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Coral reefs support up to 25% of all marine life on the planet. Corals are animals, not plants, even though they are rooted to the ocean floor or rocks. Many people think of corals as plants, but they actually consist of tiny animals called Cnidarians that are only a fraction of an inch in diameter. In most cases corals consist of a central polyp surrounded by a hard exoskeleton. #coral #coralreef #coralreefs #corals #global #ocean #organism #organisms #photosynthesis #sea
Coral reefs support up to 25% of all marine life on the planet. Corals are animals, not plants, even though they are rooted to the ocean floor or rocks. Many people think of corals as plants, but they actually consist of tiny animals called Cnidarians that are only a fraction of an inch in diameter. In most cases corals consist of a central polyp surrounded by a hard exoskeleton. #coral #coralreef #coralreefs #corals #global #ocean #organism #organisms #photosynthesis #sea
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The banana bat, aka trumpet-nosed bat or Colima long-nosed bat, hails from the states of Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero, in Mexico. They prefer subtropical or tropical dry shrublands. Sadly, due to habitat destruction at the hands of agriculture, fires, and fire suppression, these bats are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. There are only around 10,000 wild individuals remaining and their numbers are decreasing. #banana #bananabat #bat #bats #mammal #Mexico #nectar #nocturnal
The banana bat, aka trumpet-nosed bat or Colima long-nosed bat, hails from the states of Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero, in Mexico. They prefer subtropical or tropical dry shrublands. Sadly, due to habitat destruction at the hands of agriculture, fires, and fire suppression, these bats are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. There are only around 10,000 wild individuals remaining and their numbers are decreasing. #banana #bananabat #bat #bats #mammal #Mexico #nectar #nocturnal
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The immortal jellyfish can be found throughout the world's oceans. They can tolerate temperate to tropical waters. They are 1 of the few known animals that are able to completely revert to a sexually immature, colonial stage after having reached sexual maturity as a solitary individual. The others include 2 other different species of jellyfish: Aurelia & Laodicea undulata. #immortal #immortaljellyfish #invasive #jelly #Jellyfish #ocean #predator #prey #sea
The immortal jellyfish can be found throughout the world's oceans. They can tolerate temperate to tropical waters. They are 1 of the few known animals that are able to completely revert to a sexually immature, colonial stage after having reached sexual maturity as a solitary individual. The others include 2 other different species of jellyfish: Aurelia & Laodicea undulata. #immortal #immortaljellyfish #invasive #jelly #Jellyfish #ocean #predator #prey #sea
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The corn snake can be found throughout the southeastern United States on up to New Jersey and out west to Utah. They prefer overgrown fields, forest openings, palmetto flatwoods, trees, and abandoned or lightly-used structures and farms. These snakes are actually a species of rat snake. Due to their stable wild numbers and ease of captive breeding, the corn snake is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. #corn #cornsnake #predator #prey #reptile #snake #UnitedStates
The corn snake can be found throughout the southeastern United States on up to New Jersey and out west to Utah. They prefer overgrown fields, forest openings, palmetto flatwoods, trees, and abandoned or lightly-used structures and farms. These snakes are actually a species of rat snake. Due to their stable wild numbers and ease of captive breeding, the corn snake is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. #corn #cornsnake #predator #prey #reptile #snake #UnitedStates
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The ferruginous hawk, aka ferrugineous rough-leg, can be found throughout the western half of Canada and the United States and on down throughout Mexico. These are the largest buteo (not true hawk, aka buzzard) species in North America. They prefer agricultural land, lowlands, rolling hills of grass lands, plains, plateaus, valleys, ranches, and desert edges. #bird #birdofprey #buteo #buzzard #Canada #eggs #ferruginoushawk #fly #hawk #Mexico #nest #predator #prey #raptor #UnitedStates
The ferruginous hawk, aka ferrugineous rough-leg, can be found throughout the western half of Canada and the United States and on down throughout Mexico. These are the largest buteo (not true hawk, aka buzzard) species in North America. They prefer agricultural land, lowlands, rolling hills of grass lands, plains, plateaus, valleys, ranches, and desert edges. #bird #birdofprey #buteo #buzzard #Canada #eggs #ferruginoushawk #fly #hawk #Mexico #nest #predator #prey #raptor #UnitedStates
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The bald uakari (pronounced "wakari"), aka bald-headed uakari, scarlet fever uakari, or red uakari, hails from the Amazonian region of western Brazil, southern Colombia, and eastern Peru. They prefer tropical forests near small lakes and rivers. Their red face is indicative of a healthy monkey. Pale faces indicate that the primate has, most likely, contracted malaria; thanks to mosquitoes. #Amazon #bald #balduakari #frugivore #herbivore #monkey #prey #primate #SouthAmerica #uakari
The bald uakari (pronounced "wakari"), aka bald-headed uakari, scarlet fever uakari, or red uakari, hails from the Amazonian region of western Brazil, southern Colombia, and eastern Peru. They prefer tropical forests near small lakes and rivers. Their red face is indicative of a healthy monkey. Pale faces indicate that the primate has, most likely, contracted malaria; thanks to mosquitoes. #Amazon #bald #balduakari #frugivore #herbivore #monkey #prey #primate #SouthAmerica #uakari
