Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) have gray to rosy brown backs, gray limbs, and dark gray heads and necks. Their tails feature 13 alternating black and white bands. Unlike most other lemurs, ringtails spend 40 percent of their time on the ground. They move quadrupedally along the forest floor.

Known as the “gardeners of the forest,” these primates help to distribute seeds and pollinate plants within their ecosystem.

They inhabit southwestern Madagascar, living in arid areas and forests within territories ranging from 15 to 57 acres (0.06 to 0.2 square kilometers).

They live in groups of 3 to 25 individuals, with females being dominant. Groups are territorial and communicate using various vocalizations and facial expressions.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the ring-tailed lemur as Endangered (IUCN, 2018), appearing on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Despite their adaptability, ring-tailed lemurs are seriously affected by the ongoing deforestation in Madagascar. Much of this is resulting from increased sapphire mining activity, which requires clearing vast areas of land.

The reduction of forested areas has confined them to isolated patches, something known as “habitat fragmentation”. Being cut off from resources and fellow lemur groups significantly contributes to their status as an endangered species.

• Ring-tailed lemur

• Lémur colianillado, lémur de cola anillada, maki de cola anillada

Scientific classification:

Domain:Eukaryota

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Mammalia

Order:Primates

Suborder:Strepsirrhini

Family:Lemuridae

Genus:Lemur

Species:L. catta

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Raucous Black-headed Gulls are common sights and sounds across much of Europe and Asia. The head is actually dark brown rather than black in summer, molting to dusky white in winter. This highly adaptable species breeds in freshwater wetlands and winters in sheltered coastal areas..

The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.

Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.

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Ravens are large, intelligent birds that are part of the crow family. They have black feathers, sharp beaks, and distinctive croaking calls. Ravens are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills, which are comparable to those of some primates. They are also highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of environments, from forests and deserts to cities and coastlines. In many cultures, ravens are associated with death and the afterlife, but they are also seen as symbols of wisdom, prophecy, and good luck. Whether soaring high in the sky or scavenging for food on the ground, ravens are fascinating creatures that continue to capture the imagination of people around the world.

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On the way to Bako National Park (Sarawak, Borneo) in an open speed boat for a coastal nature walk, my group passed these unique fish traps. They are called 'bubu' and are an excellent example of traditional and sustainable fishing gear that sticks out of the water. Often made from bamboo or rattan, this makes them sustainable and adaptable to the local environment.

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Common Mormon( female)

Scientific name: Papilio polytes

Notable for its swift and erratic flight, it flits rapidly between flowers, often making it a challenge to photograph. One of the most fascinating aspects of this species is the diversity of female forms—known as polymorphism—found across its range

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.

Wikipedia: 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.

Conservation status: Least Concern

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Good morning everyone and I hope you had a nice weekend. When deciding what to post today as part of the 2016 butterflies in review series I realized I hadn't posted any pics for 2016 of a Cabbage White (Pieris rapae). Probably because we tend to overlook it as it's not the prettiest of butterflies, plus it's an invasive species...albeit through no fault of its own.

But you need to give credit where credit is due since the Cabbage White is the most adaptable butterfly on the globe, and as a result the most common. Found worldwide on every continent except Antarctica.

It's a small to medium size butterfly with a wing span of 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 inches (4.5 - 5.8 cm). And while normally very common here in the Midwest, it was very spotty this past season. And due to it's tolerance of cool temperatures it's one of the first butterflies to emerge in the spring and one of the last to be seen on wing in the Fall.

As for the above photo, the butterfly is seen nectaring on Heath Aster (Aster pilosus). A very common Autumn blooming wildflower found here locally.

Thank you for stopping by...and I hope you have a truly great day and week.

Lacey

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Symbolism of the Weeping Willow

Weeping Willows are very flexible trees, as they are capable of bending in many positions without snapping. I wanted to pose near this tree, as it symbolizes adjusting to life and surrendering to the process, rather than fighting it.

