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baileyiscutewithautism · 10 days

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As the winter months approach, many people around the world are dreaming of escaping the cold and heading to warmer destinations. One popular destination that comes to mind is Brazil. Known for its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and lush rainforests, Brazil is a top choice for travelers looking to soak up the sun and experience a different way of life.

One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of Brazil is its famous beaches. With over 7,000 kilometers of coastline, Brazil is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to the secluded Praia do Espelho in Bahia, there is a beach for every type of traveler. Whether you're looking to relax on the sand, try your hand at surfing, or party the night away, Brazil's beaches have something for everyone.

In addition to its beaches, Brazil is also known for its vibrant culture and lively festivals. One of the most famous festivals in Brazil is Carnival, which takes place every year in February. During Carnival, the streets come alive with colorful parades, samba music, and elaborate costumes. It's a time when people from all walks of life come together to celebrate and let loose. If you're lucky enough to visit Brazil during Carnival, be prepared for an unforgettable experience.

Another aspect of Brazilian culture that draws visitors in is its delicious cuisine. From feijoada, a hearty stew made with black beans and pork, to acarajé, a deep-fried ball of black-eyed peas filled with shrimp, Brazilian food is a feast for the senses. And let's not forget about the country's national drink, caipirinha, a refreshing cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. Whether you're dining at a fancy restaurant or grabbing a snack from a street vendor, you're sure to find something that will tantalize your taste buds.

For nature lovers, Brazil is a paradise waiting to be explored. The Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covers a vast area of Brazil and is home to an incredible array of plant and animal species. From colorful birds to elusive jaguars, the Amazon is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. And let's not forget about the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, where you can spot caimans, capybaras, and even the occasional jaguar on a safari tour.

If you're looking for a more urban experience, Brazil's cities have plenty to offer as well. Rio de Janeiro, with its iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and bustling neighborhoods, is a must-visit for any traveler. Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, is a cultural hub with world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants. And Salvador, with its colorful colonial architecture and vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture, is a city that will capture your heart.

As winter approaches, consider escaping the cold and heading to Brazil for a vacation you won't soon forget. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, immerse yourself in Brazilian culture, or explore the country's natural wonders, Brazil has something for everyone. So pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Obrigado, Brazil!

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xtruss · 1 month

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The World's Best Destinations For Bird-Watching! Slow Down For Epic Spectacles of Nature in These World Wonders For Birding.

SOUTH GEORGIA 🇬🇪 ISLAND — Half a million king penguins, each standing three feet tall, pack shoulder to shoulder in mesmerizing colonies on this hundred-mile-long, glacier-studded island–reached by two days of sailing east of Chile’s Cape Horn. Millions of smaller seabirds nest on the island’s tussock-covered slopes, partly thanks to the largest-ever rat-eradication effort, completed on South Georgia in 2015. While drinking in the abundant birdlife, raise a glass to Ernest Shackleton at his final resting place. Photograph By Eric Chen, Getty Images

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, USA 🇺🇸— The narrow peninsula at Cape May acts as a bird funnel, bringing in songbirds during their spring and fall migrations. At dawn on a good day, legendary Higbee Beach offers front-row seats to a feathered fashion show: A steady procession flies by, each bird intent on finding a place to rest as it encounters the natural barrier of Delaware Bay. With a little luck, you can see 20 species of warblers, each in its own colorful costume. Photograph By Jay Cassario, Getty Images

PANTANAL, BRAZIL 🇧🇷 — Everyone gets spoiled by nature’s extravagance of Brazil's Pantanal, especially during the July-to-August dry season when three-foot hyacinth macaws and hulking jabiru storks seem to lurk around every corner. Cruise the famous Transpantaneira road or hop a boat downriver where, amid oodles of birds, you might glimpse a jaguar lounging on an exposed bank. Photograph By All Canada Photos/Alamy Stock Photo

BROOME, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 — Roebuck Bay, on the coast of Australia’s enormous Kimberley wilderness, might be the shorebird capital of the world. More than 100,000 sandpipers, godwits, knots, tattlers, plovers, curlews, greenshanks, and turnstones gather here each year before embarking on a marathon journey northward: Many will not touch down until reaching China five days later. In early April, you can relax on the beach at sunset to watch flock after flock take to the skies. Photograph By Luc Hooganstein, Buiten-Beeld/Minden Pictures

NEW GUINEA 🇬🇳 HIGHLANDS — The jungly interior of New Guinea, largely unmapped until the 1930s, astonished early explorers with its birdlife—and the area remains a birdwatcher’s wonderland. Dazzling birds-of-paradise appear to have sprung from a modern artist’s wild imagination. A courting male Raggiana bird of paradise looks like a quivering, pastel-colored feather duster caught in an invisible pinball machine. Photograph By Tim Laman, National Geographic Image Collection

KAKUM NATIONAL PARK, GHANA 🇬🇭 — A series of hanging walkways, draped 130 feet above the ground, gives bird’s-eye views of Ghana's pristine West African rain forest for those brave enough to sway into the canopy. Seven treetops are connected by spans totaling 1,150 feet—almost a quarter mile of vertiginous crossings. It’s possible to find 300 species of birds in the park, including the little-known Fraser’s eagle-owl, the wide-ranging melancholy woodpecker, and nine different hornbills. Photograph By Wietse Michiels, Alamy Stock Photo

