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Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe, 5.5 - 6.7 in. / 14 - 17 cm. Adaptable to urban areas. Primarily found in wooded areas, particularly stream side and farmland - avoids open areas.
Fountain Park, Fountain Creek, El Paso County, Colorado, USA.
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"Queen Anne’s Lace is so adaptable that in some habitats it crowds out native species that can’t compete with its vigorous growth. Many people consider Queen Anne’s lace an invasive weed (it is listed as a noxious weed in at least 35 states), but it is used by some native animals for food. It is a host plant for eastern black swallowtail caterpillars and many butterflies and adult bees and beneficial insects utilize the flower nectar. To reduce the spread of this plant, remove the seedheads before they mature."
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The oldest parts of the Raivola stand were established in the 1700's using seed from Arkangel, with later plantings from seed originating west of the Urals. The Raivola larches are ecologically adaptable and have been grown successfully throughout Scandinavia, including Iceland.
It is the thorniest of the hawthorns with long sharp thorns widely spaced along the branches but not on the trunk.
Small white flowers appear in late spring, larger and later than the common Hawthorn, but still clustered along the stems.
In summer it has oval, glossy green leaves with a toothed margin. Later they change to a combination of yellow, orange and red so intense that it looks ablaze. The colour of the autumn foliage coincides with plentiful, plump red berries which provide a feast for wild birds.
Crataegus prunifolia is adaptable and not demanding. A good choice for coastal and urban planning with a tolerance of pollution, heat, and wind. It grows well in most soil conditions including dry and wet.
* The description is taken from the website: www.deepdale-trees.co.uk
the time is ripe
now the mornings turned to night
and in our plight
we have to make a new way and a new right
after death, pain, destruction and worldly sin
we have to pack it in and start all over again.
let us look to the garden of hope and growth
let us plant new seeds and give an oath
all men and women were created equal
all children need to be at the prequel.
we have always been adaptable and able
all belong at the table
the table of love and hope and promise and joy
this is my hope this is my ploy.
amen.
"Grevillea Moonlight is one of the best grevilleas….it is tough and adaptable and also flowers all year round. It is great as a feature plant due to its flower power but also makes an effective informal screen or hedge. Also a great cut flower and bird attracting."
The quiet power of Mrs. Duck (Aix galericulata – female)
Unlike the male, the female Mandarin Duck does not seek attention. Her beauty is restrained, subtle, and calm — reflected in the way she moves across the water.
Within this quiet appearance lies resilience and adaptability — qualities nature often keeps away from the spotlight.
👉 Interesting fact: The female is responsible for choosing a safe nesting site, often high in tree hollows.
Tiha snaga gospođe patke
Za razliku od mužjaka, ženka mandarinske patke ne traži pažnju. Njezina ljepota je suzdržana, nenametljiva i tiha — baš kao i njezino kretanje po vodi.
U toj suptilnosti skriva se snaga preživljavanja i prilagodbe, ono što priroda često čuva daleko od pogleda.
👉 Zanimljivost: Ženka je odgovorna za odabir sigurnog mjesta za gniježđenje, često visoko u dupljama drveća.
"Rain or Storm Lilies (Zephyranthes and Habranthus)
Rain lily refers to about 70 species of Zephyranthes and Habranthus, all of which are flowering bulbs that share this common name. Both species are related and have similar flowers and foliage.
These small bulbs earned the name "rain lily" because they often flower within a few days after rain. From spring through autumn, rain lilies can produce flushes of star-shaped, crocus-like flowers that are bronze, copper, white, pink or yellow, depending on the species. Flowers of some new hybrids are in shades of peach, orange and red, and some have multicolored flowers in striped or picotee patterns. Rain lily’s easy care, broad adaptability and beautiful, starry flowers make it ideal for gardens.
In cultivation the rain lily will flower throughout the year if kept alternatively wet and dry with the majority of blooms in summer and autumn. Each flower lasts just a day or two, depending on sunlight and temperature, but typically new flowers continually develop for several days, creating flushes of flowering.
