The Small Ground-Finch is one of the most common and highly adaptable, as well as widespread of the Darwin’s Finches of the Galapagos Islands. In towns and villages they are found foraging on dusty margins of streets and act very much as would a House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) in other parts of the world. Yet in higher and moister areas they may be seen perched on a Galapagos Tortoise, waiting for bugs or seeds to be uncovered by the movements of the large reptile. This is the smallest and smallest billed of the ground-finches and thus it eats the smallest seeds available.

Rhodanthe chlorocephala is a native Australian daisy belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is widely grown due to its attractive flowers and foliage, and because it’s hardy, adaptable and provides a good, fast ground cover. The flowers are long-lived and dry well. Rhodanthe chlorocephala subspecies rosea is the most widely grown subspecies and is commonly known as “Pink and White Everlasting”, “Rosy Sunray”, “Pink Paper-daisy” and “Rosy Everlasting”. It grows naturally in the south of Western Australia extending into South Australia. Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea is an erect annual herb 20-60cm high with clumps of glabrous (hairless) grey-green stems and leaves 1-6cm in length. It has a large single flowering head at the tip of each stem. Flower heads grow to 6cm diameter, gradually decreasing as the flowering season progresses. The color of the bracts varies from deep pink (almost red) through pale pink to pure white, with a yellow or black centre. 26310

the remarkable and adaptable coyote........they've got some bad press lately in the states in urban areas where they have no fear of humans with their threatening behavior towards people and their pets...in rural areas where they are hunted they avoid humans altogether....

"Allfarbloris" are very adaptable birds. They occur in Australia in a number of very diverse habitats. These range from rainforest to dry eucalyptus forests, mallee to mangroves.

"Allfarbloris" sind sehr anpassungsfähige Vögel. Sie kommen in Australien in einer Reihe sehr unterschiedlicher Lebensräume vor. Dies reicht von Regenwäldern über trockene Eukalyptuswälder, Mallee bis hin zu Mangroven.

This White-crowned Sparrow perches in Sagebrush, one of the many habitats this adaptable species utilizes. This individual was seen in the World Heritage Site of Dinosaur Provincial Park in southern Alberta, Canada.

In a world where male ducks sport gleaming patches of green, red, or blue, the Gadwall’s understated elegance can make this common duck easy to overlook. Males are intricately patterned with gray, brown, and black; females resemble female Mallards, although with a thinner, darker bill. We don’t tend to think of ducks as pirates, but Gadwall often snatch food from diving ducks as they surface. This widespread, adaptable duck has dramatically increased in numbers in North America since the 1980s.

Brightly-colored tree-dwelling pigeon. Adult male has a powder-pink neck, orange breast patch, gray-blue head, and yellow belly. Adult female is much plainer, tea-green above and brighter yellow-green below. Both sexes have striking black-and-yellow wing feathers and yellow spotting on the undertail coverts. Adaptable, and can be found in mangroves, open coastal forests, parks, gardens, and plantation edges. Primarily a lowland species, but can on occasion be found in foothills. Social, often gathering in flocks; occasionally mixes with other green-pigeons. Unlike many other pigeons, not very vocal; occasionally gives strange, alien-sounding coos. (eBird)

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Commonly seen all around Singapore. Their lovely soft colours blend into the leaves sometimes making these large birds quite invisible.

Singapore Botanic Gardens. March 2024.

Birding Singapore.

The Sandpaper verbena (Verbena Rígida in portuguese), gets this name by the rough textured leaves that feel like sandpaper when touched. It is a low spreading perennial with flattened stems.

Ruffled, colored flowers appear in the spring and remain through the summer months. Flower color ranges from lavender to purple.

The Sandpaper verbena is native to South America, but shows wide adaptability when planted in sunny and warm locations. It grows well on banks, along walks and among rocks in southwestern and Mediterranean style gardens, and can be clipped in the winter to maintain its size.

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Sunset at Mangersta Sea Stacks, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Today's photo is a previously unseen image dating back to March 2018. While running a week-long workshop in Harris & Lewis, I took my lovely clients to the truly beautiful Mangersta sea stacks on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis for sunset and we were not to be disappointed.

These stacks make a wonderful subject to photograph at sunset but my advice would be to arrive a good hour or so before the sun sets as it disappears behind the cliffs. The usual angle to shoot these stacks is actually from on top of the cliff edge you see in the distance but when there's the promise of a decent sunset, you have to be adaptable.

