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The twelve-wired bird-of-paradise (Seleucidis melanoleucus)

It’s tail consists of 12 wire like filaments,

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This crow is trying to attract ants

The formic acid they produce can benefit birds' health and plumage by acting as insecticides, helping to curb mites and parasites

This behaviour is called anting

📹 Susan van den Munckhof

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The iridescence of an Anna’s Hummingbird

Observe how the rose pink feathers of its gorget shift hues with each change in the angle of light.

📹 Anthony Bucci

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Reprint of the mid-15th century Herbalism: a journey into the world of medieval herbs, featuring an array of plants, animals, and insects, from mandragora to boars, hawks, dragons, and spiders.

Ancient wisdom

📹 Ziereis Facsimiles

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Doug Carlton in Canada has forged a close bond with park geese, who joyfully greet him during his visits.

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Snake fruit, or salak, is a tropical fruit from Southeast Asia with scaly brown skin resembling a snake. It has a sweet, slightly acidic taste and a crunchy texture.

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