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Due to the toxic nature of X and the fact that Elon Musk has become a political player with ideology opposed by team Faunaverse we will deactivate this account in 30 days. See you on cloudless skies.

Happy #WorldLizardDay from Eric the Cunninghams Skink. These long-lived social lizards live in hollow logs and stumps and are one of the only reptiles to show parental care, attacking predators to defend their young.

It's #WorldLizardDay and what better way to celebrate than with a Tree Skink happy in her hollow home. Remember that #HollowsAreHomes and if you have a fire, avoid using hollows and know where your "firewood" comes from.

@marshalhedin Pika-boo!

as promised, another Pika from 11600 feet elevation

Check out this Superb Lyrebird showcasing its incredible repertoire of mimicry! 🐦✨ Many wild birds use mimicry in their song, but the complexity of the Superb Lyrebird's calls is truly remarkable. 📽️ Via @jeremyfilmsthings on Instagram

@D0CT0R_Dave .. I was about to say... The Diplodactylus tesselatus group definitely needs some looking at.

In exciting news from the Faunaverse HQ on the north-west slopes of NSW, Velvet Worms (Onychophora) have been found for the first time in the Brigalow Belt South Bioregion!! Male with white spot on head.

@DrDunnart @AusMammals @kyliesoanes @scidocmartin @drmparrott @EuanRitchie1 You failed to mention the fourth incredibly important fact about Fat-tailed dunnarts: They're freaking adorable!!

Here I am, "embracing the cringe" and turning nervous energy into excitement to share this little #SciComm video! Massive thanks to @AusMammals for hosting amazing mentors like @kyliesoanes, @scidocmartin,@drmparrott and @EuanRitchie1 to teach us about #science communication 🙏😍

OMG I found another Velvet Worm- this time right next to my house. They must have been here forever and I never turned on the search image because who looks for Velvet Worms in the Brigalow Belt South bioregion?

@nvolpewild It is beeautiful.

Australia's most beautiful bee? 🐝💙 In my opinion the Blue Banded Bee (Amegilla cingulata) is the most beautiful bee in the country! 🥰 There is at least half a dozen Amegilla species in Australia with striped blue-butts, but this species found on the New South Wales and Queensland coast is OUTRAGEOUSLY stunning! 🧡💙 Have you ever noticed one of these incredible bees in your backyard? They are found quickly buzzing around flowers! 🌸

@Hadronyche9 You're a Velvet worm guy..

In exciting news from the Faunaverse HQ we found the first record of an Onychophoran in a whole bioregion. Velvet Worm from Coolatai NSW. This is like a 200km range extension for a PHYLA which can just outrun a snail.

The Border Thick-tailed Gecko (Uvidicolus sphyrurus) is a vulnerable species with its distribution mainly over the Nandewar Bioregion. This hatchling was found on a fauna survey. #Gecko #WildOz #OzReptiles #Lizard

How cute are Squirrel Gliders? These gliders need multiple tree hollows and rapidly disappear from environments without them. #Cute #WildOz #OzMammals

@LameaceH Three, unless the thing peeking out from under a leaf near the bottom centre of the frame is not, in fact a frog.

How often do you see wild leucistic birds? Little Friarbird, north-west slopes of NSW. #WildOz #OzBirds #OzNature #Birding

@CSIRO A "Probe" of Bin Chickens.

What is the collective noun for bin chickens? Affectionate answers only. Hating on ibises is so 2022.

@KHardwickFranco @CSIRO Why not encourage others to learn about other species to be impacted so people actually care?

We love bin chickens because: 1. They're a majestic native animal whose natural habitat has been taken over by humans 2. They're super adaptable. As they've been displaced, they've learnt new skills to survive 3. They have learnt how to eat cane toads!

@nvolpewild @darthbomp She'll be less cross now.

@darthbomp I went and told her, she loved the compliment!

Look at this nice little cross spider! 🕷