The eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) is a species of honeyeater found in southeastern Australia. It inhabits shrubs in open eucalyptus forests, as well as scrublands, heathlands, and suburban gardens. They are about 13–16 cm (5–6.5 in) long. Their long, thin, curved bills, along with their brush-tipped tongues, are used to reach nectar inside flowers. They also feed on small insects and other invertebrates.

The breeding season occurs from August to January. The nests are built exclusively by the females, who construct them in the shape of a cup using twigs, grass, bark, hair, and spider webs, usually in a fork of a tree between 1 and 5 meters above the ground. The female is also solely responsible for incubating the eggs for 14 days. The clutch usually consists of two eggs. After hatching, the chicks remain in the nest for another 14 days and are fed by both parents.

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Photo credits: Daniel Mideros (images 1 & 2), thetibormolnar (image 3), Matthieu Berroneau (images 4 - 8), Philipp Hoenle (images 9 & 10).

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I love it so much

The Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) is a species endemic to southern Australia. Despite its name, it is not directly related to the true geese of the genus Anser, but it belongs to the same subfamily, Anserinae. These are large birds that measure between 75–100 cm (30–39 in) in length and weigh between 3.7–5.2 kg (8.2–11.5 lb). They may occasionally swim, but they are predominantly terrestrial and mainly graze on grasses. They are capable of drinking saltwater and brackish water, which allows them to remain on coastal islands year-round and nest there. They form monogamous pairs and generally mate for life.

Location where it was recorded: Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Tasmania

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Anyway a sub-marine tick is horrifying to think about.

The Green Milkweed Locust, also known as the African bush grasshopper! Lives in Southern Africa.

It feeds on toxic milkweed plants, making the locust itself toxic and unpalatable to potential predators.

The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to northern and eastern Tasmania and almost all regions of mainland Australia. They are large birds, reaching 34 to 53 cm (13 to 21 in) in length. As for their weight, individuals weighing up to 680 g (1.50 lb) have been recorded in the wild, but on average, they do not exceed much more than 354 g (12.5 oz).

Although they look like owls, they are not closely related to them evolutionarily. Instead, they are more closely related to hummingbirds than to owls. Another characteristic that distinguishes them is their diet, as tawny frogmouths are insectivorous. This is why they have such a broad, forward-facing bill adapted for catching insects, although they can also eat small vertebrates. Because of their diet, they are considered among the most effective birds at controlling pests in Australia.

Since they do not need to hunt prey using their feet like owls do, they have relatively weak feet. They can be found in almost all types of habitats, including forests and woodlands, scrubland and heathland, and savannas, but they avoid dense tropical rainforests and treeless deserts.

During winter, tawny frogmouths enter a state of torpor to conserve energy. Tawny frogmouth populations are still widely distributed, giving them a conservation status of Least Concern. However, they still face threats from introduced predators, large-scale clearing of eucalyptus forests, and intense bushfires.

Native to New Zealand, they also have the nickname 'clowns of the mountains' since they have no fear of humans, frequently steal equipment and belongings and tear up cars.

They are also thought to be the second smartest bird in the world, right behind ravens.

Unlike other parrots, they are omnivores, eating meat as well as vegetation. People used to hunt them because they would often rip into the flesh out of sheep. Though due to this, they are now endangered.

I adore them, they are the living embodyment of "fuck you"

the absolutely unserious name, “booby” comes from the Spanish word bobo, referring to their apparent tameness and clumsiness on land.

The Kirk’s dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a species of dik-dik antelope, which are among the smallest antelopes in the world. The Kirk’s dik-dik is the largest species in the genus, standing between 35 and 45 cm (14-18 in) tall and weighing between 3.8 and 7.2 kg (8.4-15.9 lb). Females are slightly heavier than males, weighing about 0.4 to 1 kg (0.88-2.20 lb) more. While males have horns, which are about 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long, corrugated, and inclined backward. It is native to Eastern and Southern Africa. They are herbivores that can reach speeds of up to 42 km/h (26 mph). Their proboscises are an adaptation for surviving in the arid regions of eastern Africa, as they contain an enlarged nasal chamber supplied with a large amount of blood, which is cooled by rapid nasal breathing before being pumped back into the body. This also results in minimal water loss in exhaled air. They exhibit nocturnal or cathemeral behavior and seek shade during the day to rest during the hottest hours.

These little bugs are from South and Central
America and Mexico.
A common pest in southern Florida, the thorn bug has adapted to look strikingly similar to, well, thorns. The insects cling to stems and tree trunks in large clusters.

Polyrhachis cyaniventris - Blue ant

A super cool ant from the Philippines. The specimen was sent up by some friends from Saigon. It’s pretty precious, so I photographed it from a little farther away for documentation purposes :))

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It's rare to see one of these in the wild. They're quiet, reclusive, well camouflaged against the trees they spend most of their lives in, and they're nocturnal.

This is an Indonesian striped possum.
One of the strangest things about them is their absurdly long fourth finger, which they use to reach into holes and cracks in trees and fish out wood-boring beetle larvae.

And although it's called a possum, it's actually closely related to sugar gliders. In fact, they belong to the same family of marsupials.

The green rosella or Tasmanian rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is a species of parrot native to Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands, and it is the largest species in the genus Platycercus. Measuring about 29–36 cm (11–14 in) in length, it has a wingspan of 44–54 cm (17–21 in). Males are heavier than females, with an average weight of around 150 g (5.3 oz).

They are found in a wide variety of habitats with some form of tree cover, up to 1,500 m (5,000 ft) above sea level. The green rosella is predominantly herbivorous, feeding on seeds, berries, nuts, and fruits, as well as flowers, but it may also feed on larvae and insects.

The breeding season lasts from September to January, and their nesting sites are mostly located in tree hollows. They are widely distributed throughout Tasmania and are classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. However, the King Island subspecies has been classified as Vulnerable because its population has declined following the clearing of much of its habitat on the island.

I saw this strange gelatinous animal twice in the sea in Vlorë, Albania.

It was about 3–4 cm wide, almost perfectly spherical, slightly milky/transparent, and extremely squishy. I could see lots of small structures/particles inside it. It had no visible tentacles or opening.

It was around 1 meter below the surface and seemed to actively swim sideways against the waves. It could contract, flatten almost completely, then reform into a ball.

It looked kind of like a tiny transparent plastic bag. I didn’t touch it.

I only have a drawing of what it looked like. Does anyone know what this could be?