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#naturefacts — Public Fediverse posts

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  1. The largest fossilized dinosaur poop ever discovered is over 30 cm long #DinoFacts #History Have you heard about this before? #Universe #NatureFacts #DidYouKnow #STEM #Exoplanets

  2. In late summer, young Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) trail their parents on fishing trips, quietly following until a fish is caught—then breaking into loud begging calls. They often drop to the water’s surface to receive their meal before taking off again. Along the California coast, this parent-chick routine can continue well into November.

    allaboutbirds.org/guide/Elegan

    #Terns #CaliforniaBirds #Seabird #BirdBehavior #CoastalBirds #WildCalifornia #NatureFacts #Nature #Wildlife

  3. Fifth-instar Monarch caterpillars (Danaus plexippus) stop feeding and often wander away from milkweed in search of a safe pupation site—sometimes traveling up to 10 meters before forming their chrysalis.

    #MonarchButterfly #MonarchCaterpillar #Pollinators #ButterflyLifeCycle #Milkweed #NatureFacts #WildCalifornia #Nature #Wildlife