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How to get a bird away from you if you're an Octopus.

Photo from LATimes.

Red dye #40 is bad for humans, but what about a tiny bird the size of our thumb? Next time you fill your Hummingbird feeder, consider an all-natural alternative such as Nature's Flavors, an antixoidant-rich energy drink more akin to what they usually eat. Also consider planting window boxes filled with bright red flowering plants, the Hummingbirds will love you.

Photograph from LivesofAnimals.org.

Next time you walk by a birds' nest, show them you're respectful and they just may remember. Mockingirds have been found to quickly learn which humans pose a thread based on the human's previous actions. Check out the great informative article on Not Exactly Rocket Science.

These ants are masters of surface tension!

Photo from North American Bear Center.

How great are Bears? Imagine how something so big and powerful can be so kind and gentle...imagine them being alone in the forests, like a happy hermit who's quiet life desires nothing more than to live in as much peace as possible...Bears are awesome.

Beautiful and breathtaking, Robert Sojka's landscape photography encompasses one with stillness, peace, and relaxation.

This is a great video about a Dingo and Kangaroo...speaking of; please take a minute to sign this petition against commercial hunting of these important contributions to the Australian eco-system!

Photo from Gangajal.org.

'What Does the Energy Bill Really Mean for CO2 Cuts'? I think our congress made a great decision...what do you think?

Image from Conservation Magazine.

YAAAYyy!!! The elusive and endangered Blue Whale is returning to its old migration routes around Alaska! This couldn't be better news; the worlds largest mammal, now feels safer...how great is that!?

Photo from City Farmer News.

There's some amazing rooftop gardens sprouting up! Cities especially are in dire need of an organic garden makeover, and what better place than on the tippy top? Rooftop gardens can significantly lower temperatures, (helping curb the "Heat Island Effect"), they absorb possible flooding rains, and provide years of enjoyment to all those near. Even a planted pot of Tomatoes will make a difference...what's your favorite plant? Get a pot, organic soil, and some seeds and grow from there!

Photograph by Elliott Neep.

Some incredibly playful and beautiful photography of animals can be found at Elliott Neep's Wildlife Photography Blog; including great shots of Hares leaping toward the camera and Sheep overlooking beautiful landscapes.

Photograph by Jessica Greaves.

There's something spectacularly artistic about the photography of Jessica Greaves. From her compositions to the lighting, it's very memorable indeed.

An amazing display of mating Manta Rays! Perhaps a "Manta Rays" tee shirt is in order? (Printed by SustainabiliTee!)

Photograph by Cece Fabro.

Guardian.co.uk is a great online publication featuring exquisite articles on things from Moths and climate change to wildlife photography.

Photograph from Thomas Marent.

What a great resource! DK (as in DK Publishing, a company that highlights some of the best animal photography and information books ever!) has a great site called "DK Canada", where you can see all of their latest additions. Perfect!

Photograph by QT Luong.

Some pretty incredible photography can be found at TerraGalleria.com; from Isle Royale National Park to the beautiful Acadia National Park, (also home to YourDailyBreeze's studio).

Photo from Bahrain - Team Pindar.

As a Mainer, I know how important the fishing industry is to the livlihood of so many people in New England. There is a constant struggle between the rights of the Fishermen/women and the proper stewardship toward the environment. Such an incredibly touchy subject for so many, is displayed prominently in local bars and bumper stickers reading "Save Fishermen, F--- the Whales", among others. However, when I see Clammers throwing undersized Clams on the surface of the mud flat, where they dry up and die, it makes one wonder if they want to come back for next years brood of Clams. Weather it be lack of education or lack of compassion...it needs to change. We need restrictions on what we can fish, how much, and when; otherwise, what has happened in so many other places around the world will happen here, dead zones and unstable, unhealthy environments. Please write to Maine's Governer Balacci to tell him Maine needs strict regulations and environmental education for those working on the ocean.