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Masked Flowerpiercer: Nectar Robber

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

A common, confiding, and conspicuous member of the tanager family, the bright blue Masked Flowerpiercer is a familiar sight to birders throughout the Andes. This bird is named for its feeding habits, which are made possible by its highly specialized bill.

Like other flowerpiercers, the Masked Flowerpiercer has a slightly upturned bill with a hooked upper mandible and a shorter, sharp lower mandible used to pierce the base of flowers to access the nectar inside. Its genus name, Diglossa, derives from the Greek word for “double-tongued” and refers to this

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Hanging with the Devils – Take a look inside | Australia Zoo Life

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

We check in with the Australasia team to follow along with all the things they do throughout the day with our cheeky Tassie Devils. Learn some interesting facts and see what goes into working with these animals.

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew and fabulous zoo celebrations. We’ll get you up close and personal with Australia

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Ever Seen Cup Corals Feed?

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This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

Watch these colorful cup corals come to life as they capture food in this mesmerizing timelapse! Filmed at Georgia Aquarium, this feeding frenzy shows just how fascinating coral behavior can be. Come early in the morning and you can see this for yourself!

Explore a world under the sea with our newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Plus see Whale Sharks, Beluga Whales and other marine life.

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