MINDO, ECUADOR 🇪🇨 — Embraced by cloud forest almost a mile above sea level, the enclave of Mindo in Ecuador is a honey trap for hummingbirds. Spend a morning at one of the valley’s many sugar-feeder stations to admire these turbocharged gems—with evocative names like shining sunbeam and glowing puffleg. While you’re at it, indulge your own sweet tooth with a bar of heavenly, shade-grown local chocolate. Photograph By Karine Aigner, National Geographic Image Collection

HULA VALLEY, FOREVER PALESTINE 🇵🇸 (ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED BY THE FASCIST WAR CRIMINAL ZIONIST 🐖 🐷 🐖 🐗, ISRA-HELL) — At the geographic crossroads of Eurasia and Africa, upwards of a billion birds may pass through Israeli airspace each fall before crossing the Sahara Desert. Wetland restoration projects have been so successful that many birds now spend the winter, too, and “The Terrorist , Fascist, Apartheid Illegal Regime of the War Criminal Isra-helli 🐖 🐷 🐖 🐗 Government” feeds corn and seeds to tens of thousands of common cranes in the Hula Valley to decrease crane damage to agricultural fields. A movable hide lets viewers sneak into the midst of this real-life spectacle. Photograph By Doron Horowitz, Redux

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦— On safari, the birds are just as outrageous as other, furrier wildlife. Behold the secretarybird, a terrestrial eagle that uses its exceptionally long legs to stride across the African savanna and stamp on venomous snakes. Or the lesser jacana, equipped with such spindly toes that it can balance on floating lily pads. While others pursue the Big Five in South Africa, set your sights on the tiny Southern cordon-bleu—and, bonus, you’ll spot all the megafauna along the way. Photograph By Mdumbleton, Getty Images

NAGALAND, INDIA 🇮🇳— Several years ago, when conservationists visited the remote province of Nagaland on the border of India and Myanmar, they discovered more than a million Amur falcons gathering in dense roosts near Doyang Reservoir—apparently a launching point for the falcons’ nonstop, 13,000-mile migratory flight to Southern Africa. At its peak in October, this stopover may hold the world’s largest concentration of raptors. Photograph By Caisii Mao, Nutphoto/Getty Images

#Best Destinations #Birds 🐦‍⬛🪿🦩🐦 🦢 🦅 🦆 🦜 | Watching #Penguin 🐧#Hummingbirds #Birds-of-Paradise #Epic Spectacles | Nature #World 🌎 Wonders

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greenmadeit · 1 year

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oiii passando pra sugerir gifs da bella campos em pantanal, sempre sofri que não fizeram dela!

Oi amor, eu pretendo sim fazer gifs da Bella Campos (também sofro de não ter nenhum pack dela), mas como as novelas da globo eu gosto de gifar todos os atores principais, provavelmente vai demorar um pouco até sair. Mas um dia vem!

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ultramarkmacsounds · 2 years

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(markmacshow) Ego Lego – Oum ua mua (Original Mix) - M-Sol Deep, A Killer tune guys, Love this opening track which you can get ya hands on as of this week. Top release from M-Sol Deep and Ego Lego.Ray Dickerson - The Boulevard (Original Mix) - Sound Vessel Records. You can get this stunning track from this great producer as a pre order right now on #Beatport with an official release date of 25th November.Lucky Sun - Calling You In (feat. Alison David), Al Bradley’s 3am Deep Remix - out via Lucky Sun Recordings – Its available December 14th, an excellent remix by 3Am’s Al Bradley.Youen - Peace Through Strength (Original Mix) – Swiss producer Youen The Peace Through Strength EP - El Born Records - December 6th, 2022 -FLYJNT – Aphelion. Which is the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun - Deep Clicks - Official Release Date: 25/11/2022Colayni - Pantanal (Original Mix) - Round Triangle ep - Spring Tube – Released on the 18 NOV 2022St. Ego - Hour For Life (Original Mix) – It’s taken off St. Ego’s - Darling EP, with a release date of 24th NovMarga Sol, Darles Flow - Sky Cloud (Original Mix) – A stunningly DEEP, CRISP and MELODIC track.Kiano & Below Bangkok - Lost Submarine - Deep Active Sound Remix – Ready Mix Records. This is definitely one of my all time favourite tracks featuring the talent of three of my fave producers including our guest tonight, Amir Jashari, aka Below Bangkok.Punky Wash - Shaman's Shore – Delivered to us from one of the most consistent label for quality, Deep Clicks – out on 11/11/2022Our Guest this week was the brilliant Amir Jashari aka Below Bangkok, DJ, and music producer from City of Rijeka / Croatia. Part of the underground scene for the past 20 years now, with releases on some of the very best labels out there plus, he has done collaborations and remixes with a vast number of respected artists in the industry. He is did us an amazing and exclusive hour long set which was packed full of smooth deep beats for us here on the Sounds Collective.01 DIVEin2MOODS - Meme Vague (Kiano & Below Bangkok Dub Mix) [Self Released] 02 Nacho Riveros - On the Sky (DeepSlave M Remix) [Deep Clicks] 03 Ray Dickerson - Mo Records (Original Mix) [Sound Vessel Records] 04 Mauu - True Romance (Original Mix) [MixCult Records] 05 Latch - Platinum (BiGz Remix) [Colour and Pitch] 06 Mutca - New Everest [DeepWit Recordings] 07 Vasily Umanets - Cloggy (Original Mix ) [Deep Clicks] 08 NDKj - Trippin on (Cozzy D Mix) [Heatflow] 09 Oversound - Voices (Dennis Spinn Remix) [Dubwise Records] 10 Rik-Art & Marcelo Nassi - Union Duo (original mix) [Perception Music] 11 Rone White, Alessandro Diruggiero - Keep the Temper (Original Mix) [Be Loud] 12 Greymatter - Give It To Me Slow (Session Victim Remix) [Wolf Music Recordings] 13 Dobbadub - Cognicoke (Original Mix) [Luna The Cat] Mark Mac The Sounds Collective. Enjoy!