"The willow reminds us to let go and to surrender completely to our innermost selves. And, to gain a deeper understanding of our subconscious. Another powerful symbolic meaning of the willow tree is its adaptability. The willow tree’s ability to not only survive but also thrive in some of the most challenging conditions. We can also look at how the willow tree encourages the expression of deep emotions, including grief and sadness through tears and teaching us the value and consequences of love and loss. One of the greatest symbolic meanings of the willow tree is that even through great loss we have the ability to grow and there is potential for something new."

"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change."

He or she persisted until they found some food.

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The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) or mottled mallard is a medium-sized dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck.

There are two distinct populations of mottled ducks. One population, A. fulvigula maculosa (mottled duck), lives on the Gulf of Mexico coast between Alabama and Tamaulipas (Mexico); outside the breeding season individual birds may venture as far south as to Veracruz.

The other, A. fulvigula fulvigula (Florida duck), is resident in central and south Florida and occasionally strays north to Georgia. The same disjunct distribution pattern was also historically found in the local sandhill cranes.

Along the Gulf of Mexico coast, the mottled duck is one of the most frequently banded waterfowl. This is due in part to the fact that it is mostly non-migratory. Approximately one out of every twenty mottled ducks is banded, making it an extremely prized and sought after bird among hunters.

Seagulls vary in size and appearance depending on the species, but they generally have a white or light-colored body with gray or black wings. They have a strong, hooked beak, webbed feet, and long, slender wings that allow them to soar and glide effortlessly in the air. Seagulls have excellent vision and can spot food from a distance.

These birds are opportunistic feeders and have a diverse diet. They are known to eat a wide range of food, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, insects, small mammals, birds, eggs, garbage, and even human food scraps. Seagulls are often seen scavenging for food in coastal areas, beaches, harbors, and garbage dumps.

Seagulls are social birds and typically gather in large flocks. They are known for their distinctive calls, which can range from loud screeches to softer cries. These calls serve various purposes, including communication within the flock, establishing territory, and warning of potential threats.

During the breeding season, seagulls form pairs and build nests on the ground or on cliffs. The nests are often simple depressions in the sand or grass, lined with vegetation or other materials. Female seagulls lay two to three eggs, which are incubated by both parents for about three to four weeks until they hatch.

Seagulls are highly adaptable and have successfully adapted to urban environments, taking advantage of human activities and food sources. However, their scavenging behavior can sometimes lead to conflicts with humans, such as stealing food from outdoor dining areas or creating messes near garbage bins.

Overall, seagulls are fascinating birds that have adapted to thrive in a variety of environments. They play an important role in marine ecosystems by controlling populations of small prey species and scavenging waste.

Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), Hippo Pool, Khwai river, Botswana, April 2022.

The hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) is a medium-sized wading bird. It is the only living species in the genus Scopus and the family Scopidae. The species and family was long thought to sit with the Ciconiiformes (Stokrs) but is now placed with the Pelecaniformes, and its closest relatives are thought to be the pelicans and the shoebill. The hamerkop takes a wide range of prey, mostly fish and amphibians, but shrimps, insects and rodents are taken too. Prey is usually hunted in shallow water, either by sight or touch, but the species is adaptable and will take any prey it can. The species is renowned for its enormous nests, several of which are built during the breeding season. Unusually for a wading bird the nest has an internal nesting chamber where the eggs are laid.

Culebra de liga de las marítimas / Maritime garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis pallidulus)

English below:

🐍 Características principales de la Culebra de liga marítima (Thamnophis sirtalis pallidulus)

🔍 Características físicas

- Coloración: Marrón, verde oscuro o negro, con tres franjas amarillas distintivas: una dorsal (en la espalda) y dos laterales.

- Patrones: Muchos ejemplares presentan manchas o cuadros blancos, marrones o negros a lo largo del cuerpo.

- Melanismo: Algunos individuos pueden ser parcial o completamente negros.

- Tamaño:

- Crías: Alrededor de 10 cm al nacer.

- Machos adultos: 40–60 cm.

- Hembras adultas: 40–90 cm, pudiendo alcanzar hasta 1 metro.

