Peggy

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

One of the most beautiful turtle photos

[📸 Philip Waller Photography]

[𝕐o̴g̴ @Yoda4ever]

Mistakes were made..🐕🐾😅

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Watch how an owl can rotate its head up to 270° without harming blood vessels or cutting off circulation.

[Paul Bronks @SlenderSherbet]

"CAN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER"

[Paul Bronks @SlenderSherbet]

The therapy dog after I share all my problems.

[Animals World @animalsworldtv]

This baby elephant loves his mother very much.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Have you ever seen a snail eating?

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Giant pandas are officially no longer classified as "Endangered"

But it was nothing to do with them

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A compilation of dogs having to deal with syringes

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Ball python in the flowers

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Crow figures out how to grab all the cookies.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides)

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Mama bear and... Wait for it.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The amazing colors on this purple harlequin toad

[📹 indicator_species]

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A deep-sea octopus mother devotedly guards her eggs for over 4.5 years without ever leaving or eating, earning her the title of one of nature's most selfless parents.

Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute documented this extraordinary behavior in a female Graneledone boreopacifica, observed brooding in Monterey Canyon. Over 53 months, the longest known egg-guarding period for any animal, she remained motionless, shielding her clutch from predators while forgoing all food.

After laying her eggs, the mother halts hunting and movement entirely. Much of her brain activity diminishes, but the optic glands remain active; these glands suppress feeding instincts, compelling her to stay vigilant.

She gently fans oxygenated water over the eggs, clears debris, and ignores passing prey—even when offered directly. As months turn to years, starvation takes its toll: her vibrant skin fades to pale white, her body weakens, and her eyes cloud over.

This ultimate sacrifice serves a vital purpose. Octopuses reproduce only once (semelparity), and constant protection in the predator-rich deep sea maximizes offspring survival. The cold temperatures slow development, allowing hatchlings to emerge as large, fully capable mini-adults ready to hunt independently.

When the eggs finally hatch after years of unwavering care, the exhausted mother typically perishes soon after, ensuring her young face the world without risk of her turning predator in desperation.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The impressive appearance of a Lady Amherst’s Pheasant with its intricate black-and-white scaled cape, fiery red accents, golden shoulders, and those vivid orange flames underneath.

[📹 wildsafarisaga]

[steve @bagshaw2112]

This is AI I think. It’s what AI was invented for 😆😆😆😆 #cats #cooking

[The Best @TheBestqueenx]

A face with zero regrets. 😂