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Among Newly Discovered Ocean Species, a Baby Colossal Squid Is Filmed for the First Time

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/05/schmidt-ocean-institute-new-species-colossal-squid/

Illustration from "20,000 Leagues under the Sea" by Jules Verne at PG

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/164

#oceanography #animals #books

Caption says: "One of these long arms glided through the opening." Black and white drawing shows the tentacles of the giant squid coming below deck. A sailor has an axe raised to attack tentacles. Other sailors watch.

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The tiny island where puffins are thriving despite global decline

by Elen Davies

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrxwpevxmo

#birds #animals

Large-billed Puffin by Robert Havell after John James Audubon (1836). One puffin is standing on a rock. Next to it is a second puffin that appears to be diving in the water.

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Messy friendship. #grickledoodle #horror #movies #animals #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

A cartoon illustration of an octopus, porcupine, and turtle all watching a horror movie together and being scared. The octopus has sprayed ink everywhere and the quills of the porcupine have stuck into everything, as the turtle has tucked his head into his shell. Caption reads "Turtle had decided to stop inviting Octopus and Porcupine over for horror movie night."

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I send thanks to the buyer from Iowa who purchased a metal print of

Great Expectations -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/quiet-contemplation-steve-henderson.html

May the artwork inspire you to dream big and be confident in those dreams.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #beach #ocean #oregon #nature #corgis #dog #dogs #pets #animals #sale #USA #inspirational #motivational #travel #sea #artist #believe #dreams

Metal print of an original oil painting depicting a woman standing atop a beach knoll looking out to the sea.

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198d

Good Morning! Sharing, Gold Veiled Floral Pig, new to my collection. Have a good one: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/gold-veiled-floral-pig-lisa-s-baker.html

#pig #pigs #piglovers #cuteanimals #animals #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #whimsy #whimsical #artprints #canvasprints #floral #flowers #pink #purple #blue #puzzles #pigart #stationary #farm #farmanimals

Gold Veiled Floral Pig / Pig Art by Lisa S Baker. A cheerful pig is adorned with vibrant blue and purple flowers, enhanced with touches of gold, against a dreamy, watercolor-like background.

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#pic #pics #picture #pictures
#animal #animals #cute #cuteanimals
#cat #cats #caturday #catsofmastodon

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Insects: Facts about the creepy-crawlies that make up more than half of the world's animal species

https://www.livescience.com/animals/insects/insects-facts

Books about insects at PG

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subjects/search/?query=insects

#animals #insects

Insects and Fish with Island Background by Maria Sibylla Merian (ca. 1719)
Various fish are shown in the water, and insects are shown on trees and land.

"Hand-coloured etching from Maria Sibylla Merian's seminal Metamorphasibus Insectorum Surinamensium, the product of two years of research — from 1699 to 1701 — in the then-Dutch colony of Surinam. It was first published in 1705 in
Amsterdam, with a number of subsequent editions issued over the next decades."- from the Public Domain Image Archive

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172d

Sunhat Seagull: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/sunhat-seagull-lisa-s-baker.html

#seagull #bird #birds #birdsofmastodon #mastobirds #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #artprints #cute #fun #beach #sunhat #beachy #ocean #aquatic #summer #blue #canvasprints #animals #totebags #pretty #cute

Sunhat Seagull / Bird Art by Lisa S Baker. A seagull is wearing a large, blue sunhat adorned with starfish patterns, creating a whimsical scene. The bird stands on a light background, casting a subtle shadow beneath it

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172d

A bit of summer fun with: Sunhat Sea Turtle - https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/sunhat-sea-turtle-lisa-s-baker.html

#sunhat #seaturtle #turtle #tortoise #Saturday #beach #beachy #sun #beachvibes #starfish #fun #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #animals #cuteanimals #aquatic #blue #puzzles #totebags #cute #pretty #mastoart #fediart #fediverse

Sunhat Sea Turtle / Turtle Art by Lisa S Baker. A cute tortoise is adorned with a large, whimsical blue and yellow hat, which is embellished with starfish and a ribbon. The playful scene exudes a beachy, summery vibe with soft colors and gentle tones.

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It's too hot, they deserve a day off
#animals #humor #summer

"They are suppised to be eating weeds"
Two male goats are comfortably settled in the rattan chairs on the deck in front of a working floor fan.

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Color Me Elephant: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/color-me-elephant-lisa-s-baker.html

#elephant #color #animals #wildlife #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #puzzles #colorful #fun #animalart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #funky #Wednesday #humpday

Color Me Elephant / Whimsical Elephant Art by Lisa S Baker. A colorful, abstract depiction of an elephant showcases a patchwork of vibrant patterns and geometric shapes across its body. The elephant's detailed textures and dynamic color palette create a striking visual impression.

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Pax is a proven multi-tasker. She can watch the birds and look out for the wandering marauders at the same time.😄

Have a wonderful Friday, everyone! Stay safe.💕

#Pax #CatsOfMastodon #Cats #Cat #CatsOfFediverse #Catstodon #Animals #Cute #Pets #MastoCats #FediCats #Katzen #Gatos #Chat #AdoptDontShop

Pax, our little tabby cat with white markings, is busy looking over her shoulder for wandering marauders (siblings) as she does some birdwatching on a white window shelf. One of her striped forelegs with a white mitten is curled under. Her striped tail is in the foreground.

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186d

A rover's rest. Gouache and watercolor.

Prints: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/vmaderna/a-rovers-rest

#MastoArt #illustration #raccoon #animals #gouache #painting

Painting in gouache and watercolor of a raccoon eating a fish sandwich in an autumnal landscape while a few robins gather around. By Victoria Maderna.

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Would you like to treat yourself to something nice and do something good at the same time?
Check out the new hedgehog haikuart designs from @MarjoleinRotsteeg and me!
All proceeds from the sale of prints and products of this artwork will be donated to the Avolare Wildlife Hospital in the Netherlands (avolare.nl). Purchasing this artwork supports sick and injured wildlife such as hedgehogs and wild birds.
--> https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/the-scent-of-spring-karen-kaspar.html

#art #haiku #hedgehogs #animals #nature #watercolor #wildlife