Rare And Beautiful Albino Animals - Are Nature Forgot To Colour..?

    Albinism is a hereditary genetic condition that affects a wide range of animals. This syndrome may impact mammals such as humans, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Albinism causes animals' skin, hair, and eyes to look whiter or paler than usual. This gives people afflicted a distinct look, and affected animals stand out from the rest of their species... Here are some photos of stunning albino animals.

Wallaby

At a zoo in the Czech Republic, a newborn albino wallaby joey rests patiently in its mother's safe bag.

Wallaby

Alisa, a rare albino wallaby joey, is pictured inside an enclosure at a zoo in Kazan, Russia. The infant wallaby is curious and calm, according to zookeepers.

Whale

In 2010, a little southern right whale emerged from the ocean on Argentina's Valdez Peninsula.

Orangutan 

  The female blonde-haired orangutan, an uncommon species in comparison to these hominids, was found in 2017 in a rural town in Kapuas Hulu district, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia. The orangutan was taken to BOSF's rehabilitation facility in Nyaru Menteng, where the NGO cares for almost 500 monkeys.

Fish 

Axalotti albino fish is an uncommon species. A salamander that spends its whole existence as a larva creeps inside an aquarium at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.

Penguin 

  A three-month-old albino penguin made its debut at the Gdansk Zoo in Gdansk, Poland, in March 2019.

Turtle

  In a pond on Khram island, Thailand, a rare albino baby turtle is seen amid black turtle babies.

Peacock

  At the Botanic Garden in Bogota, a rare Colombian albino peacock reveals its white feathers.

Orangutan 

  Alba was rescued in 2017 by local villagers, who kept her imprisoned in a cage until she no longer required human assistance, and members of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (Bosf) returned her to her native environment at the end of the following year. The only known live albino orangutan was discovered in excellent condition in the woods of Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park in Katingan, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia.

Snake

A rare albino Japanese Rat Snake is shown at a snake-watching facility in Iwakuni, southern Japan.

Crocodile

A rare crocodile is on show in a vivarium at the Paris Tropical Aquarium.

A Wonderful Creations Of Birds - Best Architects In The world Without Degree..!

Well. we all know that birds make nests. Today we will look at some of the most beautiful nest-building birds in the world..!

1. Sociable weaver

(Philetairus socius)

   Sociable weavers are native to Southern Africa and make some of the most beautiful nests of any bird.

They make massive permanent nests on tall structures such as trees or telegraph poles that are big enough to host over a hundred pairs of birds.

The nests consist of numerous chambers and although the center rooms retain heat and are used for roosting at night, the outer rooms maintain a temperature of barely 7 degrees Celsius and are utilized for cover during the day when temperatures outside may reach as high as 33 degrees Celsius.

The nests, which are the biggest created by any bird and seem like huge haystacks between the trees, are formed from soft material such as twigs, dried grasses, and other plant material and sticks may be positioned at the openings to dissuade predators.

2. Montezuma oropendola

(Psarocolius montezuma)

    Montezuma oropendolas are tropical New World birds living from the New World that live in the Caribbean coastal lowlands.

They reproduce in groups and construct woven nests of fibers and vines high up on solitary trees. The hanging basket-like nests may be up to 180 cm long, and each colony normally has approximately 30 nests, although over 150 have been observed. They would often construct near wasp nests to dissuade possible predators.

Each colony has a dominant male who mates with most of the females, while the majority of the females, some of the inferior males may mate away from the main colony.

3. Eurasian penduline tit

(Remiz pendulinus)

    The Eurasian penduline tit is the only species of its family found outside of Africa, and it is distributed across Europe, albeit it is an uncommon vagrant in the UK.

Eurasian penduline tits are among the most talented nest builders of all European birds, constructing constructions so robust that the Masai in Kenya used them as wallets and children's shoes.

The male bird starts building the pouch-shaped nest by connecting plant fibers and fluffy seeds to the ends of willow or birch trees, which the female will assist him in finishing.

