Natural Habitat Shorts on Instagram: "Fun Fact: Anting is when birds (often sparrows, crows, or other songbirds) settle onto an anthill and let ants crawl through their feathers. The ants spray formic acid as a defense, which the birds use to clean and protect their plumage. Crushing the ants tends to attract more as a defense mechanism. Other birds, including parrots and seabirds, have been seen doing it too, but far less often. 🐦‍⬛🐜🧖‍♀️ #naturalhabitatshorts #naturalhab

Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Follow (us) @ExplainingNature to learn something NEW about nature every day 🧠🦌 The secretary bird is one of the most striking and unusual birds of prey in the world. Found across the grasslands and savannas of Africa, it’s instantly recognizable for its long crane-like legs, sharp hooked beak, and dramatic crest of feathers that look almost like quill pens tucked behind its head, hence the name “secretary.” Unlike most raptors, the secretary bird hunts on foot.

Natural Habitat Shorts on Instagram: "Fun Fact: In parts of Russia and Finland, people used to drop live frogs into buckets of fresh milk to keep it from spoiling. The frogs’ skin secretes antimicrobial compounds that helped slow the growth of bacteria, working as a natural preservative before refrigeration was common. 拏北 #naturalhabitatshorts #naturalhabitat #naturalhabitok"

Explaining Nature on Instagram: "The Golden Langur is one of the rarest and most striking primates in the world. Found mainly in the forests of Bhutan and a small region of northeast India, its silky golden coat and black face give it a truly distinctive appearance. Despite its beauty, sightings are incredibly rare, not only because of its dwindling habitat, but also because this species is unusually wary of people. Unlike many primates that live near villages or adapt to human presence, the Gol

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Tanganyika Wildlife Park on Instagram: "She’s going to be there for a while. #mars #pygmyhippo #babyhippo #funfact"

Nice African Adventure and Safaris on Instagram: "Tanzania Safari Northern Circuit 5-Day Highlights This 5-day Tanzania Lodge and Tented Camp Safari allows you to see the highlights of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. You see breathtaking wildlife in a variety of landscapes, including monkeys in the forest, lions in the trees, elephants among the acacias, and a large variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. We also go to the Serengeti National Park, which is home to over 3 million anima