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VARIOUS: Basically we don't need terraformation of Mars because it's very long procedure and probably is not needed at all before crucial homoformation of Mars. It can be very fast if found appropriate methods (local) by the cost of possible diversity of future species, but basically we don't need second Earth - just human habitat with minimal subset of plants and maybe animals. Millions of years vs. possible hundreds of years.

Here's another fascinating fact: The fingerprints of a koala are virtually indistinguishable from humans. Even under a microscope, it's extremely difficult to distinguish between the two. Koalas have evolved fingerprints that are quite similar to human ones, with unique whorls and patterns. This is particularly interesting because they are one of the few animals with fingerprints, and the similarity is believed to be an example of convergent evolution, where unrelated species develop similar traits independently. This adaptation might have developed to help grip trees and handle their food. This fact reveals the surprising parallels that can occur in the natural world, even between species as different as humans and marsupials. #facts #animals

NOW THESE INSECTS WILL PLAY A HUGE PART ON PLANET MARS... Arthropods: especially the insects , are, in fact , a vital part of our survival kit of Planet Earth , having a commanding presence in the dynamic processes that maintain our ecosystems. They dispose of dead vegetation, animal corpses, and dung , and are the major herbivores , processing and returning vast amont of nutrients to the soil.

Help scientists better understand the impact of a solar eclipse on nature. Join the study on April 8th by observing animal behavior in your home or neighborhood and participating in a nationwide project called the Solar Eclipse Safari (https://lnkd.in/grXUfc-F). The collection of crowdsourced data observations in animals during the solar eclipse can help scientists better understand how the totality experience may also affect humans. #solareclipsesafari https://lnkd.in/gmBSMDra

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Today, human animals across the U.S. and part of Mexico will be fixated on the sky. With eclipse glasses and eager curiosity, those in the totality zone from Mexico to Maine will descend into darkness in the middle of the afternoon and, even outside of the totality zone, eclipse parties and gatherings abound to celebrate this astronomical event that won't occur again until 2044. How do other animals respond when they are plunged into darkness in the middle of the day? Scientists have long asked this question and today will be another data point to help answer it. Because animals rely on circadian rhythm (a 24-hour biological clock) a drastic and sudden change like the one that will occur today can produce profound effects on behavior. Observations during the 1932 solar eclipse witnessed owls starting to hoot and bees returning to their hive. Observations during other solar eclipses noted that calls from western meadowlarks hushed or stopped altogether. Meanwhile, American goldfinch and song sparrows ramped up their calls as they experienced totality. Fireflies began to flash, and orb-weaving spiders started tearing down their webs. Bats, on the other hand, did not appear to be effected. Whatever you do for the total solar eclipse today, take time to consider and appreciate its impact on the other animals with whom we share the planet. And, if you are tempted to take your companion animal along to an eclipse celebration, experts recommend that you skip it given the size and intensity of crowds. Happy solar eclipse everyone! To learn more about how other animals respond to a solar eclipse, read this article: https://lnkd.in/gw_spNxP #solareclipse #animals #TotalSolarEclipse

Dire wolves, introduced to many via television’s Game of Thrones, were recently uncovered to have not been closely related to gray wolves, and, in fact, are no longer considered a member of the Canis genus. Scientists, expecting to discover a close relationship between the two species, sequenced five genomes of dire wolves from 50,000 to 13,500 years ago and discovered that the last common ancestor shared by dire wolves and gray wolves was 5.7 million years ago. So, as unrelated as these two species were, how did they end up looking so similar that fossil bones are often difficult to distinguish between the two? The answer is convergent evolution. Unrelated species may evolve similar features due to similar lifestyles, and the likenesses shared between these species was uncanny. Image credit: Mauricio Antón To read more on this topic: https://lnkd.in/eF47k5u _ #wolfhaveninternational #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #foodforthought #direwolves #animalkingdom #convergentevolution #endangeredspecies #conserveandprotect #wolfsanctuary #GFAS

Library Journal STARRED REVIEW: Traveling to Mars by Mark Russell (text) & Roberto Meli (illus.). Ablaze. Nov. 2024. 280p. “⭐️ A middle-aged pet store manager’s quest to claim ownership of Mars on behalf of an imitation-meat company provides ample opportunity for searing satire in this Eisner Award–nominated science-fiction tale from author Russell (Batman: Dark Age) and illustrator Meli (Hard Rescue). In the near future, with civilization on the verge of collapse due to dwindling natural resources, a drone exploring the surface of Mars reports that it has discovered a massive deposit of concentrated natural gas beneath the surface of the red planet. When the United Nations decrees that since no human has yet to set foot on Mars, the first person to do so shall be granted right of ownership, executives from the Eazy Beef corporation hatch a plan to recruit someone disposable they can compel to embark upon a one-way mission to claim the planet—and its resources—on their behalf. So it comes to pass that Roy Livingston blasts off on a long, solitary voyage to save the human race—and help Eazy Beef become the most powerful organization on Earth. VERDICT: Russell and Meli deliver a sharply observed, often poignant reflection on humanity’s search for meaning in this unforgettable tragicomedy.” https://lnkd.in/gBiZd3ia #comics #graphicnovels

⭐ FUN FACT OF THE WEEK! ⭐ 🦈 SHARKS WERE AROUND BEFORE DINOSAURS 🦈 Long before dinosaurs, sharks were swimming in our oceans! In fact, sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years, while dinosaurs lived in the Mesozoic era –– between about 245 and 66 million years ago. 🦕🦖 Unlike dinosaurs, a shark's skeleton is made up entirely of cartilage instead of bone, so they don't leave behind fossils like other animals. However, many fossilised shark teeth have been found throughout the years! Sharks are really important for the environment and even help with climate change! How cool is that! ⭐ Sharks are at the top of the food chain, which means they keep other sea creatures in check. This helps keep the ocean balanced and full of life! ⭐ By eating sick or weak animals, sharks make sure the strongest survive. This helps keep fish populations healthy and our oceans cleaner. ⭐ Healthy oceans can absorb more carbon dioxide, which helps slow down climate change. Sharks help maintain that balance by keeping the ocean's ecosystem in shape! So, next time you think about sharks, remember they're not just cool and older than dinosaurs—they're also helping to save our planet! 🌍 We hope you enjoyed this weeks fun fact! If these facts spark your kids' interest in nature, they'll love Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue! It's a thrilling journey that teaches the importance of standing up for the environment. 🌱 Check it out on Amazon and let's all become Globe Defenders! 💪 Link in bio to join the adventure! #GlobeDefenders #RainforestRescue #FunNatureFacts #ProtectThePlanet #KidsAndNature #EnvironmentalHeroes #JoinTheAdventure #SharkHeroes #SaveOurOceans #ClimateWarriors

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