At one time, a handful of years or so ago, you use to be able to walk down to the water's edge and capture the impressive stacks but sadly, that is not an option since a landslide occurred but the view from up high is rewarding enough.

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Brightly-colored tree-dwelling pigeon. Adult male has a powder-pink neck, orange breast patch, gray-blue head, and yellow belly. Adult female is much plainer, tea-green above and brighter yellow-green below. Both sexes have striking black-and-yellow wing feathers and yellow spotting on the undertail coverts. Adaptable, and can be found in mangroves, open coastal forests, parks, gardens, and plantation edges. Primarily a lowland species, but can on occasion be found in foothills. Social, often gathering in flocks; occasionally mixes with other green-pigeons. Unlike many other pigeons, not very vocal; occasionally gives strange, alien-sounding coos. (eBird)

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Seen constantly during our Singapore trip, the males stood out with their brightly coloured throats. They were also shyer than the females and stayed at a distance. This one shows off his lovely colours against the blue sky.

Pulau Ubin, Singapore. March 2024.

Birding Singapore.

Plinia cauliflora, the Brazilian grapetree, jaboticaba or jabuticaba, is a tree in the family Myrtaceae, native to Minas Gerais, Goiás and São Paulo states in Brazil. Related species in the genus Myrciaria, often referred to by the same common names, are native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Bolivia. The tree is known for its purplish-black, white-pulped fruits which grow directly on the trunk; they can be eaten raw or be used to make jellies, jams, juice or wine.

The tree is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach a height of 15 meters if not pruned. The leaves are salmon-pink when young, turning green as they mature.

The tree prefers moist, rich, lightly acidic soil. It is widely adaptable, however, and grows satisfactorily even on alkaline beach-sand type soils, so long as they are tended and irrigated. Its flowers are white and grow directly from its trunk in a cauliflorous habit. In an uncultivated state, the tree may flower and fruit only once or twice a year. When continuously irrigated it flowers frequently, and fresh fruit can be available year-round in tropical regions.

The name jabuticaba, derived from the Tupi word jaboti/jabuti (tortoise) + caba (place), meaning the place where you find tortoises. The Guarani name is yvapurũ: yva means fruit and the onomatopoeic word purũ describes the crunching sound the fruit produces when bitten. The jabuticaba tree, which appears as a charge on the coat of arms of Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil, has become a widely used species in the art of bonsai, particularly in Taiwan and parts of the Caribbean.

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The fruit is a thick-skinned berry and typically measures 3–4 cm in diameter. The fruit resembles that of a slip-skin grape. It has a thick, purple, astringent skin that encases a sweet, white or rosy pink gelatinous flesh. Embedded within the flesh are one to four large seeds, which vary in shape depending on the species.

Common in Brazilian markets, jabuticabas are largely eaten fresh; their popularity has been likened to that of grapes in the United States. Fresh fruit may begin to ferment 3 to 4 days after harvest, so they are often used to make jams, tarts, strong wines, and liqueurs. Due to the short shelf-life, fresh jabuticaba fruit is rare in markets outside areas of cultivation.

Coots are tough, adaptable waterbirds. Although they are related to the secretive rails, they swim in the open like ducks and walk about on shore, making themselves at home on golf courses and city park ponds. Usually in flocks, they are aggressive and noisy, making a wide variety of calls by day or night. They have strong legs and big feet with lobed toes, and coots fighting over territorial boundaries will rear up and attack each other with their feet. [credit Audubon] Not sure what the mottled bird behind is, although I think it may be a male Gadwall??

The climbing varieties are valued for their ability to scramble up walls, fences, and other structures, and also to grow through other plants, such as shrubs and trees. Some can be trained along the ground to provide cover. Because of their adaptability and masses of spectacular flowers, clematis are among the most popular of all garden plants.

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Species: Vulpes vulpes.

A born survivor with a bushy tail. Ever adaptable, the fox is equally at home in our woods or city streets. It sits top of the woodland food chain with a diet that takes in everything from birds and beetles to rabbits and rats. Info: Woodland Trust.

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In the early 1850s, one Nicholas Pike, director of the Brooklyn Institute in New York, decided to import this bird from England. The first few attempts to establish the bird weren't successful but eventually the house sparrow took hold when the birds were released into Greenwood Cemetery, Central Park and a few other places. The rationale apparently was the control of some bug called a canker worm. The sparrow supposedly would pig out on the critters and reduce the canker worm population. Soon, cities and towns throughout the country were importing house sparrows to "aid people against encroachment of insects."

