A dying octopus in a Southern California aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well wishes as she spends her final days pouring her last energy into caring for her eggs.

09/10/2025

Check out those claws! Painted turtles have surprisingly long claws, especially males. They aren’t just for defense or climbing — males actually use them during courtship, fluttering their claws in front of a female’s face as part of a mating display. It’s a fascinating ritual that shows there’s more to these turtles than just their colorful shells.

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09/09/2025

Graceful, patient, and sharp-eyed — the Great Blue Heron is a master of the wetlands. Standing tall and still, they can wait for minutes at a time before striking lightning-fast with their dagger-like beak to catch fish, frogs, or even small mammals.

These incredible birds can have wingspans up to 6 feet wide, making them one of the largest herons in North America. Yet despite their size, they fly with effortless grace, necks tucked in and wings sweeping slowly over the water.

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09/08/2025

Every August-September, Monarch butterflies prepare for one of the greatest migrations on Earth 🦋 They’ll travel up to 3,000 miles to reach their wintering grounds in Mexico, guided only by instinct.

This one was photographed at Mequon Nature Preserve in Wisconsin, just days before its incredible journey begins.

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09/07/2025

Reminder: A lunar eclipse is caused by Earth's shadow.

The phases of the moon are what portion of the illuminated half of the moon is currently visible.