Lilac-breasted Roller. Beautiful photo taken by Ken Hadfield in Kruger, South Africa. #roller #wildlife #nature #birds #bird #wildlifephotography

European Red Squirrel. Lovely photo taken by Sue Pooley on Brownsea Island in Dorset, UK. #squirrel #europeanredsquirrel #redsquirrel #dorset #wildlife #nature

Red Deer. Photo taken by Dimitar Nedelchev in the UK. 🦌 #deer #reddeer #wildlife #nature

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca): 13cm (5.1in). This spectacular Kingfisher is also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher and is a species of bird in the family Alcedinidae. Stunning photo taken by Kelvin Leong in Singapore #OrientalDwarfKingfisher #Singapore #nature

Stoat (Mustela ermine): This mammal is found across Eurasia and also in North America where it is known as the short-tailed weasel. It mainly preys on small rodents but will go for a variety of birds & eggs and rabbits. Thank you again Suzi Sullivan for sharing your photo of a Stoat taken in the UK

Wryneck (Jynx torquilla): 16.5cm (6.5in). This species is in the woodpecker family, mainly breeding in Europe and Asia. Most populations are migratory, wintering in Africa and southern Asia. It is a bird of open countryside, woodland and orchards. #wryneck #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

Common Chaffinch. Neat photo taken by Roddy Breslin in Donegal, Ireland. #commonchaffinch #chaffinch #finch #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #ireland

Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius): This European & Asian species of Jay is a habitual acorn horder and historically a key player in natural oak woodland regeneration. This Jay species has a harsh screeching call. Terrific photo of a Jay taken by Clive Finlayson in the UK. #eurasianjay #jay #nature

Common Kingfisher. Spectacular photo taken by Dominic Ellett in the UK.

Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus): With a shoulder height around 2.75m (9ft) these wonderful mammals have trunks which contain as many as 60,000 muscles, which consist of longitudinal and radiating sets. Native to Asia. Super photo taken by Pathum Bandara in Sri Lanka #asianelephant #elephant #nature

Great Spotted Woodpecker. Cracking photo taken by Steve Clifft in the UK. #GreatSpottedWoodpecker #birds #woodpecker #bird #wildlife #nature

Whiptail Wallaby (Macropus parryi): This Wallaby species lives in grasslands and woodlands in eastern Australia, particularly on hills or slopes. It is primarily a grazer. The young carried in a pouch are commonly known as a "Joey". Photo taken by Stewart Guy in Australia #wallaby #australia 🦘

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea): This 13cm (5in) bird is native to the Americas. It winters in a range from South America to Florida, breeding from Florida up to southern Canada. It is a seed eating species. Terrific shot of this brilliant blue bird taken by Joe Povenz in the USA. #indigobunting

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): Thank you Jeremy Franklin for sharing your photo of a sun dappled fox taken in Hampshire, UK. #foxoftheday

Great Crested Grebes & Spoonbills. Simply beautiful photography by Monica @monicapelger.bsky.social in the Netherlands.

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus): This 65cm (26in) mammal is a Palearctic hare, meaning it is adapted for mountainous and polar habitats. Isolated populations are found in Siberia, Finland, Ireland, Scotland, Baltic states, Poland and the Alps. Nice photo taken by Alistair Kemp in Glenshee, Scotland.

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Great Bustard (Otis tarda): 105cm (3ft 5in). This was once common, particularly in Hungary, but owing to hunting & the intensification of agriculture, numbers reduced. This was also common in other countries like Romania and Russia. Superb photo taken by Bruno Maia in Hungary. #greatbustard #hungary

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla): This incredible mammal from Central & South America can eat 30,000 termites or ants in a day. Thank you again Yoann Lebrun for posting your photo taken in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. For more from Yoann check out: www.PantanalJabiru.com

Squirrels Survive Winter without hibernating! They bury nuts, seeds & fungi in many spots to find later & build insulated nests (dreys) from twigs, leaves & moss, often sharing them with other squirrels for warmth, they sleep more but don't enter the deep metabolic state of hibernation. #squirrels

Quokka (Setonix brachyurus): 56cm (21in). This mammal is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. Like other marsupials in the macropod family (such as kangaroos and wallabies), the quokka is herbivorous. Superb photo taken by Cambo Jones on Rottnest Island, Western Australia. #quokka

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna): 86cm (34in). This bird is aka the blue-and-gold macaw, it is a large South American parrot. Thank you again Paulo Barreiros for sharing your terrific photo of Macaws in flight taken in the Pantanal, Brazil. See more from Paulo at: www.PantanalRainforests.com

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Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus): This 34cm (13in) long hawk is native to Europe and Asia. It has a wingspan of 64cm (25 in). Thank you again Kathy Richards for sharing your brilliant photo of this garden visitor taken on a camera phone in Oxfordshire, UK. #sparrowhawk #wildlife #nature #birds

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) lovely photo of a fox cub taken by Krystyn Radek. #fox #redfox #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