The narrow, grass like foliage blends in well in rock gardens and can be used as borders in gardens and containers. These small perennials are among the easiest bulbs to grow and if left undisturbed will develop over several seasons into truly impressive clumps."
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The adaptable grey squirrel has found the perfect niche and thrived in our broad leaved woodlands, parks and gardens and has become a widely accepted as a natural part of British wildlife.
Bohemian Waxwing is clearly a resourceful species, as illustrated here with birds foraging on Mountain Ash berries that have fallen off the trees onto the snow-covered ground (or been knocked down by birds feeding). That kind of adaptability is needed to get through winters in Canada.
This image with bright colours has a festive feel, timely given that it was taken in the interval between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The setting was Queens Park Cemetery in Calgary, Alberta.
{I’ve particularly liked Waxwings, both Bohemian and Cedar, since my early days as a dedicated birdwatcher in the summer of 1983, in my first season as a Park Interpreter (then called Naturalist) with Parks Canada in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, in eastern Canada. There some of the experienced staff were knowledgeable birders who took me under the wing [groan, groan, interpreters are fond of puns] and pointed out things like the aristocratic quality of Waxwings with their sleek crests.}
This image was chosen as the current cover photo for the Birds Feeding group on October 27, 2023.
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The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.Though a habitat generalist, the song sparrow favors brushland and marshes, including salt marshes across most of Canada and the United States. They also thrive in human dominated areas such as in suburbs, agricultural fields, and along roadsides.
Oddly, I've never seen one in my back yard. Perhaps they prefer the wetlands and grasslands at the foot of the mountain, at Coyote Hills by the Bay, or next to the Martinez Estuard where I found this guy.
Unlike their White-crowned cousins, they rarely come to the top of a tree to sing their song, but rather stay mid-stem or at the base like the Marsh Wrens. A melodious song, I always hear them before I see them, and there have been many times when I hear them but don't see them. December is my favorite month for Song sparrows . They should be competing with the White-crowned sparrows, not for mates, but for singing stages.
326) Large Billed Crow
Jungle Crow, LargeBilled Crow, Corvus macrorhynchos, Gagak Paruh Besar
This is a widespread Asian species of crow. Like other crows, it is very adaptable and is able to survive on a wide range of food sources, making it capable of colonizing new areas, due to which it is often considered a nuisance, especially on islands. It has a large bill which is the source of its scientific name macrorhynchos. Extremely versatile in its feeding, it will take food from the ground or in trees. They feed on a wide range of items and will attempt to feed on anything appearing edible, alive or dead, plant or animal.
The crowned lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), 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.
Crowned lapwings prefer short, dry grassland which may be overgrazed or burnt, but avoid mountains.
The crowned plover opportunistically forages on a wide variety of insects, but mostly ants and termites. These insects are often extracted from the dung of large mammals. They feed mainly by surface pecking as opposed to digging. One curious feeding habit of all plovers, which has not fully been analyzed, has been called foot paddling or foot trembling. The plover stamps the ground with its foot. Worms mistake the noise for the pattering of rain and burrow up to the surface where they are eaten by the plover.
This lovely Lapwing was captured during a photography safari on an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.
The Kniphofia above all for its particular appearance (tropical plant par excellence) can surprise for its adaptability as a garden plant. Originally from central-eastern and southern Africa, it is a herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. It is easily recognizable by the tubular flower panicles, which appear between June and September on the long stems of the plant. The colors of the flowers vary according to the species.
Inadequate preparation often leaves us ill-equipped to handle life's unexpected challenges, much like bringing an umbrella to go underwater. This mismatch between our preparations and the realities we face can stem from a lack of foresight, misunderstanding of the situation, or simply wishful thinking. We may plan based on our comfort zones or past experiences, assuming they will suffice in new circumstances. However, life's unpredictability demands adaptability and the readiness to reassess and adjust our plans. Without the proper tools or mindset, we can find ourselves floundering in the deep, uncharted waters of our journey, learning the hard way that what we thought was essential may be entirely irrelevant.
A striking black and white bird belonging to the crow family, known for its intelligence and adaptability. These are omnivorous birds common throughout temperate Eurasia, preferring open habitats with scattered trees but also thriving in urban and suburban environments. The diet is varied, including insects, small mammals, eggs, nestlings, carrion, fruits, and seeds.
