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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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Quokka (Setonix brachyurus): 56cm (21in). This Australian mammal is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. Like other marsupials in the macropod family (such as kangaroos and wallabies), the quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. #quokka #marsupial #macropod #nature #australia

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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis): This North American bird is found in southern Canada, eastern USA and Mexico. The 23cm (9.1in) bird is mainly granivorous but also feeds on insects and fruit. Beautiful photo of a female Cardinal taken by Larry Page in Missouri, USA.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Raccoon (Procyon lotor): These mammals are native to North America & have a body length of 70cm (28in). They have a greyish coat which mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. Delightful photo taken by John Craig in Ontario, Canada 🦝 #raccoon #bandit #nature #canada

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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals, also taking birds, fish & fruit. Super photo taken by Gethin Pugh in Bangor, North Wales

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British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social · 5d

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris): This 25cm (10in) long thrush is omnivorous, feeding on snails, earthworms and insects in the breeding grounds of northern Asia & Europe in the summer and many birds migrating south in winter seeking seeds, fruits & berries. Super photo taken by Patrick Yates in the UK.

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Indian Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica): This 50cm (1ft 8in) rodent is aka the Malabar giant squirrel. It is a large tree squirrel species native to forests and woodlands in India. It is a diurnal, arboreal, and mainly herbivorous squirrel.

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Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus): This is a 20cm (7.9in) species of sparrow that has a chestnut brown head and nape, white cheeks and collar with a contrasting black cheek spot. Nice photo taken by Paul Morton in the UK. #sparrow #treesparrow #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #tweet #uk #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus):The grey-headed flying fox is a megabat native to Australia. This mammal species is the largest bat in the continent and has a Status of Vulnerable (Population decreasing)🦇 #bat #bats #mammal #GreyHeadedFlyingFox #FlyingFox #wildlife #nature #Australia

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, North Africa and Asia were introduced into NZ and Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in). Super photo taken by Anna Wheeler of this Finch perched on a garden feeder in Cornwall, UK. #goldfinch #bird #birds #wildlife #cornwall

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus): This brilliantly coloured 21cm (8.3in) woodpecker species is native to forested areas with oaks from south west USA to Colombia. Remarkable photo by Jay Spring taken in Orange, California, USA. For more of Jay's shots see: www.springphotos.net #woodpecker

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

Dr Jane Goodall 💚
3 April 1934 - 1 Oct 2025

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Dr Jane Goodall 3 Apr 1934 - 1 Oct 2025 Thank you Jane 💚 tribute by Stewart at Wildlife.net

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa): 108cm (43in). This is a medium-sized wild cat occurring from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into southern China. Total population is suspected to be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals. #cloudedleopard #leopard #wildlife #nature #bluesky

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Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis): This tree squirrel species from North America has grey fur & feeds on tree bark, acorns, seeds, nuts, it was introduced into Europe where it is regarded as an invasive species. Excellent photo of this trio of squirrels taken by Michael Pearce in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis): 30cm (11.8in). This is a species of parrot endemic to southern Western Australia. The head and underparts are bright red, and the back is mottled black; a yellow patch at the cheek distinguishes it. Great photo taken by Nathan Watson in Australia. #rosella

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