#British-wildlife

[calochortus]

Thrip by Alf Branch Via Flickr: Testing out my new diffuser today and so far very happy. Not seen these before I think they are Thrips but not too sure

[niqvassieart]

Studies of some orphaned badger cubs I met last month, in the safe hands of a fantastic wildlife rehabilitator.

[colorsoutofearth]

Male sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) in Adams River, British Columbia

Photos by Alex Mustard

[rosechata]

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[sitting-on-me-bum]

A raft of curious sea otters checks out a group of sea kayakers, including the photographer, near Spring Island off the western coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Nearly wiped out in the 19th century by fur traders, sea otter populations in B.C. have rebounded as a result of a reintroduction program. 

Photo: Chase Teron

2023 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year

[fayriequeene]

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[markscherz]

Hello Mark! I found out about the limnonectes genus recently - why are some of them knobheads? What is the purpose of knob?

The structure is called a caruncle, which sounds like a made-up word, but then again, all words are made up. It is made of connective tissue underneath skin full of mucous glands (studied histologically by Lambertz et al. 2014), but its function is unknown. However, because it is only present in males, I have a well-founded suspicion that it is involved in sexual selection one way or another. I would guess that it is either (a) very intimidating for other males, (b) actually helpful in physical contests among males, (c) very attractive to females, or (d) some combination of the above.

[warcrimesimulator]

Common least weasel (Mustela nivalis nivalis)

Photos [1, 2] © Clive Bowley

[agelessphotography]

Lion Under Leaning Tree, Nick Brandt, 2008

[heather-rajendran]

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) photos I took today 10/07/2024, Pembrokeshire, UK

[calochortus]

Young Barkfly by Alf Branch Via Flickr: A barkfly shot from my garden

[niqvassieart]

Gouache painting of long-tailed tits for the upcoming book about my local nature reserve.

Long-tailed tits make stretchy nests from a base of moss and spider silk. On the outside they’re covered in lichen for camouflage and inside are lined with feathers for cosiness!

[pangeen]

" Stealth Mode Activated " //© Andrew Ly

[aisphotostuff]

Goldfinch on the Country Path Kent by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: On the path at bough beech nature reserve Kent..The reserve encompasses a large expanse of water which attracts a wide variety of birds and other aquatic life. The surrounding woods, fields and streams also support a rich variety of wildlife.

[travelella]

A Grizzly Bear in Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada

Leila Boujnane

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Three Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) diving, Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Photographer: Shane Gross