Magpies are highly social and form strong, monogamous pair-bonds, often remaining together for life.
Known for their distinctive chattering call, Eurasian Magpies are considered one of the intelligent birds, capable of complex problem-solving, tool use, and even self-recognition in mirrors, a trait rare among non-mammalian species.
We sighted them at one place raiding an Eurasian Tree Sparrow's nest and going after the chicks. The birds are aggressive predators in their range. While sometimes they are perceived as pests due to their opportunistic feeding habits, studies indicate they have minimal impact on songbird populations.
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Georgi is the best cat ever! She is sweet, adaptable, and goes everywhere with us. A typical year for her includes 2 trips to France and multiple trips between England and Wales.
Lantana camara (common lantana) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to the American tropics. It is a very adaptable species, which can inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems; once it has been introduced into a habitat it spreads rapidly; between 45ºN and 45ºS and less than 1,400 metres (4,600 feet) in altitude.
I posted a shot of this owl while she was incubating; last weekend I checked the nest again and was happy to see two little fuzzball chicks.
The two adult owls are not habituated; they don't like people. I managed only five shots before his one flew off the nest, after which I left. I've been hoping she would get used to my car, but... nope!
This is so rare, to be able to shoot a Great Horned Owl nest at eye level from my vehicle on a lonely rural backroad. In fact, it's a first for me. As a species, these owls are quite adaptable: they frequently occupy old barns, sheds, and abandoned houses, and often accept human proximity. I kind of admire this individual for choosing the most remote location possible, and I'm trying not to take the rejection personally :-)
Note some of the recent additions to this nest: a piece of bone, a non-owl feather, a fan belt... GH Owls are not known for their interest in home improvement, but obviously these birds are independent thinkers. In an owlish way...
Photographed along a remote backroad in southwestern Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2025 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
This guy was keeping an eye on me as I filled my bird feeders. One of the most widespread and abundant songbirds in the world today, the House Sparrow has a simple success formula: it associates with humans. Native to Eurasia and northern Africa, it has succeeded in urban and farming areas all over the world -- including North America, where it was first released at New York in 1851. Tough, adaptable, aggressive, it survives on city sidewalks where few birds can make a living; in rural areas, it may evict native birds from their nests.
The Dominion Observatory (1902), a blend of Romanesque Revival and Edwardian Classicist styles. Carefully planned by the founding scientists, the functional design of the building’s research facilities originally accommodated the requirements of a small scientific department and has proven to be adaptable to new uses.
La Mémé (La Maison Médicale, The Medical House) is the most famous building of Lucien Kroll (born in Belgium in 1929). Lucien Kroll was asked by university students to design their campus in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (east of Brussels). It was the late 1960ies: the students and university staff were actively involved in the design process, collectively deliberating about the architecture of the buildings and metro station –so as to produce an architecture that was thought to be adaptable by its users over time.
The random nature of the facades is deliberate. The colour and location of window frames were decided by playing cards. This random nature is meant to reflect a more spontaneous and evolving architecture, as the one of favelas that Kroll considered more « inhabitable » than many new towns designed by famous architects.
Although it may appear as somehow in bad state through the picture, the place is still full of life…
Wikipedia: The large-billed crow (Corvus macrorhynchos), formerly referred to widely as the jungle crow, is a widespread Asian species of crow. It is very adaptable and is able to survive on a wide range of food sources, making it capable of colonizing new areas, due to which it is often considered a nuisance, especially on islands. It has a large bill, which is the source of its scientific name macrorhynchos (Ancient Greek for "large beak") and it is sometimes known by the common name thick-billed crow. It can also be mistaken for a common raven.
The hooded crow (Corvus cornix) is easy to recognize by its two tone plumage: a grey body with a black head, wings, and tail. Highly adaptable, it thrives along coasts, on farmland, and in parks and cities. An opportunistic omnivore, it eats worms, insects, berries, nuts, and carrion, caches food and reliably finds it again, and can even recognize individual human faces. From March it nests high in trees, with both adults feeding the young. Many birds remain in the same area throughout the year, while northern populations move south and west in winter. Everywhere it serves as nature’s clean up crew.