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The forest cobra, aka black cobra or black and white-lipped cobra, hails from central and western Africa. They are the largest known true cobra species. These venomous elapids (venomous snakes characterized, in part, by permanently erect fangs) prefer lowland forests and moist savanna habitats, but they are very adaptable and can tolerate a range of habitats, like drier climates. #Africa #cobra #deadly #forest #forestcobra #reptile #snake #truecobra #venom #venomous
The forest cobra, aka black cobra or black and white-lipped cobra, hails from central and western Africa. They are the largest known true cobra species. These venomous elapids (venomous snakes characterized, in part, by permanently erect fangs) prefer lowland forests and moist savanna habitats, but they are very adaptable and can tolerate a range of habitats, like drier climates. #Africa #cobra #deadly #forest #forestcobra #reptile #snake #truecobra #venom #venomous
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The golden-handed tamarin, aka red-handed tamarin or Midas tamarin, hails from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. They prefer wooded forests with plenty of trees. Via interspecific competition (competition for the same resources), these tamarins are gradually replacing the pied tamarins, by moving into their territory and out competing them for food. #arboreal #forest #goldentamarin #goldenhandedtamarin #monkey #predator #prey #primate #SouthAmerica
The golden-handed tamarin, aka red-handed tamarin or Midas tamarin, hails from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. They prefer wooded forests with plenty of trees. Via interspecific competition (competition for the same resources), these tamarins are gradually replacing the pied tamarins, by moving into their territory and out competing them for food. #arboreal #forest #goldentamarin #goldenhandedtamarin #monkey #predator #prey #primate #SouthAmerica
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The Abbott's booby can only be found on Christmas Island and in the upper terrace forests of the north coast. They prefer tall trees in the plateau forests. Their foraging range extends to about 62 miles off the coast of Christmas Island, but can extend much farther. Due to the fact that there are only about 6,000 remaining, they are listed as Endangered by the IUCN. #Abbots #Abbottsbooby #bird #boobies #booby #ChristmasIsland #egg #fly #island #nest #ocean
The Abbott's booby can only be found on Christmas Island and in the upper terrace forests of the north coast. They prefer tall trees in the plateau forests. Their foraging range extends to about 62 miles off the coast of Christmas Island, but can extend much farther. Due to the fact that there are only about 6,000 remaining, they are listed as Endangered by the IUCN. #Abbots #Abbottsbooby #bird #boobies #booby #ChristmasIsland #egg #fly #island #nest #ocean
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Yes, it's the termite. The bane of every homeowner in the world. Termites are found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer coniferous forests, hardwood forests, subterranean habitats, and your home. These critters are numerous and hungry. They're also fascinating. Due to their overall numbers and potentially invasive habits, all termites are considered Data Deficient or Least Concern by the IUCN. #ant #cockroach #insect #mound #pest #termite #termites #wood #worldwide
Yes, it's the termite. The bane of every homeowner in the world. Termites are found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer coniferous forests, hardwood forests, subterranean habitats, and your home. These critters are numerous and hungry. They're also fascinating. Due to their overall numbers and potentially invasive habits, all termites are considered Data Deficient or Least Concern by the IUCN. #ant #cockroach #insect #mound #pest #termite #termites #wood #worldwide
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The freshwater jellyfish, aka peach blossom jellyfish, originally hails from the Yangtze River valley in China. However, is has been introduced to every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer calm, freshwater reservoirs, lakes, impoundments, gravel pits, quarries, and slow-moving backwaters of river systems. These jellyfish are not currently evaluated by the IUCN. #freshwater #freshwaterjellyfish #invasive #invertebrate #Jellyfish #polyp #water #worldwide
The freshwater jellyfish, aka peach blossom jellyfish, originally hails from the Yangtze River valley in China. However, is has been introduced to every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer calm, freshwater reservoirs, lakes, impoundments, gravel pits, quarries, and slow-moving backwaters of river systems. These jellyfish are not currently evaluated by the IUCN. #freshwater #freshwaterjellyfish #invasive #invertebrate #Jellyfish #polyp #water #worldwide
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The common myna bird, aka Indian myna, hails from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and North America. They can tolerate a wide range of habitats, as long as they have access to water. These birds inhabit mangroves, grasslands, woodlands, farmlands, orchards, and even urban areas. Due to their stable and increasing numbers, wide distribution and invasive nature, these birds are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. #Africa #Asia #bird #commonmyna #commonmynabird #eggs #fly #invasive #myna #nest
