Monday mood? This grumpy-looking fennec fox (Vulpes zerda). Found in the deserts of North Africa, this critter is the smallest canid of all, typically reaching weights of only 3 pounds (1.4 kg)! It also has the largest ears (relative to body size) of any canine, which disperse heat and help this mammal hear prey moving under the sand. This critter is well-adapted to its arid habitat: It’s able to go long periods without drinking water by obtaining moisture from its food! Photo: Tambako The Jaguar, CC BY-ND 2.0, flickr #wildlife #nature #animals #animalkingdom #natureisamazing https://www.instagram.com/p/CqS4TOML_Gz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The Black Crowned Night heron is know to engage in bait fishing; luring or distracting fish by tossing edible or inedible buoyant objects into water within their striking range – a rare example of tool use among birds.. . . #natureisamazing #natureinspired #naturephotography #naturelover #naturegram #naturefacts #instafacts #instaknowledge #birdfacts #didyouknow #didyouknowfacts #birdphotography #birdphotographyindia #birdphotographersofindia #eye_for_nature #eye_spy_birds #nuts_about_birds #biodiversity #conservation #wetlands #rajasthantourism #incredibleindia . . . @birdphotographers_of_india @incredibleindia @tourismgoi @rajasthan_tourism @unbiodiversity (at Keoladeo Ghana National Park Area, Bharatpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co06z-wBsvK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I absolutely love the Lake Ontario lakeshore at Sterling Nature Center in the Winter. Its beauty is immeasurable. The rocks and trees are covered in ice, creating fantastic ice formations, but then you add in the impressive bluff, and you have a seriously incredible destination. It doesn’t get much better than this. Learn more about visiting here: https://adventuresny.com/sterling-nature-center-sterling-new-york/ #sterlingnaturecenter #winterinnewyork #bluffs #sunset #wintersunset #wintertime #winterwonderland #ice #iceformations #iceandsnow #natureisamazing #colorfulskies #winterishere #winteriscoming❄️ #winterhiking #explorenewyork #hikingadventures #snowshoeing #hikingwithdogs #frozen #frozenlake #lakeontario #lakelife #upstateny (at Sterling Nature Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNgm9-OnxQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Did you know that early colostrum possesses incredible antimicrobial properties that showcase nature's brilliance? Packed with lactoferrin and lysozyme, it acts as a natural antibiotic, effectively shielding your health by warding off harmful microorganisms. 🌿 Embrace the power of nature's wisdom in safeguarding your well-being in the most organic way possible!
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🌸🧠 Explore the fascinating world of botanical oddities with these 7 Unusual Flowers that Look Like Brains! Nature's surprises never cease. Which one has left you awestruck? 🌿🌼
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Do you ever pause and just bask in the extraordinary design and intricacy of a honeycomb? Those exquisite hexagons brimming with glorious honey... it's almost too perfect to be real. But the real mind-blower is this - it's all the handiwork of bees. Let's go on a journey into the heart of a beehive, and see the miraculous process of wax-making in action.
Understanding Bee Wax
Let's set the stage. We're talking bee wax. That's right, it's a substance bees themselves whip up to build the iconic honeycomb. This serves as their humble abode and a pantry to stash their honey. Already blown away? Hold on, there's more!
The Origins of Bee Wax
Now, where does this wax come from? It all begins with what bees love the most - nectar. It's like a bee's version of a delicious smoothie, collected from a variety of flowers. They convert this nectar into honey.
And when the bees are nicely fed and the temperature in the hive is just right, the magic begins. Special glands on the bees' bellies get to work, producing minute flakes of wax.
Turning Wax Flakes into Honeycombs
So, how do these petite wax flakes end up as the architectural masterpiece that is a honeycomb? The answer lies in the power of teamwork and a little bee elbow grease.
The youthful worker bees, with their wax-producing glands, take these small flakes and start chewing. The chewing softens and molds the wax, and then the bees skillfully shape it into the distinctive hexagonal cells we see in honeycombs.
The Secret Behind Hexagons
Want to know a fun fact? The reason bees build hexagon-shaped cells is efficiency. The hexagon is the shape that uses the least wax for the maximum honey storage. Talk about smart design!
And there we have it, folks. An inside look at the journey from nectar to honey, honey to wax, and wax to an awe-inspiring honeycomb. Nature sure is an endless wonder, isn't it? So, until next time, stay curious and keep exploring!
𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙁𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙎 - 𝙏𝘼𝙐𝙂𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝘾𝙆 𝙁𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙎 This waterfall is the tallest single drop waterfall (215ft) east of the Rocky Mountains, so it is impressive at anytime of the year. It is especially spectacular when it is frozen in the winter. Learn more about visiting here: https://adventuresny.com/hiking/taughannock-falls-state-park-trumansburg-ny/ This waterfall can be viewed both from above (with zero hiking involved) or upclose by walking a flat trail to the viewing area at the base of the falls #taughannockfalls #frozenwaterfall #waterfall #ithaca #ithacany #thisisithaca #visitithaca #ithacaisgorges #hikingadventures #winterhiking #snow #ice #iceformations #outdoors #outdoorlife #natureisamazing #winterinnewyork #winterwonderland #winterishere #enjoythemoment #snowfall #explorenewyork #familyfun #exploretheoutdoors #fingerlakes #fingerlakesregion #fingerlakesny (at Taughannock Falls State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn3ETtHu-bB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The walnut tree may still look dormant, but the birds know that spring has sprung! #osterablessings to all! #springequinox #rebirth #natureisamazing #mainelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CqCECQVLCOo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=