There’s A Lot Going On In That Little Critter’s Head Right Now.

it's important to remember that most 'invasive species' did not change the region and habitat to which they have adapted by their own accord; stowaways on cargo vessels, changed migration patterns due to human settlements or a changing climate; animals formerly used for furs or other animal products being released after those goods were no longer in demand... these animals are displaced. it's very sad because often the best solution is population control.

we made the problem and the best solution feels pretty ugly, but the alternative is often ecologically much worse.

BBC News

Northumberland and Cumbria red squirrel groups say greys freed by public

The groups protect red squirrels by trapping greys but say some are released and equipment damaged.

Not only do we have the rich elite releasing millions of non-native birds for sport shooting, and shooters and farmers campaigning against efforts to re-wild parts of the UK, we also have animal rights groups sabotaging conservation efforts.

Grey squirrels are highly invasive in the UK. They spread disease, outcompete the native red squirrel, and also predate native bird nests and damage trees. Culling them is vital to helping to restore ecosystems and threatened native wildlife. Yet there are groups of ARAs dedicated to saving these invasive squirrels. UK wildlife just can't win.

This is how bad the situation is btw:

New Jersey Miku

hey um. this is very awesome and well crafted

3D Model Commission

Character belongs to murdermuffin666 on twitter

i hope you dont wanna come down any time soon haha

I've noticed that I really enjoy this aesthetic.

La Vie des Animaux Illustrée. Written by Alfred Brehm. Illustration by Theodor Franz Zimmermann. 1869 French edition.

Internet Archive

The shape of a fish's caudal tail can tell you a lot about how fast the fish moves! A rounded tail is the slowest and a lunate tail is the fastest! The lunate tail has the most optimal ratio of high thrust and low draw, making it the fastest.

Ichthyology Notes 2/?

(ALL HAIL OBLIVION!)

That's Bishop of the Chalcedony Thurible. He can see the true nature of the void.

(LIFE IS SUFFERING. IN DEATH, WE FIND FREEDOM!)

But can he see why kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch?

(UHH... 'TWAS ORDAINED BY THE NEVERBORN?)

Beat it, bonehead! There's cinnamon sugar swirls in every bite! Mmm...

An undying part of this balanced breakfast.

Animal of the Day!

Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat (Hypogeomys antimena)

(Photo by Andrey Giljov)

Conservation Status- Critically Endangered

Habitat- Central-western Madagascar

Size (Weight/Length)- 1 kg; 30 cm; 25 cm tail

Diet- Fruits; Seeds; Bark

Cool Facts- The malagasy giant jumping rat might be the most rabbit-looking rodent. Despite their relatively small size, these rats can leap 90 centimeters directly into the air to avoid predators. Spending their days inside burrows, their homes are large complexes with many different entrances to allow for quick escapes. Malagasy giant jumping rats are not monogamous but pairs will stick together to raise their offspring after the breeding season. Sadly, due to habitat destruction and large populations of feral cats, these rats are confined to only 200 square kilometers of protected forest. Multiple off site captive breeding programs in zoos and sanctuaries hope to preserve this absolutely adorable rat.

Rating- 13/10 (Hippity hoppity, get off my property.)