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Plenty of Spirals

@plenty-of-spirals

Aaron. 26. Canadian. I'm kinda just here.
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blushnik

is younger generation on Tumblr not aware of the difference between “repost” and “reblog”?

Guys, hitting that arrow-arrow thingy button so it’s shared to your dashboard is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED, THIS IS CALLED REBLOG.

That is something totally different than downloading art and posting it as your own sdkjsjada PLEASE REBLOG ART, IT SHOWS LOVE!

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futurebird

There is an ant right there!!

When looking at photos of bugs that aren't ants it's always funny to spot the ants in the background. Even more funny when the person who took the photo, very proud of the rare bug they found refuses to acknowledge that there is clearly an ant photobombing the special moment. This one is called:

"Tiny Purple Beetle, Chlamisus sp."

... aaaand Crematogaster too! They look like friends!

(Photo by Andreas Kay ) If you like this beetle check out this recent post from @apsciencebydan -- it's what got me researching the species.

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futurebird

"She's right behind me, isn't she?"

i would legit listen to a whole album of ambient music made like this

And the album has to include the purring and “mow!” Sounds

I could listen to this for hours!

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starbuck-7

this cat purring and mrah-ing at this board is the only meditation music I need until the end of time

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eirenical

…omg. YOU CAN BUY THE TRACK. XD The kitty’s person is selling it on bandcamp. AMAZING. *drops some money in the tip jar, runs off with a sweet meditation track*

alright go support your local ambientkitty 🐱https://t.co/AhDHrOJ79i
— 🪙 QRTR 🪙 (@qrtrmusic) September 30, 2019

What you see is a image of the blue whale’s heart which is the largest on Earth, weighing 400 lbs and beating only 2-10 times per minute. It’s so big that a human could swim through its arteries!

The blue whale is the largest animal ever to have lived on Earth, even larger than most dinosaurs. It has a massive heart that pumps blood through its enormous body. It is about the size of a small golf cart or go-kart. It weighs about 400 pounds, which is more than 14 times as much as an elephant’s heart and 640 times as much as a human’s heart. It’s heart can beat only 2-10 times per minute when submerged, but it can increase to 25-37 times per minute when at the surface.

The blue whale's heart rate is influenced by the whale’s size, condition, and diving behavior. It’s heart pumps about 60 gallons of blood with each beat. That’s enough to fill a bathtub! The blood travels through arteries that are so wide that a human could swim through them. It's heart is very efficient at managing blood and oxygen levels during long dives. The whale can hold its breath for up to 90 minutes and dive as deep as 1,640 feet.

The blue whale’s heart is also very flexible and adaptable. It can change its shape and size depending on the whale’s needs and environment. It is truly a remarkable organ that enables this giant creature to survive and thrive in the ocean. I hope you enjoyed learning about it. 😊🙏🐋🐳