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Living in the forest canopy, the Talaud bear cuscus eats leaves & fruit. It also helps to limit invasive plants.
We know very little about this quiet & rare species, which scientists believe inhabits just 4 Indonesian islands. I hope we work to protect it before it disappears forever. https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/to-win-island-wide-conservation-indonesias-talaud-bear-cuscus-needs-to-win-hearts/ #SharedPlanet #nature #science
To win island-wide conservation, Indonesia’s Talaud bear cuscus needs to win hearts
In northern Indonesia dwells a shy and overlooked species: the Talaud bear cuscus. Critically endangered and found on only a few small islands, the marsupial faces a decline due to hunting and habitat loss.Philip Jacobson (Conservation news)
Fascinating new research using microphones captured ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00890-9 #nature #science
Stressed plants ‘cry’ — and some animals can probably hear them
Microphones capture ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured.Marris, Emma
A Broken Record on Repeat – Animal Extinction Likely if Palm Oil Expands in North East India
As with the forest kingdoms of Borneo and the Amazon rainforest, the Indian forest kingdom of the Golden Langurs and Pygmy Hogs is under siege by palm oil in the north east of India. The region is …Palm Oil Detectives
Titanoboa was massive, estimated to grow up to 50 ft (>15 m) long, over 2,000 lbs (>900 kg) & 3 ft (~1 m) wide. It could have easily devoured animals as large as alligators. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/100years/titanoboa/ Image: Smithsonian Channel
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Titanoboa
Titanoboa, discovered by Museum scientists, was the largest snake that ever lived. Estimated up to 50 feet long and 3 feet wide, this snake was the top predator in the world’s first tropical rainfo…Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating
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One of my favorite animals is the very rare blanket octopus. Few people have seen them firsthand. https://youtu.be/QJcXMPJ9XN8
The female has a spectacular ‘cape’ enclosing her tentacles, making her look larger to predators. She can grow >6.5ft or 2m!
The male is smaller than a walnut. He weighs 40,000x less than the female measuring 2.4cm.
Blanket octopus are the most extreme example of female vs male size discrepancy across the (non-mircoscopic) animal kingdom. #nature #science #SharedPlanet
Rare 'rainbow' blanket octopuses caught on camera in the Philippines | USA TODAY
Two rare, multi-colored octopuses were spotted off the coast of the Philippines.» Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh» Watch more on this and other...YouTube
Extinct mega penguin was tallest and heaviest ever
A fossil foot bone found in Antarctica suggests that one extinct species of penguin was a true giant, clocking in at 115 kilogramsJeff Hecht (New Scientist)
Carson questioned the assumption that humans should dominate #nature. She recognized the dangers to natural systems from the misuse of pesticides like DDT. She also accused the chemical industry of spreading lies & politicians of accepting industry claims uncritically.
Her 1962 book, Silent Spring, is widely credited as being the catalyst for the modern environmental movement. #history #science #HistoryRemix
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It’s made up of billions of microscopic & macroscopic organisms representing the greatest concentration of biomass anywhere on Earth.
This includes millions of different species of bacteria, algae, fungi, insects, earthworms, beetles, ants & mites.
Just a teaspoonful of healthy soil contains more microbes than there are people on the earth, according to the USDA. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Healthy-Soils-Are-full-of-life.pdf #nature #science #SharedPlanet
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Take a look at this fascinating data visualization of countries by their share of Earth’s surface.
There are over 510M square kilometers of area, but ❤0% is covered by land. Over 70% is the ocean.
Image by Nicholas LePan for Visual Capitalist. Details at https://www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-by-share-of-earths-surface/ #nature #science
Visualizing Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface
There are over 510 million km² of area on Earth, but less than 30% of it is land. We chart countries by share of Earth's surface.Nicholas LePan (Visual Capitalist)
Image: Jeremiah Del Mar
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Sinderby Photography offers exceptional portrait photography and stunning wall art prints in Suffolk, UK.Sinderby Photography
Megalodon dominated the world’s ocean for over 13 million years.
Modern humans have only been around for a few hundred thousand years. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/megalodon--the-truth-about-the-largest-shark-that-ever-lived.html #nature #science #SharedPlanet
Megalodon: the truth about the largest shark that ever lived
Just how big was megalodon and could this giant predator still be lurking in the dark depths of the ocean?www.nhm.ac.uk
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Plants dominate accounting for >82% of biomass, followed by bacteria at 13%. The entire animal kingdom only makes up 0.4% & humans alone are just 0.01%. https://ourworldindata.org/life-on-earth #science #nature
Credit: Our World in Data using research by Bar-On et al. (2018). Biomass is measured in tonnes of carbon.
Humans make up just 0.01% of Earth’s life – what’s the rest?
