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Southern elephant seals can choose from a diverse buffet of fish, squid, crustaceans, etc., but the males are very picky and have individual culinary preferences from which they rarely deviate, as shown by a recent study led by the UNSW. #Antarctica #elephantseals #feeding #research

This is a great way to start seedlings.

🦒🦒🦒 An Enriching Encounter with Giraffes! 🦒🦒🦒 I had the incredible opportunity to feed not just one, but three majestic giraffes - the mother, father, and their adorable calf. 🌿🍼 Let's delve into some fascinating veterinary knowledge about these graceful giants: Husbandry: Giraffes require spacious enclosures with proper shelter, clean water, and a balanced diet. Regular health checks are crucial to monitor their well-being. Habitat Enrichment: Creating a stimulating environment with tall trees, platforms, and objects for mental and physical stimulation is vital for giraffes' happiness and health. Reproduction: Giraffes have a lengthy gestation period of about 15 months, typically giving birth to a single calf. Their parenting instincts are truly remarkable. Feeding: These herbivores primarily feed on leaves, twigs, and fruits. Their elongated necks and specialized tongue allow them to reach high foliage. Nutrition: Giraffes need a diet rich in fiber and minerals. They are known to consume a variety of plants, each contributing to their nutritional needs. Natural Behavior: In the wild, giraffes exhibit social behaviors, forming loose herds. Their long legs and necks aid in spotting predators, while their gentle nature fosters harmonious group dynamics. This incredible experience reinforced my admiration for these gentle giants and the importance of their conservation. Let's continue to support efforts to protect their natural habitats and ensure a bright future for these magnificent creatures! 🌍💚🦒 #GiraffeLove #WildlifeConservation #NatureEncounter

Did you know that soil can increase serotonin production, resulting in improved mood and relaxation? Instead of a Bare Minimum Monday, consider organising a planting day at work to introduce your team to these happiness-inducing microbes?! Here are some great planting ideas that won’t get too messy… #mentalhealthmatters #teamwork

Behind the Scenes of Force-Feeding & Live Plucking— A True Horror Story The repulsive practice of force-feeding is a nauseating reality for many geese who suffer at the hands of the food and fashion industry. 🤚❌ However, it is only one of two practices these geese endure in their grim lifetimes; the second being live plucking. The price each innocent animal pays is seen as a mutually beneficial relationship for both the fashion and food industries. The fashion industry keeps parent geese on farms producing eggs for years. 🥚 Since they are kept longer than geese who are only raised for their meat, and their down is growing back finer after each plucking they are most at risk to be live plucked. 🪶 Down can be aggressively plucked every 5 weeks from live geese that consciously feel every pluck with open wounds and broken wings left in the fashion industry’s wake. The eggs are sold to the food industry, which pumps a mixture of corn 🌽 and pure fat into geese to fatten them faster until their livers are 10x their normal size. The abnormal growth leaves geese unable to hold up their body weight. There is no reprieve from force-feeding as the geese endure the long metal pipe being forced down their throats releasing the mixture 3x per day. You can make a difference in these animals' lives. The kindest choice you can make is to go downfree by choosing alternatives such as PrimaLoft®, Tencel™, Kapok, or FLWRDOWN. If you insist on down you should look for clothes with the labels ✔️ Global Recycle Standard (GRS) or ✔️ the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) but remain aware of that while certifications do bring some value, the down supply chain is inherently high risk. Pledge to #WearItKind and make it clear to designers, manufacturers, and retailers that we won’t tolerate animal cruelty ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dZjFBwxg #Brands #FashionIndustry #NotDownWithUsingDown #SustainableFashion #EthicalFashion  

You know it's spring when the dandilions take over. It's time to take back control of your lawn. You can have the lawn of your dreams with our stepped program. We start with soil analysis and then determine what your soil needs (and doesn't need), and then build from that. #turf #turfmanagement #grass #lawncare #grassseed #soiltesting #weedcontrol #soilaeration #soilamendments #phbalance #fertilization #slitseeding #prestigiousgrassisalwaysgreener #qualityisjobone #moregreenfewerweeds #loveyourlawn #CultivatingLuxury #gogreen

Do you know your knotweed from your dandelions? Click through to test your knowledge of common weeds and learn how to get rid of them using tools like SpeedWeed - an aptly named garden tool that cuts the time it takes to weed https://buff.ly/474HU64 #weeding #gardeninghack

Perennials to Cut Back in Autumn & How to Grow Them by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Peony, Paeoni - need a cold period to set buds for the next season. Their foliage is prone to mildew, so cut them back in the fall. Infected foliage can be removed in late summer. Healthy foliage will turn golden in fall, which is the signal to prune. Phlox, Phlox paniculata - is prone to powdery mildew, and even the resistant varieties can become infected in lousy weather. Prune and destroy all foliage and stems in the fall. Even if the plant is healthy, it will benefit from thinning to increase airflow and prevent disease. Plume Poppy, Macleaya cordata- are nearly impossible to kill. They often become aggressive under optimal conditions. So cut back your plants before they go to seed unless you want plume poppies everywhere. To See the Entire List of Plants Tap or Click Link Below https://lnkd.in/gwbaHRz9 #wattersgardencenter, #wattersgardencenteraz, #top10gardener, #themountaingardener, #perennials, #fallperennialcare

As the seasons shift, so do the challenges for your lawn. 🌿 With summer winding down, dryer conditions and nutrient deficiencies can take a toll, which can invite pests to your lawn. Ensure it gets the care it deserves from professionals like Lush Lawn! #lushlawn #safaritree #lawnhealth #lawntreatments #aeration #overseeding #pests #pestcontrol #pestdamage #fertilzation #lawnwatering