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Posted by: AGelbert
« on: December 05, 2023, 06:15:45 pm »


The North Atlantic Right Whale, or eubalaena glacialis, is one 13 species commonly called “great whales.” Here’s what makes them one of the most unique creatures alive in our oceans today:

Illustration of the North Atlantic Right Whale courtesy of NOAA Fisheries


They’re black, but can have white patches on their bellies. Their heads are covered in patches of rough skin that also appear white due to whale lice. Each of these rough patches are actually unique to the whale and are used by scientists to track population and health of individual whales. They have no dorsal fin, just short pectoral flippers, and broad tails. The right whale is the only whale with a v-shaped spout and two puffs side by side.


At birth, calves can be as big as 14 feet long and grow to a length of 52 feet as mature adults. Right whales have no teeth. They feed on zooplankton, krill, and tiny crustaceans called copepods using baleen plates, a type of sieve or filter that captures huge amounts of food by opening its mouth and filtering the water.

Right whales are social, they can propel themselves upwards to breach the water and slap back down. They communicate through low-frequency sounds and socialize with one another at the water’s surface. They migrate in small groups or sometimes alone, traveling seasonally from the coasts of New England and Canada where they feed and mate in the spring and summer down south over 1,000 miles to South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida in the winter where they give birth to their calves.

Right whales can probably live to be 70 years old. They produce one calf per year-long pregnancy and generally wait about 3 years between each pregnancy.

Candid photo near Provincetown showing how difficult right whales can be for a speeding ship to spot

But without healthy ocean conditions and protection from man-made hazards, life spans are shortening to 45-65 years for female and male whales, respectively. Pregnancies are fewer and further between, waiting on average 6-10 years between calves. Combined with the typical risks from ship collisions and degrading habitats, these factors contribute to their dangerously low population and critically endangered status.



Our hope is that as people get to know about these fascinating whales, more and more like-minded folks will jump in to join this movement to establish a national marine sanctuary that will allow their numbers to thrive once again.

Steady on,

Rob
Posted by: AGelbert
« on: January 11, 2023, 05:22:36 pm »

Alaska's Gigantic 🐻 Grizzly Bears


Real Wild 1.6M subscribers 1,119,679 views  Mar 15, 2022  #RealWild #Documentary

The Kodiak Bear is a unique species of Grizzly, known to be the largest species of bear in the world, living along the Kodiak Archipelago of Southern Alaska. In this documentary, cinematographer Andreas journeys into the depths of the great Alaskan wilderness to find some of the largest grizzly bears in the US. In his expedition, he travels through some of Alaska's most remote areas with his friend Greg and learns more about how the native Alaskan population lives in some of the most inhospitable spots of the frigid US State.
Posted by: AGelbert
« on: November 15, 2022, 07:11:52 pm »

Wolves Surrounded The Wounded Guy, He Thought It Was The End, But The Incredible Happened..
Posted by: AGelbert
« on: October 20, 2022, 04:44:48 pm »



October 20, 2022

🦉 Fun photos of feathered and furry friends!

SNIPPET:
 
THE VIVID COLOURS OF INDIA’S BIRDS


The vibrantly coloured and unmistakable Common kingfisher is a regular sight at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. With seven subspecies, the little bird has a wide range throughout Eurasia and North Africa. The speedy avian can be seen flying low and fast on bodies of water as they hunt for fish, making a sharp whistle. What unique birds are in your area? Send us your photos!

Photo by Mradul Pathak.



Simba is growing into a gorgeous, maturing leopard. At just two months old, the young feline was found wandering a sugarcane field, crying out for his mother. Dehydrated and exhausted, lost and traumatised, the cub was at last spotted by a child from the village. Working closely with Forest Department officials, Wildlife SOS saved the little cub. These days, Simba doesn’t have a care in the world. We just love his beauty, energy and photogenic wild nature.

Seeing him thrive and grow at our Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre is bitter-sweet for us. The stunning and healthy leopard belongs in the wild, but abandoned at just 2 months old, he faced certain death and we were forced to intervene. He missed those formative years learning how to hunt and survive in the wild from mum. Semi-habituated to the caregivers who raised him and lacking skills to live in the wild, he will spend his life being cared for by Wildlife SOS. 

Photo by Akash Subhash Dolas.



