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sometimes I wonder why I never get handed the aux cord but then I remember my spotify library looks like this
So today while playing New Horizon, I caught a familiar looking fish that I didn't really know much about. Though called the Napoleonfish in the game, I know it as the Humphead Wrasse.
According to Blathers (that lovable owl) this fish is endangered, but doesn't really give much more information than that. It really left me, a person fascinated by the outside world, wanting more than just that measly bit of fact and boy does the game not do this fish justice.
Found in the coral reefs of the indo Pacific region, the humphead wrasse is a very large fish, growing up to 2 meters long.
They are a powerful fish, with strong teeth, able to break down clams and mollusks with little to no effort. So, if this fish is so powerful, why is it endangered?
Well there are multiple reasons, but one reason that stood out to me is that not a lot of people know about this fish. The lack of awareness of this species. So I've decided to do my part and bring awareness to this fish.
This animal is classified as endangered, however it is also considered to be "conservation dependent" meaning that by this point it is a species that relies on our help. Human help.
So why care about this animal? Fantastic question. As mentioned earlier, the humphead wrasse eats shellfish and other hard to eat animals, but the most notable thing that this fish eats is the dreaded crown-of-thorns starfish.
This invertebrate feeds on coral reefs, and with very few predators to prevent it from over populating, these starfish can strip entire reefs of it's coral which is vital to all life in the ocean.
The humphead wrasse is one of the few animals that can withstand the crown-of-thorns' toxins, and can keep the population in check.
But how can we help more?
You can:
Educate yourself more about the species.
Support the WWF, as they have a program that helps release humphead wrasse back into the wild.
Do not fish for this animal. If you catch it by accident, let it go.
And finally respect this amazing animal for it's majesty and power.
he’s just vibing
i hate how being skinny is glorified in the media
i hate how people tell me they would love to have my body
i hate how people say i have it easy finding clothes because i don’t. try finding clothes when you don’t have any curves to fill them out
i hate how some think i’m on a diet or have an eating disorder
i hate how some say i should eat more
i hate how some point out how my bones stick out or say i can’t sit in their lap because it hurts due to my boney frame
i hate how people tell me i look sick and pale
i hate that my body don’t function properly because i’m underweight, because honestly i want my gross ass period back
i fucking hate how weak my body is
but i guess i have it all good because i’m skinny and praised by the media
hey y’all. it would mean the world to me if you would share Justin Howell’s gofundme. We’re from the same area, and hearing about him on the news yesterday was like a punch to the gut. During a protest in Austin, Texas, Justin was shot in the head by an officer. He suffered a severe brain injury and is in for a long, long road of recovery. his family are accepting donations here for medical bills and more importantly, bringing the APD to justice. #HisNameIsJustinHowell
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Finding Dory features Disney’s first openly gay characters!
Two lesbian moms who appear onscreen for 2 seconds and have no lines
Frozen features Disney’s first openly gay character!
Minor character who refers to a grown man and a bunch of children as his “family,” which could possibly imply that the man is his husband, possibly, if you squint real hard
Beauty and the Beast features Disney’s first openly gay character!
A character literally named “The Fool” whose entire personality is being ugly and stupid dances with a man for like 3 seconds
Avengers Endgame features Disney’s first openly gay character!
Nameless character with 2 lines mentions something vague about going on a date with a guy, never appears again
The Rise of Skywalker features Disney’s first openly gay character!
Two nameless lesbians with no lines share a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kiss that last about 0.2 seconds
Onward features Disney’s first openly gay character!
A kind of butch looking ugly troll who is also a cop???
Reverse paleo diet: only eat things with 10+ ingredients cave men never tasted so you can truly appreciate how far society has come.