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    | Zoologyverse
    Unio: Classification, Habitat, Morphology, Ecology, and Identification Unio is a genus of medium-sized, freshwater mussels belonging to the family Unionidae, commonly known as river mussels. These bivalve mollusks are widely distributed across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with some species i [...]
    | Zoologyverse
    Mytilus: Classification, Habitat, Anatomy, Ecology, and Identification The genus Mytilus encompasses medium to large saltwater mussels, renowned bivalve mollusks of the family Mytilidae and key ecological engineers of temperate marine coasts. These mussels are notable for forming dense beds along ro [...]
    | Zoologyverse
    Limax: Classification, Habitat, Anatomy, Ecology, and Identification Limax is a genus of large, air-breathing terrestrial slugs in the family Limacidae, best known for its most prominent species, Limax maximus, commonly called the leopard slug or great grey slug. Unlike most land mollusks, Limax spe [...]
    | Zoologyverse
    Helix: Classification, Habitat, Anatomy, Ecology, and Identification The genus Helix comprises large, air-breathing land snails native to the western Palaearctic region. Members of this genus are best known for their relatively large, globular to conical shells and their considerable ecological and [...]
    | Zoologyverse
    Planorbis: Classification, Ecology, Identification, and Importance Planorbis is a genus of air-breathing freshwater snails in the family Planorbidae, commonly called ram’s horn snails for their flat, disk-like shells that coil in a single plane. Species in this genus are hallmark residents of ponds, [...]
    | explore.org
    We received incredible submissions for this year’s 2025 Fan Art Contest, and it was nearly impossible to choose just a few to feature. Below are some standout pieces selected by Explore staff that best reflect the contest’s three categories: Wildlife, Public Lands/Water, and Habitat. You can still v [...]
    | explore.org
    We’re thrilled to announce the top 20 winners of the 2025 Fat Bear Campaign Poster Contest! This year brought in more submissions than ever before, and the creativity, humor, and artistry of every entry blew us away. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their vision for celebrating the [...]
    | explore.org
    By Mike Fitz Mother bears experience extraordinary energetic demands to feed their ravenous cubs. Bear families navigate a gauntlet of threats to remain safe. Cubs experience a short apprenticeship with their mothers, and they must absorb her lessons if they are to survive life as independent bears. [...]
    | explore.org
    Earth Day is an annual celebration that drives environmental awareness and action. How can we support the planet and its incredible wildlife in our everyday lives? Join us tomorrow, April 22nd at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT for a special Earth Day livestream hosted by resident naturalist Mike Fitz and Al [...]
    | explore.org
    Introducing the top-voted posters of 2024! Vote for 128 Grazer! Round and fluff, can’t get enough!! by Top Bear Fan 2. Team Grazer!! by Tara Larson 3. Big Belly, Big Fun! Bead’s the cub for everyone!! by Nick Bear 4. Vote 32 Chunk for FBW, by Erica Measday 5. The Brother Bear want you to
    | Euro Bird Portal
    Today is World Migratory Bird Day 2019! A perfect moment to to have a look at the migration patterns of 105 different bird species or follow Swallows, Cuckoos or your favourite bird as they undertake their amazing journeys through Europe at the LIVE EBP viewer.  This year, the emphasis for World Mig [...]
    | Euro Bird Portal
    Today, in the framework of BirdNumbers2019, EURING and EBP have signed an agreement to promote co-operation in areas of common interest. EURING co-ordinates bird ringing throughout Europe in order to study bird migration, movements and population dynamics at a European scale. Ringing and recovery da [...]