#SoundCloud #music #markmacshow #Mark Mac #Below Bangkok #DeepHouse #ITRUNSDEEP

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casesmains · 2 years

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Car mechanic simulator 2021 story order 4

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If the past Car Mechanic Simulators are any indication, there will be plenty more DLC packs on the horizon. As of time of writing, two DLC packs are also available allowing players to work on electric cars or specific Nissan products. The game boasts 4000-plus unique parts and over 70 cars to work on in the base game. None of the mini-games are overly complicated and just add to the tediousness of later, more labor-intensive, jobs.ĭespite the repetitiveness, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 really comes off as quite impressive for car enthusiasts. This is only broken up by the occasional mini-game while using a specific station, either to repair worn-down pieces, refit a tire, or power wash the car. Then, they'll navigate into a radial menu to chose the correct piece to replace it with before returning to the screws. When taking apart sections of cars, players will click highlighted screw after highlighted screw until the piece disappears. Where Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 suffers is in its repetition. These extra areas help increase the jobs available and give a nice change of pace to just fixing cars.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 begins with simple fluid changes but will see players eventually rebuilding entire junk cars from scratch to resell on the open market. As the player progresses they will have the opportunity to upgrade their garage with better workstations, paint shop, car wash station, diagnostics, and even a test drive track to try out their hard work. Throughout Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, players will be tasked with running their own car garage, taking jobs and fixing up vehicles that slowly get more difficult as time goes by.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 doesn't really bring a lot of innovation, but the updated graphics and a few new additions make for a solid update for fans of the series.

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Developer Red Dot Games has been making its car simulator series since 2014, and each iteration of the game strives to add more realism and diversity. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 tasks players with owning and operating their own car repair business.

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worldsafaris · 2 years

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At nearly six foot, long the giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is the largest member of the weasel family. Hunting in packs along the rivers and lakes of South America, they are formidable predators and are known to take on black caiman and even jaguars when threatened #wildlife #otters #giantriverotter #nature #rivers #wildlifephotography #wildlifesafari #wildlifeseekers #naturephotography #southamerica #southamericawildlife (at Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgloULGqpOf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#wildlife #otters #giantriverotter #nature #rivers #wildlifephotography #wildlifesafari #wildlifeseekers #naturephotography #southamerica #southamericawildlife

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youngfcs · 2 years

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oie cib, tudo bem? estou escrevendo uma fic e preciso muito de ajuda pra encontrar uma brasileira que faria um par legal com o jungkook do bts, vc tem alguém em mente? alguém q tivesse entre uns 21-28 seria melhor ainda

Oie anon! Tudo sim, só na correria da minha vida louca, e você? Espero que tudo certo! Posso te dar algumas opções sim :)

Julia Dalavia (16-24) [estou apaixonada por ela em Pantanal, eu tô muito pantaneira]

Kaya Scodelario (21-29) [ela é descendente brasileira, então estou colocando como opção também!]

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Pamela Tomé (20-28)

Rayssa Bratillieri (17-24) [tenho gif pack aqui]

Thainá Duarte (19-27)

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yeagrist · 2 years

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⁽ ⠀ ♡ ⠀ ⁾ ⠀ ⠀clicando aqui, você encontrará #40 gifs da atriz brasileira bruna linzmeyer como madeleine novaes na novela pantanal ( 2022 ). todos os gifs foram feitos por mim ! sinta-se livre para editá-los como bem quiser, mas não se esqueça de me creditar. dê um like ou um reblog se você gostou ou usou, por favorzin.

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editsfreak · 2 years

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sciencespies · 3 years

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The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020

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The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020

Covid-19 dominated science coverage in 2020, and rightly so. The world grappled with how to combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus, learning about how it spread (whether it was on surfaces, via droplets or being airborne) and how it affected the human body (from immunity to symptoms like loss of smell.) But scientific endeavors in other fields, whether affected directly by the pandemic or indirectly by public health measures, didn’t come to a complete halt because of SARS-CoV-2. In incredible advances, researchers used three new tools for making discoveries about the sun, discovered that dinosaurs got cancer and published a study on a discovery in a Mexican cave that changes the timeline of humans’ arrival to the Americas. But none of those moments made this list of the biggest science stories of the year. It’s a subjective round-up, of course, but one compiled by our editors after much thought and debate. Presenting the key innovations, studies and discoveries that made 2020 an unforgettable year in science:

Companies Develop Covid-19 Vaccines in Record Time

A vile of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 that was delivered to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California

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Since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in China late last year, more than 802 million cases and more than 1.7 million deaths have been confirmed around the world. In the United States, more than 19 million patients have tested positive for the disease and more than 338,000 of them have died. While the disease continues to spread and cause death, help is in sight thanks to the record-setting effort to develop vaccines. In less than a year, Moderna and Pfizer, in cooperation with BioNTech, created the first messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines ever to protect against Covid-19. An mRNA vaccine contains a synthetic version of RNA that tricks the immune system into thinking a virus is present so that it will make antibodies designed to fight the virus. This is different from a traditional vaccine, which is made of small amounts of an existing virus. The previous record for vaccine development was for mumps, which took four years in the 1960s, but Moderna started working on a vaccine in January and Pfizer and BioNTech began working together in March. By July, both companies began late stage trials, each with roughly 30,000 participants. In November, the companies declared their vaccines were more than 90 percent effective. By mid-December, the FDA approved both vaccines for use in the United States. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci hailed the accomplishments as a “triumph.” Now comes the complicated, months-long process of distributing the vaccines to the public.