(left to right) Erica, Ella and Lilly are BFFs at our Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Haryana. Recently, members of the Wildlife SOS communications team were able to pay the elephant trio a rare social visit, and were not disappointed. It was a treat to watch the geriatric elephants' playful nature shine as they stomped around relaxing in the mud. Team members Shirina Sawhney and Arinita Sandilya took these fun photos of the afternoon's antics, perfectly capturing the elephants’ close bond.


AGelbert NOTE: This e-mail had more pictures taken in these places:
https://wildlifesos.org/locations/agra-bear-rescue-facility/
https://wildlifesos.org/locations/wildlife-sos-leopard-rescue-centre/
https://wildlifesos.org/locations/bannerghatta-bear-rescue-centre/



Did you know Wildlife SOS operates five 24/7 rescue hotlines in India? In Delhi, call +91-9871963535, in Agra +91-9917109666, in Vadodra +91-9825011117, and in the J&K Region +91-7006692300. Our Elephant Helpline can be reached at +91-9971699727.

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If you would like to enter one of your wildlife images, email your best to photo@wildlifesos.org. Please include location. Your photo may be chosen to showcase the talents of our wonderful Wildlife SOS supporters as we appreciate the diversity of wild animals all around us!

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Judith Rose met this little armadillo friend on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA. Armadillos, meaning “little armoured one” in Spanish, are related to anteaters and sloths. The animal has an ancient giant relative called a glyptodonts that weighed as much at 2,000 kgs, or as much as some elephants!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful image, Judith!

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Posted by: AGelbert
« on: March 24, 2022, 06:01:15 pm »


Bizarre animal appearances
3,113,252 views•Jan 12, 2018

Free High-Quality Documentaries 383K subscribers

Animals shock us with the most bizarre appearances - some even look like they've been dressing up. But the weird and wonderful shapes and colours of nature are vital to the animals' lives. Sometimes they're disguised to help blend in, other times they are designed to stand out and show off. But whether it's a monkey in make-up or a salamander's toxic stripes, the weird and wonderful outfits enable the creature to thrive.

The obvious place to start exploring animal outfits is the colourful parrots. The birds dazzling hues are not all caused by pigment, but more a clever reflection of the light. Bright, vibrant plumage is very attractive to a bird of the opposite sex - it demonstrates that the wearer is in good health, but surprisingly the main function of their bold markings is camouflage.

There is an alternative to blending in. Some animals use colourful costumes to make themselves stand out. In the case of bold and bright tree frogs and salamanders, it's to warn would be attackers of toxins in their skins.

Intimidation can also be used in the mating game, when a male wants to make himself bigger and more intimidating to his competitors. Many birds flaunt elaborate plumage to make themselves look more dramatic. The king of courting costume though is the peacock. With a two metre tail span, covered in colourful, eyelike markings, he's hard to ignore. But while some creature costumes are easy to explain, others remain a mystery.

Animals dressing up might seem colourful to us, but perhaps it's not so strange - there is no species that enjoys putting on a costume as much as we do!

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Posted by: AGelbert
« on: March 24, 2022, 05:59:29 pm »

(4K) Breathtaking Colorful Birds of the Rainforest - 1HR Wildlife Nature Film + Jungle 🔊 Sounds in UHD
542,287 views•Premiered Feb 23, 2020

Nature Relaxation Films
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Watch On-Demand (No Watermark or Ads) @ https://watch.naturerelaxation.com/vi... | BUY @ https://www.naturerelaxation.com/prod... | ABOUT: A new video that bird lovers and cats will equally love, "Birds of the Rainforest" presents viewers with a stunning mix of birds and other wildlife from the rainforests of the world, paired with the relaxing sounds of birds - no music. A collaboration between Nature Relaxation Films and collaborator John of Light, it's a great way to see the wonders of the rainforest from the comfort of your home. Viewers will enjoy Macaws, Parrots, Toucans, Hummingbirds, and many other exotic species - even some cute lizards, insects and flowers .  Presented in 4K UHD, it's a colorful and ultra high resolution way to make the most of your big screen TV!  MORE INFO / LINKS:

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Posted by: AGelbert
« on: March 24, 2022, 05:53:01 pm »



Jun 14, 2021

Sea Lion

Balloonfish

See More Beautiful photos:
https://oceanconservancy.org/photocontest/

Posted by: AGelbert
« on: March 24, 2022, 05:36:06 pm »

NATURAL HABITAT ADVENTURES & WWF

Discovering Our Planet Together

WATCH: Encounters with Polar Bears

https://www.nathab.com/polar-bear-tours/
Posted by: AGelbert
« on: March 24, 2022, 05:35:06 pm »

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