Nocturnal Carnivores Are Epic | Arabian Seas 101

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This YouTube video was produced by Love Nature.

Arabia’s coral reefs are a battleground for carnivores, from stealthy sharks and stingrays to toxic scorpionfish and armored predators. As night fades, nocturnal hunters like Zebra Sharks(Stegostoma tigrinum)retreat while daytime carnivores take over—camouflaged scorpionfish lie in wait, goatfish dig for prey, and opportunistic spinecheek fish snatch easy meals. Giant starfish prowl for coral polyps, and as dusk falls, the cycle begins again—lionfish stalk the reef, stingrays prepare to hunt, and a female Zebra Shark faces an amorous suitor in the darkening waters.

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Black-Headed Grosbeak: Western Grosbeak

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Black-Headed Grosbeak is a chunky, distinctive songbird found throughout western North America. The male’s black head and contrasting black and white wings set off a bright cinnamon nape, back, and underside. The center of his belly shades to lemon yellow, then becomes white on the lower belly and undertail. The female Black-Headed Grosbeak lacks the male’s dark head and is patterned in quieter shades of buff and brown, with fine striping along her flanks. Both sexes have yellow wing linings that are most conspicuous in flight, and the … Continue

Prescribed Fire At The Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve

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This YouTube video was produced by The Nature Conservancy Of Canada.

Did you know that prescribed fires are a great way to restore and maintain resilient grassland ecosystems? This ensures that biodiversity and habitat health are maintained while mitigating the impacts of climate change. For species that need healthy prairies, such as pollinators, Sharp-Tailed Grouse and Elk, prescribed fire can restore the open spaces they need to thrive.

This footage was collected in May 2024 at the Tall Grass Prairie and Aspen Parkland Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) in Stuartburn, Manitoba, hosted by NCC in partnership with the Canadian … Continue