4. Edible-nest swiftlet

(Aerodromes fuciphagus)

    The edible-nest swiftlet is a tiny bird found in Southeast Asia.

They build their nests out of saliva, which is used to produce bird's nest soup, which is one of the most costly animal products consumed by humans, with an average nest costing over £2000

Edible-nest swiftlets breed in colonies with shallow cup-shaped nests clinging to the rock of caves, cliff sides, or, on rare occasions, buildings.

The nest is white and transparent, made up of layers of hardened saliva that may take months to finish. The nests are high in calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium and are said to provide many health advantages.

5. Red ovenbird

(Furnarius rufus)

   The red ovenbird, also known as the rufous hornero, is Argentina's national bird and may be found across South America.

Nests of red ovenbirds resemble clay ovens and are built on trees or other tall structures such as fence posts or telephone poles.

The dome-shaped nests are made of mud, and although they may be formed in as little as 5 days, they normally take many months to finish.

Ovenbirds may occasionally reuse previous nests or construct new nests on top of old nests, resulting in several nests piled on top of each other.

6. Hamerkop

(Scopus umbrella)

   Hamerkops, sometimes known as hammerhead storks, umber birds, or anvil heads, are medium-sized wading birds ranging from Madagascar to Arabia.

They build magnificent nests that are over 1.5 meters wide and can hold a man's weight. Over 10,000 sticks are used to construct the nests, which are normally erected on the fork of a tree but may also be found on a cliff, wall, or dam.

Hamerkops line their nests with mud and adorn them with brightly colored things to insulate and protect them from water. Both sexes build the nest, and they may build up to four each year, whether they are breeding or not.

7. Gila woodpecker

(Melanerpes uropygialis)

    Gila woodpeckers are found in the Sonoran Desert scrub areas of southwest America and western Mexico.

Gila woodpeckers create holes approximately 5 cm wide between the ribs of saguaro cacti or mesquite trees by pecking through the cactus skin. They will then burrow lower to make room for their nests.

The cactus reacts by secreting sap that solidifies over time to form a hard shell that not only keeps the cactus wet but also protects the nest. Native Americans of the Seri tribe utilized the shells as "boots" to store or transport water. It is unlawful in Arizona to collect footwear from the wild.

8. European bee-eater

(Merops apiaster)

     European bee-eaters are found throughout southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. They have tried to breed at least five times in the UK, most recently in Cumbria in 2015.

They construct their nests by drilling a horizontal opening in the sand of a river embankment with their bill and then burrowing into the sand with their feet to make a tunnel up to a meter long.

A nesting chamber at the end of the tunnel is where the bee-eater deposits up to seven eggs. The tunnel is excavated by both the male and female, and European bee-eaters are one of the few European birds who have nest assistants. These helpers are often offspring of the breeding couple or brothers of the breeding male who failed to breed earlier in the year and assist with brood feeding.

9. Vogelkop bowerbird

(Amblyornis inornata)

    A common bowerbird of montane woodland on New Guinea's Bird's Head and Neck. Stocky with dull brown feathers. In contrast to other similar species, the male lacks a crest and looks like the female. 

The bower is a cone-shaped hut-like building that is around 100 cm high and 160 cm in diameter, with an entrance, generally supported by two column-like sticks. A few square meters of front "grass" are cleared of rubbish and moss is placed down. Decorations such as colorful flowers or fruit, gleaming beetle elytra, dead leaves, and other prominent things are gathered and tastefully set on this and in the bower's entrance.

Not only did Queen Elizabeth adore her corgis, These 10 photographs also reflect her lifelong love of animals.

• Queen Elizabeth, who died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, was well-known for her love for animals.
• She had a special affinity for horses and corgis and was known to seek consolation in them from a young age.
• She met elephants, lizards, owls, and other animals on royal engagements. 

▶ Queen Elizabeth had a special fondness for dogs.

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  Queen Elizabeth petted a guiding dog at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.

