Coyote (Canis latrans): Ranging from Canada in the north down through the USA into Central America, this approx. 1.2m (4ft) canid is smaller than its relative the Gray Wolf. Thank you Simon Arambula for sharing your neat photo taken in California, USA #coyote #wildlifephotography #california #nature
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris): This is a species in the Cardinal family. The bright coloured plumage of the male of this 14cm (5.5in) bird only develops in its second year. These North American birds feed on seed. Gorgeous photo taken by Stacey Rich Bergman in the United States. #paintedbunting
Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti): Native to the southern half of Africa, this beautiful owl species lays 2-3 eggs in an old nest of another bird. The owlets leave the nest about a month later. Beautiful photograph taken in Zimbabwe by Ann Warner🦉
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals, also taking birds. Photo of two fox cubs taken by Mike Fenton in the UK 🦊
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Yellowhammer (Emberiza citronella): This 16.5cm (6.5in) yellow species of Bunting is native to Europe and Asia. It was also introduced to the Falkland Islands, South Africa, Australia & NZ, this Bunting feeds on seeds, grain, oats. Neat photo taken by Simon Marlow in Shrewsbury, UK. #telliwhammer
Dragonflies and Damselflies have been around for 300 Million years, they live up to 6 months and feed on mosquitos and other insects, keeping numbers in check. They are a good species to have around as they require clean water, indicating a good ecosystem. Photo taken by Truong Dinh Anh in Thailand.
Chital (Axis axis): 90cm (35in). This species is also called the Spotted Deer and Axis Deer. It is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. The antlers, three-pronged, are nearly 1m (3ft 3in) long. Photo taken by Bishnu Sarangi in India #deer #chitaldeer #spotteddeer #axisdeer #wildlife🦌
Yes, thank you Willie. This should Read species Delphinus delphis 🐬 thanks for highlighting admin error!
Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncates): This marine mammal can grow to 4m (13ft) long, they inhabit temperate and tropical oceans throughout the world. Awesome photo of Dolphins & baby taken by Jay Spring at Dana Point, California, USA. See more of Jay's images at: www.springphotos.net 🐬🐬
"In a world where you can be anything, bee kind 🐝" Berta Bilder, Germany.
Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee in the world, a few native to South America and found in NZ, the majority across the Northern Hemisphere. Thank you Berta for sharing your photo taken in Germany 🐝
Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) This species of finch is native to North-West Africa, Europe & Asia. A 14.5cm (5.7 in) bird, it feeds it's young on spiders, flies, caterpillars and aphids. Terrific photo of a male taken by Martin Crush in the UK. #chaffinch #bird #wildlife #nature #birds #finch
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Thank you Isla for sharing these Awesome Facts about Elephants so brilliantly in your video from South Africa 🤎🐘 #elephant #elephants
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Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa): This species of bird is found in Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand in tropical lowland forests near lakeshores and stream-sides. Amazing photo taken by Chong Lip Mun in Malaysia. #kingfisher #wildlifephotography #nature #bird
Galah, Aka a rose-breasted cockatoo or pink and grey cockatoo. This Australian bird is recognizable by its vibrant pink & grey plumage. Super photo by Brad Merrillie #galah #cockatoo #bird #parrot #birds #wildlifephotography #nature #australia #wildlife
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A Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) I photographed. This is a 102cm (40in) species of Heron, native to Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. Nesting in social "heronries" usually near the top of large, tall trees. They feed on a variety of fish, amphibians & small mammals #heron #greyheron #wildlife #nature
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius): "This is a small plover. Their breeding habitat is open gravel areas near freshwater, including gravel pits, islands and river edges" Thank you Amila K Madige for sharing this info and your splendid photo taken in the UK. #LittleRingedPlover #RingedPlover
Giraffe (Giraffa giraffa giraffe): Growing to a height of up to 5.88m (19.3ft) the Giraffe is well known as the tallest terrestrial animal on our planet. Giraffe photo taken by Ann Warner in Zimbabwe. See more at: www.facebook.com/share/17WArs...
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) 13cm (5.1in). This spectacular Kingfisher is also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher & is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. Fantastic photo taken by Sanjeev Kapadia in India
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Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus): 24cm (9.4in). This is a mainly European member of the thrush family Turdidae. The male is predominantly black with a conspicuous white crescent across its breast. Females are browner and duller than males. Nice photo taken by Jeff Lack in the UK. #RingOuzel #wildlifr
Jaguar (Panthera onca): This is the 3rd largest cat in the world, ranging from Arizona, through Mexico & Central America into South America. Amazing shot taken by Paulo Barreiros of a Jaguar in a tree in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. For more from Paulo check out: www.PantanalRainforests.com
Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes): Photo by Sam Owen in the UK. #wren #eurasianwren #birds #bird #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife
Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus): With a range across temperate Europe & Asia, this bird is a wetland specialist. It nests in colonies, normally near swamps, reed beds or marshes. Brilliant photo taken by Richard Cousens in the UK. #beardedreedling #beardedtit #tit #bird #birds #nature #wildlife
Numbat. This marsupial is known for its reddish coat, white stripes and bushy tail. Unlike most marsupials, numbats are active by day, using their long sticky tongues to feast on thousands of termites daily🐜 Numbats are now endangered, remaining one of Australia’s most unique and charming creatures.
Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee #bee #bumblebee #bees #bumblebees 🐝
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Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) This Butterfly species undertakes an amazing September migration from Canada & US to overwinter in Mexico. A return trip begins in March, no individual completes the entire round trip involving 4 generations in the annual cycle. Photo by Tom Koerner in the USA 🦋🦋
Atlantic Puffin.
#puffin #puffins #bird #birds #seabirds #ocean #nature #atlantic #wildlife
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals. Photo of foxes taken by Claire Louise Millgate in the UK 🦊 #foxoftheday #fox #wildlife
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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia): These birds winter in parts of Asia, central and southern Africa, migrating to Europe to breed. #stork #whitestork #migration #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #bsky
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