European Red Squirrel. Neat photo taken by Paul Moore in Ireland. #Red #Squirrel #EuropeanRedSquirrel #RedSquirrel #wildlife #nature

Curlew. Photo taken by Phil Sharpe in the UK. #curlew #wader #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in)! Thank you again Gvictor Neo for sharing this Awesome photo of a Squirrel taken in Norway. #Red #squirrel #EuropeanRedSquirrel #redsquirrel #wildlife #nature #Norway

Barred Owl. Fabulous photo taken by Ashley Hockenberry in Southern Ontario, Canada 🦉 #Barred #owls #owl #barredowl #bird #birds #nature #ontario #canada #wildlife #canadian #wildlifephotography

Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis): 10.9cm (4.3in). This is a medium sized hummingbird of the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. The adult bird has brilliant green body plumage and a dark blue tail. A remarkable photo taken by Alfredo Irizarry in Costa Rica.

Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans): aka 'Adelaide Rosella'. 36cm (14in). This parrot is native to eastern and south eastern Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand. Most frequently found in mountain forest habitat and gardens. Photo by Greg Wisnia in Victoria, Australia. #rosella

Common Loon. Photo taken by Ronny Thuriault in Quebec, Canada. #loon #quebec #canada #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

Hummingbird Hawk-moths have a remarkable resemblance to Hummingbirds, hovering to feed on nectar.. #HummingbirdHawkMoth #hawkmoth #moth #moths #nature #wildlife #hawkmoths

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): Photo taken by Paul Shaw in Cumbria, UK. #EuropeanRobin #RobinRedbreast #RedRobin #robin #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bsky

European Red Squirrel. Lovely photo of a squirrel drinking taken by Geert Weggen in Sweden. #Red #squirrel #EuropeanRedSquirrel #RedSquirrel #Wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #sweden

Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io): This species is found in gardens and woodlands across Europe. Thank you Teo Thorp from Sussex, UK for sharing your photo of this vibrant Butterfly species. #peacock #butterfly #peacockbutterfly #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Long-tailed Tit. Gorgeous photo taken by Juan Ferrin. #LongTailedTit #tit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

European Red Squirrel photo taken by Sasha Matic in the northern forests of Sweden. #EuropeanRedSquirrel #Red #Squirrel #RedSquirrel #rodent #mammal #mammals #wildlife #nature #sweden #wildlifephotography

Yellow Bittern photo taken by Kelvin Leong in Singapore. #YellowBittern #bittern #heron #bird #birds #nature #singapore #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra): This 17cm (6.7in) American songbird was originally considered a Tanager but has since been classified as a member of the Cardinal family. Breeding is normally in open wooded habitat in the southern US. Neat photo taken by Mark Watts in Alabama, USA. #tanager #wildlife

Blue Tit by Martina Olivia in the UK. #Blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes & is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous. Wonderful photo by Sarah Böhm, taken in Germany. 🦊 #foxoftheday #redfox #fox #mammal #nature #wildlife #germany #wildlifephoto

Spotted Hyena. This is a Female Spotted Hyena. They are considered excellent mothers, fiercely protective, and highly dedicated to their offspring. They invest more energy per cub than most other large carnivores. Awesome photo shared from Zimbabwe by Ann at Ann Warner Wildlife Photography. #hyena

Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra): This amphibian is native to central Europe, notably forests & hilly areas, prefering deciduous forests. Striking photo by Louie Lajonque of a Salamander found in his swimming pool in the South of France! #FireSalamander #salamander #nature #france #wildlife

Jaguar (Panthera onca): This big cat is the 3rd largest in the world & biggest in the Americas, ranging from Arizona, through Mexico & Central America into South America. Brilliant Jaguar cub photo taken by Paulo Barreiros in the Pantanal, Brazil. See more from Paulo at: www.PantanalRainforests.com

Golden Eagle by Mike TR Dunn. #GoldenEagle #Golden #Eagle #bird #nature #wildlife #birdofprey #eagles

Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta): 53cm (21in). These mammals are the most widespread non-human primates on our Planet, found in Asia. In India they can form troops of up to 200 monkeys. Terrific photo taken by Upendra Goswami in Chandigarh, India #RhesusMacaque #Rhesus #Macaque #monkey #nature #india

Renewable energy progress in 7 countries according to 'Weird Facts'.. ☀️🌬️ #renewables #renewable #energy #renewableenergy #solar #wind #green #solarpower

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea): This 102cm (40in) species of Heron hunts prey by standing stationary beside water courses, streams, rivers and lakes and striking a fish or amphibian suddenly. Superb photo taken by Anna Wheeler in Cornwall, UK. #heron #GreyHeron #bird #wildlife #nature #cornwall #herons

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Whilst most Wildlife species has seen decline in distribution, this elegant bird species has recently seen population growth in some parts of Europe. #WhiteStork #Stork #nature #wildlife #bird #birds