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"In groups of Banded mongooses all females give birth in the same night, this way no female knows wich pups are hers. This stops females from prioritizing their pups and discriminating agains, or disposing of those of other females. This leads to a fair treatment of all pups."
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"The Inca tern (Larosterna inca) is a distinctive seabird found along the coasts of Peru and Chile. With its black body, white mustache-like facial markings, bright red-orange beak and feet, and a prominent crest on its head, the Inca tern possesses a striking appearance."
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"The bog turtle is North America's smallest turtle, with a diminutive maximum size of 11 cm (4.5 inches) and an average weight of 110 grams (3.9 oz). It lives in marshes and bogs, burrowing into soft mud to escape predators, as its shell offers little defense. It is considered critically endangered."
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"Ermine moths are named after the white fur with black spots worn by royals and their court. At around this time of the year some species (Small Ermines, not shown) form communal halloween-style cobwebs that engulf hedges and trees and protect the caterpillars as they grow. More in comments."
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