For all of the challenges Perseverance overcame in its first year on the red planet, the most difficult may be yet to come: returning samples of Mars to Earth https://t.co/Yw9TjUQYxW
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Gotta blast! The greater roadrunner can run at speeds greater than 18 mph. Their long leg bones and large muscles allow them to reach those top speeds. Their feet are also extra flexible so their toes spread and make maximum contact with the ground. 📸: Matthew Zmuda/USFWS https://t.co/xpsg458v6k
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Sea turtles are in jeopardy. Each of the six #seaturtle species found in U.S. waters is listed as either endangered or threatened. Help protect sea turtles and our oceans with a symbolic adoption today: https://t.co/Ti0UKdxhwg https://t.co/SB1vsnErbN
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📸: @aarzoo_khurana / patrickvb75 / @sujugasim It’s Twos-Day! The number two symbolizes balance, duality and harmony in numerology, and we’re taking a closer look at some of our favorite animal pairings. How are you celebrating the magic of 2-22-2022? #wildlife https://t.co/PoUOLpkOLG
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In the face of plummeting snow leopard populations, Kyrgyzstan is becoming a model for conservation efforts https://t.co/rG0EL1FyEc
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STRIKING: It's easy to see how the flameback got its name! 🔥 Flamebacks are a species of nudibranch, which are famous for their bold coloring. Learn more with our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://t.co/lHy9NlHs4y https://t.co/R4Nfiua0MN
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We’re all smiles this National Wildlife Day! 😊 Explore some wildlife facts about us that we hope inspire and bring a smile to your face too. #thread https://t.co/VkswgSO67R
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Are you passionate about protecting our wildlife and wild spaces? Why not consider joining the team at The Wildlife Trusts? Check out our vacancies below 👇 https://t.co/tVs9YBJ8cC https://t.co/zusaqxGLmg
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It seems astonishing that such an animal survives at all, but the fact that sloths have been around for some 64 million years shows that being slow must be a winning strategy. https://t.co/BWptwEQF1q
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With every breakthrough, computer scientists are pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. In this #OverheardNatGeo replay, learn how leading technologists are disrupting their own inventions to create a more humane AI https://t.co/KtldMmTKPU https://t.co/W9tRkw8tw8
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Sometimes mistaken for the brown rat, the water vole is also known by the name of water rat and in fact, the character of ‘Ratty’ in The Wind in the Willows was actually a water vole. Learn more about water voles in our expert guide by @Mammal_Society: https://t.co/lIr4AMmTH4
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For generations, Bankhar dogs have been a staple in the lives of nomadic herders in Mongolia. Meet the puppies that protect herder families and snow leopards in Mongolia: https://t.co/tnqF09JMkH. https://t.co/KZjFRCOXJ8
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Large mammals play crucial ecological roles by influencing the behavior of other animals in the food chain and shaping the structure and composition of their environments. https://t.co/XJBXOqAwck https://t.co/oAuy2qxubW
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Wildlife isn't our middle name - it's our mission: “working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people " 5/6 https://t.co/sl0C6Eauo2
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