▶ Susan, her beloved corgi, was given to her as the 18th birthday present in 1944.

Princess Elizabeth with her pet Corgi Susan  in 1944.(Image © - Sheridan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

▶ She adored corgis and owned more than 30 of them over her 70-year reign.

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She had over 30 corgis and had stopped breeding them years before so they wouldn't outlast her.

▶ The Queen loved horses as well....

Princess Elizabeth, at the Richmond Royal Horse Show on 6th June 1934. (Image © -Keystone/Getty Images)

▶ ....She started riding as a child.

Princess Elizabeth,  aged 9 in 1935. (Image © -Getty Images)

▶ During her life, she attended several horse events.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1997.(Image © - Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

▶ In 2014, she made a visit to an equine hospital to cheer up the horses in their care.

At Cotts Equine Hospital in 2014. (Image © - Rebecca Naden/Reuters)

The Queen patted Teaforthree the horse's nose at Cotts Equine Hospital in Wales.

▶ She befriended an elephant in the Whipsnade Zoo in Dunstable, England.

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Donna the elephant was fed by both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

▶ During a trip to Australia, she got to know a koala.

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▶ In celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 96th birthday, the palace issued a photograph of her with her two white fell ponies.

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According to a tweet from the official Royal Family account, the portrait of the king, taken by the landscape and equestrian photographer Henry Dallal, was initially released by the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Her Majesty is shown standing between two of her lovely white horses, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale. The photo was shot in March on the grounds of Windsor Castle, according to the tweet description.

Lion's mane jellyfish - Is Lion's Mane jellyfish bigger than Blue Whale?

    

           The lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata), also known as the gigantic jellyfish, arctic red jellyfish, or hair jelly, is one of the largest Jellyfish species. It exclusively lives in the chilly, boreal waters of the Arctic, Northern Atlantic, and Northern Pacific seas. The North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel, and waters surrounding western Scandinavia south to Kattegat and Resund are also affected. It may also move toward the southwest corner of the Baltic Sea (where it cannot breed due to the low salinity). Jellyfish that seem identical to one another and maybe the same species may be seen in the seas of Australia and New Zealand. The largest specimen ever discovered was discovered off the coast of Massachusetts in 1865, with tentacles measuring roughly 36.6 m (120 ft) long and a bell of 210 cm (7 feet) in diameter. Lion's mane jellyfish have been found in the larger bays of the US east coast, below 42°N latitude.

Characteristics & Appearance

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    The size of a lion's mane jellyfish varies according to its location. Lower latitude species are smaller in size than those in the north.
Because lion's mane jellyfish are among the biggest in the world, it stands to reason that these organisms, which are 95% water, may weigh up to 200 pounds.

The tentacles of a lion's mane jellyfish may range in length from 30 to 120 feet. They become smaller as the environment warms. The size of the bell may range from less than an inch to almost 10 feet.

The body of a lion's mane jellyfish is bell-shaped, with flowing tentacles hanging from the bottom. Eight clusters, grouped in four rows, surround the jellyfish's mouth, which is located at the bottom of the bell.
Each cluster, or lobe, may include up to 150 tentacles. That implies a single lion's mane jellyfish may have up to 1,200 separate tentacles that can grow to be 100 feet long.

A rhopalium, or balancing organ, is also found in each lobe. There are also broad oral arms that protrude from the mouth.
Each tentacle - or appendage - now contains nematocysts that carry strong neurotoxins that may damage humans. The oral arms are covered by the same nematocysts.

The top of the bell is often crimson or dark yellow, with a thick core that thins toward the margin. Tentacles are usually yellow or red in color, with purple oral arms. The top section of the bell is protected by similar deadly nematocysts.

Smaller jellyfish with bells less than 5′′ in diameter are generally yellow or pink. Those between 5′′ and 18′′ are more crimson or yellowish-brown in color. When they reach a height of 18 inches, they become a dark brownish-red color.