🌍 Hábitat y distribución

- Presente en Quebec, Nueva Escocia, Nuevo Brunswick, Isla del Príncipe Eduardo y partes de Nueva Inglaterra.

- Habita en bosques, humedales, costas, campos, zonas rocosas y áreas urbanas.

- Se refugia bajo rocas, troncos o estructuras humanas y hiberna en grupo bajo el nivel de congelación.

️ Alimentación

- Juveniles: Se alimentan de lombrices de tierra y salamandras de espalda roja.

- Adultos: Consumen peces pequeños, ranas, sapos, renacuajos, salamandras y roedores.

🐣 Reproducción y ciclo de vida

- Apareamiento: En primavera, tras salir de la hibernación.

- Parto: Las hembras dan a luz entre 5 y 50 crías vivas entre agosto y mediados de septiembre.

- Madurez: Alcanzan la madurez en 2–3 años y pueden vivir hasta 20 años.

⚠️ Amenazas y conservación

- Mortalidad por atropello cerca de zonas urbanas.

- Pérdida de hábitat, aunque es una especie muy adaptable.

- Estado de conservación: Preocupación menor.

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The Maritime garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis pallidulus) is a non-venomous, highly adaptable subspecies of the common garter snake, known for its variable coloration and three distinctive yellow stripes.

🐍 Physical Characteristics

- Coloration: Typically brown, dark green, or black with three yellow stripes—one dorsal (along the back) and two lateral (along the sides).

- Patterning: Many individuals have white, brown, or black checkered or speckled patterns along the back.

- Melanism: Rarely, some snakes may appear partially or completely black due to melanism.

- Size:

- Young: Around 10 cm at birth

- Adult males: 40–60 cm

- Adult females: 40–90 cm

- Some individuals can grow to nearly 1 meter in length.

🌎 Habitat and Distribution

- Found throughout Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, as well as parts of New England.

- Thrives in forests, wetlands, shorelines, fields, rocky areas, and even urban environments.

- Often shelters under rocks, logs, or human-made structures, and overwinters communally below the frost line.

️ Diet

- Young snakes feed on earthworms and red-backed salamanders.

- Adults consume a variety of prey including small fish, frogs, toads, tadpoles, salamanders, and rodents.

🐣 Reproduction and Life Cycle

- Breeding occurs in spring, shortly after emerging from hibernation.

- Females give birth to 5–50 live young between August and mid-September.

- Maturity is reached in 2–3 years, and they can live up to 20 years.

⚠️ Threats and Conservation

- Road mortality is a major threat near urban areas.

- Habitat loss poses risks, though this species is highly adaptable to moderate human disturbance.

- Conservation status: Least Concern

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The Dobson Trail is a hiking-only section of the Trans Canada Trail that stretches 58 kilometres from Riverview to the northern boundary of Fundy National Park, near Alma. The official Riverview trailhead is located off of the Pine Glen Road (across from the Cross Creek mini home community).

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Larus marinus (Great Black-backed Gull)

The Great Black-backed Gull is the largest member of the gull family. It breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic and is fairly sedentary.

Historically, the Great Black-backed Gull was harvested for its feathers, which were used in the hat-making trade, and this species was removed from large parts of its range as a result of this exploitation. Today however, its adaptability to human presence and the use of urban environments as artificial nesting sites has resulted in the Great Black-backed Gull rapidly increasing in number and range.

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An Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged, imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage. Protective and territorial, but also intelligent, patient, and profoundly loyal, these muscular avengers are prized as working guard dogs without equal. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog stands between 27 and 29 inches at the shoulder and can weigh as much as 150 pounds. Profusely muscled but nimble afoot, Anatolians are more than a match for the predators and harsh terrain of their homeland. Anatolians descend from some of the oldest known domestic-canine bloodlines. This lends the breed a sense of timelessness, a no-frills, untouched quality that takes us back 6,000 years to the Bronze Age. Anatolians are smart, devoted, responsive, and adaptable. They will protect their flock, livestock, children, smaller dogs, even the family cat with intensity. Anatolian owners must be strong leaders, willing and able to handle a dog as dominating and demanding as he is calm and loving.

