Michelle York+FollowThis Bird Is Basically a Real-Life DinosaurEver seen a shoebill? Imagine a 4-foot-tall bird with an 8-foot wingspan, just chilling in a Ugandan swamp, looking like it walked straight out of Jurassic Park. Bird guide Nick Kleer finally spotted one in the wild and called it a 'dinosaur.' These birds are rare, statuesque, and have a beak that can take down fish—or even baby crocs. Bird nerds, add this to your bucket list! #Science #shoebill #birdwatching341Share
martinezlaura+FollowAmazon Soy Farms Are Literally Suffocating LocalsDid you know soy farming in the Brazilian Amazon isn’t just about deforestation? Locals are literally struggling to breathe because of all the herbicides being sprayed—some even have to hide indoors during spraying, and it’s so bad it’s causing anxiety attacks. On top of losing their land, people are being forced out by these health risks. Conservation efforts are helping, but this is a wild reminder that what’s on our plates can have real-life consequences far away. #Science #Amazon #SoyFarming61Share
Jessica Hodge+Follow20 New Sea Creatures Found in ‘Underwater Hotels’Scientists just pulled up these wild “underwater hotels” from Guam’s coral reefs and found 20 brand new species chilling in the ocean’s twilight zone! We’re talking polka-dotted baby octopus, yellow-spotted sea slugs, and more. Plus, the data shows even these deep-sea hideouts are heating up thanks to us. Proof that we need to protect more than just the shallow reefs—there’s a whole secret world down there! #Science #OceanDiscovery #MarineLife70Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowBlack Hole Eats Star Like It’s Fast FoodImagine a black hole snacking on a star so massive, the resulting light show outshone 400 billion suns! Astronomers caught this cosmic feast in real time, watching as the star was shredded and its remains flung across space. The event, dubbed “Whippet,” was so wild and bright that scientists could track every detail—like gravity, magnetism, and jets of debris—turning a violent death into a front-row seat for extreme physics. Space drama doesn’t get juicier than this! #Science #BlackHole #SpaceNews10Share
James Brady+FollowAlbuquerque’s last hope for a rare butterflyOne tiny caterpillar in Albuquerque might be the last of its kind—the endangered Checkerspot Butterfly, once a common sight in New Mexico’s Sacramento Mountains. Habitat loss and climate change have nearly wiped out both the butterfly and its only food source, the New Mexico Penstemon flower. Now, local researchers are pinning their hopes on this single survivor, which has already outlived expectations. It’s a powerful reminder of how close we are to losing unique species forever. What do you think—should more resources go toward saving local wildlife before it’s too late? #Science #Albuquerque #CheckerspotButterfly10Share
Michelle York+FollowBird Makes Epic Comeback After 200 Years!Wildlife fans, you won’t believe this: a bird thought extinct since 1835 just strutted back onto Floreana Island in the Galapagos! The Galapagos rail vanished for nearly two centuries thanks to invasive predators, but after a massive local effort to clear out the cats and rodents, these little birds are everywhere again. Locals say you can hear and see them all over. Proof that nature can bounce back with a little help! #Science #GalapagosRail #WildlifeWin340Share
James Brady+FollowBackyard deer sightings spark Athens buzzSpotting a baby deer relaxing in a local backyard has Athens residents swapping stories about their own wildlife visitors. Letting your yard grow wild with native plants doesn’t just save time and money—it can turn your space into a haven for animals like deer. But there’s a flip side: as more wildlife gets comfortable around people, it can sometimes lead to tricky situations for both animals and humans. Would you let your yard go wild for the sake of local critters, or do you prefer a tidy lawn? Share your thoughts and experiences below! #Science #AthensGA #Wildlife00Share
Michael Flores+FollowWhy Air Signs Can’t Shut Off Their BrainsEver wonder why you’re up at 3am replaying convos or dreaming in technicolor? If you’re a Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius, your zodiac might be to blame. Air signs are wired for mental overdrive—think endless ideas, wild dreams, and a serious case of FOMO. Your mind’s always buzzing, even when you’re supposed to be sleeping. The struggle is real, but hey, that restless energy also fuels your creativity! Anyone else relate to this cosmic insomnia? Drop your wildest late-night thoughts below! #Science #AirSigns #ZodiacProblems10Share
megangibson+FollowInterstellar Comet Drama: 310,000-Mile MysteryDid you catch the wild news about comet 3I/ATLAS? This interstellar speedster zipped past the sun, and suddenly, scientists spotted what looked like a 310,000-mile-wide hole! Turns out, it wasn’t a chunk missing from the comet, but a crazy coincidence with solar activity—sunspots were spaced that far apart. Still, the mix-up had everyone buzzing and reminded us just how wild and unpredictable space can be! #Science #space #comet10Share
megangibson+FollowFlesh-eating maggots near Texas border? Here’s what’s upA flesh-eating parasite once wiped out in the U.S. is now just 70 miles from Texas. The New World screwworm, known for burrowing into wounds of people and animals, is spreading north from Mexico. California researchers are sounding the alarm, reminding us how quickly invasive species can disrupt local life and economies. They’re working on new traps that mimic the smell of decaying flesh to catch these pests before they cross the border. Have you ever thought about how climate and animal movement can bring back old threats? Let’s talk about what this means for our communities and pets. #Science #PublicHealth #Texas40Share
