African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana): These mammals are highly intelligent with a large neocortex, a trait shared with apes, dolphin species & humans. Mimicry behaviour, grief, learning & play are regularly observed. Magnificent image taken by Ann Warner in Zimbabwe 🐘 #elephant #wildlifephotography

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Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula): These magnificent 16cm (6in) finches feed their young insects during the breeding season, but the rest of the year they normally feed on seeds, fruit and buds. Fantastic photo taken by Kevin Duell in Wimborne, Dorset in the UK #bullfinch #bird #birds #wildlife

Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis): 35cm (19in). This is a tree kingfisher which is widely but sparsely distributed in the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. Wonderful photo of this species taken by Kelvin Leong in Singapore. #kingfisher #singapore

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This 90cm (35in) species of fox is present across the entire northern hemisphere, Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. It is regarded as an invasive sp. in Australia where it was introduced. Fabulous Fox photo taken by Oli Berriman in the UK #foxoftheday #fox #foxes

Little Red Flying-fox (Pteropus scapulatus): 20cm (7.87in). This is a megachiropteran bat native to northern and eastern Australia. It weighs about half a kilogram, one pound, and is the smallest species of Pteropus in mainland Australia. Brilliant photo taken by Vivien Jones in Sydney, Australia 🦇

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus): A 14cm (5.5in) bird that bucks the trend of Flycatcher species mostly having what is described as "drab" plumage! Found in open country, they feed on insects often flying from a perch. See more of Jay's photos at: www.springphotos.net #vermilionflycatcher

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla): This incredible mammal from Central & South America can eat 30,000 termites or ants in a day. Awesome photo taken by Yoann Lebrun in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. For more from Yoann check out: www.PantanalJabiru.com #anteater #pantanal #brazil #ants

Gaudy Commodore (Precis Octavia): This Butterfly is native to Africa & has a summer and winter form. The summer is red with black markings, and winter form is blue with a line of red markings on the wings. Incredible image taken by Ann Warner in Zimbabwe. #gaudycommodore #butterfly #nature #zimbabwe

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Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus): At up to 7m (23ft) this is the largest of all living reptiles, as well as the largest riparian predator in the world. Great photo taken by Gian Luca Calia in Derby, Western Australia. #croc #crocodile #saltwatercrocodile #australia #wildlife #nature #crocs 🐊

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European Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus): This Eurasian species of Deer is relatively small at 135cm (4.4ft) in length. These Deer begin to regrow their antlers almost immediately the previous have been shed. Lovely photo taken by Emma Sanger-Horwell in the UK #deer #roe #roedeer #wildlifephotography

Brilliant Bittern photo taken at Minsmere by Mark Cornish #bittern #bird #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birdlife #birdlovers #birdsofinstagram #birder #birders #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #minsmere #naturephotography #britishbirds

Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io): This species is native to temperate Asia and Europe, with a wingspan of 55mm (2.16in) and hibernates in trees or buildings during winter, it can use its eye-spots as an anti-predator deterrent. Beautiful photo of this Butterfly species taken by Ellena Bailey in the UK.

Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos): This 16.5cm (6.5in) bird is famed for its beautiful song which is often heard at night time as well as during the day across Europe & winter migratory areas in Asia & Africa. Nightingale in full song photo taken by Mark Westfall in Frankfurt Fechenheim, Germany.

Swift Fox (Vulpes velox): 79cm (31in). This is a small light orange-tan fox around the size of a domestic cat found in the western grasslands of North America, such as Montana, Colorado, Alberta and Texas. Fantastic photo of cubs taken by Mike TR Dunn in Weld County, Colorado, USA. #foxoftheday #fox

Clown fish in the protection of a sea anemone. Shot taken by Steven Roy back in 2018 snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef. 🇦🇺🪸🐠 #clownfish #fish #barrierreef #reefs #wildlife #reef #nature #photography #GreatBarrierReef #ocean #marine #wildlifephotography #anemone #sea #coral #naturephotography #aussie

American Robin (Turdus migratorius): A 28cm (11in) bird species native to North and Central America. It has an omnivorous diet, mainly insects but also earthworms, fruits and berries. Striking Robin shared by Bernoulli Udarbe in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. #robin #americanrobin #bird #birds #wildlife

Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) 107cm (42in).This is an otter species occurring in most of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with a disjunct population in Iraq. Otter munching on a fish taken by Kelvin Leong in Singapore. #otter #smoothcoatedotter #wildlife #nature #singapore

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus): Brightly coloured crest feathers give this tiny 8.5cm (3.3in) bird its name. It is Europe's smallest bird & is also found in parts of Asia. A member of the Kinglet family, it seeks insects to feed on. Lovely shot taken by Paul Ash in his garden in Cornwall, UK #goldcrest

Tortoise/Turtle (order Testudines): Shells of many species of turtles and tortoises are intricately marked and coloured, yet are incredibly perfectly designed by nature to blend precisely with their natural habitats. Superb photos taken by Casey Leone. Top row, from left to right: #turtle #turtles

Giraffe (Giraffa giraffa giraffe): Growing to a height of up to 5.88m (19.3ft) the Giraffe is well known as the tallest terrestrial animal. Super photo of a giraffe taken by Ann Warner in Zimbabwe. For more photos by Ann see Ann Warner Wildlife Photography 🦒 www.facebook.com/share/1BNfnq... #giraffe