The common myna bird, aka Indian myna, hails from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and North America. They can tolerate a wide range of habitats, as long as they have access to water. These birds inhabit mangroves, grasslands, woodlands, farmlands, orchards, and even urban areas. Due to their stable and increasing numbers, wide distribution and invasive nature, these birds are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. #Africa #Asia #bird #commonmyna #commonmynabird #eggs #fly #invasive #myna #nest
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The western rat snake is a large, non-venomous, colubrid (constrictor) that can be found in the central parts of the United States. They reside in hardwood forests and woodlands; wooded areas near streams; rivers & canyons; rocky outcroppings; swamps; farmlands near woods, barns, old fields, and abandoned houses. Due to their stable numbers and wide-spread populations, these snakes are listed as Least Concern by the #northamerica #rat #ratsnake #reptile #snake #UnitedStates #western Rat Snake, Abandoned Houses, Stables, Forests, Rats, Rivers, Reptiles, Fields, Westerns
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The western rat snake is a large, non-venomous, colubrid (constrictor) that can be found in the central parts of the United States. They reside in hardwood forests and woodlands; wooded areas near streams; rivers & canyons; rocky outcroppings; swamps; farmlands near woods, barns, old fields, and abandoned houses. Due to their stable numbers and wide-spread populations, these snakes are listed as Least Concern by the #northamerica #rat #ratsnake #reptile #snake #UnitedStates #western
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The American avocet, aka blue shanks, can be found in North America, Mexico, Central America, and the northern part of South America. They like shallow fresh and saltwater habitats with mudflats, and marshes. These critters also like wetlands, islands, and tidal flats. Due to their wide distribution and stable numbers, these birds are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. First the Stats... #American #Americanavocet #avocet #bird #CentralAmerica #eggs #Mexico #migrate #migratory Central America, South America, Shallow, Habitats, Islands, Numbers, Mexico, Eggs, Birds
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The American avocet, aka blue shanks, can be found in North America, Mexico, Central America, and the northern part of South America. They like shallow fresh and saltwater habitats with mudflats, and marshes. These critters also like wetlands, islands, and tidal flats. Due to their wide distribution and stable numbers, these birds are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. First the Stats... #American #Americanavocet #avocet #bird #CentralAmerica #eggs #Mexico #migrate #migratory
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The anchovy is commonplace in oceans all around the world, although they prefer temperate waters. These fish are popular food fish for humans and are abundantly scooped up by other oceanic and brackish water predatory animals. Due to their abundant populations, the world over, these fish are predominantly listed as Least Concern or Data Deficient by the IUCN. #anchovies #anchovy #fish #fisheries #fishery #ocean #predator #prey #sea #worldwide Reactive Oxygen Species, Food Science, White Meat, How To Eat Less, Nutrition Information, Fossils, Health Benefits, Fish, Animals
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The anchovy is commonplace in oceans all around the world, although they prefer temperate waters. These fish are popular food fish for humans and are abundantly scooped up by other oceanic and brackish water predatory animals. Due to their abundant populations, the world over, these fish are predominantly listed as Least Concern or Data Deficient by the IUCN. #anchovies #anchovy #fish #fisheries #fishery #ocean #predator #prey #sea #worldwide
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The African clawed frog is native to South Africa, yet has since spread to various regions around the world and is considered an invasive species. These highly adaptable amphibians can survive everything from stagnant water, to ponds, to fast flowing streams, and most things in between. African clawed frogs are also a vector for the deadly fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, aka chytrid! #Africa #African #Africanclawedfrog #amphibian #chytrid #clawedfrog #frog #invasive #predator #prey Ponds, Amphibians, Frogs, Predator, South Africa, Babe, African, Science, Youtube
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The African clawed frog is native to South Africa, yet has since spread to various regions around the world and is considered an invasive species. These highly adaptable amphibians can survive everything from stagnant water, to ponds, to fast flowing streams, and most things in between. African clawed frogs are also a vector for the deadly fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, aka chytrid! #Africa #African #Africanclawedfrog #amphibian #chytrid #clawedfrog #frog #invasive #predator #prey
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The common planigale, aka pygmy planigale or coastal planigale, is a small carnivorous (eats meat) marsupial that hails from northern and eastern Australia, as well as Great Keppel Island. They can be found in sclerophyll forests (vegetation that has adapted to long periods of dry, hot weather), rainforests, grasslands, marshlands, and even the outer suburbs. #Australia #common #commonplanigale #mammal #marsupial #marsupium #planigale #pouch #predator #prey Rainforests, Mammals, Coastal, Pouch, Australia, Weather
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The common planigale, aka pygmy planigale or coastal planigale, is a small carnivorous (eats meat) marsupial that hails from northern and eastern Australia, as well as Great Keppel Island. They can be found in sclerophyll forests (vegetation that has adapted to long periods of dry, hot weather), rainforests, grasslands, marshlands, and even the outer suburbs. #Australia #common #commonplanigale #mammal #marsupial #marsupium #planigale #pouch #predator #prey
