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Gumbar wearing a large backpack, walking alongside many different animal prints, marking the beginning of "Best Friend February 2026"

🌎BEST FRIEND FEBRUARY🌏

“The world’s a pretty big place! So many friends to meet and so little time!”

Gumbar is BACK for the second annual #BestFriendFebruary! Will she be able to make 28 new friends before the end of the month?

NOW: We're rallying in New York City for an emergency mobilization in opposition to the US-Israel attacks on Iran which have already killed more than 200 people in Iran.

I hate to bring this up right now but I’m getting hit to debts/bills at the moment and I’m still having trouble finding new work. Any help would mean a lot to me

#mutualaid #helpsky

All 28 days of Best Friend February 2026

Thanks so much for sticking around for yet another #BestFriendFebruary! I definitely want to make a habit of doing this for years to come! I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I did!

Which friend is your favorite?

A silhouette of Gumbar holding up a large globe

And that's a wrap! I hope you learned a thing or two!

Animals are cool, but their lives are constantly under threat due to things habitat destruction, pollution, poaching, climate change, etc. And that is NOT friendly.

If you take anything from this, remember to keep an open mind and stay kind!

Day 28 - Colossal Squid

Artistic Depiction of a Colossal Squid

Day 28: Colossal Squid

This indomitable invertebrate lurks deep in the Antarctic waters.

Very little is known about them, as they are one of the most elusive creatures in the sea. In her search, Gumbar was unable to find her final friend.

Oh well, better luck next year...

#BestFriendFebruary

Day 27 - Kiwi

Real Photo of a Kiwi

Day 27: Kiwi

A flightless bird on the smaller side, the kiwi is endemic to the northern island of New Zealand.

Out of any living animal, these guys lay the LARGEST eggs relative to their size - making up about 20% of their entire body weight by full development!

#BestFriendFebruary

Free Fall

Wuh oh

Hey look there’s a fish

She’s so cool guys omg

The cartoon I’m making plus screenshots from the cartoon

Day 26 - Gharial

Real Photo of a Gharial

Day 26: Gharial

This crazy crocodilian sits on the larger side, inhabiting the waters of South Asia.

The gharial is characterized by its distinctly slim snout. Males have a pronounced bulb at the tip of their nose that resembles an Indian pot called a "ghara", hence its name.

#BestFriendFebruary

Day 25 - Manta Ray

Real Photo of Manta Rays

Day 25: Manta Ray

There are three types of manta that can be found in tropical waters across the globe. These mighty mobulas can reach a wingspan of 9m!

Like sharks, they lack bones, but have a skeleton made entirely of cartilage, the same tissue we have in our ears and nose!

#BestFriendFebruary

woody from toy story is sitting on a green toy car ALT: woody from toy story is sitting on a green toy car

Delicious in Dungeon 🤝
One Piece 🤝
A Place Further than the Universe 🤝

(I've been meaning to rewatch APFTTU it's so peak)

Day 24 - Olm

Real Photo of an Olm

Day 24: Olm

Unlike other amphibians, the olm is an entirely aquatic species that can be found in a small portion of southern Europe.

These seclusive salamanders live in total darkness, living their entire lives in caves. Who needs developed eyes when there's nothing to see?!

#BestFriendFebruary

Day 23 - Guanaco

Real Photo of a Guanaco

Day 23: Guanaco

This crafty camelid is native to South America - from the Andes Mountains to the southernmost tip of the continent.

These guys are master mountaineers, adapting a strong heart and blood cells to gather enough oxygen at altitudes of up to 4,500m above sea level!

#BestFriendFebruary

Several drawings of a reimagined Belvin, now with a slightly more "bird-like" look. Notes include "There's a bandana under all those feathers" "Belvin is a lot fluffier now!!" and "He takes inspiration from many different birds - owl, cockatoo, chicken. Despite this, he is a flightless bird!"

Several drawings of a reimagined Marisol, who is SIGNIFICANTLY more slug-like than before. Notes include "Somewhat of an airhead, but INCREDIBLY intelligent" "The front portion of Marisol's sole also operates as 'hands'" and "Marisol is more slug-like now (of course)"

Several drawings of a reimagined Apollo, whose body is a lot less humanoid than it was before. Notes include "I really wanted to lean into the 'plant' element of Apollo" "Apollo's new physique is more squid-like" and "They can coil their vine tendril thingies for a more human physique."

Several (updated) drawings of a reimagined Kimara, now with longer, fluffier hair and two pairs of eyes instead of one. Notes include "This version of Kimara has two pairs of eyes. One for each personality" "Going for sort of a Wonder Woman look" and "Both pairs of eyes can't be open at once"

Perfect! The band's back together again! I think these final three underwent the most changes - it was fun to re imagine them.

(Also reposting Kimara with her new hair)

Day 22 - Leatherback Sea Turtle

Real Photo of a Leatherback Sea Turtle

Day 22: Leatherback Sea Turtle

Found in waters across the globe, this titanic testudine is the largest of its kind, reaching up to 2.7m (~8.8ft) in length and 500kg (~1,100 lb). Heavy!

They are MASTERS of migration, traveling across oceans to feed, mate, and lay their eggs.

#BestFriendFebruary

Keep screaming at them.

Day 21 - Antarctic Icefish

Real Photo of an Antarctic Icefish

Day 21: Antarctic Icefish

The icefish is a unique type of fish that swims in Antarctic waters.

Its transparent body is due to its lack of hemoglobin, the protein that delivers oxygen through our blood. This is speculated to be an adaptive trait for their frigid environment.

#BestFriendFebruary

Call it funny business

Congrats to you and your special someone!

Day 20 - Leafy Seadragon

Real Photo of a Leafy Seadragon

Day 20: Leafy Seadragon

This strangely-shaped fish calls the southern ocean waters of Australia its home.

Their leaf-like lobes of skin give them the appearance of seaweed, providing camouflage with its surroundings - a perfect example of environment influencing evolution!

#BestFriendFebruary

Day 19 - Giant Pacific Octopus

Real Photo of a Giant Pacific Octopus

Day 19: Giant Pacific Octopus

This octopus is the largest of its kind, living in the Pacific coastal waters of North America and Asia.

These marvelous molluscs are among the most intelligent of the invertebrates, displaying excellent memory and problem-solving skills!

#BestFriendFebruary

The Amazing Gumbar

#animation #rubberhose

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

Day 18 - Greater Flamingo

Real Photo of Greater Flamingos

Day 18: Greater Flamingo

These highly social birds live in and around the shallow waters of Afro-Eurasia in groups of hundreds of thousands.

They have a uniquely shaped beak that is specialized for feeding while their heads are upside down, satiating their molluscivorous diet.

#BestFriendFebruary

Psychic fashion week
#oc #art #illustration

Holy height difference I didn’t know Mio was that much taller than the Jas-meister

Saddle up, babies! It's 2026, the Year of the Horse!

(Technically the Chinese New Year isn't until mid-February, but I was feeling a little horsey today!)

High angle from behind subject. French maid with dark skin and short orange hair holding a large metal suitcase with her dress blowing in the wind

yknow, maybe I actually quite like this silly maid girly I've created

#sketch #oc #originalcharacter

Also a reminder that I’m still looking for work. Any and all help is appreciated bsky.app/profile/rsdr...

Day 17 - Beluga Sturgeon

Real Photo of a Beluga Sturgeon

Day 17: Beluga Sturgeon

The Beluga Sturgeon is one of the largest freshwater fish out there, making their home in the Caspian and Black Sea basins.

Unfortunately, overfishing has left these guys critically endangered as their roe is highly valuable - which we know as "caviar".

#BestFriendFebruary