Eastern Spinebill

This man rescues a mountain lion from a trap, which requires nerves of steel. Animals ought to live in a world without traps. Compassion is not to be confused with pity, as compassion is caring for the vulnerable to relieve pain.

He's been pushed out of the family den and he now lives in between a fence and a sunflower bed #foxoftheday

A supermassive black hole located 12.1 billion light-years from Earth is consuming matter at a phenomenal rate — over 40 times the theoretical limit! This discovery could help explain how supermassive black holes grew so quickly in the early Universe: s.si.edu/lid568 ⚫

Take a look up tonight! 🌙✨ On Nov. 4, catch the crescent Moon and Venus just after sunset in the southwestern sky. Venus will be blazing bright and unmistakable if you find a relatively unobstructed view: go.nasa.gov/4fycqcB

Great horned owl in Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park with its sweeping Hudson River views. As this owl looked back from its high perch, we couldn’t help but think of Flaco—chances are good he would’ve enjoyed exploring the park’s terrain, too. Who knows, maybe he did.💕🦉 #birdcpp

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Bald eagle pair in Delta BC 🇨🇦

“In my own field, I know that solid science can easily be done with ethics and compassion. There's nothing wrong with compassionate or sentimental science or scientists. Studies of animal thought, emotions, and self-awareness, as well as behavioral ecology and conservation

“Where people face repression and rights violations every day, activists see a clearer connection... We can’t talk about the climate if we can’t even go out on the street and hold a sign. Climate activism and human rights are united.” blankspot.se/thunberg-in-tb…

On #BonfireNight and other days through the year, we do need to pursue a different way, or silent way, to celebrate

Meanwhile, in the Peak District… take a step away from the noise and chaos, and walk instead to a quieter, slower place. There’s a smell of woodsmoke and autumn in the air, and the River Dove sparkling at the end of the lane.

Golden Headed Cisticola

Here. You need this calming sunrise video. Video of steam rising off Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge Complex with birds and waterfowl flying and swimming by Liz Julian/USFWS

Green Magpie 📸: @vietnam_birdphotography_tours ©️ #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

When you share your garden with Foxes #Foxoftheday

The Little apple nibblers .

tiny apple thief

I normally give the ‘Daily Fail’ a wide berth tbh, but this popped up on my socials and tickled me 😁😁Thought I’d share.

Introducing two cuties looking for their new home together, Horace and Ruby. So adorable, how could you resist? If you think you could offer them a home, have a chat with the shelter helpline 01992 626110 😸 #adoptdontshop #rescuecats