NASA Snags Its First Asteroid Sample

Artist’s conception of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collecting a sample from the asteroid Bennu

(NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona)

In October, the NASA spacecraft OSIRIS-Rex reached out and grabbed rocks from a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid named Bennu. The mission, which took place more than 200 million miles away from Earth, marked the first time the space agency reached out and touched an asteroid. The craft was supposed to land on the mass, but the surface proved too rocky, so the team behind the effort pivoted to using a robotic arm to snatch a sample. The smashing success almost worked too well; the collection module vacuumed up so much rock that a vital flap couldn’t close. Scientists abandoned their plans to measure the sample and took days to implement an effort to successfully store the rocks. The sample should arrive on Earth three years from now. Experts think it may contain water and prebiotic material, the building block of life. Such evidence might offer clues about how life on Earth started.

Habitats Burn During One of the Hottest Years on Record

Flames surround Lake Berryessa during the LNU Lightning Complex fire in Napa, California on August 19, 2020.

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As of the writing of this list, 2020 is in competition with 2016 to be the hottest year ever recorded. This possible peak continues a dangerous trend, with the ten hottest years ever documented all occurring since 2005. Perhaps no illustration of the effects of climate change this year was more dramatic than the preponderance of massive wildfires. Millions of acres in Australia, which was set up for disaster as 2019 marked its hottest and driest year on record, burned from last October into January 2020. Thousands of Australians fled their homes, and many animals died or scurried from their threatened habitats. In Brazil, fires ravaged the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, from July through October. Roughly a quarter of the ecosystem , which is larger in area than Greece, burned. Residents and animals abandoned their homes for safety, unsure of what would remain when they returned. In the United States, California recorded its worst fire season ever, with more than 3 million acres destroyed. Massive fires have dominated the state recently, with seven of the most destructive burns taking place in the last five years. Hot, dry summers, due in part to climate change, have set the region up for longer, more volatile fire seasons.

Scientists Discover Signs of Possible Life on Venus, or Maybe Not

Venus is a world of intense heat, crushing atmospheric pressure and clouds of corrosive acid.

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In September, astronomers published a pair of papers saying they detected a gas called phosphine on Venus. They said the discovery, which was made using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, suggested a living source for the gas because other conditions on the planet couldn’t lead to phosphine formation. News outlets from The New York Times to National Geographic picked up the story, while reporting that some experts were skeptical of the finding. In October, three independent follow-up studies failed to find the gas on Venus. One of the studies used new data, and the other two used the initial team’s original data. In November, the original team revised their figures and said that phosphine levels were seven times lower than their initial estimate. As the debate about the presence of the gas continues, the story is important not just because of the correction, but because of what it shows: Science is a process in which findings are presented and then opened up to scrutiny and revision.

Microplastics Invade the Furthest Reaches of the Globe

Plastic debris covers the beach of the Costa del Este neighborhood in Panama City.

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News that microplastics have spread into many of the earth’s habitats is nothing new, but this year, scientists published several studies showing that the amount is much greater than previously thought and the reach is much further than previously documented. In April, researchers documented microplastics in Antarctic sea ice for the first time. In June, a study published in Science estimated that 1000 tons of airborne plastic debris rains down on national parks and remote stretches of wilderness in the United States. The country’s estimated contribution of plastic waste to the oceans was shown to be double what was previously thought. And in October, scientists published a study estimating that 15.8 million tons of microplastic are embedded in the Earth’s seafloor—or a lot more than is floating at the ocean’s surface. Not only the planet’s lowest points have been trashed; scientists published a study in November that found microplastics in every sample collected from the slopes of Mount Everest, with one such sample collected at 27,690 feet above sea level. Plastic debris has infiltrated Earth’s water, air and the living tissues of so many creatures, including humans. What scientists don’t know yet, is all of the ways the pollution affects us.

Three Different Early Humans May Have Lived Together in South Africa

The Drimolen excavations and excavated fossils

(Andy Herries)

Despite being widely discredited in modern archaeology, orthogenesis—the theory that species evolve in neat succession, with new species replacing extinct species without much overlap—still looms large in the public understanding of human evolution. Researchers now say that evolution may have looked more like a scene first described in April this year, where three different species of possible human ancestors lived together in the same ancient cave in South Africa’s Cradle of Humanity. Tucked away in a roofless, amphitheater-like dwelling known as the Drimolen Paleocave System, skull fragments from Australopithecus africanus, Paranthropus robustus and Homo erectus were found to date back to 1.95 million years ago. This time period would mark the end of Australopithecus’s reign and the early beginnings of Paranthropus’s short-lived existence. Remarkably, the find could push back H. erectus’s origins by about 100,000 years; a cranium fragment scientists discovered might be the earliest fossil evidence of the species. Collapsed layers of fossil-packed sediment make precise dating tricky, but this study provides new evidence of multi-species hominin coexistence in a new geographic location, suggesting our ancestors were much more diverse than previously thought.

