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Feathered Favorites: Exploring the Wonders of Ducks, Geese, and Swans Introducing the Diverse World of Feathered Favorites Ducks, geese, and swans ar... Read More - https://lnkd.in/dPMqAyji

Happy Summer Solstice! As I gather my freshly sun-dried sheets, I enjoy a moment of reverence for the Sun, wind, and the beauty of our shared home. 🌏 On this longest day, may we rekindle our relationship with Nature in the simple yet profound, intentional acts that ground us and connect us to the awe-inspiring world around us. ☀ As Robert Long, author of Well-Hung Laundry: An Adventure in Clothesline Drying puts it: "In the 1950s, clothes dryers and air conditioners drove us inside our homes, leaving backyard clotheslines and front porches as reminders of a time long gone. Before that, the clothesline provided quiet opportunities for an older generation to pass something to the next generation. My children didn't learn much from watching me stuff the wet laundry into the dryer. I began to see how modern conveniences could take away: As the clothes dryer evolved from a luxury to a necessity in American culture, a valued part of everyday life was left behind. A generation ago, the backyard clothesline prompted conversations between neighbors. People shared recipes, discussed homemade remedies. Years later, my simple clothesline pulled me out of the house where I could experience Nature and the seasons, where I could wave to neighbors, where I could see for myself what weather might lie ahead for the upcoming day." –Robert Long Clotheslines, A Simple Yet Profound way to Share Care Outdoors #ecogerontology #natureconnection Nature For Health #summersolstice Melissa Sundermann, DO, DipABLM, FACLM ☀ Enjoy my latest blog:

Aphrodite Giant Cat Breed Overview, Facts, and Information - Exploring the Aphrodite Giant Cat Breed

Exploring the World of Accipitriformes: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hawks, Eagles, and Kites Exploring the World of Accipitriformes: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hawks, Eagl... Read More - https://lnkd.in/dSzgGuAz

Time for a massage? Take some time for yourself and unwind like this turtle I posted. 🙂 Yep, It's pretty obvious that I love the ocean and turtles. 🐢 Check out: https://lnkd.in/eVx2GGNA Here are some fun facts about turtles... - They can find their way back to the beach they were born to lay their eggs - Lay up to 100-125 eggs per nest - The sex of a turtle is determined by the temperature of the sand. Cooler temps = male and Warmer Temps= female - Leatherback turtles swim more than 10,000 miles a year, can dive up to 4000 feet, and existed since the age of the dinosaurs! They existed before snakes, crocodiles, and alligators. - Turtles can sleep under water and stay submerged for hours at a time. - Some turtles are carnivores - The oldest 🐢 ever recorded was 188 years old - 129 out of approximately 355 turtle species are extinct - Turtles can cry but usually cry to get excess salt from their body - June 16th is world sea turtle day - Turtles love light. The attraction to light helps guide them home to the sea. (I am a water lover so maybe I was a turtle in a past life? 🤔) - Turtles take care of the sea bed and grasses. Seagrass needs to be kept short to help it spread along the sea bed. It's also a breeding ground for many fish so turtles promote vegetation on beaches and sand dunes. - Hawkbill sea turtles help save coral reefs, Leatherback turtles help control jelly fish. #turtles #massage #relaxing #ocean #massagetherapy

A great shot of a Starry weaver here in Tenerife at our House Reef This subtropical marine fish, a member of the weevers genus, captivates with its intriguing features and unique behaviors. Weevers, often mistakenly referred to as ‘weaver fish,’ have a name shrouded in etymological richness. The term ‘weever’ is believed to trace its roots to the Old French word ‘wivre,’ meaning serpent or dragon, originating from the Latin ‘vipera.’  Despite occasional nicknames like ‘viperfish,’ the Starry Weever shares no kinship with the true viperfish of the genus Chauliodus. Remarkably, the Starry Weever defies the norm among bony fish, eschewing swim bladders. Consequently, it gracefully descends when not in motion. During daylight hours, this enigmatic creature buries itself in the sand, leaving only its eyes exposed, patiently waiting to ambush prey – a menu that includes shrimp and small fish. While encounters with the Starry Weever can be uncomfortable, the stings, though unpleasant, are generally not perilous. The pain typically subsides within a few hours, even without treatment. In the event of an unfortunate encounter, swift first aid involves immersing the affected area in hot water, providing relief and accelerating the denaturation of the venom. #TenerifeDivemaster #TenerifeDivingAcademy #Divemaster #TenerifeDiving #DivemasterInternshipTenerife #DivemasterTenerife #TDA #TenerifeDivingAcademy https://lnkd.in/gNt5vQM

