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Did you know these bright birds' faces are as unique as our fingerprints? Every military macaw has a different feather pattern on its face, with no two birds ever the same. They get their name from their army green-colou…

Bumblebees can be picky eaters too 🐝 🌼 One of their many talents is being able to detect the nutritional quality of pollen using their sense of taste. This helps them to be selective, choosing only the best plant speci…

Native to Antarctica, emperor penguins breed and raise their chicks on seasonal sea-ice platforms, which melt in the summer. This means that their survival is truly a race against time. National Geographic

Iridescent dragonfly 🧚 Rhyothemis plutonia are rare but easily identifiable thanks to their broad and dark wings, which can measure up to 32mm. The equivalent of a medium-sized safety pin! National Geographic

Being a woman is a superpower ♥️ National Geographic

What makes peacock feathers so eye-catching? They are covered in microscopic structures which reflect light in different wavelengths, creating bright, fluorescent colours. National Geographic

Leopards can survive without water for 10 days. They typically only drink water 2-3 times a week, as they get enough liquid from their prey. National Geographic

Mobula Migration Baja California National Geographic

New alarm clock? 😅 Male bare-throated bellbirds use their loud and sharp bell-like shrill to attract a mate in the wild. National Geographic

Just hanging around 🦇 Flying foxes have tendons in their legs with a locking mechanism. This enables them to relax their muscles and latch on to branches without consuming energy. National Geographic

Did you know female giraffes give birth standing up? Upon arrival into the world, baby giraffes fall more than five feet to the ground, and can typically stand within the first 30 minutes of being alive. National Geograp…

Tasseled Wobbegong Shark is only found in Raja Ampat. Look at this beauty 😍🦈 📍🇮🇩 National Geographic

Eye contact with the King National Geographic

Baby turtles are very fast swimmers! They don’t stop until they are out of sight and over the horizon. They breathe approximately 5-7 times per minute while swimming, showcasing their remarkable adaptation to their under…

A pair of Military Macaws glides over the Tecomavaca Canyon. Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve. Oaxaca, Mexico. National Geographic

K'gari, Australia is the world's largest sand island, with 75 miles of beach! Known for its incredible natural beauty, this unesco world heritage site has perched freshwater lakes, no roads, a vibrant rainforest, colorfu…

Mating display of capercaillies during a snowstorm in the mountains of Andorra. Canillo, May 2021 National Geographic

A front-row seat to symbiosis.¹ ¹ Symbiosis is a relationship between two different organisms with benefits to one or both organisms. Here, remora fish are attached to a whale shark. In exchange for the ride, protection,…

Did you know that alpacas come in 22 different colours? This includes white, grey, beige, black and a plethora of brown shades. Their fleece is also flame resistant and hypoallergenic! National Geographic

The Brazilian Ruby. A magnificent hummingbird National Geographic

Kapas Biru Waterfall is the first of a trio of awesome waterfalls that can be visited on a day trip from Malang or Lumajang, East Java. 🏞️ Also known as Air Terjun Kapas Biru (in Indonesian), this is a huge waterfall se…

Check out this small whiptail stingray taking a free ride on it’s bigger friend the Cowtail ray. National Geographic

"Leopards have always been one of my favourite animals to watch, mainly because of their elusive nature and ability to take down prey far larger than themselves with an incredible agility. It’s always such a rewarding fe…

This is what you do when you’re the tallest animal in the world and you have an itch that you can’t reach… National Geographic

Contrary to popular belief, a camel’s humps do not hold water but rich fat. This stored energy allows them to go periods of time without food or water! National Geographic

Marble Island, Home of the Sea Lion National Geographic

Puffins living their best life 🙌🏻 📍 Northumberland, United Kingdom National Geographic

A whale joins a group of surfers catching waves near Byron Bay, Australia. National Geographic

An African cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, peruses his territory from a perch atop a large termite mound, Botswana. National Geographic

What do you do if you come across an entire pack of baby boars? National Geographic