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Martinetito, Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Estas en RD: Residente no Comun (Rnc)
también llamada avetorillo panamericano (Ixobrychus exilis) es una especie de ave pelecaniforme de la familia Ardeidae. Su área de distribución cubre la mayor parte del continente americano.
The least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a small heron, the smallest member of the family Ardeidae found in the Americas.
The least bittern is an elusive bird. They spend much time straddling reeds. When alarmed, the least bittern freezes in place with its bill pointing up, turns its front and both eyes toward the source of alarm, and sometimes sways to resemble wind-blown marsh vegetation. This is perhaps a predator-avoidance behaviour, since its small size makes the bittern vulnerable to many potential predators. Thanks to its habit of perching among the reeds, the least bittern can feed from the surface of water that would be too deep for the wading strategy of other herons. The least bittern and much larger and different-looking American bittern often occupy the same wetlands but may have relatively little interaction because of differences in foraging habits, preferred prey, and timing of breeding cycles.
These birds nest in large marshes with dense vegetation from southern Canada to northern Argentina. The nest is a well-concealed platform built from cattails and other marsh vegetation. The female lays four or five eggs, in extreme cases from two to seven. The eggs are pale blue or green. Both parents feed the young by regurgitating food. A second brood is often produced in a season.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Pelecaniformes
Family:Ardeidae
Genus:Ixobrychus
Species:I. exilis
Binomial name
Ixobrychus exilis
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11 month old male koala joey (Phascolarctos cinereus) named "Omeo" was orphaned at ~5 months old when his mother died of lymphoma. He was then too young to live out of the pouch, so animal care specialists at the San Diego Zoo took over his care. Between meals ( 6 per day) he lived in a faux pouch inside an incubator until he grew strong enough to be out on his own. At 11 months of age, Omeo is still too young and small to be out of exhibit, but he is getting outside exercise under the watchful eye of one of his care givers. Conservation status: vulnerable
"Once upon a time I was all alone
How you like me now? Do I turn you on?
Now I got you drunk, hot, and vulnerable
Show me what you want,
give me what you want, want."- Tinashe ♫
Scenery: Bryn Oh's Lobby Cam Exhibit
I saw this news story this morning and was sickened.
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What kind of sick mind would do something like this.
We spent a bit of time with this Cheetah as he used his elevated spot to look for prey. As of 2014, IUCN listed them as "Vulnerable". Estimated to 8,000 or less animals left in the wild, and numbers have decreased by 50% over the last 4 decades.
Lion (Panthera leo). This young lion found a Southern African rock python in the brush and was getting dangerously close. Mom lion stepped in and him pushed away with a growl. He moved over and sat sulking a distance away.
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
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There I was, lining up the perfect shot of a majestic Blue Heron—graceful, poised, the embodiment of wetland elegance. And then… quack. Enter stage left: a duck with zero respect for artistic timing. Out of focus but full of confidence, it photobombs the scene like it’s auditioning for a nature documentary called “Me Too!” The heron, ever the professional, pretends not to notice. This photo captures the chaos of wildlife photography, where even the best-laid compositions are vulnerable to feathered party crashers.
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This is one of the hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. Much like the other hot springs it has amazing colors.
Kruger National Park
South Africa
Happy Caturday !!
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae; it is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species.
It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur.
Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight.
It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Lion populations are untenable outside designated protected areas. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. – Wikipedia
Although this winter’s finch irruption has brought an unusually large number Evening Grosbeaks to our area, the species is actually currently declining and in 2018 was classified by the IUCN as vulnerable to extinction. According to Cornell, in the eastern states especially, their numbers have declined by 97% since the mid-1960s. The reason for this population decrease is not fully understood. However it is thought that loss of habitat due to logging as well as disease has played a role. These primarily seed-eaters have thick beaks that allow them to crack large seeds with ease. They will also eat berries and often small invertebrates during the warmer months. I photographed this beautiful male during my 2018 trip to Sax-Zim Bog.
-birth.
She knows that being vulnerable is not a weakness,
but a language the heart uses when it gets rid of its masks
and dares, at last, to be itself.
She knows that it is in the most extreme fragility
that echoes the greatest proof of courage:
the courage to reach out to oneself.
Because it takes a certain wisdom of the heart to understand
that sometimes, it is at the very moment when everything seems about to break
that everything can be rebuilt.
It is the silent rebirth of those who have cried enough to know
that cracks are not always flaws,
and that scars are never anything but an opportunity for light to shine through.
