Eurasian red squirrels in snowy forests during winter.
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Though sea anemones may resemble marine plants, they are actually considered to be animals, akin to jellyfish and corals. Whilst firmly affixed to the seabed, they utilise their motile, stinging tentacles to paralyse unwary, small fish, which they then ingest. Some small fish however, such as clownfish and cardinalfish (both of which are featured in today's set of images), have developed interesting mechanisms that effectively neutralise the sea anemones' sting, enabling them to live tranquilly amongst the sea anemones' tentacles, thereby acquiring in this way sanctuary from their predators.
Common rhododendrons and azaleas in full bloom, as seen in parks in Europe and North America.
Beaver dams are little engineering marvels. Branch by branch, they work industriously and purposefully to make their environment better. The renownedly hard-working beaver has been transforming freshwater landscapes for millenia, chopping down trees with their iron-reinforced orange incisors to construct dams that restrict water flow, thereby enhancing its usefulness, and produce wetlands that are home to an astounding variety of species. Their robust lodges, constructed of mud and wood, feature submerged entrances that shield them from predators and ensure the safety of their families.
The famous Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania, hosts a wide variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras and wildebeests, as well as being home to the largest lion population in Africa. Unfortunately it is under threat from deforestation, population growth, poaching, and ranching. (Click on image to view full size.)
The common red poppy is a resilient wildflower that paints the countryside with glorious splashes of red, particularly during the spring and summer months.
Waxwings are very sociable, and are often seen in groups. Sometimes they pass berries back and forth to each other, before one of them decides to eat it. (Please click on image to view full size.)
Octopuses in Hawaiian waters. (Click on image to view full size.)
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During winter Arctic foxes are capable of enduring a temperature difference of up to 90 – 100°C between their external environment and their internal core temperature. When it is very cold, the Arctic fox curls up tightly, tucking its legs under its body and its head behind its furry tail. This position gives the fox the smallest surface area to volume ratio and protects the least insulated areas. Arctic foxes also stay warm by getting out of the wind and residing in their dens. Although the Arctic foxes are active year-round and do not hibernate, they can preserve their fat reserves by reducing their locomotor activity. In the autumn they build up their fat reserves, sometimes increasing their body weight by more than 50%, so as to provide greater insulation during the winter and a source of energy when food is scarce.