The dog (Canis familiaris when considered a distinct species or Canis lupus familiaris when considered a subspecies of the wolf) is a domesticated carnivore of the family Canidae. It is part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated, and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canids. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of man's best friend. 36470

Under the Umbrellas with the Rain and the Sun

The "Umbrellas" is an impressive work of art by the famous sculptor Giorgios Zongolopoulos (1903-2004).It was exhibited for the first time in 1993 at the 46th Biennale in Italy where it received excellent reviews.That year the Umbrellas will win the 1st prize at the European competition held for the placement of artworks in the building of the Council of Ministers of the European Union in Brussels and will be placed at the Cour d'Honneur of the building.

In 1997, when Thessaloniki became the Cultural Capital of Europe,the "Umbrellas" were placed on the seafront near the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art.

It's a sculpture with adaptability to times and moments following the moods of the weather.When it is raining the umbrellas become a nice shelter,when it is foggy they make their mark on the horizon and when it is sunny they play with the bright sun rays.

It is 13 metres high and made of stainless steel.

Thank you for all your visits,your pink ☆s & your support on the 4th of Fab 2018 ... You stirred my patriotic spirit ...

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American Robin is a species often seen on manicured lawns, but it is a widespread and adaptable species that occurs in a great variety of habitats. That versatility is shown in this image, which was taken in a high elevation setting in Yoho National Park, a protected area in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. That there are no mown lawns anywhere near the vicinity is confirmed by the wildflower in this image: Red-stemmed Saxifrage (Micranthes lyallii, previously known as Saxifraga lyallii).

Another indication of the hardihood of American Robin in this photo is that it has food in its bill, being taken to feed young that it has successfully raised in an alpine environment. [Here is another image of mine of an American Robin with food in Yoho National Park www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/50731081251/in... ]

That doesn't happen very often! To me at least...I think being a RN takes care of that!

Here is a camelia tree , one of the frillier varieties...It blooms twice a year, and by the time it reaches its last bloom it is absolutely loaded, like a huge bouquet. They are hearty and bloom in many climates, also.

They are hearty and adaptable just like you! Right? lol

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous hibiscus species that produces abundant showy blooms in the summer and fall. The five-petal, paper-like flowers come in an array of colors (including bicolors) 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.

Though warthogs appear ferocious, they are basically grazers. They eat grasses and plants, and also use their snouts to dig or “root” for roots or bulbs. When startled or threatened, warthogs can be surprisingly fast, running at speeds of up to 30 miles an hour.

Warthogs are adaptable and are able to go long periods without water, as much as several months in the dry season.

When water is available, warthogs will seek it and often submerge to cool down. They will also wallow in mud for the same purpose—and to gain relief from insects. Birds also aid these hogs in their battle with insects; oxpeckers and other species sometimes ride along on their warthog hosts, feeding on the tiny creatures invading their hides.

Let’s appreciate coyotes for the amazing beings they are. They offer valuable lessons in survival. Though coyotes try our patience, they’re a model animal for learning about adaptability and success by nonhuman individuals striving to make it in a human dominated world.

This coyote had his eye on a squirrel who was chattering at him from a black spruce tree, just outside of our cabin door.

We are so excited that a mating pair showed up again. Last year there were so many trees taken out where these birds roosted and when I saw that I was so upset and saddened. I was sure we would not see them again. They have proven their adaptability and their sovereignty to this area.

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The wind from the Taemric Marshes carried the scent of peat smoke and damp earth as Duncan Brickleton rode toward his father’s hall. Before him, rising from the mist and half-reflected in the black waters of the bog, stood Castle Brickleton—a sturdy, rectangular keep of grey stone with a single tower jutting from its northeastern corner. The red flag of the clan fluttered from that tower, marked by a white diagonal slash that seemed to cut through the very fog itself. To Duncan, that flag was as much a warning as it was a welcome. He had been gone too long, and the marsh remembers those who linger away from its grasp.