New AI Tool Cracks a Decades-Old Problem in Biology

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Proteins are tiny molecular structures that make life on Earth go ’round. All proteins start out as a chain of chemical compounds called amino acids. Those chains then fold, twist and turn over and over again into perplexing tangles that eventually develop a three-dimensional shape. A protein’s shape defines what it can and can’t do—enter and alter certain cells, for example. When scientists can determine those 3-D shapes, the knowledge helps them understand how viruses spread, crack genetic codes and breakdown cellular infrastructure. Researchers have been searching for ways to crack the code of protein structures for 50 years. Scientists using existing technology require years of trial and error efforts to figure out a protein’s shape. This year, Google’s artificial intelligence company DeepMind debuted a deep-learning tool called AlphaFold that can determine a protein’s structure in a matter of days. The potential applications and breakthroughs this technology offers are numerous, including quicker and more advanced drug discovery. As one researcher described the find to Nature magazine, “It’s a breakthrough of the first order, certainly one of the most significant scientific results of my lifetime.”

The United States Is On Track to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

A pediatrician gives an HPV vaccination to a 13-year-old girl in Miami, Florida.

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In a year plagued by a different kind of virus, good news is on the horizon regarding a form of cervical cancer associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Even without increased vaccination or screening, the United States is on pace to eliminate cervical cancer within the next 20 to 30 years, according to report released this year. When pap smears were widely introduced and regularly implemented at a global scale nearly a half-century ago, cervical cancer deaths began to drop. A vaccine introduced in 2006 prevented HPV infections that lead to cervical cancer. If medical professionals ramp up current vaccination and screening efforts, cervical cancer could be eliminated even sooner than expected, according to statistical models used in the study.

The United States Watched Washington Scientists Battle Invasive ‘Murder Hornets’

The Asian giant hornet, the world’s largest hornet, was sighted in North America for the first time.

(Washington State Dept. of Agriculture)

With a nickname like “murder hornets,” Asian giant hornets were hard to ignore, even though researchers spotted only a few at first. Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) decimate honey bee populations fairly efficiently (hence their nickname) and their sting is far mightier than any common bee found in North America. But after the New York Times published an article about scientists’ efforts to get ahead of the species before they settled for good in Washington state and British Columbia, the internet was abuzz with interest. Though four hornets had been spotted since fall 2019, it wasn’t until early October that the first live hornet was captured. By mid-October, entomologists found, isolated and incapacitated a nest that contained more than 500 “murder hornets,” including 200 queens. Though scientists may have arrived there in the nick of time, it’s impossible to know whether some of those queens mated and set off to start their own colonies, so a team is still on the lookout for the stinging beasts. All in all, the internet hysteria was exaggerated—and not exactly harmless either. Search engine inquiries about pesticides jumped, and common, oft-overlooked pollinators prompted panicked calls to local environmental agencies. One good thing to come out of the story? Folks learned a bit about the importance of controlling invasive species.

In 50 Years, Humans Have Decimated Two-Thirds of the World’s Wildlife

A leatherback sea turtle hatchling, an endangered species, crawls to the ocean.

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Since 1970, 4,392 mammals, amphibians, birds, fish and reptile species’ population sizes declined by 68 percent, according to a World Wildlife Fund report released this year. Animals living in Latin America and the Caribbean took the biggest hit; their population sizes decreased by 94 percent. Habitat destruction is cited as the leading cause of these massive losses. The United Nations’ Global Biodiversity Outlook report produced similarly grim results. The document took inventory of 196 countries committed to recovering biodiversity as determined by the 2010 Aichi Biodiversity Targets. As dictated by the Aichi agreement’s ten-year plan, countries were to achieve certain recovery milestones like preventing the spread of invasive species and conserving protected areas. Most of the goals were not achieved or only partially met. Furthermore, the reports warned that pandemics, like the one the world is currently facing, could become more common if humans’ “broken” relationship with the natural world is not mended. In a statement, U.N. Convention of Biological Diversity executive secretary Elizabeth Maruma Mrema said, “the more humanity exploits nature in unsustainable ways and undermines its contributions to people, the more we undermine our own wellbeing, security and prosperity.”

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allthebrazilianpolitics · 4 years

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Brazil Is Burning—and President Bolsonaro’s ‘Terminator’ Environment Minister Is Rolling Back More Protections

Letícia Larcher has had a tough year. As technical coordinator at a conservation institute in western Brazil’s vast Pantanal wetlands, Larcher has spent 2020 dealing with a record spate of wildfires which have destroyed a staggering 22% of the Pantanal—an area about 12 times the size of Rhode Island packed with rare wildlife including jaguars and macaws. She’s also watched another devastating fire season tear through Brazil’s share of the Amazon rainforest, the worst in a decade.

And to cap it all, on Monday, Brazilian environment minister Ricardo Salles added another of the country’s unique landscapes to Larcher’s list of concern. Salles announced an end to two legal protections for mangroves and coastal restinga forests, arguing the protections were “excessively restrictive” and “stifled economic development.”

His decision was quickly suspended by a federal court, after a lawsuit was filed arguing it violates Brazilians’ constitutional right to an ecologically balanced environment. Still, the move opened a new battle ground in one of the most bitterly-fought wars raging in Brazil under far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.

