Michelle York+FollowBats’ Junk Food Diet = Virus Trouble?!Wild discovery: When bats lose their natural food and switch to low-quality snacks (think sugary fruit instead of their usual diet), they shed more viruses for longer—upping the risk of diseases jumping to humans and animals. Researchers say habitat destruction and climate change are stressing bats out, making things worse. This could mean bigger outbreaks in the future if we don’t protect their habitats. Wild how what bats eat could impact us all! #WildlifeWednesday #EcoAlert #ScienceNews #ClimateAction #Bats #Science31Share
James Brady+FollowMeet the Bone Collector CaterpillarThere’s a wild new predator in Hawaii—a caterpillar that literally wears its prey! Scientists just found this Oahu-exclusive species that snacks on bugs caught in spiderwebs, then decorates its silk case with leftover ant heads and fly wings. It’s like the Hannibal Lecter of the insect world. Only 62 have ever been spotted, and they’re so rare they might even eat each other. Nature is seriously next-level weird sometimes! #WildlifeWednesday #NatureIsMetal #Hawaii #WeirdNature #ScienceNews #Science70Share
martinezlaura+FollowRare Bird Photobombs Wildlife Cam!Imagine setting up a camera to catch wild animals, but instead you spot a super rare, colorful bird! That’s what happened in Malaysia when researchers unexpectedly snapped pics of the critically endangered Malayan crestless fireback. With only a few thousand left, this surprise sighting is a huge win for conservation. Plus, the cameras also caught deer, boars, and monkeys! Proof that trail cams are total game-changers for saving wildlife. Would you want to see what’s hiding in your local forest? #WildlifeWednesday #ConservationWin #RareFind #TrailCam #EndangeredSpecies #Science4121Share
martinezlaura+FollowWildlife Dodging Us in National Parks?!Did you know animals in national parks are literally changing their routines to avoid us? Researchers used infrared cameras in Michigan’s Isle Royale and found that wolves, foxes, moose, and hares are steering clear of trails packed with people. The more visitors, the more the animals avoid those spots! It’s wild (pun intended) and kinda worrying—too much human activity could push animals into even more dangerous situations. Maybe it’s time to rethink those peak season hikes? #WildlifeWednesday #NationalParks #NatureLovers #EcoNews #AnimalBehavior #Science790Share
chenmichele+FollowDolphins Chat with AI? 🐬🤖Google teams up with the Wild Dolphin Project and Georgia Tech to decode dolphin chatter with an AI model called DolphinGemma. This cutting-edge tech analyzes dolphin sounds to unravel communication patterns. Using Google Pixel phones for real-time field analysis, it aims to spot regularities in dolphin vocalizations. Could AI unlock a new world of interspecies chat? Stay tuned! #DolphinGemma #AI #MarineScience #WildlifeWednesday #Tech110Share