As his horse’s hooves squelched through the muddy causeway, Duncan looked up to the rooftop deck where an archer kept watch, bow drawn in half-readiness. The guard recognized him after a moment’s squint, lowering the weapon and striking his chest in salute. A horn call echoed from within the walls, deep and resonant, signaling his return. The great tree by the outer yard shuddered in the breeze, sending a slow cascade of autumn leaves drifting across the stones—burnt orange and deep brown against the cold grey of the keep. It was a fitting homecoming: beauty and melancholy intertwined.

When Duncan dismounted in the courtyard, the gates creaked shut behind him. He was met by familiar faces, some smiling, others wary, for word of his time in the south had preceded him. His father’s steward, old Fergus, greeted him first—bent but still proud in his clan tartan. “The chief awaits ye in the hall,” Fergus said, voice gravelled by age. Duncan handed over the reins, feeling the weight of the castle’s silence pressing around him. Each stone seemed to whisper of expectations unmet, of a legacy waiting to be claimed. The hall beyond the great oaken doors flickered with firelight, and from within came the faint rhythm of a hammer striking iron—his father’s forge still active even as night fell.

Inside, the air was thick with smoke and warmth. Chief Ewan Brickleton stood by the hearth, his great shoulders stooped but unbroken. The old man turned as Duncan entered, his eyes sharp beneath grey brows. For a heartbeat, neither spoke. Then the chief’s voice rumbled low. “So, the Keeper of the Marsh Gate returns,” he said. “Have ye found wisdom among the Corrish, or just their manners?” Duncan smiled faintly, bowing his head before the man who had shaped his every measure of pride. “Both, father,” he answered. “But neither worth more than what’s here.” The chief grunted—a sound somewhere between approval and warning—and motioned for him to sit.

That night, the wind clawed at the shutters, and the peat fire glowed red as the clan’s flag above the tower. Father and son spoke long of loyalty, of border raids, and of the uncertain future for all the Taemric clans. Duncan listened, but his gaze often strayed to the window, where the last leaves clung stubbornly to the great tree outside. He knew the world beyond the marshes was changing, and soon, the old ways would be tested. Yet here, in the heart of his bloodline’s home, beneath the red and white banner of Clan Brickleton, he felt the stir of something fierce and resolute. The marsh might be quiet, but Duncan sensed it waiting—ready to rise again with him.

Duncan’s sister, Moira Brickleton, met him first in the courtyard before he even reached the hall. Her hair, a fiery red like the autumn leaves falling from the great tree, caught the light of the torches as she rushed forward to embrace him. Though the marsh wind bit cold, Moira’s warmth never dimmed; she had always been his ally amid the clan’s stern faces and heavier expectations. She spoke quickly and with laughter, teasing him about the southern manners he had supposedly learned, yet there was a tremor beneath her mirth—a recognition of the burden her brother carried. In her eyes, Duncan saw the reflection of home, of what he was fighting to protect. Moira had her father’s stubbornness but her mother’s gentleness, and though she had no claim to leadership, she wielded quiet influence among the clan’s folk, binding them together when pride or grief might pull them apart.

His brother, Callum, was another story. Broad-shouldered and quick to temper, Callum had remained behind during Duncan’s years away, serving as the chief’s right hand. Though loyal in deed, envy had begun to fester in him like damp in stone. He had watched the clan whisper of Duncan—the favored son, the Keeper of the Marsh Gate—and though Callum bore the same blood, he felt himself ever cast in shadow. When Duncan returned, Callum greeted him with a warrior’s clasp but not a brother’s smile. His words were clipped, his gaze wary. Beneath the surface, an old rivalry stirred, one their father had done little to mend.

Chief Ewan Brickleton saw both sons through the lens of duty rather than affection. To him, the clan’s survival mattered more than any single heart within it. Duncan was the heir—clever, adaptable, a man who could speak both to the marshfolk and to Corrington’s lords. Callum was his hammer—loyal, fierce, but too bound to old grudges. Moira, though he seldom said it aloud, was the soul of the family, the thread that kept them from tearing apart. Yet even she could not always soften her father’s stern will. Around the hearth, when the chief spoke of legacy and loyalty, each sibling felt the weight of his gaze differently: Duncan as a test, Callum as a reprimand, and Moira as the quiet hope that one day, their father’s pride might finally give way to peace.

