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Gryphon! Name is Ares. Hope you like!

Pygmy Seahorses: Masters of Camouflage | Deep Look

the coppery-bellied puffleg is a hummingbird species found only in colombia and venezuela. they are named for the unusual white “puffs” of feathers on their legs - it’s unknown why exactly the puffleg species have evolved this trait. these birds are somewhat elusive, and not much research has been done on them, but it is known that destruction of their native habitat is negatively impacting population size.

The moon! I got a glowy moon from Five Below. :)

the shiny whistling-thrush is a small passerine bird found exclusively in the barisan mountains of sumatra. they are known for having bright, reflective plumage. they are omnivorous, but prefer insects - they use their slightly hooked bills for specialized feeding on snails.

since so many people are coming out as exclusionists, lemme just let yall know, my blog is a safe space for all genders and sexualities. asexuality is part of the lgbtq+ community and pansexuality is super fucking valid. we dont support exclusionists here.

King Arthur Baking

Tips for baking with arthritis and other hand-related chronic pain

With some changes to techniques, a careful selection of kitchen tools, and tips from fellow bakers, the joy of baking can live on.

I luckily haven't had to deal with much chronic pain or hand pain yet, especially with regards to baking (crochet is another story). That said, these look like some pretty solid tips! There's also some in the comments section.

the crested quail-dove is a bird endemic only to mountain ranges in jamaica. despite the confusing aspect of their name, this bird is a member of the pigeon & dove family, and not any more closely related to quails than other birds of this family. males and females appear similar, with males sporting slightly brighter plumage & typically being larger. they feed on fallen fruits and seeds, foraging through leaf litter. the typical clutch size for this species is only two eggs.

some backgrounds i did for my background design class! i realized i actually love doing this sort of stuff, a nice surprise