The Cheetah is listed by IUCN as "Vulnerable" and latest counts in Kenya show only about 800 to 1,000 adults.
"... et cette visibilité ce qui nous rend le plus vulnerable est cela qui est aussi la source de notre plus grande force."
— Audre Lourde
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“...and that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength.”
― Audre Lorde
Kaziranga National Park
State Of Assam
India
Another one-horned rhino in tall grass called Elephant grass due to its height.
The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), or Indian rhino for short, also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros or great Indian rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as populations are fragmented and restricted to less than 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi). Moreover, the extent and quality of the rhino's most important habitat is in decline due to humans and livestock encroachment.
As of August 2018, the global population was estimated to comprise 3,588 individuals, including 2,939 individuals in India and 649 in Nepal. Kaziranga National Park alone had an estimated population of 2,048 rhinos in 2009.
Nearly 85% of the global Indian rhinoceros population is concentrated in Assam, where Kaziranga National Park contains 70% of rhino population.
In the early 1990s, between 1,870 and 1,895 Indian rhinos were estimated to have been alive. Since then, numbers have increased due to conservation measures taken by the government. However, poaching remains a continuous threat.
Indian rhinos are grazers. Their diet consists almost entirely of grasses, but they also eat leaves, branches of shrubs and trees, fruits, and submerged and floating aquatic plants. – Wikpedia
Niagara was constructed from 1812 to 1813 to protect the vulnerable American coastline on Lake Erie from the British and played a pivotal role in the battle for the lake. Along with most warships that served in the war, Niagara was sunk for preservation on Presque Isle in 1820. Raised in 1913, it was rebuilt for the centennial of the Battle of Lake Erie. After deteriorating, the restoration of Niagara was started again in the 1930s, but was hampered by the lack of funds caused by the Great Depression and remained uncompleted until 1963. A more extensive restoration was carried out in 1988 in which much of the original ship was largely destroyed. The incorporation of new materials and modern equipment makes it ambiguous as to whether it is or is not a replica. (Wikipedia)
The Niagara is the third reconstruction of the original. This two-masted square-rigged sailing vessel was launched in 1988 for the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie. (Erie Maritime Museum)
The ship was moved to New England in 2025 for an extensive refit which would return the vessel to full operational status. The ship arrived in Boothbay Harbor, Maine in June 2025 for retrofit, with the stated goal to return the vessel to Erie by July 2026 to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial. (Wikipedia)
White Pelicans in the frigid water of Cherry Creek Reservoir. With one wing frozen in place and beaks freezing shut, all I could do was leave a message in hopes that it was listened to and that a park ranger would help. I stayed for an hour and walked out to where they were on shore but it only sent them into the water. It was a cold 17 degrees with no sign of warming up soon.
The Corsican Nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi) is a small, vulnerable bird species endemic to the island of Corsica.
It lives in high-altitude old-growth Corsican Pine forests, relying on them for food (pine seeds/invertebrates) and breeding. The species faces threats from habitat loss and is protected by conservation efforts.
The Corsican Nuthatch is a small (12 cm) bird with blue-grey upperparts and a relatively long bill. It is highly specialised, living almost exclusively in old-growth Corsican Pine (Pinus nigra laricio) forests, where it feeds on pine seeds and invertebrates.
Endemic to Corsica, means it is found nowhere else in the world, specifically in Corsican Pine forests at altitudes of 1,000–1,500 m (3,300–5,000 ft).
Corsican Nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi) adult male Corsica_6640_
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Candid eye contact street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
Today, in the UK, it is Mother's Day and the single greatest loving act that you can show is to stay away and stay at home. Call your mum, use the phone or video chat apps but physically stay away. Stay safe everyone!
Dwarf female crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), named Yendi. Also known as the African dwarf crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile, or bony crocodile, this African crocodile is the smallest extant crocodile species. Yendi is ~19-20 years old and the mother of eight hatchlings in 2017.
Africa Rocks, San Diego Zoo.
Conservation status: Vulnerable
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Here is a fossa, it is a cat-like mammal that is closely related to the mongoose family, although, many people compare it to a small cougar. It is a carnivore endemic to Madagascar, and is currently considered in a vulnerable state.
This particular animal was relatively calm around people it seemed due to it being a frequent visitor to the bush camps garbage dump.