But others soon noticed that house sparrows don't have much of an appetite for bugs. On top of that, they were driving out native songbirds.The infatuation with the house sparrow turned to hatred, so much so that some states began paying bounties for dead sparrows. However it was too late; house sparrows had spread throughout the continent.

They're now found as far north as Canada's Northwest Territories and as far south as Cape Horn, the remote tip of South America. That extreme range indicates how adaptable house sparrows are. They can be found anywhere there are people, in big cities and small towns, in suburbs and around farms. The only place they're not found: deep, deep woods. In more extreme locales, they require human presence to survive.

I found this male in my backyard in Polk County, Florida.

I found this wonderful Great horned owl family in a commercial building in my city. It is rare to see three fledglings, usually they have only one or two.

The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as the tiger owl (originally derived from early naturalists' description as the "winged tiger" or "tiger of the air") or the hoot owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.[5] Its primary diet is rabbits and hares, rats and mice, and voles, although it freely hunts any animal it can overtake, including rodents and other small mammals, larger mid-sized mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

In ornithological study, the great horned owl is often compared to the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), a closely related species, which occupies the same ecological niche in Eurasia despite its notably larger size. The great horned owl is also compared to the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), with which it often shares similar habitat, prey, and nesting habits by day; thus the red-tailed hawk is something of a diurnal ecological equivalent.[6] The great horned owl is one of the earliest nesting birds in North America, often laying eggs weeks or even months before other raptorial birds.

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A born survivor with a bushy tail. Ever adaptable, the fox is equally at home in our woods or city streets. It sits top of the woodland food chain with a diet that takes in everything from birds and beetles to rabbits and rats.

Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia. Described by Étienne Pierre Ventenat in 1803, it was known as Helichrysum bracteatum for many years before being transferred to a new genus Xerochrysum in 1990. It grows as a woody or herbaceous perennial or annual shrub up to a metre tall with green or grey leafy foliage. Golden yellow or white flower heads are produced from spring to autumn; their distinctive feature is the papery bracts that resemble petals. The species is widespread, growing in a variety of habitats across the country, from rainforest margins to deserts and subalpine areas. The golden everlasting serves as food for various larvae of lepidopterans (butterflies and moths), and adult butterflies, hoverflies, native bees, small beetles, and grasshoppers visit the flower heads. The golden everlasting has proven very adaptable to cultivation. It was propagated and developed in Germany in the 1850s, and annual cultivars in a host of colour forms from white to bronze to purple flowers became available. Many of these are still sold in mixed seed packs. In Australia, many cultivars are perennial shrubs, which have become popular garden plants. Sturdier, long-stemmed forms are used commercially in the cut flower industry. 26337

Rhodanthe chlorocephala is a native Australian daisy belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is widely grown due to its attractive flowers and foliage, and because it’s hardy, adaptable and provides a good, fast ground cover. The flowers are long-lived and dry well. Rhodanthe chlorocephala subspecies rosea is the most widely grown subspecies and is commonly known as “Pink and White Everlasting”, “Rosy Sunray”, “Pink Paper-daisy” and “Rosy Everlasting”. It grows naturally in the south of Western Australia extending into South Australia. Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea is an erect annual herb 20-60cm high with clumps of glabrous (hairless) grey-green stems and leaves 1-6cm in length. It has a large single flowering head at the tip of each stem. Flower heads grow to 6cm diameter, gradually decreasing as the flowering season progresses. The color of the bracts varies from deep pink (almost red) through pale pink to pure white, with a yellow or black centre. 7349

This moment captures the elusive beauty of a coyote in the wild, gazing with a calm yet intense focus. Coyotes are known for their adaptability and keen survival instincts, and getting a close-up like this showcases their intelligence and resilience in their natural habitat. I hope this image invites appreciation for these often misunderstood creatures.

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The great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl, or the hoot owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. Wikipedia

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In a world where male ducks sport gleaming patches of green, red, or blue, the Gadwall’s understated elegance can make this common duck easy to overlook. Males are intricately patterned with gray, brown, and black; females resemble female Mallards, although with a thinner, darker bill. We don’t tend to think of ducks as pirates, but Gadwall often snatch food from diving ducks as they surface. This widespread, adaptable duck has dramatically increased in numbers in North America since the 1980s.

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Glossy swiftlets can be found not just in Borneo but all over this part of Asia, from India in the west as far as the Solomon Islands. It is an adaptable little bird, nesting in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur as happily as in a cave in Borneo.

