The wonderful world of animals

[squeekness]

 

[blueharvest]

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/23/nx-s1-5409073/annas-hummingbird-backyard-feeders

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

 

[Brutikus]

 

[Teelie]

Maybe the only mammal... except a quick Google search turns up all monotremes and 20%~ of teleost fish. Still a freaky animal.

 

[squeekness]

How do you digest without a stomach?

 

[Teelie]

Through the intestines, where most absorption actually takes place. The stomach is more useful to break down the food into easier to digest bits. It's not necessary in every diet.

In fact humans can live without a stomach too, although it makes living much more difficult missing an essential part of your digestive system. Usually it involves a liquid diet, lots of supplements and constant doctor checkups to make sure you're getting enough nutrients.

 

[squeekness]

 

[blueharvest]

As if I needed another reason to never visit that state.

 

[squeekness]

 

[Brutikus]

We’re close to translating animal languages – what happens then?

AI may soon be able decode whalespeak, among other forms of communication – but what nature has to say may not be a surprise

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[:eek:]

Australian 'trash parrots' have now developed a local 'drinking tradition'

Wild cockatoos in Western Sydney have learned to drink from water fountains — choosing to drink from them even if they have to queue.

www.livescience.com

 

[squeekness]

 

[squeekness]

 

[Brutikus]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[:eek:]

Hammerhead shark falls from sky in South Carolina, interrupting disc golf game

An osprey flying over Myrtle Beach dropped the small shark from a tree after being harassed by crows.

www.livescience.com

 

[squeekness]

 

[signalman]

Man and a black bear cub share a morning cup of joe.

Bold Black Bear Cub Drinking Coffee From Man's Mug on Mountain Porch is the Most Magical Morning Scene

It's magical to see the way Mama Bear trusts this man with her cubs!

www.yahoo.com

 

[Brutikus]

Hummingbirds Are The Only Bird Species That Can Do This Trick - Sciencing

Hummingbirds are unique among birds for the ability to fly backwards, thanks to special joints in their wings and their hardy muscle composition.

www.sciencing.com

Hummingbirds are the only known birds that can also fly backwards.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

135-year-old tortoise celebrates first Father's Day

The new father also celebrated his birthday.

www.newsweek.com