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#cuckoo species are #brood parasites, laying its #eggs in the #nest of other birds and will provide no parental care of its young. Young hatch before the nesting bird’s own eggs and it pushes out the rest of the eggs. #animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
Despite their mischievous nature, #ravens seem capable of feeling empathy. When a raven’s friend loses in a fight, they will seem to console the losing bird. A #flock of ravens is called an #unkindness. #animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
Although the #lionfish may be spectacular to look at, it is also lethal. Its fins have #spines that are as sharp as #needles, which they use to inject a potent #venom into their predators.#animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
During the day, #herrings stay in deep water to avoid their predators. But at night, when the risk of being seen by the predators is less, they come to the surface and keep their mouths open while swimming. #animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
#Gazelles are known for living in herds. Larger #herds are made up mostly of female gazelle and their offspring. Males live in separate herds as they’re very territorial.#animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
The word #ferret is from the Latin fur, meaning “little #thief.” Indeed, one of the ferret’s favorite activities is #stealing and hiding things. #animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
#Emus have small, useless #wings, however, their #legs are long and powerful. Emus are the only #birds that have any calf muscles. Emus need a lot of water. They’re known for drinking 9 to 18 litres daily. #animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo
All #cranes, young and old alike, participate in elaborate, enthusiastic “dancing,” often just for the fun of it! For the young, dancing helps to develop physical and social skills. #Art #illustration #300animals #myzoo
#Beavers build #dams for a myriad of reasons, and one is so that the #lake behind it will grow deep enough to ensure it doesn’t freeze all the way throug during the winter so they can reach their #food storage at the bottom of the lake. #Illustration #300animals #myzoo #nature
#pinchpunchpost We have seen this weather before. Our relatives were here 60 million years ago. Do you think you have the survival gene? #penguin #animals #nature #illustration #Art #300animals #myzoo @pinchpunchpist