“It’s very frustrating,” Larcher says, noting that she studied mangroves and restinga forests for her doctorate before joining conservation efforts in the Pantanal. Both consist of shrubby, hardy plants that scientists consider vital to protecting land from coastal erosion, sheltering biodiversity and sequestering carbon from the atmosphere to slow the greenhouse effect. ”Salles is the environment minister: his role is to take decisions for the environment, not for other groups.”

It’s not exactly unexpected from Salles, who is nicknamed ‘The Terminator’ among Brazilian climate activists. Appointed by Bolsonaro in December 2018, the 45-year-old has led a decisive campaign to overhaul Brazil’s environmental institutions and relax regulations.

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Brazil is a country known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and diverse population. From the bustling cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to the lush rainforests of the Amazon, Brazil has something to offer every traveler. However, beyond the well-known tourist destinations, there are remote areas of Brazil that are often overlooked but are just as fascinating and beautiful.

One such remote area is the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland area. Located in the western part of Brazil, the Pantanal is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including jaguars, capybaras, and giant otters. The region is a paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers, with over 650 species of birds calling the Pantanal home. Visitors can explore the wetlands by boat, on foot, or on horseback, and experience the unique ecosystem up close.

Another remote area of Brazil worth exploring is the Chapada Diamantina National Park, located in the state of Bahia. This stunning region is known for its dramatic landscapes, including towering waterfalls, deep canyons, and crystal-clear rivers. Visitors can hike through the park's rugged terrain, swim in natural pools, and marvel at the breathtaking views from the top of the Chapada Diamantina plateau. The park is also home to a number of caves, some of which are open to the public for exploration.

In the northeastern part of Brazil lies the remote region of Jalapão, a vast wilderness of sand dunes, waterfalls, and rock formations. Known for its otherworldly landscapes, Jalapão is a popular destination for adventure seekers looking to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in nature. Visitors can explore the region by 4x4 vehicle, hike to hidden waterfalls, and camp under the stars in the desert-like environment. Jalapão is also home to a number of natural hot springs, where visitors can relax and unwind after a day of exploring.

For those interested in indigenous culture, the remote region of the Xingu Indigenous Park is a must-visit destination. Located in the state of Mato Grosso, the park is home to several indigenous tribes, each with their own unique customs and traditions. Visitors can learn about the history and culture of the Xingu tribes, participate in traditional ceremonies, and purchase handmade crafts from local artisans. The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its cultural and ecological significance.

In the far north of Brazil lies the remote region of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world. This vast and biodiverse region is home to a staggering array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Visitors to the Amazon can explore the jungle by boat, hike through the dense vegetation, and spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, and colorful birds. The region is also home to several indigenous communities, who offer guided tours and cultural experiences for visitors looking to learn more about their way of life.

While Brazil is known for its bustling cities and popular tourist destinations, the country's remote areas offer a unique and unforgettable travel experience. From the wetlands of the Pantanal to the sand dunes of Jalapão, these regions are rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, waiting to be explored by adventurous travelers. Whether you're a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or a cultural enthusiast, Brazil's remote areas have something to offer everyone. So pack your bags, venture off the beaten path, and discover the hidden gems of this diverse and captivating country.

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[CP] Là où il y a de l’eau, il y a de la vie !

Frontier Developments plc (AIM : FDEV) annonce aujourd’hui une toute nouvelle extension pour sa simulation de zoo par excellence, Planet Zoo. Les joueurs peuvent accueillir des animaux sauvages de l’un des habitats les plus riches du monde avec Planet Zoo : Wetlands Animal Pack, qui arrivera sur Steam le 12 avril 2022 au prix de vente conseillé de 9.99€.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHc109TU5tIPlanet Zoo : Wetlands Animal Pack apporte huit nouvelles espèces captivantes au jeu. Ce DLC offre aux joueurs :- L’attachant Capybara, qui passe la principale partie de sa journée à se prélasser dans les mares avoisinantes - L’Ornithorynque avec son bec de canard et sa queue de castor - La Loutre asiatique à petites griffes qui se déplace avec grâce dans l’eau - Le bien nommé Caïman à lunettes dont les yeux sortent de l’eau lorsqu’il se baigne - Le Cobe de Lechwe du Nil dont les sabots fins sont adaptés à la vie dans les plaines inondables et marécageuses - Le Buffle d’eau sauvage et ses cornes redoutables - La Grue à couronne rouge dont la danse nuptiale hypnotique est une merveille à contemplerEnfin, l’animal d’exposition est le Triton crêté du Danube, avec sa colonne vertébrale dentelée et sa coloration tachetée unique. Il ne manquera pas de capter l’attention des visiteurs du zoo.Les joueurs peuvent observer de nouvelles animations lorsque les animaux de Planet Zoo : Wetlands Animal Pack s’installent dans leurs habitats. De l’élégante chasse en eau profonde de la loutre asiatique à petites griffes, aux habitudes de baignade relaxantes du capybara, ces espèces fascinantes dévoileront leur relation unique avec les environnements marécageux qu’elles habitent.Les futurs gardiens du zoo pourront également mettre leurs compétences à l’épreuve grâce à un nouveau scénario chronométré passionnant, qui se déroulera dans la région du Pantanal brésilien le plus grand écosystème de zones humides au monde. Les joueurs devront participer aux efforts de sauvetage d’un sanctuaire animalier, en adoptant et en prenant soin des nouveaux arrivants. Attention tout de même à ne pas oublier les visiteurs du zoo, qui doivent apprendre en s’amusant pour assurer la prospérité de l’établissement.En plus de ce pack, les joueurs bénéficieront également d’une mise à jour gratuite du jeu de base, qui apporte toute une série d’améliorations et de suppléments, dont des discussions avec des éducateurs itinérants, une nouvelle fonction ‘Explore Cam’ permettant aux joueurs de découvrir leur zoo à hauteur de vue d’Homme, un éditeur de couleurs et de transparence pour l’eau et bien plus encore.Pour connaître les détails de la mise à jour, merci de consulter ce site.Planet Zoo : Wetlands Animal Pack nécessite le jeu de base Planet Zoo pour être téléchargé et lancé. Planet Zoo est disponible sur Steam au prix de 44.99€. La version Planet Zoo Deluxe Edition est au prix de 54.99€, quant à la version Planet Zoo Deluxe Upgrade Pack elle est au prix de 11.99€.