Diet:
Carnivore
Average life span in the wild:
6 years
Size:
5.5 in (14 cm)
Weight:
Less than 0.75 oz (20 g)
Did you know?
A single, captive male Carolina wren reportedly sang some 3,000 times in one day.
Relative:
Size relative to a tea cup
Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary.
The Carolina wren is an adaptable dweller of forestlands, swamps, farms, and tree-filled human communities.
Carolina wrens (Thryothorus ludovicianus) are small but very vocal animals. Males are especially outgoing and are the only ones to produce songs. They employ one of the loudest songs per volume of birds. They are apt to sing anytime and anyplace they happen to be.
Carolina wrens are usually found in pairs, and each pair stays on its home territory all year long. Because these wrens cannot survive cold winters, they tend to live in southern climes, and are the official state bird of South Carolina. They are found as far north as the Great Lakes, and warm winters spur them to extend their range northward. However, when colder years arrive, many northern birds are unable to survive and fringe populations plummet.
These large wrens feed on insects, larvae, and spiders but also eat berries and fruit. They forage on or near the ground and hop along far more often than they fly. They use their bills to poke about and search for hidden meals and try to remain close to brush in which they can hide.
Carolina wrens are monogamous, and breeding pairs may stay together for years. They work together to construct nests—which may be found almost anywhere. Wrens nest in natural locations such as branches, tree-holes, and stumps but also frequent windowsills, mailboxes or other attractive human-made spots.
Females lay about four eggs and incubate them for two weeks while their mates bring them food. Both parents feed their chicks for an additional two weeks before they gain independence. A mating pair of Carolina wrens may have several broods each year.
Source: National Geographic
Bartholomew Island
Galapagos
Ecuador
South America
The heron is standing on a lava field. Another image of this bird can be seen in the first comment section.
The great blue heron is the most solitary and mysterious bird of the Galapagos. They are generally seen wading ashore pounds or ocean entries, spearing fish with their sharp beak.
This bird is native to the Galapagos and many other American regions. Their size is about 1.4m (4.5ft), one of the largest herons on the islands, living up to 15 years. It breeds at any time of the year and lays 2 to 6 eggs usually on mangrove branches or rocky patches, where they can be safe from predators. They incubate for about a month and two months later, chicks can survive on their own.
They are carnivores and feed mainly on small fish, but can also feed on crabs, rodents, insects, lizards, marine turtle hatchling, and other small birds. In the Galapagos they are rarely hunting birds; they usually fish in shallow water and prefer to do it at dawn or dusk.
The hooded crow (Corvus cornix) is easy to recognize by its two tone plumage: a grey body with a black head, wings, and tail. Highly adaptable, it thrives along coasts, on farmland, and in parks and cities. An opportunistic omnivore, it eats worms, insects, berries, nuts, and carrion, caches food and reliably finds it again, and can even recognize individual human faces. From March it nests high in trees, with both adults feeding the young. Many birds remain in the same area throughout the year, while northern populations move south and west in winter. Everywhere it serves as nature’s clean up crew.
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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A few chaffinch facts...
It has been noted that Chaffinches have regional accents, with slight differences in the typical song depending on where in the country the bird lives.
It is Britain's most adaptable bird, as it can be found from the parks of central London to the woodlands of northern Scotland. Their population is calculated to be over 6 million in the UK.
Many colonialists introduced the chaffinch into other countries, ranging from New Zealand to South Africa, and in less enlightened times they were kept as song birds. Their eyes were deliberately burnt out by "owners" as it was considered that sightless birds sang more sweetly.
Female chaffinches tend to migrate farther in winter than males.
Chaffinches only have one brood per year, raising around four young, on average.
The correct pronunciation of chaffinch is really charf-finch, as this bird takes its name from the chaff that was used in the nosebags of working horses. The chaffinches fed on the spilt chaff, which is why you tend to see them on the ground beneath a bird feeder, picking up the dropped seed that other birds have discarded.