The crowned lapwing, or crowned plover, is a bird of the lapwing subfamily that occurs contiguously from the Red Sea coast of Somalia to southern and southwestern Africa. It is an adaptable and numerous species, with bold and noisy habits. -Wikipedia

The Noojee Trestle Bridge is the tallest surviving wooden trestle bridge in Victoria.

The bridge is a legacy of the old railway that ran from Noojee to Warragul. It was originally constructed in 1919, but in 1939 was completely burnt down and rebuilt in the same year. The historical bridge spans 102 meters and is 21 meters high.

A lovely afternoon wandering in the drizzle trying to find a composition to show off this beautiful, old structure.

The Sherpa came in handy holding an umbrella up while I snapped off a few shots. Some sort of adaptable umbrella could be quite useful in these situations when a Sherpa isnt available!

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Cardinals are among the most popular backyard birds in the United States. They are so adaptable that they readily nest in ornamental shrubs and feed right at your kitchen window bird feeder.

The cardinal is one of five crested songbirds in Minnesota; others are the blue jay, tufted titmouse, cedar waxwing and Bohemian waxwing.

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Sciurus carolinensis, common name eastern gray squirrel or grey squirrel depending on region, is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus. It is native to eastern North America, but has since been introduced to European regions.

Sciurus carolinensis is native to the eastern and midwestern United States, and to the southerly portions of the eastern provinces of Canada. The native range of the eastern gray squirrel overlaps with that of the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), with which it is sometimes confused, although the core of the fox squirrel's range is slightly more to the west.

The eastern gray squirrel is found from New Brunswick to Manitoba, south to East Texas and Florida. Breeding eastern gray squirrels are found in Nova Scotia, but whether this population was introduced or came from natural range expansion is not known.

It has also been introduced into Ireland, Britain, Italy, South Africa, and Australia (where it was extirpated by 1973). Eastern grey squirrels in Europe are a concern because they have displaced some of the native squirrels there.

A prolific and adaptable species, the eastern gray squirrel has been introduced to, and thrives in, several regions of the western United States. – Wikipedia

This is an adaptable species that has learned to follow fishing boats for jettisoned bycatch, and to use unusual nest sites such as the roofs of buildings and artificial islands in salt pans and sewage works. Its eggs and young are taken by gulls and ibises, and human activities such as fishing, shooting and egg harvesting have caused local population declines. There are no global conservation concerns for this bird, which has a stable total population of more than 500, 000 individuals.

This Peregrine subspecies inhabits the Iberian Peninsula, southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Males Weigh 530 g, and Female Weight an amazing 970 g.

why are females bigger?

The most convincing argument, has to do with a female’s ability to defend her nest against predators like crows, and indeed other raptors. The female usually spends more time incubating eggs and rearing chicks than her male partner, and if she’s bigger she might be able protect her young (and herself) more effectively. The male, on the other hand, might share some nest duties—but for the most part he’s out hunting food for his mate and to-be offspring. Smaller prey items are easier to come by than larger creatures, so his compactness allows him to bring home more food.

Peregrine Falcons are becoming increasingly common in parts of range, especially in cities, where they can nest on tall buildings and feed on pigeons. Adaptable, and can be seen in a wide range of habitats; often encountered in areas with steep cliffs, as well as

with this female, around coastal mudflats and open areas with shorebirds.

Photo taken on the Guadalquivir River, Cadiz, southern Andalucia, Spain.

The Red Squirrel used to be a common sight in the UK. However it has now disappeared from large areas of Britain and its place has been taken by the grey squirrel. The larger grey squirrel was introduced to this country in the mid-19th century. Research has shown that grey squirrels put on a lot more body fat than red squirrels which gives them a better chance of surviving. The larger, more robust grey wins in the competition for food and space and it is now widespread in England and Wales. It is more adaptable than the red squirrel and lives happily in hedgerow trees, parks and gardens as well as large woods and forests. Grey squirrels also carry the squirrelpox virus, to which they are immune, but which is deadly to red squirrels.

We are asked to report any sightings of Red Squirrels in Scotland in an effort to protect them.