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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.

Foxes are found throughout the UK.

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She’s hard to pin down, but once you do, you’ll have double the pleasure. To be loved by her means to be showered with endless surprises, heartfelt gestures, and a genuine desire to keep the spark alive. She is crazy affectionate and generous, and has a heart bigger than anyone. She is extremely sought after and is in high demand, and will offer you a love unlike any other. When she loves you, she will explore every facet of your being, cherishing your individuality and embracing the complexities of your heart. When in love, you will discover that she can stimulate your mind, ignite the soul and keep you on your toes. If her interest wanes, she will calculate whether or not you are worth her time. To fulfill all of her needs, you must satisfy her mentally, emotionally and sexually. She can be picky about who she gives her trust, so if she does commit to you, just know that she will be fiercely loyal and supportive. She can make you feel like the luckiest man alive.

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Introduced for use on aircraft carriers in 1936, the Swordfish was nicknamed 'Stringbag' for its adaptability.

It was pretty much obsolete from the outset. Having said that, many served with distinction as torpedo bombers in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean during WW2, and achieved some notable victories - including the sinking of an Italian battleship, and most famously, a significant role in the sinking of the Bismark.

The fully open cockpit accommodated 3 crew, one of whom could operate the defensive machine gun that can just be seen in its lowered position at the rear. To release an aerial torpedo, the plane would need to fly at a height of just 18 feet (about 5.5m) above the surface of the water, below the deck level of many of their target ships, which made them hard to hit with gunfire as most ships' guns couldn't fire downwards. However, when Swordfishes encountered Messerschmitt 109s, they stood no chance.

Of the 2300 built, several are on static display, and the aircraft pictured is one of two in flying condition in the UK.

he 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.

Flamingos live in tropical and subtropical parts of South America, Africa and Europe. Their habit of standing on one leg is thought to help maintain body temperature. Surprisingly adaptable, they are not only able to live in hot volcanic lakes, but icy ones high up in the Andes.

There are six species, two of which are considered near threatened and another vulnerable. While there are 5 million in the wild, worldwide there are thought to be fewer than 30 nesting sites. Apart from human interference and habitat loss, they also have to contend with predation from jackals and eagles.

Their diet consists mainly of brine shrimp and blue-green algae, which they filter from mud and silt by means of upturned beaks. It is this food, together with bacteria in the water, which gives them their pink colouration.

I discovered the Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) while scouting the moss-covered trunks at La Minga Ecolodge in Dapa, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. She held steady on a weathered branch, her vivid red cap and contrasting black-and-white plumage sharply outlined against the soft green understory. The mist-laden silence of the cloud forest allowed me to observe her alert posture and the intricate barring along her flanks before I raised the camera.

Technically, I had my EOS R5 configured for hummingbird action at ISO 800 and a blistering 1/4000 sec shutter speed when this woodpecker suddenly appeared. I fired instinctively, without time to tweak settings, and was pleased to find that the fast exposure beautifully froze her subtle head movements while retaining fine detail in shadowed bark. Framing her off-center with a narrow depth of field rendered the background into creamy bokeh, emphasizing the texture of both feathers and wood. This image underscores the value of readiness and adaptability in the field—sometimes the best shots come when you’re not thinking about settings at all.

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This Cooper’s Hawk was at a nest, but I was not disturbing it as the nest is in a high-traffic location directly above a paved path for bicyclists and walkers. The bulky stick structure is at least 10 metres above the ground. The general location is Carburn Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada — the choice to “set up shop” in a city of well over one million people indicates the adaptability of this pair.

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The spotted hyena is a highly successful animal, being the most common large carnivore in Africa. Its success is due in part to its adaptability and opportunism; it is primarily a hunter but may also scavenge, with the capacity to eat and digest skin, bone and other animal waste

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I always love a crow, and so couldn't resist a shot of this frosty morning crow in Kensington Gardens!