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The world’s 7 big cats and where to see them in the wild

FROM the big Siberian tiger to the slight, tree-dwelling clouded leopard, the big-cat family represents a number of the foremost majestic animals on Earth. it's the mixture of their feline grace and their killer instinct that creates the large cats so irresistible.

There are seven members within the big-cat family: lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard, ounce, mainland clouded leopard, and Sunda clouded leopard and every one of them is under threat from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.

On this year’s World Wildlife Day, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on people around the world to “help raise awareness and to require personal action to assist make sure the survival of the world’s big cats”. a method each folk can take personal action to assist protect the large cats is to settle on an ethical local tour operator when happening a wildlife-watching safari. After all, if the local communities enjoy wildlife protection, the conservation strategies will have a way higher chance of success.

Here are the world’s 7 big cats and where to visit see them within the wild:

1. Jaguar

The jaguar is the largest cat within the Americas. Its range extends from the Southwestern us to Argentina and sadly, the jaguar is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List across its entire range.

The jaguar is the most water-loving cat within the cat family. it's known for hunting caimans on the river banks within the Pantanal. Its spotted coat provides the jaguar with perfect camouflage within the dappled light on the jungle floor. Black color variation is additionally common in jaguars and while the black cats are often mentioned because of the Black Panther, it is, in fact, an equivalent species, just a special color morph.

Where to ascertain the jaguar The best place for spotting a jaguar is that the Brazilian Pantanal. The jaguar tours within the Pantanal are centered on the river cruises along the Cuiaba River near the town of Porto Jofre located at the top of the Transpantaneira highway. The jaguars are typically spotted on the river banks and with the water acting as a natural barrier therefore the big cats aren't disturbed by the boats. If you're lucky, you'll even witness a search.

It is best to remain on the river for a couple of days just in case of rainy weather. Jaguars are rarely seen within the rain.

To support the area people, arrange your trip with an experienced and dedicated local guide from Pantanal Trackers.

2. Tiger

The tiger is that the world’s largest cat, with Siberian males weighing up to 300kg. it's also the foremost endangered cat. consistent with WWF there are approximately 3,890 wild tigers left within the world today.

While the tiger’s distribution range stretches from Siberia to Sumatra, most of the world’s remaining tigers occur in India. The Indian subspecies are understood because of the Bengal tiger.

Like most wild cats, the tiger is an ambush hunter. it's an evolved variety of traits that allow it to avoid detection by unwary prey. The tiger’s vertical black stripes on the light-colored coat hack its shape and help it remain concealed within the forest. The tawny color of its coat helps the tiger merge with the dry grass call at the open.

Where to ascertain the tiger One of the simplest places to ascertain tigers within the wild is that the Kanha Tiger Reserve within the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

A wildlife safari in Kanha may be a relaxing experience if you don’t mind a pre-dawn start. You spend about 4 hours driving through the luxurious green forest and open meadows during a comfortable open Jeep before returning to your accommodation for a midday break. In the late afternoon, you come back to the park for an additional 4 hours until sunset.

Tigers are seen in Kanha on most days and if you stay within the park for a couple of days, you'll likely see quite one cat.

Explore the park and occupy the eco-friendly Kanha Village Eco Resort to support the local sustainable tourism initiative.

3. Leopard

The leopard is analogous in appearance to the jaguar but features a smaller and lighter physique. The spots on its coat are smaller and more densely packed than those of the jaguar.

The leopard has the widest distribution range of all wild cats. It occurs throughout Africa and Eastern and Southern Asia. Unfortunately, like all other big cats, the leopard is under threat and listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List across its range.

CAT CAFE: Welcome to Montreal's Cafe Venosa There are a variety of leopard subspecies, and a few of them teeter on the brink of extinction. The world’s most endangered wild cat is that the Amur leopard, with not quite 70 of those magnificent animals remaining within the wilds of the Russian Far East.

Like the jaguar, the leopard features a black morph. Curiously, most black leopards occur on the Malay Peninsula — nobody can explain why.

Where to ascertain the leopard Thankfully, some leopard populations do well. Sri Lanka’s Yala park is taken into account to be the simplest place within the world to ascertain the leopard within the wild.