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Vibrantly bright green parakeet, frequently found in woodland, parks, and gardens, where it feeds mainly in trees. Nests in cavities, including holes in buildings. Easily overlooked if quiet, as the bright green plumage blends easily with foliage. Note the very long slender tail and bright red bill; male has narrow black-and-pink neck ring. Closely resembles the larger Alexandrine Parakeet, which has a wine-red patch on each shoulder. Like other parakeets, raucous and social, often appearing in noisy groups giving sharp screeching calls. Native to Africa and South Asia, introduced locally around the world, from Europe and the Caribbean to Japan and Hawaii. (eBird)

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Amazing how adaptable these birds are. They have easily moved from their native mountains and forests to countries around the world. I would guess that the pet trade has had a lot to do with these introductions. Still, they are beautiful birds that are fun to find and watch as they live their lives in noisy groups.

Lorong Halus Wetland, Singapore. March 2024.

Birding Singapore.

The Leopard is a large carnivorous cat found throughout many parts of Africa and Asia. It has a distinctive spotted coat that provides excellent camouflage in the wild, with each spot or rosette being unique to the individual leopard. Leopards are powerful and agile hunters, capable of taking down prey much larger than themselves, such as antelopes, deer, and even young elephants.

Leopards are solitary animals and are most active during the night, although they may also hunt during the day. They are excellent climbers and can drag their prey into trees to protect it from other predators or scavengers. Leopards are also strong swimmers and have been known to cross rivers and other bodies of water in search of prey.

Leopards are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and mountainous regions. They are known for their adaptability and can thrive in a range of different environments, from hot and humid jungles to cold and rugged mountain ranges.

Leopards are an important species in their ecosystems, helping to regulate populations of prey animals and serving as an indicator of the health of their habitats. They are also highly valued for their beautiful fur, which has unfortunately made them a target of illegal hunting and poaching. As a result, leopards are considered a threatened species in many parts of their range, and efforts are being made to protect them and their habitats.

Some say that Nature adapts to cohabitation with our human species. We instead, should realize that We are the ones who have to react, adapt and accept. Nature has the real power and providence over the earth, sky and earth. And water always wins.

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A great musical example of reacting to changes in tempo, tone and atmosphere.

Free form and beautiful flute imaginations from Nicole Mitchell~ "Adaptability"

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In the heather at Higher Hyde Heath nature reserve.

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The silver-studded blue (Plebejus argus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It has bright blue wings rimmed in black with white edges and silver spots on its hindwings, lending it the name of the silver-studded blue. P. argus can be found across Europe and east across the Palearctic, but it is most often studied in the United Kingdom where the species has experienced a severe decline in population due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

P. argus engages in mutualism with ants that contribute to the butterflies' reproductive fitness by providing protection from predation and parasitism from the point of egg laying to their emergence as adults. P. argus adults emerge at the end of June and beginning of July and engage in flight until the beginning of August.

The butterfly is adaptable to different habitats and is found in heathland, mossland, and limestone grassland. Tending towards a sedentary lifestyle and typically flying less than 20 metres (66 ft) a day, P. argus maintains a small radius home range. Their habitats lend themselves well to both foraging and egg laying as the host plants are ubiquitous in all three environments they occupy.

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The Hibiscus:

The Hibiscus is a deciduous plant that produces abundant showy blooms in the summer and fall. The five-petal, paper-like flowers come in an array of colors that reach 3" in diameter. Blooms have a prominent stamen and often a dark colored throat. This flowering shrub only requires regular watering and feeding when it's young. As it matures, it becomes a low maintenance option that is drought and heat-tolerant, easily adaptable to poor soil and urban conditions, and can live up to 20 to 30 years.

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A bright yellow songbird of South America, there has been some disagreement as to whether the Saffron Finch belongs in the family Emberizidae with the sparrows or Thraupidae with the Tanagers. The Saffron Finch can be found in open and semi-open areas in lowlands outside the Amazon Basin. There are three, separate populations one in northern Colombia and Venezuela; another in Ecuador and Peru and the third in north-east Brazil to central Argentina. Mainly a seed eater, the Saffron Finch generally searches for seeds and small arthropods on or near the ground. Commonly kept as caged-birds, the Saffron Finch is very adaptable to human-modified habitats and subsequently is quite common throughout its range.

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"Adaptable, colorful, and cheery-voiced, House Finches are common from coast to coast today, familiar visitors to backyard feeders. Native to the Southwest, they are recent arrivals in the East. New York pet shop owners, who had been selling the finches illegally, released their birds in 1940 to escape prosecution; the finches survived, and began to colonize the New York suburbs. By 50 years later they had advanced halfway across the continent, meeting their western kin on the Great Plains."audubon

A born survivor with a bushy tail. Ever adaptable, the fox is equally at home in our woods or city streets. It sits top of the woodland food chain with a diet that takes in everything from birds and beetles to rabbits and rats

The Scottish Blackface or Blackface is the main breed of domestic sheep in the UK. Resistant and with good adaptability, this breed is often found in places with poor vegetation such as the Highlands.

