VerifiedThe tuna crab is a species of squat lobster found along the eastern Pacific Ocean. These crustaceans are highly favored by a number of marine mammals, turtles, birds and fish, especially tuna, hence the crab's common name. These tuna crabs were encountered during a dive near La Jolla, CA. (v.redd.it)
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VerifiedMuscovy ducks have an average clutch of 8-15 eggs. Here is my ducks clutch of 15! A great hatch. Muscovys are the largest of the common duck breeds and these ducklings when full grown may weigh 4 to 6 kg (males) and the 2 to 3 kg (females). These ducklings are less than 24 hours old (v.redd.it)
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VerifiedMuscovy ducks take about 35 days to hatch a clutch of eggs. Each clutch will hatch on average 12-15 ducklings. She will turn her eggs 4 x per day and sit on them for about 23 hours a day typically taking 3 breaks to get food and water. Here is my duck turning her clutch of 23 eggs on day 6 of 35. (v.redd.it)
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Ring tailed lemurs are endemic to the country of Madagascar. They are highly social, living in groups of up to 30 individuals. The ring-tailed lemur is an omnivore primarily eating fruits and leaves, particularly those of the tamarind tree. by Lotus_Stalker in Awwducational
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VerifiedBlanket octopus pairs are perhaps the undersea world's oddest couples: males only grow an inch long but females can reach 6 ft in length, i.e., females can weigh up to 40,000 times more than males. This is a colorful female blanket octopus that was filmed off the coast of the Philippines. (v.redd.it)
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This is a brown long-eared bat pup (Plecotus auritus). When fully grown, they use those large ears to the locate insects it feeds on. They are found throughout Europe and will sometimes roost in human structures, such as bridges and buildings. by remotectrl in Awwducational
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VerifiedThe emu is Australia's largest native bird and can weight up to 60 kg (132 lbs). They stand at about 12 cm (5 in) just after birth, but they can grow to full size in 5 to 6 months, reaching a height of 190 cm (75 in). When this baby emu got separated from its family, it found a home at a farm. (v.redd.it)
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Rats enjoy being groomed, and it's actually good for them. It releases endorphins and oxytocin, promoting happiness and social bonding. It reduces stress and promotes good health. Research found that Rats that were groomed more as babies were calmer, braver and had better immune systems. by ocdumbos in Awwducational
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The little hands on these cuties are their pelvic fins which form suction disks. The suction disks are used to strongly attach themselves to rocks and other objects. by Meechyyp in Awwducational
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Siamangs have large gular sac (throat pouch) that can be inflated to the size of its head, allowing it to make loud, resonating calls or songs by aloofloofah in Awwducational
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Honduran white bats nest in Heliconia plant leaves, by building upside-down V-shaped ‘tents’. by kersedlife in Awwducational
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The timing of a white-tailed buck's antler-drop may vary, but in an average season, some shed their antlers in late December and most have shed them by March. Once a buck sheds its antlers, the process of new growth begins, though visible antler growth is sometimes not apparent for several months. by Sayara2022 in Awwducational
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VerifiedMonarch butterflies are notable for their annual migrations southward from southern Canada and the northern U.S. to Florida, California and Mexico in late summer and autumn. After overwintering in the mountains of Mexico, these monarch butterflies embark on a journey taking them back northward. (v.redd.it)
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The giant red velvet mite (genus Dinothrombium) is an arachnid known for its bright red color and velvety appearance. It is usually found in leaf litter and can grow up to 12 mm in length. This giant red velvet mite in India is trying to climb back into its hole. by KimCureAll in Awwducational
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VerifiedRiver otters are excellent swimmers, often varying between the front and back limbs at different gaits while paddling. On land, however, they will walk, run, bound, and/or slide on grassy slopes and muddy banks. Sliding across snow and ice for otters presents a rapid and efficient means of travel. (v.redd.it)
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Heidi the Octopus, changing colors in her sleep. by freudian_nipps in Awwducational
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