llbwwb: Cougar Growl, photo by Mike Lentz @frontiernet.net
llbwwb: Pelican landing … by Rosie Ruffles
animalworld: Blue starfish, Linckia laevigata ©funzug.com
Linckia laevigata (sometimes called the “blue Linckia” or Blue Star) is a species of sea star in the shallow waters of tropical Indo-Pacific. The most common color morph found is pure, dark or light blue, although one can find the aqua, purple or orange variation throughout the ocean.
These sea stars may grow up to 30 cm/11.75” in diameter, with rounded tips at each of its arms — some individuals may bear light or darker spots along each of its arms. It is firm in texture, and possessing slightly tubular, elongated arms common to most of other Ophidiasteridae, and usually possessing short, yellowish tube feet. An inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds, this species is relatively common and found in sparse density throughout its range.
The genus Linckia is known to be creatures with remarkable regenerative power, capable of defensive autotomy against predators and may reproduce asexually
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linckia_laevigata
Other photos you may enjoy:
llbwwb: Fox pups by the den, Maremma RP Tuscany Italy, photo by Maurizio Biancarelli, NG’s featured photographer blog
fyeahfoxfriends: Foxy by stro11er
fyeahfoxfriends: Reintje by Jean de la Tête
The amazing display call of the White-rumped Sandpiper (by LabofOrnithology; via birdchick on Twitter)
Petit: I adore people who are so passionate about their work. Their passion makes *whatever* they do interesting. Yes, even recording bird calls.
