Zoadex

Fun fauna facts, fairly frequently

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New lizard species named: Pseudocalotes drogon, P. viserion, P. rhaegal. #Bloodandfire #ASOIAF #GoT #gottacatchemall https://t.co/KZX6NppJM0

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Rats #canseeclearlynow high above their heads, probably to defend against hawks. #protectyaneck #constantvigilance https://t.co/LU64eePYON

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#CanWeBringBack Passenger Pigeons? Sorta (#JP style DNA #mashups), but where would billions of migratory birds fly? https://t.co/HP3yQmjzBv

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Tigers Versus Wolves: tigers return to their old Russian territories, and clash with newcomer wolves https://t.co/1iiLmyN65D #TheJungleBook

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The opossum was named for the Algonquian words "White Dog" by John Smith. Yes, that John Smith #Pocahontas #Etymology http://t.co/pmj88Od0zq

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#fieldworkfail When your fancy new motion-triggered nest cam takes 300+ high rez video files of leaves blowing in the wind #ethology #birds

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#FossilFriday: Some Amphicyonids, predators described as "giant bear dogs," lived in family groups #momanddad #home http://t.co/JuPOarFlA0

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@TetZoo Thanks for the catch!

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#FossilFriday: Isolated island "raptor" Balaur evolved TWO retractable sickle claws per foot #dinosaurs #doublemint http://t.co/exAZHXEuqd

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Chickens were domesticated in China ~7400 years ago: but as entertainment, not food #chinesechicken #chickenwingday http://t.co/dmrcZpIfI0

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Nine-Banded Armadillos sleep almost 80% of the day, 8-11 times a day, passing out suddenly. #powernap #Abra #Pokemon http://t.co/miLKHwufvB

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Props to @GMWWriters for real goldfish facts; treated well, they can live 30 years #petsafety #Fishnoir #GMW #science http://t.co/1aMf81Y7D2

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Tenontosaurs may be Deinonychus' #favefood, but let's see 'em maxing/relaxing #MakeAnAllYesterdaysMovie #FreshPrince http://t.co/2AS1LuEPmk

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Like the #spoileralert Animorphs, scientists use sperm whale hunting patterns to find giant squid hotspots #Predator http://t.co/1H32vuXvc5

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Strawberry Poison Frog females pick the nearest male, regardless of song, body, or territory quality #TheBachelorette http://t.co/xT18cY9FHs

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Male sloths fight #FastAndFurious, charging up trees to slash each other with their claws #alwaysthequietones #brawl http://t.co/TuLqbucsd7

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Evening Bat families share a signature call element so they can meet up in crowds. #familyname #GrowingUpWithSiblings http://t.co/mcrTaF2ehx

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#FossilFriday: IRL, direwolves were only about 25% larger than modern wolves. "Only." #Winteriscoming #puppy #wolf http://t.co/sfOwwjPhMH

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#ThrowbackTheories: There's an #oldwivestale that you shouldn't help baby birds fallen from the nest. NOT true. #tbt http://t.co/9bv8d0OS2v

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Male budgerigars (small parrot relatives) learn to imitate the "contact call" of their mates #HowToKeepYourGirlHappy http://t.co/rUSxNItMuv