Amazing Wildlife

Thankfully, conservation efforts were able to bring back wild populations of Turkey. Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621, and millions continue to celebrate it ever since. However, we should appreciate Turkeys for their role in the wild and for bringing us together. 2/2

Since Thanksgiving is coming up, the Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) was first described in 1525 by Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo. Native Americans were known for raising turkeys. Once the European Settlers arrived in America, Turkeys almost became extinct. 1/2

As you’re gearing up to spend the holidays with your family, members of Congress are prioritizing ways to strip protections for wolves and other endangered species. The happiest time of year for people, isn’t looking so happy for wildlife.

Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz

Americans favor wildlife protections & nature‑based policymaking A new national survey reveals overwhelming public support across party lines for policies that protect animals and the environment...

This poll is very reassuring and at least shows that the majority of Americans care about protecting wildlife. Hopefully, this sentiment extends to the current administration's impact on wildlife and why we need to continue speaking out.

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‘Exceptionally rare’ pink grasshopper spotted in New Zealand The native species is typically grey or brown and the pink hue is thought to be caused by a genetic mutation

A pink morph of the Robust Grasshopper (Sigaus robustus) was spotted in New Zealand. This isn't a new species but a mutation known as Erythrism. It would be very cool if the mutation were passed down and created a population of pink grasshoppers 👀.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

New antivenom works against 17 snakes - The Wildlife Society Researchers develop a new preliminary antidote for African serpents in rodents in lab mice

Well... Some new trials were able to save mice from 17 different snakes of the family Elapidae, which includes some of the most venomous snakes. Read more about it yourself!

New antivenom works against 17 snakes wildlife.org/new-antiveno...

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Daily Fact: Humans can detect the stench of a skunk from 3.5 miles away. The wind can pick up their spray and travel over long distances, so far that a human can detect it miles away. The compounds, known as thiols, in the stench allow this to happen.

Trump Administration Proposes Changes To Endangered Species Act Regulations In a move long expected, the Trump administration said Wednesday it intended to restore regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act that President Donald Trump made during his first term, a move ...

The Trump administration announced it intended to restore changes to the ESA, a move quickly criticized as ensuring a death sentence to countless species.

The new regulations include changes that will eliminate protections afforded to threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Act. bit.ly/3XJbkDP

Don’t let Congress abandon wildlife: Urge your legislators to OPPOSE weakening the ESA! Act Now: Send a message to your Senators and Representatives urging them to vote NO on accelerating the extinction crisis and grievously harming America’s wildlife!

Use the link below to speak out against the weakening of the ESA. The more voices we have, the higher the chance we have of being heard. 4/4

act.defenders.org/page/81476/a...

Weighing the economic impacts in decisions about altering habitats for endangered species was already prohibited by the ESA, and it will further increase the time spent establishing protections. Additionally, these proposed changes may hinder important ongoing projects. 3/4

One proposal removes the "Blanket Rule," which automatically protects species classified as threatened under the ESA. Consequently, more time will be spent writing protections for specific species. Economic impacts will now be considered when making decisions about habitats. 2/4

Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections The proposed changes include the elimination of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s “blanket rule” that automatically protects animals and plants when they are classified as threatened.

🚨🚨 Breaking News: The Trump Administration has decided to roll back protections established by the ESA. I will explain why this is not a good thing... 1/4

Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... via @nbcnews.com

Wojtek: The bear who was a private in the Polish army The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.

Do you know about the story of Wojtek the Bear from Poland? He served in the 2nd Polish Corps during World War 2 in 1943, helping to carry artillery shells and ammunition for the soldiers. Yeah, it was an actual bear, not a random nickname for some guy.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

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1. Which mammal group is capable of true flight?
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Puffins: Isle of Muck comeback 'proves restoration works' Puffins have been seen on the Isle of Muck off Antrim for the first time in at least 25 years

Some great news: Puffins have "returned" to the Isle of Muck, which was home to breeding colonies in the 1900s. The introduction of Brown Rats had significantly decreased the population, but a rat extermination program helped make some progress.

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🚨 Wolves still need your voice! Congress is considering bills that could strip protections from gray wolves in 44 states. Losing these safeguards would leave wolves vulnerable to hunting and persecution.

Tell your Senators & Representative: oppose anti-wildlife riders. Take action: 👉 bit.ly/3VIlH9Z

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Isn't it crazy that there are approximately one million recognized insect species, but there are potentially millions more that we don't know about? Like, what if one of you saw an insect that hasn't been officially recognized yet? 👀

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What was going on in the environment to cause Spotted Skunks to develop this adaptation 😭?

I still can't believe I was able to take this picture. The timing was crazy 😭

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Daily Fact: Fleas (Siphonaptera) can jump up to 200 times their own height. This is because they have specialized hind legs for jumping and moving around, since they don't have wings. This is the equivalent of a human... jumping over the Empire State Building 😐.

Daily Fact: Many rodents are known for eating their own poop —a feeding habit called coprophagy. This behavior can provide them with nutrients and maintain their gut biome. Oftentimes, this is done during periods of food scarcity. They're being smart, don't judge them 🙄.

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Daily Fact: Did you know that Squirrels are responsible for planting thousands of trees every year? This is because of scatter hoarding, where squirrels will bury seeds in many different locations, but they often forget about them, which means more trees for the environment :D

This post should serve as the 1283723984th reminder that climate change is only getting worse and causing regions to become uninhabitable, for people and wildlife. Conservationists have fortunately been actively working to protect these species, but it may not be enough. 4/4

Research indicates droughts are becoming more frequent, causing vegetation to diminish and reducing the resource availability. Not only this, but the United Nations claimed food insecurity is affecting more than 22 million people in the Horn of Africa due to the droughts. 3/4

The Sambura Special 5 includes the Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, and Grévy’s Zebra. Over time, these species have surprisingly developed adaptations to withstand the area's dry conditions, but climate change is presenting them with new challenges. 2/4

Climate change threatens unique ‘Samburu Special 5’ wildlife in arid East Africa In the dry regions of East Africa lives a group of animals unlike any others. Known as the Samburu Special Five to safari operators in Kenya, they are the dry-adapted reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reti...

An article from Mongabay outlines how climate change continues to threaten five species, known as the Sambura Special Five. These species are found in the Horn of Africa and are suffering from extreme drought conditions. 1/4

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Note, other species are entirely female (e.g., some Whiptail Lizards, the Amazon Molly, the Brunner's Mantis, and more). Although it might seem that parthenogenic species can thrive easily, they tend to have low genetic diversity and are influenced by anthropogenic factors. 2/2