Le Scottish Blackface ou Blackface est la principale race de mouton domestique au Royaume-Uni. Résistant et avec de bonnes capacités d'adaptation, on trouve souvent cette race dans des endroits pauvres en végétation tels que les Highlands

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At the lakes I visit, I always see fallen tree branches sticking out of the water. They're the perfect place for turtles and ducks to bask, which is why they stay there for years.

-Red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) are popular pet turtles known for their distinctive red markings and adaptability. Native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico, red-eared sliders thrive in warm, calm waters such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.

Red-eared sliders are considered one of the world's most invasive turtle species due to their popularity in the pet trade. They can outcompete native species for resources, leading to ecological imbalances in areas where they are introduced. Responsible ownership is crucial to prevent their release into the wild, which can have detrimental effects on local ecosystems. -

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This little fellow has found some discarded chips (French fries) and being the adaptable little soul it is is thoroughly enjoying tucking in !!

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The capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus) is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It is in the monotypic genus Pilherodius. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, and freshwater lakes.

An attractive heron, if slightly odd in appearance, the Capped Heron is a resident of South American forested swamps, river courses and small pools. Although it seems adaptable to any habitat with water and has a wide distribution, it usually occurs only at low densities. Often seen flying along rivers or feeding in pools, the Capped Heron can be conspicuous, and easily is identified. In flight, it is best distinguished from other white herons by its small size and rapid, choppy flight style. The bird is the sole member of the genus Pilherodius.

Not globally threatened (Least Concern). Poorly known; thinly but widely distributed and evidently scarce, rare to uncommon in E Panama; uncommon in Brazil.

Eats small fish, generally less than 5 cm-long, aquatic insects (including their larvae), frogs and tadpoles. Passive feeder, diurnal. – Wikipedia

Puma is a genus in the family Felidae whose only extant species is the cougar also known as the puma, mountain lion, and panther, among other names. Pumas are large, secretive cats. They are also commonly known as cougars and mountain lions, and are able to reach larger sizes than some other "big" cat individuals. Despite their large size, they are more closely related to smaller feline species than to lions or leopards. The two subspecies of pumas have similar characteristics but tend to vary in color and size. Pumas are the most adaptable felines in the Americas and are found in a variety of different habitats, unlike other cat species. Here a mother and one of her "big cubs" (there were two), peacefully enjoying their habitat in Torres del Paine, Chile.

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Living by Lake Michigan, we see a lot of seagulls. While some people think they’re a nuisance, I think they’re delightful birds (and think humans are the actual nuisance!).

They truly are badass birds, being highly adaptable and resilient. They can even drink saltwater!

Kleb Woods Nature Preserve near Tomball, Texas

Primarily a bird of the southeast, where its rolling calls are familiar sounds in swamps and riverside woods. Omnivorous and adaptable, this woodpecker has also adjusted to life in suburbs and city parks, and in recent years it has been expanding its range to the north. Despite the name, the red on the belly is not often visible in the field.

Hemerocallis citrina, common names citron daylily and long yellow daylily, is a species of herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asphodelaceae.

Stella de Oro Daylily. Plant taxonomy classifies Stella de Oro daylilies under the daylily genus, Hemerocallis. This scientific name comes from the Greek, hemera, "day," plus kallos, "beauty" (a reference to the ephemeral but beautiful nature of the individual blooms). Stella de Oro is the cultivar name.

This daylily is valued as a compact plant and early bloomer, reaching a height of just 12 inches, with a similar spread. It blooms from May to July. In fact, its ability to rebloom over a long period and its adaptability to a wide range of planting zones and conditions make it perhaps the most popular of the daylilies. The golden-yellow flowers are fragrant and trumpet-shaped. The foliage is also attractive, forming a dense clump that can function as a ground cover.

Лиле́йник, или красодне́в лимонно-жёлтый.

В Китае цветочные почки употребляются в пищу (особенно в провинции Хунань). Почки используются в свежем или сушёном виде для приготовления супов, а также в качестве гарнира к свинине, птице и рыбе.

Квіти Hemerocallis citrina вживають в їжу у вигляді супу в китайській кухні. Продаються свіжі та сушені на китайських базарах під назвою «золота хвоя» (кит. 金针) або «овочі жовті квіти» (кит. 黃花菜).