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The fox snake, aka foxsnake, is native to Canada and the United States. There are 2 known subspecies: the western and eastern fox snake. They prefer forest edges, open woodlands, prairies, fields, meadows, pastures near streams, marshes, and a variety of other wetland habitats. Even though they suffer at the hands of collection for the pet trade, vehicle strike (being #beneficial #Canada #colubrid #fox #foxsnake #harmless #predator #prey #reptile #snake #UnitedStates Snake, Vehicle, Fox, United States
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The fox snake, aka foxsnake, is native to Canada and the United States. There are 2 known subspecies: the western and eastern fox snake. They prefer forest edges, open woodlands, prairies, fields, meadows, pastures near streams, marshes, and a variety of other wetland habitats. Even though they suffer at the hands of collection for the pet trade, vehicle strike (being #beneficial #Canada #colubrid #fox #foxsnake #harmless #predator #prey #reptile #snake #UnitedStates
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The zebra shark can be found throughout the tropical Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. They prefer coral reefs and sandy flats up to a depth of 200+ feet. These sharks are subject to a wide range of capture methods from inshore fisheries. This, along with general overfishing has caused a decline in this species to the point where they are now listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Their numbers are also decreasing. #fish #nocturnal #ocean #predator #reef #shark #zebra #zebrashark Zebra Shark, Reef Shark, Coral Reefs, Zebras, Sharks, Oceans, Tropical
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The zebra shark can be found throughout the tropical Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. They prefer coral reefs and sandy flats up to a depth of 200+ feet. These sharks are subject to a wide range of capture methods from inshore fisheries. This, along with general overfishing has caused a decline in this species to the point where they are now listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Their numbers are also decreasing. #fish #nocturnal #ocean #predator #reef #shark #zebra #zebrashark
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Looking like something a cartoonist drew and painted, the black and yellow broadbill is quite adorable and unique looking at the same time. These birds can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. They prefer swamp forests, heath forests, evergreen forests, dipterocarp forests (tall forest trees from which resins and timber are obtained), and forest edges, along with secondary #bird #black #blackandyellowbroadbill #broadbill #eggs #fly #nest Evergreen Forest, Resins, Brunei, Black N Yellow, Singapore, Nest, Thailand
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Looking like something a cartoonist drew and painted, the black and yellow broadbill is quite adorable and unique looking at the same time. These birds can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. They prefer swamp forests, heath forests, evergreen forests, dipterocarp forests (tall forest trees from which resins and timber are obtained), and forest edges, along with secondary #bird #black #blackandyellowbroadbill #broadbill #eggs #fly #nest
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The emperor scorpion can be found in west Africa and prefers rainforest and Savanna habitats. While not the largest scorpion in the world, that title goes to the rock scorpion, also of Africa, they are still impressive in size. Even though they are not on the IUCN endangered species list, they are protected by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) from over-collecting that might (if #Africa #arachnid #bug #bugs #emperor #emperorscorpion #large #predator #prey Insect Pest, Endangered Species, West Africa, Bugs, Cute Animals, International Trade, Vivo, Emperor
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The emperor scorpion can be found in west Africa and prefers rainforest and Savanna habitats. While not the largest scorpion in the world, that title goes to the rock scorpion, also of Africa, they are still impressive in size. Even though they are not on the IUCN endangered species list, they are protected by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) from over-collecting that might (if #Africa #arachnid #bug #bugs #emperor #emperorscorpion #large #predator #prey
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The discus, aka pompadour fish, is a genus of cichlid native to the Amazonian river basin in South America. These fish are prized in the aquarium industry due to their behaviors, body shape, and amazing colors and patterns. The discus fish keeping hobby is a multi-million dollar international industry, with competitions and prizes for best looking fish and accolades for best breeders. #Amazon #aquarist #aquarium #Asia #cichlid #discus #fish #river #SouthAmerica Mini Lop, Discus Fish, Cichlids, Body Shapes, How To Look Better, Beautiful, Pompadour
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The discus, aka pompadour fish, is a genus of cichlid native to the Amazonian river basin in South America. These fish are prized in the aquarium industry due to their behaviors, body shape, and amazing colors and patterns. The discus fish keeping hobby is a multi-million dollar international industry, with competitions and prizes for best looking fish and accolades for best breeders. #Amazon #aquarist #aquarium #Asia #cichlid #discus #fish #river #SouthAmerica
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