Our “why” is for the protection of the earth and all its living creatures. On this Earth Day let’s pledge to make conscious choices to put the planetary heath FIRST before buying more plastic items made from fossil fuels 🙏🏼 #saynotoplastic An enchanted forest 🩷 @withgraham I love the feeling of seeing an animal for the first time and it completely exceeds your expectations. And meeting the Pygmy Seahorse is a perfect example of that experience for me, and one of the reasons I continue to fall deeper in love with filming Macro subjects. To offer some perspective, it is worth noting that this species, Hippocampus bargibanti (or Bargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse) is absolutely tiny, and a fully grown individual is no larger than the size of a human fingernail! Beyond their small stature, Pygmy Seahorses are able to almost perfectly camouflage amongst the branches of soft Gorgonian corals - which are also animals (not plants) - imitating the texture and colouration of their hosts to perfection. If the Gorgonian coral contained slightly more red or yellow hues, for example, the Pygmy Seahorse would be dressed to match. To me at least, this incredible animal epitomises what beauty and complexity can already be observed in nature, and serves as a reminder that there is so much more yet to be discovered. #pygmyseahorse #seahorse #pygmy #pink #bargibantipygmyseahorse #bargibant #hippocampus #bargibanti #hippocampusbargibanti #pygmy #syngnathidae #uw #ocean #sea #scuba #fish #rareanimal #ocean #uw #scuba #diving #scubadiving #wildlife #marine #nature #macro #uwmacro #underwatermacro #underwater #underwaterphotography

The ocean sunfish or common mola (Mola mola) is one of the largest bony fish in the world. It was misidentified as the heaviest bony fish, which was actually a different and closely related species of sunfish, Mola alexandrini. Adults typically weigh between 247 and 1,000 kg. The species belongs to the Mola genus, one of three in the Molidae family. It is native to tropical and temperate waters around the world. It resembles a fish head without a tail, and its main body is flattened laterally. Sunfish can be as tall as they are long when their dorsal and ventral fins are extended. I found this giant around Nusa Penida! I also saw 2 other little ones in an earlier dive, so I was very lucky that day :) Enjoy this amazing video! #mola #molamola #sunfish #moonfish #nusapenidaisland #nusapenidadiving #traveltipsandstories #divingtipsandstories #strangecreatures #flatfish #uniquefish #fishspecies #molamolafish #nusapenidatour #indonesiadivingtrip #divingtrips #luckydivers #ilovediving #scubadivinglife #motherfish #canonr5photography #uwfilmmaking #onderwaterfilm #goprounderwater #oceancreatures #padidiveresort #scubajunkiefamily #advancedopenwaterdiver #deepdiving #divingcertification

Did you know? Ragged tooth sharks, also known as sand tiger sharks, practice intrauterine cannibalism, where the strongest embryo in the womb consumes its weaker siblings before birth! 😮🦈 This survival strategy is fascinating! #SharkFacts #MarineBiology #NatureWonder #SharkResearch #UniqueReproduction 🌊

The Quetzal is a majestic and fascinating bird species known for its vibrant plumage, long tails, and intriguing behaviors. There are six species of Quetzals found in the tropical forests of Central America, with unique characteristics. Tail Feathers: Impressive tail feathers, can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long in some. Used for display, balance, and as defense mechanism. Mating Rituals: Male Quetzals perform an elaborate dance, fanning out their tails and displaying their bright colors to attract females. Engage in a "bobbing" behavior, moving their heads up and down while singing. Diet: Omnivores, feeding on fruits, insects, and small reptiles. A specialized tongue helps extract nectar from flowers and feed on soft parts of fruits. Flocking Behavior: Quetzals are often seen alone or in pairs. Some are known to form small groups during breeding season or when foraging for food. Territoriality: Males defend their territory against other males during breeding season. They use vocalizations, displays, and even physical confrontations to defend their territory. Unique Vocalizations: Wide range of vocalizations, including whistles, chirps, and rattles. Each species has its distinct vocalizations, which play a crucial role in communication and mating. Egg-Laying: Female Quetzals lay 2-4 eggs per clutch, which are incubated for around 20-25 days. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the young. Parental Care: After hatching, both parents feed the chicks regurgitated food and keep them warm under their wings. The chicks leave the nest after about 20-25 days and begin foraging independently. Migration Patterns: Some Quetzal species are migratory, and some are resident birds staying in territories year-round. Migration patterns vary, some traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds. Conservation Status: Many Quetzal species are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and study their behavior. Some unexplored traits of Quetzals include: Brain Structure: Recent studies show that Quetzals have a unique brain structure compared to other birds. Their brain-to-body mass ratio is similar to that of primates, suggesting they may possess advanced cognitive abilities. Communication: Further research is needed to fully understand the complexity of Quetzal communication. Social Behavior: While we know that some Quetzal species form small groups during certain times of the year, more research is needed to understand their social dynamics and how they interact with each other. Adaptations: Scientists continue to discover new adaptations in Quetzals that enable them to survive in their environments, such as their remarkable ability to navigate through dense vegetation. https://lnkd.in/gaXxrSvs 🌏 OUR8DAY O 🌍 N OUR0BASE 🌎 This Message is Approved by the Universe