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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7h

We think this may be a Capybara Katy?

Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7h

Beautiful Painted Lady Katy @katykingfisher.bsky.social

Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 8h

A great NP, studied Natterjacks there a few years ago..

Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 8h

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea): This 14cm (5.5in) Asian & European bird of temperate woodland is recognisable by its short tail and long bill. Cracking photo of a Nuthatch taken by Ian Rigby in Lancashire, UK. #nuthatch #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 10h

Raccoon (Procyon lotor): A mother Raccoon takes care of her young, these mammals are native to North America and have a body length of 70cm (28in). Its greyish coat mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. Photo taken by Casey Willis in Sebago, Maine, USA 🦝 #raccoon

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee in the world, a few native to South America and the majority found across the Northern Hemisphere. Brilliant photo of one of these super Pollinators taken by Liam Donovan in the UK 🐝 #bees #bee #bumblebee #pollinator #pollinators #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 23h

Cougar (Puma concolor): 240cm (94in). Aka Puma & Mountain Lion, this is a large felid native to the Americas spanning from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes in South America. Super photo taken by Bill Marshall. #mountainlion #cougar #lion #nature #cat #wildlife #puma #bigcat #cats

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) This European, North African & Asian Kingfisher species has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks & defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Photo of a Kingfisher diving taken by Will Brown in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

European Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus): This Eurasian species of Deer is relatively small at 135cm (4.4ft) in length. These Deer begin to regrow their antlers almost immediately the previous have been shed. Photo taken by Waldo Ferris in Bocking, UK. #deer #roedeer #nature #wildlife #bocking #UK 🦌

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus): This 18cm (7.1in) Aquatic passerine is not exclusive to, but can be found in Upland and Mountain areas in the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the Indian subcontinent. Dipper spotted by Johan van der Louw in the Netherlands. #dipper #netherlands #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

Lime Butterfly (Papilio demoleus) 10cm (3.9in) Wingspan. This is a common & widespread swallowtail butterfly, the common name refers to the host plants, which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Photo of this species taken by Upendra Goswami in Chandigarh, India #butterfly #india

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis): At up to 81cm (32in) This mammal has a range spanning most of North America. From east to west, they reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Awesome image of a Skunk taken by Mike TR Dunn in Weld County, Colorado, USA. #skunk #stripedskunk #colorado #nature 🦨

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you @boathousehotel.bsky.social yes we've seen them in Newborough forest 👍 sounds like a wonderful hotel to stay at when wildlife watching! 🙂

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in)! Amazing photo taken by Mike Phelps in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) This duck species is native to Asia, distinguished by its stunning plumage. Many birds have escaped from collections & there are now 7000 living wild in the UK & large populations in Germany, Carolina & California, USA. Terrific image taken by Graham Walker in the UK

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris): This is a species in the Cardinal family. The bright coloured plumage of the male of this 14cm (5.5in) bird only develops in its second year. These North American birds feed on seed. Gorgeous photo taken by Stacey Rich Bergman in the United States. #bunting #usa

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops): 28cm (11in). This bird is the National bird of Israel and is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. Striking photo taken by Vijayendra Desai in Gujarat, India. #hoopoe #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #india