Jessica Hodge+FollowOwls That Live Like Prairie Dogs?!Did you know some owls skip the trees and go full mole-mode in the desert? Burrowing owls literally nest underground, taking over old prairie dog or tortoise burrows. They’re tiny, super cute, and totally adapted to harsh, treeless landscapes. Plus, they use dung to attract bugs for snacks (and maybe mask their scent). Sadly, they’re in trouble due to habitat loss, but conservationists are building them artificial burrows to help. Nature is wild! #WildlifeWednesday #BurrowingOwls #NatureFacts #Science70Share
davisjames+FollowCicada Invasion: How Long Will It Last?Cicadas are everywhere right now—so loud, so many, and totally harmless (but kinda creepy, right?). The good news: these noisy bugs only stick around for about six weeks before disappearing underground for another 17 years! If you’re worried about your plants, skip the bug spray and try cicada netting to keep them safe. Bonus: local wildlife is getting a serious protein snack from all these cicadas. Nature’s wild, isn’t it? #CicadaSeason #NatureFacts #Wildlife #Pets30Share
Nicholas Coleman+FollowWhy the Ocean Looked Like a Giant LatteEver seen weird streaks on the ocean in satellite pics? Turns out, it’s not pollution or sea gunk—it’s pine tree pollen! Scientists found that every spring, the Baltic Sea gets a pollen makeover, and satellites can spot it from space. This isn’t just a fun fact: tracking pollen helps us understand how the ocean stores carbon and could even help fishers know when to cast their nets. Nature’s got more tricks than we thought! #NatureFacts #OceanLife #ScienceSurprise #Business80Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowPrehistoric Bears Were Total MonstersThink polar bears are huge? Meet Arctotherium angustidens—the prehistoric bear that made today’s giants look like teddy bears. This South American beast could weigh over 3,500 pounds and stand 11 feet tall! With no predators to challenge it, it basically ruled the continent. But when competition showed up, its massive size became a problem, and it eventually disappeared. Now, the biggest bears are just a fraction of that size. Wild, right? #PrehistoricAnimals #Bears #WildlifeHistory #NatureFacts #MindBlown #Science100Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowPrehistoric Bears Were Total MonstersThink polar bears are huge? Meet Arctotherium angustidens—the prehistoric bear that made today’s giants look like teddy bears. This South American beast could weigh over 3,500 pounds and stand 11 feet tall! With no predators to challenge it, it basically ruled the continent. But when competition showed up, its massive size became a problem, and it eventually disappeared. Now, the biggest bears are just a fraction of that size. Wild, right? #PrehistoricAnimals #Bears #WildlifeHistory #NatureFacts #MindBlown10Share