El pato real o ánade real (Anas platyrhynchos) es posiblemente el pato más familiar y extendido del mundo, encontrado en América del Norte, Europa y Asia. Es un pato grande y adaptable que busca alimento en la superficie del agua ("pato buceador") y se ve a menudo en parques de ciudades, estanques, ríos y marismas.
Apariencia e Identificación
Los patos reales muestran un fuerte dimorfismo sexual (los machos y las hembras se ven diferentes):
Macho: Con su plumaje nupcial, el macho es instantáneamente reconocible por su cabeza y cuello verde iridiscente y brillante, un pico amarillo brillante y un cuello blanco nítido. Su cuerpo es gris, intercalado entre un pecho marrón castaño y una parte trasera negra con plumas centrales de la cola rizadas características.
Hembra: La hembra está más camuflada para proteger su nido. Su plumaje es un moteado y rayado marrón y tostado en general, con un pico naranja y negro.
Ambos sexos: Una característica de identificación clave para ambos sexos, especialmente en vuelo, es el parche azul iridiscente del ala (llamado espéculo) bordeado por una banda blanca en los bordes anterior y posterior.
Hábitat y Comportamiento
Los patos reales son altamente adaptables y prosperan en casi cualquier hábitat de agua dulce, desde humedales salvajes hasta estanques de parques urbanos.
Buceo (Dabbling): Son patos de superficie, lo que significa que se alimentan principalmente en la superficie del agua o inclinando sus cuerpos hacia adelante para pastar en plantas acuáticas, rara vez sumergiéndose por completo.
Dieta: Son omnívoros con una dieta diversa, que incluye semillas, plantas acuáticas, granos, insectos, caracoles y crustáceos.
Vocalización: El clásico y fuerte "cuac" es exclusivamente el sonido de la hembra del pato real. Los machos emiten un sonido más silencioso, suave y áspero.
Adaptabilidad: Los patos reales son los ancestros de casi todas las razas de patos domésticos y su tolerancia a la presencia humana los convierte en visitantes comunes de las áreas urbanas donde a menudo aceptan comida de las personas.
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The Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is arguably the most familiar and widespread duck in the world, found throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a large, adaptable "dabbling duck" often seen in city parks, ponds, rivers, and marshes.
Appearance and Identification
Mallards exhibit strong sexual dimorphism (males and females look different):
Male (Drake): In breeding plumage, the male is instantly recognizable by its glossy, iridescent green head and neck, a bright yellow bill, and a crisp white collar. Its body is gray, sandwiched between a chestnut-brown breast and a black rear with characteristic curled central tail feathers.
Female (Hen): The female is more camouflaged to protect her nest. Her plumage is a mottled and streaky brown and tan all over, with an orange and black bill.
Both Sexes: A key identifying feature for both sexes, especially in flight, is the iridescent blue wing patch (called a speculum) bordered by a white band on both the leading and trailing edges.
Habitat and Behavior
Mallards are highly adaptable and thrive in almost any freshwater habitat, from wild wetlands to urban park ponds.
Dabbling: They are dabbling ducks, meaning they feed primarily on the water's surface or by tipping their bodies forward to graze on underwater plants, rarely diving completely.
Diet: They are omnivores with a diverse diet, including seeds, aquatic plants, grains, insects, snails, and crustaceans.
Vocalization: The classic, loud "quack" is exclusively the sound of the female mallard. Males make a quieter, softer, rasping sound.
Adaptability: Mallards are the ancestors of nearly all domestic duck breeds and their tolerance of human presence makes them common visitors to urban areas where they often accept food from people.
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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 been noted to have spurs on the back of their legs.
It has been noted that this bird is 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.
This beautiful male Yellow-necked Spufowl was photographed singing to its mate sitting on a bush during a late evening game drive in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.
Music Matters to me because Music is my life.. the lyrics are my story. It transcends everything. It is the backing track of the movie starring US. It is evocative, provocative, innovative. Its adaptable. One song can mean so many different things to so many different people and yet, it bonds us, brings us together....It helps us to celebrate our victories and console us in our sorrows.
