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#12741666

11 September 2025

A baby signature spider (Argiope anasuja) from the Araneidae family hangs from its web on the window of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 11, 2025. The orb-weaver species, found in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its ability to capture insects twice its size. Signature spiders typically construct their webs 50 to 200 centimeters above the ground in less shaded areas near water. Their common name refers to the distinctive zig-zag silk patterns, called stabilimentum, woven into their webs.

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#12741668

11 September 2025

A baby signature spider (Argiope anasuja) from the Araneidae family hangs from its web on the window of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 11, 2025. The orb-weaver species, found in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its ability to capture insects twice its size. Signature spiders typically construct their webs 50 to 200 centimeters above the ground in less shaded areas near water. Their common name refers to the distinctive zig-zag silk patterns, called stabilimentum, woven into their webs.

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11 September 2025

A baby signature spider (Argiope anasuja) from the Araneidae family hangs from its web on the window of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 11, 2025. The orb-weaver species, found in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its ability to capture insects twice its size. Signature spiders typically construct their webs 50 to 200 centimeters above the ground in less shaded areas near water. Their common name refers to the distinctive zig-zag silk patterns, called stabilimentum, woven into their webs.

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#12741671

11 September 2025

A baby signature spider (Argiope anasuja) from the Araneidae family hangs from its web on the window of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 11, 2025. The orb-weaver species, found in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its ability to capture insects twice its size. Signature spiders typically construct their webs 50 to 200 centimeters above the ground in less shaded areas near water. Their common name refers to the distinctive zig-zag silk patterns, called stabilimentum, woven into their webs.

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#12741675

11 September 2025

A baby signature spider (Argiope anasuja) from the Araneidae family hangs from its web on the window of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 11, 2025. The orb-weaver species, found in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its ability to capture insects twice its size. Signature spiders typically construct their webs 50 to 200 centimeters above the ground in less shaded areas near water. Their common name refers to the distinctive zig-zag silk patterns, called stabilimentum, woven into their webs.

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11 September 2025

A baby signature spider (Argiope anasuja) from the Araneidae family hangs from its web on the window of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 11, 2025. The orb-weaver species, found in tropical and subtropical regions, is known for its ability to capture insects twice its size. Signature spiders typically construct their webs 50 to 200 centimeters above the ground in less shaded areas near water. Their common name refers to the distinctive zig-zag silk patterns, called stabilimentum, woven into their webs.

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#12522017

1 July 2025

A Sandhill Crane is seen at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida. These tall birds are a familiar sight in Central Florida's wetlands, often recognized by their red crowns and distinctive calls.

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#12522024

1 July 2025

Sandhill Cranes are seen at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida. These tall birds are a familiar sight in Central Florida's wetlands and are often recognized by their striking red crowns and distinctive calls.

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#12522020

1 July 2025

A Black-bellied Whistling Duck is seen at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida. These ducks are known for their distinctive whistling calls and striking plumage and are often seen foraging together or perched in trees near the water's edge.

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#12522021

1 July 2025

Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are seen at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, Florida. These ducks are known for their distinctive whistling calls and striking plumage and are often seen foraging together or perched in trees near the water's edge.

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#11938446

12 January 2025

In Munich, Germany, on January 11, 2025, the Marienplatz subway station features a distinctive arched walkway with bright orange tiles covering the walls and ceiling. The white tiled floor is clean and spacious. Cylindrical columns support the structure on the left side of the corridor. A person wearing dark clothing is visible in the distance, walking through the passage. Green exit signs are mounted near the far end, providing directions. Overhead, a white light panel runs the length of the walkway, evenly illuminating the space.

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#11524229

29 August 2024

''Hammerhead worms,'' or ''Broadhead planarians'' (genus Bipalium), are large predatory, carnivorous, and even cannibalistic land planarians. Some species prey on earthworms, while others may also feed on mollusks. They are called hammerhead worms due to the distinctive shape of their head region. Land planarians are unique in possessing a ''creeping sole,'' a highly ciliated region on the ventral epidermis that aids in their movement over substrates. Native to Asia, several species have become invasive in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Some studies have begun investigating the evolutionary ecology of these invasive planarians. Reproduction in Bipalium can be either asexual or sexual, and all species are hermaphroditic. A hammerhead worm was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on August 28, 2024, displaying its characteristic slender or elongated body, moving in a snake-like fashion with its head bobbing from side to side.

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#11524232

29 August 2024

''Hammerhead worms,'' or ''Broadhead planarians'' (genus Bipalium), are large predatory, carnivorous, and even cannibalistic land planarians. Some species prey on earthworms, while others may also feed on mollusks. They are called hammerhead worms due to the distinctive shape of their head region. Land planarians are unique in possessing a ''creeping sole,'' a highly ciliated region on the ventral epidermis that aids in their movement over substrates. Native to Asia, several species have become invasive in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Some studies have begun investigating the evolutionary ecology of these invasive planarians. Reproduction in Bipalium can be either asexual or sexual, and all species are hermaphroditic. A hammerhead worm was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on August 28, 2024, displaying its characteristic slender or elongated body, moving in a snake-like fashion with its head bobbing from side to side.

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#11413953

17 July 2024

Achaea janata, commonly known as the Castor Semi-looper or Croton Caterpillar, is an erebid moth. The caterpillars are called 'semi-loopers' due to their distinctive mode of locomotion. This species is found in the Indo-Australian tropics and subtropics, extending south to New Zealand and east through the Pacific archipelagos to Easter Island. It is a major pest of castor plants worldwide. As they feed on the castor oil plant, the caterpillars may become extremely poisonous. They damage foliage, resulting in defoliation and a reduction in the photosynthesis process. They also attack stems, boring into them, which can cause the entire plant to wilt and die. A Castor Semi-looper (Achaea janata) was observed sitting on the wall of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 16/07/2024.

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#11413957

17 July 2024

Achaea janata, commonly known as the Castor Semi-looper or Croton Caterpillar, is an erebid moth. The caterpillars are called 'semi-loopers' due to their distinctive mode of locomotion. This species is found in the Indo-Australian tropics and subtropics, extending south to New Zealand and east through the Pacific archipelagos to Easter Island. It is a major pest of castor plants worldwide. As they feed on the castor oil plant, the caterpillars may become extremely poisonous. They damage foliage, resulting in defoliation and a reduction in the photosynthesis process. They also attack stems, boring into them, which can cause the entire plant to wilt and die. A Castor Semi-looper (Achaea janata) was observed sitting on the wall of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 16/07/2024.

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#11413958

17 July 2024

Achaea janata, commonly known as the Castor Semi-looper or Croton Caterpillar, is an erebid moth. The caterpillars are called 'semi-loopers' due to their distinctive mode of locomotion. This species is found in the Indo-Australian tropics and subtropics, extending south to New Zealand and east through the Pacific archipelagos to Easter Island. It is a major pest of castor plants worldwide. As they feed on the castor oil plant, the caterpillars may become extremely poisonous. They damage foliage, resulting in defoliation and a reduction in the photosynthesis process. They also attack stems, boring into them, which can cause the entire plant to wilt and die. A Castor Semi-looper (Achaea janata) was observed sitting on the wall of a house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 16/07/2024.

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