A safari in Yala is analogous to an Indian safari — you ride in open Jeeps through a mix of deciduous forest and dry shrubland. Only the roads in Yala aren't as smooth. So be prepared for an early start and a bumpy ride. But your reward is an almost guaranteed sighting of a leopard, often at an in-depth range.

For the simplest chance of spotting the leopard, book your trip with Mevan Piyasena of untamed Angles with Mevan who is recognized because of the best local nature guide at Yala.

4. Clouded leopard

The smallest member of the big-cat family, the clouded leopard is taken into account to be an evolutionary link between the large cats and therefore the small cats. If you’re unsure what the difference between small cats and large cats is, here it goes: big cats roar, small cats purr.

The clouded leopard occurs through the Himalayan foothills to China and listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List across its entire range.

The clouded leopard is the best climber among big cats. it's ready to alight tree trunks headfirst and may even hang down from branches by wrapping its hind legs and its long tails around them.

Interestingly, the clouded leopard has the most important canine teeth in proportion to its skull among all cats. This trait earned the clouded leopard the nickname of a “Modern-day saber-tooth tiger.”

The clouded leopard’s name comes from the striking black blotches on its grey or tawny-colored coat. like other big cats, this pattern helps the animal avoid detection within the dappled light under the jungle canopy.

Where to ascertain the clouded leopard Unfortunately, thanks to their secretive habits and preference for dense forest habitat, clouded leopards are extraordinarily difficult to ascertain within the wild. There are not any reliable places to suggest, aside from noting that they're sometimes seen in India on wildlife safaris.

5. Ounce

The rarest and therefore the most mysterious of all big cats, the ounce occurs within the world’s most inhospitable environment — the high altitude mountain ranges of Central Asia. it's so rarely seen that it's referred to as the “Ghost of the mountains.”

While the status of the ounce was changed from Endangered to Vulnerable by the IUCN last year, this decision is hotly disputed by conservation organizations on the idea of a lack of scientific data to support it. Scientists estimate that there are between 3,920 and 6,390 snow leopards left within the wild.

The ounce is perfectly adapted for its inhospitable snowy habitat. Its white coat with black spots allows the animal merge to with the grey environment of the rocky slopes so perfectly, that it seems to disappear ahead of your eyes.

Where to ascertain the ounce Low numbers, an inhospitable habitat, and exceptional camouflage make the ounce one among the foremost difficult big cats to ascertain within the wild. Most sightings occur in Hemis park within the eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir states in India.

The snow leopard-spotting trip isn't for the fainthearted. It involves camping on high-altitude mountain ranges with night temperatures as low as -20 Centigrade. Daytime activities involve long hours of scanning the slopes for the prospect of spotting the leopard. But the rewards of seeing one among the foremost elusive big cats on the earth well outweigh the difficulties.

For the simplest chance of success, book your adventure with Ladakh-based Exotic Ladakh Travel.

6. Sunda clouded leopard

The clouded leopard is one among the least-known wild cats and it had been only in 2006 that the Sunda clouded leopard, occurring on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, was declared a separate species from the mainland clouded leopard.

The Sunda clouded leopard is additionally listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with but 10,000 individuals remaining within the wild and therefore the population decreasing thanks to habitat loss and poaching.

The island species is slightly smaller and darker than the mainland clouded leopard.

Where to ascertain the Sunda clouded leopard Until recently, the Sunda clouded leopard was as difficult to ascertain as its mainland cousin. within the last three years, Deramakot Forest Reserve in Borneo has been gaining a reputation because of the go-to place for spotting the Sunda clouded leopard.

However, even in Deramakot, finding a Clouded leopard is not an easy feat. Be prepared for long nights of driving along the forest roads, often in the pouring rain. Wildlife watching within the dense tropical jungle is sort of different from an African safari since your view is restricted to the primary row of trees on either side of the road. But the longer you search, the more rewarding the sighting is going to be once you finally spot the elusive cat.

Book a visit with the local Adventure Alternative Borneo for your chance to ascertain the elusive cat.

7. Lion

Only slightly smaller than the Siberian tiger, the lion is that the second-largest cat. There are two broad sorts of lions: the African lion and therefore the endangered Asiatic lion, which happens only within the Gir Forest park within the Indian state of Gujarat.

Unlike all other big cats that are solitary hunters, lions are social animals and sleep in groups, referred to as ‘feelings of pride’. Hunting as a gaggle allows the lions to require down larger prey and share the kill among the pride.

While lions don't believe camouflage the maximum amount as all other cats, their tawny-colored coat allows them to merge with their sandy habitat.

Where to ascertain the lion The African lion is often seen without much trouble during several National Parks in Africa, including Kruger in South Africa, Serengeti in Tanzania, and Maasai Mara in Kenya.

The words ‘African Safari’ bring back mind images of driving during a rugged safari truck across the open savannah and observing all types of magnificent animals along the way. the truth of a wildlife-watching trip in Africa is sort of similar, but confine mind that if you're trying to find a specific species, you would possibly spend longer checking out it than observing it. Unpredictability is the name of the sport in wildlife watching. Even in Africa.

To see the Asiatic lion, head to Gir Forest park and book your visit online directly with the park. Most accommodation providers will have a shuttle to the park’s gate.

The Asiatic lion safari may be a little different. Most of Gir park is roofed by forest. As a result, the wildlife sightings aren't as frequent as on the open savannah. But the forest is gorgeous, and there's always a peacock or a langur rustling within the trees to stay you entertained while you're trying to find the intense stuff.

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