#Nature is beautiful

[chimerarachnid]

Butterflies and moths generally feed on nectar that is full of sugar, but low in sodium. So they have to get sodium (aka salt) elsewhere. This behaviour is called “puddling” - male butterflies and moths drink anything salty and collect salt to be given to females as a nuptial gift. The females lay eggs that are higher in salt, which results in better function of excitable tissues - muscles and nerves - providing a selective survival advantage. (Source: insect physiologist here).

... in my research lab we just use water with sugar and a tiny bit of salt - add a teaspoon of sugar to a cup of water, sprinkle in some table salt, mix and that’d be good enough. But don’t leave an open container - they’ll drown. I’d suggest a closed container (like a mason jar) with a paper towel leading out of it like a wick. (video) (source)

[injuries-in-dust]

Weird and wonderful compilation of strange bird noises.

[2022dirt]

Someone used this mushroom as an ashtray.

[ofhoovesandheart]

stewart creek mustangs 🍄‍🟫

[headspace-hotel]

What am I doing on this Friday night? Watching some slugs fuck, I guess.

yes. those are their penises

[doglover43]

vancouver coastal “sea” wolves

more vancouver coastal wolves!! the captures people are able to take of these creatures are always so stunning

[owlconscience]

please look at my bestie's instagram story

[juliamstarr]

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[cloehotham]

Helianthus Annuus - Common sunflower

[darkergrey]

why the oblivion trailer spriggan so caked up in front of camera 😭

[injuries-in-dust]

Some weird bird noises that I hope will brighten your day.

[branchflowerphoto]

A cheeky pair of heart-leaf flame pea flowers (Noongar: kaly)

Western Australian wildflower

[coffeeismycallsign]

Romanticizing the storm from my window.

[noseysilverfox]

April 2025