From the gardens of Iceland to the mountains of Nepal, here are 10 places to celebrate abundance—and beauty—in the natural world https://t.co/6eGR4sPD48
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The peregrine falcon is one of nature's swiftest and most beautiful birds of prey. These raptors can dive for a meal at 200 miles per hour, making them the fastest flying birds in the world. Photo courtesy of Leslie Scopes Anderson https://t.co/QPIYDqb4Oj
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🎥 + 💭: @skypacking This week’s #MarineMonday takes us to the coral reefs of Baja California Sur via powered #paraglider! 🪂 It’s like being on a paddleboard that hovers 3 ft above the #waves 🌊 🔈: Lovewave by the 1_800 https://t.co/1jJrOyaRZB
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; And third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
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Spring has sprung! Which spring wildflower are you? We’ve shared a colorful array from across the U.S. below. 1. Wild Columbine – you’re versatile and can grow and thrive in a multitude of conditions and environments. You shine and bloom your brightest from April to June. https://t.co/Xli9GWZXO7
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It is not unlikely to assume that planting trees is the best way to regrow a forest, but recent studies uncover a way that’s even better to fight climate change: it’s to let the trees simply regrow themselves. So, what does this really mean? https://t.co/tgeWnlYyQv
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The larvae of the dark-edged bee-fly are nest parasites of bees. The female bee-fly flicks her eggs towards the entrance holes of solitary bee nests to allow the larvae to hatch in the right place and feed on bee grubs! 😮 https://t.co/LGbvXmqDMl https://t.co/K3WjoO3SFG
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Living secretive lives against the spectacular backdrop of Chile’s Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s pumas are proving a conservation success. https://t.co/JvAxhjdCGG
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In the rough seas off West Africa, fishing isn’t just for the brave—it’s a tradition that shapes coastal communities and their respect for nature https://t.co/T6Kl427TIC
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4. Bloodroot – you burn bright and fast, as your flower only blooms for a short time (a few days). You. Love. Shade. Honestly, you’re a little toxic and should be handled with care. https://t.co/3fLF5QFtjL
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“We cannot protect the most vulnerable and valuable lands and waters or slow climate change without women in positions of power and out in the field doing the science.” #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/scKRi36TDy
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An extensive meta-analysis provides evidence that the rhythmic activity of organisms is closely associated with the effects of the sun and moon’s gravitational forces on the Earth. https://t.co/06Yjv72sYI https://t.co/FhBBFKUuQN
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3. Yellow trout lily – you are common, but not basic. Your vibrant colors sparkle in the early spring. You prefer life in the woodland sections of the eastern U.S. and in a colony. https://t.co/CeHjjZyPWF
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