This remarkable floor mosaic of an octopus fighting a lobster, surrounded by a spectacular variety of sea creatures, was found during the excavation of the House of the Dancing Faun, ancient Pompeii’s richest residence (1st century, National Archaeological Museum, Naples)

Armed With Intelligence
Two-thirds of an Octopus’ neurons reside in its arms, not its head. As a result, some of the arms can figure out how to crack open a shellfish while the rest of the animal is busy doing something else, like checking out a cave for more edible goodies.

A very recent and rather sketchy-looking coloured pencil drawing of a scene in Calder Wood, West Lothian, Scotland. #thicktrunktuesday

Despite bipartisan opposition, the U.S. House Representatives passed Rep. Boebert’s bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves endangered.org/wildlife-advoc…

Action alert from Environmental Action Tell the BLM: Don’t frack this national forest 'The Wayne National Forest is a beloved forest and a recreational paradise in the heart of Ohio. Fracking will permanently scar and pollute it.' environmental-action.org/take-action/te…

Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of toxic pollutants directly into American rivers and lakes over the last five years, threatening critical ecosystems, endangering wildlife and human health. ow.ly/wCR750Rsojz

Report: Taxing fossil fuel extraction could raise nearly $1 trillion for climate aid motherjones.com/politics/2024/…

Newly protected land in #Chile thanks to people fighting for nature is my news to me good news for April 30. #EarthOptimism nytimes.com/2024/04/30/cli…

This week in #Optimistic News

The dismantling of dams in Europe is leading to is revitalizing rivers and habitats while breakthroughs in drone photography is aiding oak tree health.

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Alliance stops 100 miles of roads and 5,000 acres of clearcuts on Montana's public lands dailymontanan.com/2024/04/30/all… via Daily Montanan #KeepItWild #LynxHabitat

Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of toxic pollutants directly into American rivers and lakes over the last five years according to Union of Concerned Scientists

Nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, oil, cyanide, blood, bacteria & animal feces dumped directly into US waters theguardian.com/environment/20…

Five Major Climate Policies Trump Would Probably Reverse if Elected

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Welcome back little Eastern Phoebe. #spring #birdphotography #NaturePhotography

Lights out NYC! The warblers are coming! Prairie warbler, Central Park, Sunday. #birdcpp #LightsOutNYS #projectsafeflight #BirdsSeenIn2024

The Frog of the Week is the White Spotted Glass Frog (Sachatamia albomaculata) from Central and South America. The frogs are nocturnal and hide on leaves during the day thanks to their translucent skin.

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Parental instincts are kicking in for these beautiful Glossy Ibises at the Rookery in Ocean City

Glossy Ibis
🔎 Plegadis falcinellus

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