Wishes for Wildlife Foundation ’s Post

On this Endangered Species Day and every day, Aurora is proud to provide critical habitat to more than 130 tree, 60 mammal, and 225 bird species. Conserving American forestland and the species that rely on it is part of what we do. Learn more about Aurora's approach to carbon-first land management: https://bit.ly/3y1Ks8s

🦈 500 year old Greenland shark - longest living vertebrate know on earth. #Sharks have been on this planet for a seriously long time, circa 450 million years 🤯 which is hard to even imagine. On land, animal longevity champions include tortoise's 🐢 with some species thought to reach around 250 years, with humans regularly breaking the 100 years mark. Closely followed by some parrots 🦜 that can reach around 100. Both owls 🦉 and elephants 🐘 regularly reach 70-80 years old. However the vast majority of the longest lived species are found below the surface of our seas 🌊. Many cetacean species from blue to humpbacks 🐳whale and orca to fin #whale 🐋 are consistently recorded living from 70-100 years and bowhead whales that can each be swimming the #ocean for over 200 years. Rockfish and Koi have individuals also passing 200 years. Why does this even matter?? Humans, as a species that can choose to have either an upgrading or downgrading impact on the world around us, need to make sure we think way beyond our own timeline, considering multiple lifespans and generations. Thinking in hundreds of years is not something that comes easily too most, so let's channel our inner Greenland #shark and truly think long-term for #biodiversity. How can we develop some principles to help think super long-term for #nature and guide nature recovery over this time scale??? 👇 add thoughts and ideas below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRGhVzPa

It's the last day of the City Nature Challenge! Don't forget to get out and identify! Here's your final daily challenge Location: Your Block🪴 Day four of the City Nature Challenge and it’s time to bring it back home. We all live in a larger community with both people and wildlife. Who are your non-human neighbors? Today’s challenge is to find evidence of wildlife on your block and upload it to iNaturalist. Species: Plant and animal interactions (trees & squirrels, bugs & plants, etc.)🐞🐝🌻🐿️🌳 Through the City Nature Challenge, you’ve interacted with wildlife all weekend. How do individual plants and animals interact with each other? Today’s species challenge is to find not one, but two species that are interacting such as a bee on a flower or a squirrel in a tree.

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🦦 #VIEWS highlight of the week! 🤔Did you know that a good way to judge water quality is if you can see otters or not? 🌱The cuddly looking mammal is actually an apex predator that also aids in ecosystem management. 📖 Learn more about the 3 otter species native to India in this photo story by Atul Borker. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gz3d4pM8

Happy World Octopus Day! (8th October – get it?) Octopuses are one of Onewater’s favourite animals. These underwater aliens have the same cognitive ability as cats, dogs, and even small children. In fact, did you know that each arm has so many neurons it functions almost like a brain? This means that that an octopus has 9 brains overall, one in each arm plus its central brain! But, our favourite octopus fact is related to its camouflage ability. Masters of disguise, octopuses can seamlessly blend into their environment—even while dreaming! If you watch an octopus as it sleeps, you might see it changing colours and textures, likely reflecting the surroundings and scenes of its dreams. What does an octopus dream about, I wonder? At Onewater, we're continually inspired by the wonders of the natural world. The octopus is a perfect reminder of just how complex and magical marine life can be. 💙🐙 Veronica Relano | Paul Emil Toma | World Wildlife Fund | Marine Conservation Society

Happy World Rhino Day! Today, we recognize the vital role that rhinos play in their ecosystems. They help maintain habitats by managing vegetation, dispersing seeds, and creating water holes that can be utilized by other wildlife. Let’s support efforts to ensure their survival—repost, like, and share to spread the word and make a difference. #worldrhinoday#Savetherhino#miraclexperience #serengetisafari #serengeti #balloonsafari #balloonsafariserengeti

Q) What is the heaviest animal ever recorded? African Elephant Saltwater Crocodile Blue Whale White Rhinoceros A) Blue Whale. The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) holds the title of the heaviest animal ever recorded, reaching astonishing weights of up to 200 tons (approximately 181 metric tonnes) and lengths of up to 100 feet (30 meters). This colossal marine mammal, found in oceans worldwide, is not only the largest animal alive today but also the largest that has ever existed on Earth. Blue whales possess a long, streamlined body with a flat, U-shaped head and a prominent ridge running from the blowholes to the blowhole. Their immense size is complemented by a heart that can weigh as much as a small car and a tongue that can weigh as much as an elephant. These gentle giants primarily feed on small shrimp-like creatures called krill, consuming up to 4 tons per day during feeding seasons. Despite their size, blue whales are endangered due to historical whaling practices and ongoing threats from ship strikes and climate change. Their immense presence in the ocean ecosystem plays a crucial role in the health of marine environments. Understanding the blue whale not only highlights the extremes of animal life but also emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts to protect such magnificent creatures and their habitats. #DYK #FYI #BlueWhale #FWTB #ToyeenB #TBW xx VISIT: https://lnkd.in/fh4-Rux

These elusive and majestic creatures, known as "ghosts of the mountains," play a crucial role in maintaining the health of their ecosystems. While they may not roar like other big cats, snow leopards communicate through unique sounds like mews, growls, and puffs! #SnowLeopardDay #SaveSnowLeopards #ConservationMatters #WildlifeProtection #Biodiversity #LSET #InternationalSnowLeopardDay

Conservation via environmental protections is essential, but reducing ship traffic is key. For the US, that means modifying domestic trade policy to drastically reduce the shipment of raw materials to, and importing finished goods from, China and other SE Asian countries.