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Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher (Ptiliogonys caudatus). They take insects, which it catches in flight & - small fruits, especially mistletoe berries. Home is limited to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. #birds #birdsofmastodon #nature #wildlife #biology #animals

https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-doge-cuts-forest-service-firefighting More than 75% of the recently fired probationary employees nationwide had red cards (wildfire certification), positions are considered vital for wildfire response.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Congress he does not know how many red card holders have left or if we’re prepared for wildfire season. #environment #science #trump #incompetence #climate

#meme #bullies #bullying #highschool #education #psychology

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Shelters 'overwhelmed' as owners struggle to afford keeping pets https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-13/nt-darwin-animal-shelters-see-influx-surrendered-pets/105350000 #CostofLiving #Pets

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Older adults with dementia often don’t realize their financial skills are slipping — putting them at greater risk for scams.

A new study calls this “financial anosognosia.”

https://theconversation.com/older-adults-with-dementia-misjudge-their-financial-skills-which-may-make-them-more-vulnerable-to-fraud-new-research-finds-256973

#onlinesafety #technology #dementia

thatgoodnewsgirl:”Two times beavers fought the government and won (first time trying a little compilation here - it's not perfect, but thought it might be fun
They're smarter than they look, and apparently better at infrastructure, too. From building a dam faster than government planners to winning a legal battle for her own survival, these beavers aren't playing around.
di Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic, Urban Rivers"
#nature #ecology #animals #wildlife #science #engineering

Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina). Native to eastern North America and parts of the West Indies. Prefers wetland environments. #dragonfly #insects #biology #nature #wildlife #photo

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Call to cap car bonnet heights as SUVs present ‘growing threat to public safety’
#News

https://nation.cymru/news/call-to-cap-car-bonnet-heights-as-suvs-present-growing-threat-to-public-safety/

Arilus gallus, the Central American wheel bug or "stegosaur bug," is a large assassin bug native to the Pacific slopes of southern Central America & parts of northern S. America. The Central American wheel bug has a distinctive semicircular, gear-like crest on its thorax, resembling a stegosaur’s plates. #insects #biology #nature #wildlife #science

“Removing this data is removing a big piece of knowledge from humanity,” said Cathy Richards, a civic science fellow and data inclusion specialist at the Open Environmental Data Project. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/science-research-policy/2025/06/10/preserving-federal-data-trump-trying-purge #science #climate #censorship #trump #fascism #psychology #education

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Tree swallows have the best coloring and are happy to let you get close without flying away.

#birding #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #wildlife #treeswallow

On June 10, 2025, the American Medical Association (AMA) passed an emergency resolution at its annual meeting calling for a U.S. Senate investigation into Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

#maga #meme #medicine #science #family #children #trump #fascism

Historical Context of Vaccine Progress: The phrase "decades of vaccine and medical progress" highlights the significant public health achievements that have virtually eradicated or drastically reduced the incidence of many childhood diseases. Vaccines are considered one of the greatest public health interventions in history. Concerns about RFK Jr.'s Stance: She directly attributes the potential reversal of this progress to RFK Jr. This implies that she views his positions or statements on vaccines as undermining scientific consensus and potentially leading to a resurgence of these diseases. Warning of Future Consequences: The dramatic warning "you may soon see these things as well" is a call to action, urging people to consider the potential societal cost of moving away from established vaccine practices

Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri). They have long tails, but they're not prehensile tails (able to grasp and hold). Native to the tropical forests of Central/South America. They take fruits and insects, but they also take seeds, leaves, flowers, buds, nuts, eggs & small vertebrates. #nature #wildlife #biology #animals #photo

Squirrel monkeys are small, agile primates found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. They have a slender body, short fur, and a long, non-prehensile tail used for balance—not for grasping branches. Their faces are white with dark markings around the eyes and mouth, and their body fur is usually grayish with yellow or orange on the arms and legs.

Bombardier beetle (Mesosemia) has two separate chambers in its abdomen. One stores hydroquinone and the other hydrogen peroxide. When threatened, the beetle mixes these two chemicals in a third "reaction chamber" that also contains specific enzymes that heat up to around 212°F or 100°C. #science #biology #nature #wildlife #ecology

https://grist.org/politics/trump-big-beautiful-bill-congress-energy-costs/ Republicans plan to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act which will lead to higher energy costs for average American households, potential increases of $250 to $415 per year. #News #climate #inflation #doge #irony #taxes

Rusty-backed Antwren (Formicivora rufa). Found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname. Formicivora means "ant-eating," reflecting their insectivorous diet. #birds #wildlife #ecology #birdsofmastodon #nature #Reels