Anwar Knight

Wow look at the speed. This is a Northern Water Snake, for some of you who have a cottage this may be familiar. What's cool about these is unlike most reptiles, they don’t lay eggs; instead, they give birth to live young. Snakes r so important as they help maintain biodiversity. https://t.co/lWYL2dfdBH

This is something far sweeter than the smoke that’s been lingering today. Lilacs ! They are part of the olive family & Ontario has one of the world’s largest collections (at Royal Botanical Garden). The scent changes based on climate. Cooler conditions vs hotter conditions. #Day6 https://t.co/d5CoHnSWeE

Never good to be first on this list. Toronto has the most polluted air quality in the world right now. This is all due to wild fires. This is especially alarming for those with respiratory issues. #smoke #airquality #ClimateEmergency https://t.co/0OLEFLBVPb

Outdoor recess has been cancelled for some schools in Peel Region today due to wildfire smoke that continues to drift. (Air Quality Advisories have been issued) Another alarming reminder how #ClimateChange is affecting our daily lives. Sadly this likely will only get worse. https://t.co/1gkPK1L7va

Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed, is increasingly impacting coastal ecosystems and human communities due to climate change, particularly the warming of ocean temperatures and altered ocean currents. This is our #ClimateEmergency

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A record surge of sargassum hit the Caribbean in May, with more on the way. The thick seaweed is smothering coasts from Puerto Rico to Guyana, hurting tourism, killing wildlife, and releasing toxic gas that shut a school in Martinique. 📹 Reuben Bradshaw https://t.co/MD6O3yH8sE

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, according to the UN. Half of this plastic is designed to be used only once, and only 10 per cent is recycled. https://t.co/Xzhro2OTYs

Now this one has me stumped..but it was a cool find today. I think its Xylaria polymorpha, known as"Dead Man’s Fingers."Fungi overall plays a vital ecological role. As a saprobic fungus, it decomposes dead wood, recycling nutrients back into the soil and supporting forest health. https://t.co/2WUUq3Zrrv

RT @Cmdr_Hadfield: Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all. My hear…

RT @allenanalysis: BREAKING: A Florida meteorologist just went on air and said he can’t accurately report the weather anymore, because Trum…

Cool Find! Day 4! Ever see these before? Some call them spike balls, or witch's burrs. They’re actually the seed capsules of a Sweetgum tree . Spiky little clusters full of seeds spread by wind & wildlife. Sweetgum leaves look like six-point stars… missing the bottom point! https://t.co/hxTldjtjRO

RT @globeandmail: Canadian dollar outperforms eight G10 currencies as investors await BoC rate decision https://t.co/akkkFEJHFz

RT @BBCWorld: Canada to expedite nation building projects to counter Trump https://t.co/X5KCOdUu2Y

Caught in the act! I found this Shadowdragon nymph molting-(shedding) its skin as it transforms into an adult dragonfly!The aquatic dragonfly nymphs (small picture) lives in streams & lakes, feasting on mosquito larvae before transforming into a graceful adult. Day#3 #LoveNature https://t.co/xR9DlZVtcN

A hazy start this morning, that’s due to wildfire smoke drifting in the upper atmosphere. Hopefully NOT a sign of what is to come this summer. https://t.co/nn8c2YI7R0

Ever noticed a bump on stems in the woods? They are large and hard and home to the goldenrod gall fly! The larva triggers the plant to form a gall, hibernates inside all winter, then bursts out in spring to mate and start the cycle again. Nature is wild. #30DaysofNature https://t.co/Vc5fLJszxS

Hello, June! Kicking off my annual #30DaysofNature — 30 days of wonder, discovery, and the #beauty of the #natural world. Follow along and let’s explore together! #lovenature #Robin #Outdoors #Wildlife #Day1 https://t.co/GILjPGNlHc

RT @PGDynes: 2024 was the hottest year on record. It had the hottest summer. The hottest day. Is it any wonderGlaciers are disintegrating.…