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Stunning #photos of Australia’s #GreatBarrierReef released by @SeaviewSurvey including 360s http://t.co/cxQKXLgpd9

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Contrary to popular belief, certain bats can actually see rather well & use ultrasound at night. #HappyHalloween

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A globular springtail being photographed next to a nail to illustrate its size:

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A #Siberian #tiger using its surroundings to camouflage itself:

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Meet the first baby sloth to be delivered by Caesarean section: http://t.co/pzi5zO8OE9

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BBC Earth Fact: 0028

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Bees as you've never seen them http://t.co/uuDPwpbh8k My first piece for @BBCEarth

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See10 species of American bees in pin-sharp detail: http://t.co/rW7teGh181

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That's quite a few pairs of thermals #FrozenPlanet

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What would happen if humans became extinct? Watch and be amazed: http://t.co/KXNnSXwGpG

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This trio of baby #geladas will be part of a much larger group. Gelada groups can consist of as many as 600.

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Many theories exist around #Borobudur Temple in #Java, including that it enshrined the burnt ashes of deified kings.

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It's what this man did after surviving a shark attack that's most surprising: http://t.co/Rew8APgSrN

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Birds of paradise have a taste for the theatrical when it comes to attracting a mate: http://t.co/GWNUj9suCQ

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Blimey “@BBCEarth: Meet a lethal 45 tonne ocean predator: http://t.co/hIPVNIX0XK ”

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Did this ancient predator deserve his fierce reputation? http://t.co/uI1SygilDb

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So this is why honey bee nests get so big: http://t.co/ggtk43TfK7

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Meet a lethal 45 tonne ocean predator: http://t.co/vzLyIHNLVC