Nature Contents Archive

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal Borland 🎬 naturesms https://t.co/ucnU7RN1tN

When your alarm goes off, but your bed is too comfy 💤 A koala's (Phascolarctos cinereus) diet consists of eucalyptus leaves, which are low in nutrients. This means they often lack energy and may sleep for 18-22 hours a day. #EarthCapture by sophie_bond90 . . . . #BBCEarth #Koalas #LandMammals #Wildlife #AustralianMammals #AustralianAnimals

In the early 1900s wild turkeys were nearly extinct. Thanks to conservation efforts, their population count today is approximately 6.5 million, with ranges expanding in many areas. Next time you spot a wild turkey, remember this amazing rebound! 📷 by Courtney Celley/USFWS https://t.co/ujIWRsBH8L

Long before national parks were formed, bears were important to cultures around the world. Bears' strength, impressive appearance, and behavior led to the creation of stories, legends, and mythologies—from constellations to Native American place names to Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Today bears continue to have a place in our culture. We use their image as symbols and mascots; feature them in books, movies, and television; and preserve the parks that honor our relationship with them over the years. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about cultural connections to bears. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #WildlifeWednesday 📸NPS / K. Jalone

When your alarm goes off, but your bed is too comfy 💤 A koala's (Phascolarctos cinereus) diet consists of eucalyptus leaves, which are low in nutrients. This means they often lack energy and may sleep for 18-22 hours a day. #EarthCapture by Sophie Bond via Instagram https://t.co/5lhdOsH8Vw

Jet lag doesn’t have to wreck your trip. Here’s what the experts suggest to help you adjust to a new time in no time https://t.co/nQTTnIEbJC

Image by Mike Bons Ever wondered why #salmon leap out of the water? While the answer is ambiguous, this behavior may be a means of cleaning their gills and scales or a change in hormones 🐟 #FreshwaterFinds 🐊 https://t.co/uJOa96wQff

Help us send a clear message to UK Government asking them to #DefendNature by protecting our wildlife and wild spaces. Send your local MP a postcard directly to their door! 🚪 https://t.co/hp6CpiDOq5 https://t.co/jGiOU5JslB

Governments must take meaningful action to #StopPlasticPollution. Next week they will start the negotiations of global #PlasticsTreaty. A new survey by @Ipsos with @PlasticFreeJuly shows people around the globe call for an ambitious treaty. #INC1 📍 RT if you agree https://t.co/bA1zi1Yqlu

The Pallas cat’s flattened ears are protected from the cold by the same thick fur that covers the rest of its body, while its broad paws provide cold-protection and act almost like snowshoes. https://t.co/VyQnWZTeJI

With a tweak to his diet, Eugene could be set to take home the gold 🏆 #CritterFixers https://t.co/upefdbUski

If you’re a journalist interested in learning more about the complexities of the money and paper trails behind wildlife trafficking and how to better cover them, on Dec 1, Mongabay will be hosting a webinar on the illegal wildlife trade. Register today! https://t.co/qSTyjLPkrM https://t.co/6IzTP1Krn3

Wild boar are considered to be ominivores. Although 90% of their diet is made up of plant materials, such as fruits, bulbs, roots, seeds and nuts, they are known to eat invertebrates, eggs, and small mammals and reptiles. https://t.co/Ffx5s3CDZN

Data from @globalforests shows a surge in forest clearing in southern Myanmar, reports @CarolynCowan11. Forest loss affects the fragmented habitat of threatened Malayan tapirs & tigers & other rare species. #ForestTrackers https://t.co/lSOD3Gnga7

Among the four global giant squirrels, the Indian giant squirrel is endemic to India. It plays an essential role in balancing the forest’s ecological systems by aiding in seed dispersal, @MongabayIndia reports. https://t.co/ZtVsgLmN5U