Chris Tonkinson

Editor, Naturalist, Everyday Adventurer, Weaver of Visions

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Zeltus amasa, in the family Lycaenidae

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The Fluffy Tit butterfly, Zeltus amasa, in the family Lycaenidae (the blues) is found in India. It has a fluffy appearance from thousands of tiny scales covering its body.

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DNA ‘fingerprints’ show salmon reach Olympic Peninsula’s uppermost streams https://t.co/FxR9vAUSPx

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The Continued Spread of a Wild Population of American Chestnuts
Northeastern Naturalist, Volume 29, Issue 3 (2022): 321–334
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Endangered squirrel holding steady
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Moss: The Unsung Climate Hero performs vital ecological functions in cities.
🌍 Carbon powerhouse
🏙️ Adaptable to urban environments
❄️ Natural cooling system
💧 Water regulator
🐜 Biodiversity enhancer
🫁 Air purifier → Captures dust and pollutants

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Plant taxonomists are vanishing and with them, our ability to protect species: they provide the backbone for biodiversity policy, restoration efforts, seed banks and species trade regulation, power latest scientific tools – including AI plant ID apps.
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United States Updates National Standard for Ecosystem Classification
USNVC Version 3.0 Ensures Ecosystem Data Remain Consistent, Comparable, and Actionable Across Jurisdictions

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2025 Audubon Photography Awards: Marvel at the beauty of birds and learn the stories behind our favorite images.

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IUCN pays tribute to Jane Goodall
“Dame Jane Goodall will forever remain an icon of hope and an enduring inspiration to the global conservation movement,” said Mubarak, IUCN President. “She was a tireless advocate within our Species Survival Commission and as a Patron of Nature.”

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Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes.

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BGCI; Botanic Gardens Conservation International. Our vision is a world in which plant diversity is valued, secure, and supports all life.
The most comprehensive database of the world’s tree species
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AviList is a collaborative global effort to produce a single current consensus taxonomy for the birds of the world, along with key information on taxonomy and nomenclature. The checklist is free for download.
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NatureServe has released a first-of-its-kind map of ecosystems across th U.S. and nearby region, designed to support conservation planning, risk assessments, and better understanding of ecosystem patterns. A public release is coming later this summer.
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Kew’s vast botanical and mycological archive - plant and fungal specimens collected over centuries - is now available free in the brand-new online Data Portal. https://t.co/dA61kg0dPT

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Vibrant setting sun reflecting on the pond.

#FortSmallwoodPark #AnneArundel #Maryland

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Kids.. 🤦‍♂️😂