These are a series of Microptics images showing 5 new species of the weevil genus Apotomoderes Dejean (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae). Nico is presently revising the genus, which was previously known to have only a single species from Hispaniola.
Analytical Coelocanth rolls his eyes when people say crap like “they were making it up as they go along.” It is evident if you really watch the show and especially upon rewatching it that everything (except the writer’s strike and unexpected quitting by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) in this show was planned and purposeful. Coelocanths have been around long enough to detect patterns!
Baby Tapir runs home to prep the house for the LOST VIEWING PARTY!
SNOUT AND ABOUT A mother tamandua, or lesser anteater, cradles her baby, born just days ago at a zoo in Florida. (Photo: Jason Collier via the Telegraph)
(maorinette:inothernews)RB for squee factor 7!
Behold the Sea Angel. A gorgeous, otherworldly creature seemingly made of gossamer and light in equal parts, gracefully beating its wings as it soars through waters deep. Then you realize it’s actually a snail without a shell. Now it’s a creepy animal. Congratulations.
