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When sibling rivalry goes too far Great egret parents work together to care for their young, but that doesn't always mean peace in the nest. Competition for food can lead to aggression, with stronger chicks sometimes killing their weaker siblings before they have the chance to fledge the nest.  #EarthCapture by @debsandidge . . . . #Egret #Wildlife #Nature

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This flower is the tallest in the world, stinks of rotting flesh and opens up just once every ten years. The #BBCEarthAsia crew goes to extreme lengths to try and capture it 🎥 #CorpseFlower #NatureDocumentary

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If something falls into a black hole, where does it go? According to Brian Cox, the end of space and time 🤯 #SolarSystem #Science #Space

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The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are back with another collection of perfectly timed moments from the natural world! Swipe through and tell us your favourite 👉 📸 by 1. Andy Rouse 2. Tapani Linnanmäki 3. Celine Nic Oireachtaigh 4. Doug Gimesy 5. Dirk Koster 6. Natalie Veekmans 7. Heather Cudworth 8. Jan Wittmer 9. Carolyn Moore 10. Cliff Fawcett

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Take a moment to slow down 💙 Revisit 25 years of extraordinary ocean stories from Blue Planet with us. Find out where to watch the full series via the link in our bio 🔗 #BluePlanet #25Anniversary #MarineAnimals #Underwater

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Could a fire-breathing robot lead the fight against wildfires? 🔥 As wildfires become an increasing threat, new technology is helping us fight back. @james_stew explains how robots, smart sensors and satellites are being used to reduce fire risks, detecting them earlier and help protect forests and communities. #FixingThePlanet is a digital series, sponsored by @speedandscale, that spotlights everyday choices and cutting-edge innovations that can help us preserve our planet for generations to come. Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗💚

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Protecting the planet checklist 🌍 Here’s five everyday changes which can tilt the dial towards a greener, healthier and more affordable future: 🥩 Picking your protein 👕 Fixing fashion ⚡️Powering your home 🏠 Insulating your home 🚗 Getting around greener Watch the full film to find out more ways to protect the planet via the link in our bio 🔗 #FixingThePlanet is a digital series, sponsored by @speedandscale, that spotlights everyday choices and cutting-edge innovations that can help us preserve our planet for generations to come.

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Caught red-pawed 🌰 👀 With winter approaching, this chipmunk needs to stockpile at least 100 acorns. But while one is busy gathering its supplies, a cheeky neighbour has found a much easier way to prepare for the cold. Watch more clips from Earth’s Great Seasons on BBC Earth YouTube today! Head over to the link in bio 🔗 #EarthsGreatSeasons #Chipmunk #Winter #Acorn

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Beak performance 🐦 Great spotted woodpeckers hammer trees at 40 strikes per second to find food and build nests, but that’s not all they use their beaks for. When nuts and acorns are tough to open, they can wedge them in tree bark and peck until shells crack to reach the food inside. #EarthCapture by Baldovino Midali . . . . #Woodpecker #Wildlife #Nature

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You won't look at sand the same way ever again 🫣 Humphead parrotfish use their powerful beaks to scrape algae from coral, grinding up the coral as they feed. What comes out the other end? Watch till the end to find out! Revisit 25 years of extraordinary ocean stories from Blue Planet with us. Find out where to watch the full series via the link in our bio 🔗 #BluePlanet #25Anniversary #MarineAnimals #Underwater

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One of the world's rarest mammals is making a comeback 💚 The critically endangered Tenkile is found only in Papua New Guinea's Torricelli Mountains, where local communities have played a vital role in protecting this remarkable tree kangaroo. Seeing one caught on camera in the wild is a hopeful sign for its future! Discover this remarkable story in Wilderness with Simon Reeve, now streaming on BBC iPlayer. Link in bio 🔗 #Tenkile #TreeKangaroo #Endangered

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When keeping up with mum is a matter of survival A young coati's first rule is simple: never lose sight of mum. But when a predator sends the family running for safety, one little pup is suddenly on its own. Watch more clips from Earth’s Great Seasons on BBC Earth YouTube today! Head over to the link in bio 🔗 #EarthsGreatSeasons #BabyCoati #Danger #Predator