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  1. 6 hours ago

    The dyeing industry uses half a trillion gallons of precious fresh water every year but these scientists have developed an ingenious solution...💧

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  2. 9 hours ago

    Meet the power couples of the animal kingdom. 😍 💪

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  3. 12 hours ago

    The smooth and streamlined bodies of Galapagos sea lions make them excellent hunters. ⁣⁣ : Untamed Planet explores the world's most isolated landscapes. For where to watch in your region 👉 ⁣⁣ by © Hector Skevington-Postles⁣⁣

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  4. 15 hours ago

    By the time they realised what was happening to these frogs, it was already too late.

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  5. Aug 13

    A new old-fashioned solution to the plastic crisis. 🌊🚢

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  6. Aug 13

    You’ve probably never seen sea lions hunt like this before! 😲🦭 : Untamed Planet explores the world's most isolated landscapes. Find out where to watch in your region 👉

    Sea lion team hunts in secret cove - Eden: Untamed Planet
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  7. Aug 13

    Two bee-eating beauties 🐝⁣ ⁣ As their name would suggest, 80% of a green bee-eater's (Merops orientalis) diet is made up from honeybees. ⁣ ⁣ by Raj_photography

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  8. Aug 13

    Think you know your kids from your kittens? Let’s see, shall we? 🐱🐶

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  9. Aug 12

    The hormones of teenage elephants can lead to feisty behaviour. But what helps to control it? 🐘

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  10. Aug 12

    All in one? 😍 The common kingfisher has a third eyelid, called the nictitating membrane. This protects its eyes when it plunges into the water when hunting. by prasanthdasds via IG

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  11. Aug 12

    What is being done to save these animals affected by human interference? 🐘

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  12. Aug 12

    Let's talk about the elephant in the womb...🐘

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  13. Aug 11

    BBC Future explore how human proximity has dramatically changed animal behaviour. 🧑 🐕

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  14. Aug 11

    Lightning fast and as small as your thumb ⚡⁣ Hummingbirds have some rather spectacular abilities. They can discriminate between a broad range of colours, even those on the ultraviolet spectrum, allowing them to find food and avoid predators.⁣⁣ Footage by © BBC NHU⁣

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  15. Aug 11

    Leopards ward off other leopards by leaving urine scent marks and scratches on trees 🐆⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Find out more with : Untamed Planet. Discover where to watch in your region 👉 by © Sam Oakes ⁣

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  16. Aug 11

    Join Hannah Stitfall as she meets wildlife enthusiasts from around the world, sharing stories about the unique creatures they've encountered, from beautiful brown bears to majestic manta rays. 🐻 Watch now on Facebook Watch 👉

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  17. Aug 10

    What makes up your carbon footprint and what can you do to help reduce it?  finds out.

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  18. Aug 10

    If looks could kill 🦁 👀⁣ ⁣ Fun fact for you this World Lion Day:⁣ Male lions can weigh up to a whopping 30 stone and can eat up to 40kg of meat in a single meal! ⁣ by Andrew Macdonald

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  19. Aug 10

    This hummingbird can beat its wings 53 times a second 👀⁣ ⁣ The ruby-throated hummingbird is sexually dimorphic: unlike their female counterparts, males boast a vibrant red throat. ⁣ by Sriram Udhayab

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  20. Aug 10

    It's time to unravel some of the biggest myths about the so-called King of the Jungle... 🦁

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