Black-capped Kingfisher has a Conservation Status under the IUCN of Vulnerable www.iucnredlist.org/species/22683249/212490546
There are quite a few colourful kingfishers in Thailand, and Black-capped Kingfisher is particularly eye-catching including for that large red bill. The species is ranked as Vulnerable by the IUCN, mainly due to population declines. This individual was seen at a boardwalk that went some distance along a channel we travelled on by boat. The location was near Laem Phak Bia in Phetchaburi province.
The colors of the male Multi-colored Tanager are almost hard to believe. This brilliant little tanagers are only found in a small range in Colombia in the west and north Andes
Male leopard (Panthera pardus)
Santawani Consession, Botswana
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
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The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008. Populations have declined substantially due to severe hunting, local insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat.
The name "sambar" is also sometimes used to refer to the Philippine deer called the "Philippine sambar", and the Javan rusa called the "Sunda sambar".
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The American alligator, sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States. It is larger than the only other living alligator species, the Chinese alligator.
Adult male American alligators measure 3.4 to 4.6 m (11.2 to 15.1 ft) in length, and can weigh up to 453 kg (999 lb). Females are smaller, measuring 2.6 to 3 m (8.5 to 9.8 ft) in length. The American alligator inhabits warm temperate and tropical freshwater wetlands, such as marshes and cypress swamps, from southern Texas to North Carolina. It is distinguished from the sympatric American crocodile by its broader snout, with overlapping jaws and darker coloration, and is less tolerant of saltwater but more tolerant of cooler climates than the American crocodile, which is found only in tropical climates.
American alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Hatchlings feed mostly on invertebrates. They play an important role as ecosystem engineers in wetland ecosystems through the creation of alligator holes, which provide both wet and dry habitats for other organisms.
Orlando Wetlands Park, Florida, USA. December 2017.
Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai, Vietnam
Vulnerable
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Long-tailed Duck has a Conservation Status under the IUCN of Vulnerable www.iucnredlist.org/species/22680427/132528200
This female Long-tailed Duck was a rare visitor to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, for several weeks during winter 2020-2021. This species of sea duck normally spends the nonbreeding season on coasts in both the Old World and the New World, but the Bow River in Carburn Park seemed to fit the bill for a while — especially in places with choppy waters as in this image.
Londolozi Game Reserve
Near Kruger National Park
South Africa
Happy Caturday!!
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur, and have been known to hunt humans, although the species typically does not.
Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight.
It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern.
The lion is a generalist hypercarnivore and is both an apex and keystone predator due to its wide prey spectrum. Its prey consists mainly of mammals – particularly ungulates.
Lions also hunt common warthog depending on availability, although the species is below the preferred weight range. Domestic livestock may contribute significantly to their diet. They usually avoid fully grown adult elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotamus, as well as small prey like dik-dik, hyrax, hare and monkey. Unusual prey items include porcupines and small reptiles. Lions kill other predators such as leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena but seldom consume them. – Wikipedia
Arara-azul
Hyacinth Macaw (NI)
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (NC)
Psittacidae (Família)
Psittaciformes (Ordem)
A arara-azul, também chamada arara-azul-grande, é uma espécie de ave, encontrada no Brasil, que se caracteriza por ser a maior entre os psitacídeos (família Psittacidae), chegando a atingir mais de um metro de comprimento, medindo-se da ponta do bico à ponta da cauda. Fonte: brasilescola.uol.com.br
Parque das Aves
Foz do Iguaçu
Paraná, Brasil
it’s in our frayed, raw places that the light shines through. vulnerability is a pathway to connection.
Masai Mara National Park
Kenya
East Africa
Happy Caturday!!
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five species in the genus Panthera, a member of the Felidae. The leopard occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because leopard populations are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation and are declining in large parts of the global range.
Contemporary records suggest that the leopard occurs in only 25% of its historical global range. Leopards are hunted illegally, and their body parts are smuggled in the wildlife trade for medicinal practices and decoration.
Compared to other wild cats, the leopard has relatively short legs and a long body with a large skull. It is similar in appearance to the jaguar, but generally has a smaller, lighter physique. Its fur is marked with rosettes similar to those of the jaguar, but the leopard's rosettes are smaller and more densely packed, and do not usually have central spots as the jaguar's do. Both leopards and jaguars that are melanistic are known as black panthers.
The leopard is distinguished by its well-camouflaged fur, opportunistic hunting behaviour, broad diet, and strength (which it uses to move heavy carcasses into trees), as well as its ability to adapt to various habitats ranging from rainforest to steppe, including arid and montane areas, and its ability to run at speeds of up to 58 kilometres per hour (36 mph). – Wikipedia