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Lifespan & Reproduction

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   Lion's mane jellyfish go through four phases of development. They begin as larvae. Then they convert into a polyp, then into an ephyra, and lastly into a medusa. The life span of this jellyfish species is just one year.

When an adult female reaches the medusa stage, she is sexually mature. This jellyfish breeds in March and then again in early May by external fertilization.

The female lion mane will transfer the fertilized eggs in her tentacles until the eggs hatch into larvae.

When the larvae are mature enough, the mother abandons them on a hard surface to develop into polyps. Lion mane jellyfish (and many other species) reproduce asexually during the polyps stage.

During this phase, each polyp develops stacks of ephyrae. Then each of these ephyrae separates from the group and progresses to the last life stage, medusa. They are fully mature and ready to reproduce sexually at this stage. Typically, the procedure takes 30 to 40 days.

Where Does the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish live?

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 This jellyfish favors cooler waters in areas with severe, icy winters and cool summers. They thrive in waters cooler than 68°F since they do not thrive in warm water.

Throughout their adult life, they like to float near the surface in open waters, although they spend most of their time in shallow bays. They seldom travel deeper than 66 feet.

The coldest portions of the Arctic, as well as the northern Pacific and Atlantic seas, have the highest numbers of lion's mane jellyfish. They sometimes move towards the Baltic Sea's southwest.

During the winter, outlying populations may be seen in the Chesapeake Bay. However, they do not grow to the size of those that reside in the center of the ocean. These massive jellyfish have been seen in major bays along the east coast below 42°N.

This species may also be found in the North and Irish Seas, the English Channel, and portions of Scandinavia as far south as Kattegat and resund.
Lion's mane jellyfish are constantly in motion, generally alone rather than in swarms. When there is fast-flowing water, they may go long distances. These jellyfish may swim in big bunches during storms or tides.

What Does the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish eat?

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 This species glows in the dark because it is bioluminescent. The illumination may draw prey in close enough for the jellyfish to reach out and grasp them with their additional sticky tentacles and lethal stingers.

When their tentacles wrap around their victim, their stingers shock them.
Out in the open sea, though, certain food species take refuge inside a jellyfish's bell. Food and shelter are provided by medusafish, shrimp, juvenile prowfish, butterfish, and harvestfish.

Threats & Predators

When these jellyfish reach maturity, other animals find it much more difficult to consume them.

Their massive bulk and venomous stingers protect them from predators and transform them into prey. Anemones, which also feed on juveniles, are among the only creatures that may consume an adult.

Status of Conservation

      The diet of a lion's mane jellyfish is restricted to tiny fish, other smaller jellyfish, ctenophores, zooplankton, crustaceans, and moon jellies.

Smaller, younger lion's mane jellyfish are more likely to be devoured by bigger animals.

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   The lion's mane jellyfish has a common conservation status, which implies it is a common species found in a variety of locales. They are not now threatened with extinction.

Interesting Facts About the Lion's Mane Jellyfish

◈ The world's biggest lion's mane jellyfish featured a 7-foot-diameter bell and 120-foot-long tentacles. That's longer than a blue whale, which experts claim is the world's longest species.

◈ This specimen was discovered in 1865 by an engineer named Alexander Agassiz. He discovered this world-record-breaking jellyfish somewhere off the coast of Massachusetts.

◈ The mane of a lion The jellyfish acquired its name from the eight lobes of tentacles that flow around the bell, which resemble a lion's mane.

◈ A tentacle from this jellyfish may hurt even if it is not linked to the jellyfish. Even one stinger may make a person ill. To remove the suction cup, you may require medical treatment or the aid of a specialist.

◈ Vomiting, rash, headache, anxiety, and chest discomfort are all possible symptoms of a Lion's mane jellyfish sting.

◈ The anatomy of the jellyfish comprises a single entrance for consumption and waste disposal.

◈ The lion's mane jellyfish, like other jellyfish, lacks eyes, a brain, and blood.

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