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June 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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So beautiful a heron soaring across the water looking for a place to land. They are such solitary birds.
June 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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I figured we could all use a little smile at the end of the week. This little black bear cub was an absolute joy to watch. He/she was having a blast running up and down trees while their mom munched on grass. #mammals 🌿
June 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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David Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies at age 88.
David Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies aged 88
One of the most influential figures of the art world, Hockney was famous for works such as “A Bigger Splash,” depicting modernist architecture and a glinting swimming pool in Los Angeles.
www.nbcnews.com
June 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Good morning
June 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
It is known for its dramatic coastline and links to the legend of King Arthur.
June 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Football draws a lot of inspiration from nature and biodiversity.

By choosing native wildlife as mascots, the #FIFAWorldCup reminds us that sport is rooted not only in people and culture but also in the natural world.

Learn how you can take action #ForNature: https://ow.ly/9S5450ZaphN
June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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After years of false claims that Mexican gray wolves threaten public safety and local economies, federal data has proven otherwise. There has never been a documented case of a Mexican wolf attacking or killing a human, and wolves don't harm local economies. (1/3)

https://bit.ly/4uyWaiD
The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small
For years, ranchers have butted heads with conservationists and the federal government – claiming that the endangered Mexican gray wolf is a serious threat to their local economies and public safety.
www.kunm.org
June 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Sea otters North Pacific Ocean
Smallest marine mammal adapted to ocean life can live entirely in the water, eating sleeping, giving birth while floating on their back. Fast swimmers, amazing diving skills among the best parents in the animal world.
June 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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As delegates gather in Bonn for the #JuneClimateMeetings, the focus is shifting from long-term promises to urgent action.

With record temperatures and rising climate impacts, here is a look at where the world needs to make progress in the fight against climate change: www.unep.org/technical-hi...
June 12, 2026 at 5:57 AM
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On consecutive days, this coyote walked right in front of our trail camera. And with a strikingly similar path taken and pose.
#mammals #nature #dogs #love #trailcam #Seattle #wildanimals #goodnight #PNW #animals #nokings #coyotes #outdoors #zen #doppleganger
June 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Oaxaca's dry forests are built to survive extremes, but unsustainable land use is pushing them past their limits.

Here's how sustainable agave farming is bringing them back: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-sustainable-agave-farming-reviving-oaxacas-dry-forests
June 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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All smiles knowing tomorrows the weekend🥰🐾
June 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Air pollution is often invisible, but its impacts are not.
 
We’re launching a photo call to document its sources, impacts & solutions bringing cleaner air to communities globally.
 
Selected entries will be featured for the Int'l Day of Clean Air.
 
📸 Submit your photos: https://bit.ly/4xoqcYU
June 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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In Norse mythology, Ótr (Old Norse for "otter") was a dwarf and shapeshifter whose death triggered a tragic chain of events involving cursed gold and the eventual rise of the hero Sigurd.

#SensoryArt #Nature #NorseMythology #Wildlife
March 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Let’s not start sucking each others’ dicks just yet - TheWolf, Pulp Fiction

Pic of the day
#photography
March 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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This is still my favorite acrylic painting I've done. Portland, Maine's Wharf Street in the Old Port at night. Prints are available!
#acrylic #acrylicpainting #artist #artists #art #painting #originalart #traditionalart #Portland #Maine #Wharfstreet #cobblestone #fineart #oldport #city
March 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Watercolour of a garden and buildings in Comberton near Cambridge. The botanist owner of this Tudor manor house is included in the painting, sitting in a folding chair. I have painted here several times.
#watercolour #watercolor #Comberton #enpleinair
March 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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A pen and watercolour woodland sketch at the Beechwoods nature reserve near Cambridge UK.
#watercolour #watercolor #enpleinair
March 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Now public: I wrote to the Government of #SouthAfrica about the legal harassment, intimidation & surveillance of whistleblower Patricia Mashale by members of the South African Police Service. Regrettably, I have not received a response.
srdefenders.org/south-africa...
South Africa: legal harassment, intimidation and surveillance of whistleblower Patricia Mashale (joint communication)
Joint communication sent to the Government of South Africa about the alleged legal harassment, intimidation and surveillance of whistleblower Ms. Patricia Mashale by members of the South African Polic...
srdefenders.org
March 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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BLUE TIT || 20x21cm || Acrylic markers
Not so blue with all the S E E D S it had.

PRINTS
inPRNT: www.inprnt.com/artist/print...
TeePublic: www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/8866...
RedBubble: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1790...
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#art #bird
March 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Belted kingfisher

#oilpastel #sketch #birds
March 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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WCC’s Integrative Ecology and Coexistence Lab recently conducted a study showing that coyotes along the Gulf Coast, including those on Galveston Island, retain genetic ancestry from Red Wolves decades after the species was extirpated from the region.

🔗Read more: https://archive.is/aipRh
March 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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This is classic modern espionage. Instead of dark alleys and dead drops, recruitment now starts with a LinkedIn style job post. Fake consulting firms are an easy way for intelligence services to spot people with government access. #China #Espionage #Counterintelligence
www.fdd.org/analysis/202...
FDD Uncovers Likely Chinese Intelligence Operation That Began More Than 3 Years Ago
The authors would like to thank Julien Fagel for his contributions to this research while he was an intern at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation..; “Foresight and Strategy Consulting Ltd....
www.fdd.org
March 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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The conflict across the Middle East is having a devastating impact on civilians, and pushing other crises further from view.

My interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg on why this is a moment for cooler heads.
March 9, 2026 at 4:33 AM