How is life on Earth distributed across the taxonomic kingdoms? Humans make up just 0.01% of life: but we’ve had much larger impacts on shaping the animal kingdom. Livestock now outweighs wild mammals and birds ten-fold.Our World in Data
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One of my favorite #birds is the endangered southern cassowary.
These shy birds don’t fly, but run fast & swim well. They have a dagger-like middle claw up to 12cm giving them a reputation as the most dangerous bird alive.
The female is larger & more colorful than the male. He incubates the eggs & raises chicks.
Cassowaries play a vital role in Australia by spreading seeds. They are among the closest living species to dinosaurs. Photo: David Clode https://www.australiazoo.com.au/wildlife/our-animals/cassowary/ #nature #SharedPlanet
Cassowary - Australia Zoo
Plan your adventure by learning about the Cassowary and find out some great facts about this and other birds you can meet here at Australia Zoo!Australia Zoo
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At no more than 8mm, these tiny ocean critters graze on algae & keep chloroplasts in their bodies for up to 10 days. They supplement their diet through photosynthesis to create energy, which is why they’re sometimes referred to as “solar-powered sea slugs.” https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210324-the-odd-sea-creature-powered-by-the-sun #nature #science #SharedPlanet
"Epochs ahead of the modern environmental movement, a century before Rachel Carson cautioned that 'the real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth — soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife,' Marianne North sorrowed to see the quarrying & chemicalizing of #nature." /3
Turning Loss and Loneliness into Wonder: How the Victorian Visionary Marianne North Revolutionized Art and Science with Her Botanical Paintings
A vibrant foray into “a perfect world of wonders” fueled by the bittersweet dimension of life.The Marginalian
A couple of years ago, Tianyi Yu recognized 14 new-to-science species of bright-blue fruited rainforest shrubs.
One specimen was first collected in 1973, but it turns out, North painted it ~100 years earlier in 1876.
Here’s her painting beside “Chassalia northiana T.Y. Yu” - which became the 5th plant species named in Marianne North’s honor. https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/marianne-north-borneo-coffee #art #history #nature #science #HistoryRemix /2
Painted by Marianne North in 1876, named in 2021
Fourteen new species to science of bright-blue fruited rainforest shrub have been discovered, including one painted by Marianne Northwww.kew.org
“Light pollution is drowning the starry night sky faster than thought” https://www.science.org/content/article/light-pollution-drowning-starry-night-sky-faster-thought #space #svience #nature /2
There are ~76 critically endangered Javan rhinoceros left on Earth & they all live in Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia. https://rhinos.org/about-rhinos/rhino-species/javan-rhino/ #nature
The species was nearly wiped out because so many people believed that their horns were magical. Such a ridiculous reason to disappear.
Unicorns wouldn’t stand a chance. #SharedPlanet
And not long after, the first mammals, our ancestors, appeared.
I find it comforting to remember that life on this pale blue dot will be resilient - whether we’re part of it or not. #science #nature #history #SharedPlanet
Blue Glaucus or “the blue dragon” is a brightly colored nudibranch that incorporates toxic chemicals & stinging cells from prey into its skin as a defense against predation.
And in my humble opinion, it’s more spectacular than anything ever imagined in Westeros. Image: Sylke Rohrlach #science #nature #SharedPlanet
Sometimes literary works of fiction inspire scientists.
Meet “Ampulex dementor” aka “the dementor wasp.” This species, discovered a few years ago, was named after the mythical dementors in "Harry Potter" that suck souls with abandon.
Why? The dementor wasp injects venom into its prey, turning cockroaches into passive zombies before dragging them off to be devoured. #nature #science #books #SharedPlanet
As we lose the chance to look up & peer back in time at once vivid stars, we risk forgetting our place as a single species in the magnificent symphony of life. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/light-pollution #space #science #nature #SharedPlanet
Light Pollution | National Geographic Society
People all over the world are living under the nighttime glow of artificial light, and it is causing big problems for humans, wildlife, and the environment. There is a global movement to reduce light pollution, and everyone can help.education.nationalgeographic.org
I hope everyone has an awesome evening, whatever you’re doing.
I will be happily tucked up in bed well before midnight, but I know it’s a tough time for others. I’ve been in a dark place in years past, so I know what it can be like.
Just don’t ever feel like you are alone.
Tomorrow is new year; a chance for a fresh start. It’s a chance to find joy in the little moments that make up each day.
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We had a great time this week. We talk about #Centipedes, #Mushrooms, and #Amoebas.
There's also a shout-out to @openscience in this week's show.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nrzsa-1345cdb
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Usually I'm beat after spending several hours teaching, not normally a people person but I love doing this stuff.. Still kills me..
But couldnt resist shooting this and getting Dennis in the frame on the right
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Today, I'm starting with the blackberry. I hope you enjoy it!
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