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Scarlet Tanager (Paringa olivacea): This 19cm (7.5in) species is native to North America and into northern South America, it is a seed eating bird. Striking photo taken by Ryan Sanderson in Indiana, USA. #bird #tanager #scarlettanager #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bsky

Flying Fish (Exocoetidae): There are 64 species of Flying Fish in our oceans that can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water where, once in the air, their rigid “wings” allow them to glide for up to 650 feet (200 metres) #fish #ocean #flyingfish #oceans #nature #wildlife #sea #marine #seas

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius): At 31cm (12.2in) this is the smallest falcon species in North and South America, its native home. They feed on mice, voles, grasshoppers, small birds, dragonflies and lizards. Great photo of this Falcon taken by Steve Gettle in the USA. #kestrel #americankestrel

European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in). Super photo taken by Márti Raucsik in Hungary. #squirrel #RedSquirrel #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #hungary

Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang): 13cm (5.1in). This is a common red-breasted Australasian robin found on continental Australia and its offshore islands, including Tasmania. Beautiful photo taken by Joy Bourke on Bruny Island Tasmania, Australia. #ScarletRobin #Robin #Australia #bird #wildlife #bob

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Madagascan Comet Moth (Argema mittrei). 20cm (7.9in) wingspan. This is a moth native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The adult moth cannot feed and only lives for 4 to 5 days. It is sadly endangered in the wild due to habitat loss. Brilliant photo shared by Stuart Gopee. #moths #nature #wildlife

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria): This fungi is easily identifiable thanks to its bright red colouring and white spots, and is often featured in a number of fairytales. A reindeer favourite associated in Scandinavia with hallucinations of flying reindeer. it is poisonous to humans 🍄 #fungi #flyagaric

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European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster): 29cm (11.4in). These colourful social birds are of course native to Europe, wintering in Africa and have an ability to catch insects acrobatically in the air, usually in open country, often near water. Exceptional photo taken by José Luis Rodriguez in Portugal.

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis): "My little kingfisher painting based on a reference photo published on this site - big thanks to R.I. Photography for use of the image. Acrylic on board. 8x10." Liz Ware This European, North African & Asian species of Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in).

Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor): 35cm (13.8in) Photographers Doug Gimsey & Tobias Baumgaertner captured these two widowed fairy penguins looking over the Melbourne skyline. The lighter penguin is an elderly female whose partner died. The darker one is a male who lost his partner 2yrs previously. 🐧

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European Hare (Lepus europaeus): This large hare species is native to Europe and Asia. It is a mammal of open country. A herbivore, it feeds mainly on grasses and herbs. Primarily nocturnal, during the day hares hide in a depression known as a "form". Super photo taken by Graham Bannister in the UK.

Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius): 30cm (12in). This Rosella is native to the southeast of the Australian continent and to Tasmania. It has been introduced into New Zealand. It has a distinctive red head with white cheeks. Terrific photo taken by Greg Wisnia in South Australia. 🦜 #rosella #bird

African Lion (Panthera leo): These big cats form Prides of lionnesses with young cubs and just a few males. They are typically found in savannah and grassland habitat in Africa. Terrific photo of a Pride taken by Michelle Carnell in Kenya. #lion #lions #pride #nature #wildlife #lioness #kenya

Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus): 85cm (33in). This bird is also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie. Beautiful photo taken by Johan van der Louw in Sweden. #capercaillie #grouse #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #sweden

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White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster): 90cm (35in). Aka the white breasted sea eagle, this raptor has a white head, breast, under-wing coverts and tail. Superb image of an eagle with catch taken by Kelvin Leong in Singapore. #eagle #bird #nature #singapore #wildlife #wildlifephotography 🦅

Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee in the world, a few native to South America and the majority found across the Northern Hemisphere. Outstanding photo taken by Jackie Regan-Balch in Kent, UK 🐝 #bumblebee #bee #bees #pollinator #pollinators #nature #wildlife #wildlifenet

Great Egret (Ardea alba): This species of egret is up to 104cm (41in) in length and has 4 sub-species around our planet in southern Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. They feed on fish, amphibians, small mammals, insects and reptiles. Elegant photo of an Egret taken by Dan Riddle in Florida, USA

Indian Palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum): About the size of a large chipmunk, this Rodent is native to India and Sri Lanka. This mammal does not hibernate and feeds mainly on nuts & fruits although can be very opportunistic in urban areas. Nice shot taken by Kaleem Kanha in India. #squirrel #india

European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in)! Brilliant photo taken by Julian Rad in the UK #squirrel #redsquirrel #rodent #mammal #red #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #sciurus #bsky #squirrels

Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa): This species of bird is found in Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand in tropical lowland forests near lakeshores and stream-sides. Amazing photo taken by Chong Lip Mun in Malaysia. #kingfisher #bird #nature #wildlife #bsky

Northern Pika (Ochotona hyperborean): Pikas are active during the day, but mostly in the morning and evening hours. They do not hibernate. Pikas have been observed sunning themselves on exposed rocks. Terrific photo taken by Charles Haupert in Alberta, Canada. #pika #pikas #nature #canada #wildlife