Crows are intelligent, adaptable birds. Omnivorous, they will eat anything from kitchen scraps to dead animals (hence the name Carrion Crow) and from fruit to worms, small mammals and birds. Crows are black all over, but in sunlight petrol-like blues and purples can be seen on the their feathers. As many as one million pairs of carrion crows live in the UK – but they are largely solitary and wary birds. Crows primarily live in England and Wales. They are common in both rural and urban areas, from city centres to woods and moorland. They are absent from the north of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Seen at the Bergius Botanical Garden, Stockholm.

Larus marinus (Great Black-backed Gull)

The Great Black-backed Gull is the largest member of the gull family. It breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic and is fairly sedentary.

Historically, the Great Black-backed Gull was harvested for its feathers, which were used in the hat-making trade, and this species was removed from large parts of its range as a result of this exploitation. Today however, its adaptability to human presence and the use of urban environments as artificial nesting sites has resulted in the Great Black-backed Gull rapidly increasing in number and range.

Source: Wikipedia

The yellow-necked spurfowl or yellow-necked francolin (Pternistis leucoscepus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. This species is named for the yellow patch found on its neck. Males of this species have spurs on the back of their legs.

They are most active at dawn and dusk. The bird is also noted to be very adaptable, it can continue to live in land after agriculture begins, it only leaves lands when heavy human occupation begins.

The call of a yellow-necked spurfowl is a series of scratchy descending upslurs, up to seven in a series. Male yellow-necked spurfowl often call while standing on top of mounds of earth or rock, often termite mounds.

Photographed on an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, Kenya.

Great Horned Owl papa on guard!

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.

Great Horned Owls are mainly nocturnal (meaning they hunt at night), but they also hunt during the day in the wintertime. They eat rodents, hares, squirrels, skunks, various birds such as geese, grouse, ducks and pigeons. They sometimes eat fish, large insects and scavenge road killed animals.

Weeds are amazing plants, tough, adaptable, opportunistic…they have a knack for growing in places where they are not wanted. I thought it really added to this concrete wall…but it's gone now.

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My dogs are very adaptable. At the start of January, I moved out of my park home for the required month, they instantly settled in our temporary accommodation. Every few days, I pop home to download photos and generally do online stuff. They come in, settle in their usual spots and relax. When I'm done, they leave with no fuss or reluctance.

El corzo, dispone de unas patas ágiles y largas, lo que le permite efectuar saltos de 2 metros de altura y de 7 u 8 metros de longitud.

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Gracias a su enorme adaptabilidad puede ocupar todo tipo de medios forestales.

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.The roe deer has agile and long legs, which allows it to make jumps of 2 meters in height and 7 or 8 meters in length.

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Thanks to its enormous adaptability, it can occupy all kinds of forest environments.

Another great texture from Paul Grand

A successful, voracious bird that appears to have benefitted from human proliferation. It is now abundant not only on the sea shore near human habitation, but also in cities, where it scavenges in dumps. Its success does not rest on its size, as this picture attempts to relay, but on its omnivorous adaptability.

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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The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to sub-Saharan Africa.

The spotted hyena is a highly successful animal, being the most common large carnivore in Africa. Its success is due in part to its adaptability and opportunism; it is primarily a hunter but may also scavenge, with the capacity to eat and digest skin, bone and other animal waste. In functional terms, the spotted hyena makes the most efficient use of animal matter of all African carnivores. The spotted hyena displays greater plasticity in its hunting and foraging behaviour than other African carnivores; it hunts alone, in small parties of 2-5 individuals or in large groups. During a hunt, spotted hyenas often run through ungulate herds in order to select an individual to attack. Once selected, their prey is chased over a long distance, often several kilometres, at speeds of up to 60 km/h.

This lovely couple was captured mating during a photography safari in the shallow swamps of Lake Ndutu in Ndutu Conservation Area, Tanzania.