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Recently there has been a huge interest in pesticides, particularly neonics.
We know they affect the nerves of insects, but bees are typically not exposed to lethal levels in the wild. Yet we still don't fully know what the sublethal effects are. We need more data (always!). 6/
Look at these lovelies!
Newly described species of extinct giant pigeon, Tongoenas burleyi, lived on Pacific Islands for 60,000 yrs gulping fruit and dispersing large seeds, but was extinct within 200 yrs of human arrival, about 2,850 yrs ago #FossilFriday
(📸 Danielle Byerley)
The eggs were scanned, and @Kimi_Chap then pieced together this incredible 3D image of one of the tiny dinosaur embryo skulls! Look how cool it is!
Gray whales will frequently form homosexual pairings, with males rubbing their bellies together and intertwining their erect penises.
But sometimes, they just want to hang out. Spending hours swimming side-by-side with their side fins touching 🐋🌈 #WorldWhaleDay #QueerWildlife