Nature Break: Monarch Butterfly

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Monarch ButterfliesDanaus plexippus) rely on milkweed for food, shelter, cover for their eggs and for their toxicity that protects them from predators. Milkweed, however, has been dramatically reduced by herbicides and land cover change over the past few decades. The loss of milkweed sites across the country has in turn led to the disappearance of billions of Monarchs, leaving this butterfly at the brink of extinction.

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Whimbrel: Seven Seas Whistler

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Whimbrel(Numenius phaeopus) is a large shorebird, about the size of an American Crow(Corvus brachyrhynchos).
Like many members of its family, this bird has drab-looking brownish plumage; its most distinctive features are a long, down-curved bill, reminiscent of the closely-related Long-Billed Curlew(Numenius americanus), and a brown-striped crown. Its genus name, Numenius, is Greek for “new moon,” and refers to the crescent shape of the Whimbrel’s bill.

This species is the widest-ranging of the world’s curlews, nesting in Arctic regions across North America and Eurasia. The North … Continue

Exploring Delphinidae: The Fascinating World Of Oceanic Dolphins

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A photograph of a bottlenose dolphin. / photograph by JamesDeMers/Pixabay

The graceful, intelligent, and dynamic nature of the Delphinidae family, which includes the Killer Whale(Orcinus orca) and bottlenose dolphins has captured human imagination for centuries. These creatures serve as vital indicators of oceanic health.

Understanding Delphinidae

Delphinidae, also sometimes known as oceanic dolphins, is a family comprising approximately 40 species. This diverse group of marine mammals is found in various waters worldwide, from the deep oceans to shallower coastal regions. Members of this family are characterized by their streamlined bodies, intelligent social behavior, acrobatic displays, and complex vocalizations. The family … Continue