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Comment by Rosmarie Heusser on November 5, 2024 at 9:23pm

The blue hairy frogfish, scientifically known as Antennarius striatus, is an intriguing species renowned for its remarkable appearance and unique behaviors. Characterized by its distinctive, hair-like skin filaments, the blue hairy frogfish boasts a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, brown, and green. This remarkable coloration, coupled with its textured skin, allows it to blend seamlessly into its environment, making it a master of camouflage.

Typically inhabiting tropical and subtropical waters, blue hairy frogfish are often found on coral reefs or amidst rubble and debris on the ocean floor. Their hunting strategy is as fascinating as their appearance. As ambush predators, they use a specialized lure called an esca, which mimics the appearance and movement of small prey like worms or shrimp. This deceptive lure attracts unsuspecting prey, which the frogfish then quickly engulf with its large, extendable mouth.

Unlike most fish, frogfish are not adept swimmers. Instead, they "walk" along the ocean floor using their pectoral fins, which function much like legs. This unique mode of locomotion, combined with their ability to change color to match their surroundings, makes them nearly invisible to both predators and prey. The blue hairy frogfish is a perfect example of nature's ingenuity, showcasing an extraordinary blend of adaptation and survival strategies.

Comment by Rosmarie Heusser on August 29, 2024 at 7:35pm

When sperm whales need a nap, they take a deep breath, dive down about 45 feet and arrange themselves into perfectly-level, vertical patterns. They sleep sound and still for up to two hours at a time between breaths, in pods of 5 or 6 whales, presumably for protection. No one knew whales slept vertically until a 2008 study documented the behavior. And no one captured really good photography of it in the wild until 2017. American photographer Patrick Dykstra was documenting sperm whales in the Mediterranean for his book on the creatures when he came across these sleeping whales.

Comment by bridget orman on January 15, 2024 at 4:00pm

wow that is a big whale Rosemarie such beautiful creatures so precious

Comment by Eva Libre on January 14, 2024 at 1:49am

great, I've already seen it..

Comment by Rosmarie Heusser on January 13, 2024 at 8:01pm

Blue Whale under the boat

Comment by Rosmarie Heusser on September 29, 2021 at 8:59pm

Seahorse clings to a face mask

Photograph: Nicholas Samaras, Stratoni, Greece

Comment by Eva Libre on March 5, 2021 at 10:13pm

Wow gorgeous shot of Orcas off the coast of Galiano Island, by Mike Charest

Comment by Rosmarie Heusser on January 24, 2020 at 9:52pm

An other positive one, Eva:-) 

Comment by Stephen Quinto on January 24, 2020 at 6:23am

Is it so much to ask ....that all life be respected?  How is it that we keep on killing and eating it? Are we never to have Peace on Earth? 

Comment by Eva Libre on January 23, 2020 at 11:17pm

What a great animal-friendly campaign. Your positive attitude is very much in demand Rosmarie. 

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