Zachary Gutierrez+FollowCatfish Spotted Climbing Waterfalls?!File this under 'nature is wild'—researchers in Brazil just caught thousands of tiny bumblebee catfish scaling a 4-meter waterfall like little aquatic ninjas. These fish are less than 4cm long but managed to climb rocks, even stacking on top of each other to get upstream (probably to breed). They even tried to escape the researchers’ bucket! Scientists think they use their fins as anchors and maybe even have a suction trick. Who knew fish could be this extra? #Science #NatureIsWild #Catfish20Share
Jacob Morgan+FollowPenguin Chick Drama: Hero Saves the Day!You have to see this wild penguin showdown! A group of emperor penguin chicks got ambushed by a giant petrel (aka the local bully), and things looked bad—until a tiny Adelie penguin swooped in like a superhero and scared the big bird off. The chicks survived, the villain flew away hungry, and honestly, it’s the most epic underdog moment on ice. Nature documentaries just keep delivering! #Pets #Penguins #NatureIsWild400Share
Tamara Jones+FollowTrees Have a Secret 'Wood Wide Web'Turns out, trees are way more social than we thought! During a solar eclipse, older trees in Italy sent out bioelectric signals to younger ones, basically passing on their 'wisdom' to prep for the big event. Scientists even call it the 'wood wide web.' The wildest part? These signals sync up across the whole forest—no roots or air needed. Quantum physics meets ecology, and now I can’t stop thinking about trees gossiping about the moon! Protect those old forests—they’re the OG influencers. #Science #TreeTalk #NatureIsWild50Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowThis Tree Turns Lightning Into a SuperpowerDid you know there’s a tree in Panama that doesn’t just survive lightning strikes—it uses them to wipe out its competition? The tonka bean tree (Dipteryx oleifera) can channel lightning through its body without getting hurt, while nearby trees and pesky vines get zapped. Scientists say this gives the tonka bean tree a major edge, helping it live longer and produce way more seeds. Nature’s got some wild tricks up its sleeve! #Science #NatureIsWild #ScienceFacts70Share
Joshua Townsend+FollowCrows Outsmart Traffic for Snack TimeJapanese crows are literally using traffic lights to crack open walnuts! They drop nuts onto busy roads, wait for cars to crush them, then swoop in when the light turns red to grab their snack. Biologists say these birds are crazy smart—some even solve puzzles and clean up cigarette butts for food. Not your average birdbrain, right? Nature’s got some wild geniuses out there! #Pets #Crows #NatureIsWild00Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowGophers: The Unexpected Eco-HeroesWho knew gophers could save a volcano? After Mount St. Helens erupted, scientists dropped these so-called 'pests' onto the barren land. Fast forward 40 years, and those little diggers helped bring back 40,000 plants! Turns out, their digging mixed up the soil, letting fungi and bacteria work their magic. The areas with gophers are now even more alive than some old forests. Sometimes, nature’s troublemakers are actually the MVPs! #Science #NatureIsWild #MountStHelens10Share
ethanconner+FollowAnimals That Literally Freeze to Survive?!Nature’s got some wild tricks up its sleeve—did you know there are animals that can actually freeze themselves solid and come back to life when it warms up? Frogs, turtles, caterpillars, and even beetles have mastered the art of suspended animation, letting their bodies turn to ice and then thawing out like nothing happened. From the wood frog’s heart-stopping freeze to the woolly bear caterpillar’s years-long nap, these creatures are the ultimate winter survivalists. Seriously, it’s like real-life cryogenics! #NatureIsWild #WinterSurvivors #AnimalFacts #News70Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowMoths Use Stars to Navigate 600 Miles?!Turns out, a tiny brown moth in Australia can pull off a 600-mile migration using the stars—just like birds and humans! Scientists found that Bogong moths navigate at night by reading the night sky, and even have a backup plan: they sense Earth’s magnetic field if the stars are hidden. These little guys are basically nature’s OG GPS, and they do it all with a brain the size of a pinhead. Mind. Blown. #NatureIsWild #MothMigration #ScienceFacts #Science130Share
davisjames+FollowMoose Are Growing Antlers Crazy Fast!Did you know New York’s bull moose are literally growing their antlers up to an inch a day right now? That’s the fastest-growing tissue of any mammal! They’re bulking up those antlers for sparring and showing off during mating season. These massive animals (up to 1,200 lbs!) are still rare to spot in NY, but if you see one, you’re witnessing some record-setting growth. Nature’s glow-up, anyone? #MooseFacts #NYWildlife #NatureIsWild #Pets60Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowBirds Spy on Prairie Dog Gossip!Turns out, prairie dogs aren’t just digging tunnels—they’re also the neighborhood gossip, warning everyone (including birds!) about predators. Long-billed curlews literally eavesdrop on prairie dog alarm calls to know when to hide from danger. Researchers even sent a fake badger on a joyride to test it, and the birds ducked way earlier when prairie dogs sounded the alarm. Who knew prairie dog drama could save lives? Nature’s got some wild group chats! #NatureIsWild #PrairieDogs #BirdWatching #Science40Share