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Mala Mala Game Reserve
South Africa
Black-backed jackal photographed while scratching its leg. .
The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a canid native to two areas of Africa, separated by roughly 900 km.
One region includes the southernmost tip of the continent, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The other area is along the eastern coastline, including Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. It is listed by the IUCN as least concern, due to its widespread range and adaptability, although it is still persecuted as a livestock predator and rabies vector.
Compared to other members of the genus Canis, the black-backed jackal is a very ancient species, and has changed little since the Pleistocene, being the most basal canine alongside the closely related side-striped jackal. It is a fox-like canid with a reddish coat and a black saddle that extends from the shoulders to the base of the tail. It is a monogamous animal, whose young may remain with the family to help raise new generations of pups. The black-backed jackal is not a fussy eater, and will feed on small to medium sized animals, as well as plant matter and human refuse. - Wikipedia
The great blue heron can adapt to almost any wetland habitat in its range. It may be found in numbers in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines. It is quite adaptable and may be seen in heavily developed areas as long as they hold bodies of fish-bearing water.
“Not all the creatures will be excited by the sunrise.”
― Kamaran Ihsan Salih
In almost every part of the world, the Dragonfly symbolizes change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. The change that is often referred to has its source in mental and emotional maturity and understanding the deeper meaning of life.
To the Japanese, it symbolizes summer and autumn and is admired and respected all over, so much so that the Samurai used it as a symbol of power, agility and best of all, Victory. In China, people associate the dragonfly with prosperity, harmony and as a good luck charm.
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Two of the species within the genus Erythroxylum, Erythroxylum coca and Erythroxylum novogranatense, both native to South America, are the main source of cocaine.
Cocaine is produced from the leaves of this plant.
Erythroxylum novogranatense is native to Colombia and Venezuela. Unlike Erythroxylum coca, it tolerates non-acidic soils and it is more adaptable and easy to grow.
The berries are not harvested or used commercially, as the leaves of the plant are the primary source of cocaine.
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Accepted: 22/07/2025
The Little Egret is a graceful, small white heron with a slender black bill, long black legs, and striking yellow feet. Known for its elegant plumes during the breeding season, it frequents shallow waters where it hunts fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. Once rare in the UK, it began breeding in Dorset in 1996 and has since become a familiar sight along southern coasts and wetlands. Its delicate appearance belies its adaptability, making it a successful colonist across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia
Beavers are so adaptable, this family lives close to a big highway…Almost all territories along the river Isar and its adjacent creeks are already inhabited by beavers. Munich, Germany
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.
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a species of rodent mammal in family Caviidae. It is included in the same group of rodents to qualify as Lowland pacas, agouti, Brazilian guinea pig and guinea pig. Occurs throughout South America and the Andes in habitats associated with rivers, lakes and marshes, at sea levels up to 1300 m in altitude. Extremely adaptable, it can occur in environments highly altered by humans.
It is the largest rodent in the world, weighing up to 91 kg and measuring up to 1.2 m in length and 60 cm in height. The coat is dense, reddish to dark brown in colour.(Wikipedia)
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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Explored 1 Jan 2021 #216
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 very cute Spotted Hyena pup was sitting close to it mother eating close to their den and was captured on Photography Safari during a late evening game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
The Jerdon's Bushlark has a large range in south-east India and Sri Lanka and has proven adaptable to a variety of open habitats up to a maximum elevation of 1500 m. It has no clear facial pattern with no distinct eyebrow and a short tail with a big, heavy bill.
Introduced to the southern states of Australia in the 1860’s this unassuming bird has now established itself in many of the country’s states and territories #resilient #adaptable
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The adaptability and hardiness of the House Sparrow is indicated by this photograph taken in late November in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The snow tells us that winter has truly arrived, and although there is a clear blue sky the temperature was well below freezing.
Xanthosia rotundifolia. A long flowering shrub to roughly 75cm high with ascending branches. Attractive to butterflies. Grows in the lower south west of Western Australia. Adaptable in cultivation but hates frosts. Will grow in moist or dry situations in sandy/gravelly soils. Good in containers too.