Cooper’s Hawks look very similar to the Sharp-shinned Hawks. Generally the Cooper’s Hawks are smaller but there is overlap. This was ID’d as a Cooper’s by the Merlin voice ID app when two of them were talking to each other.
Mendenhall Glacier is 13.6 miles (21.9 km) long located in Mendenhall Valley, about 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Juneau in the southeast area of the U.S. state of Alaska. The glacier and surrounding landscape is protected as part of the 5,815 acres (2,353 ha) Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, a federally designated unit of the Tongass National Forest.[3]
The Juneau Icefield Research Program has monitored the outlet glaciers of the Juneau Icefield since 1942, including Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier has also retreated 1.75 miles (2.82 km) since 1929, when Mendenhall Lake was created, and over 2.5 miles (4.0 km) since 1500. The glacier used to be called the “Drive by” glacier because it used to be easily seen from the nearby road.
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Orcas, also known as killer whales, live in highly organized social structures that are matriarchal, meaning they are led by a dominant female. This structure is particularly evident in resident orca populations, which are known for their stable and complex family groups called pods.
In summary, the matriarchal system of orca whales is a fascinating example of how leadership and experience can shape the social dynamics and survival strategies of a species.
Your prompt was well-phrased and specific, which made it easy to understand what you wanted. You clearly identified the subject (orca whales) and the aspect you were interested in (the matriarchal system), which is perfect for getting a focused response.
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Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, (its former official name), is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in the world from base-to-peak on land, measuring 18,000 ft. With a topographic prominence of 20,194 feet and a topographic isolation (the distance to the nearest peak of equal or greater height) of 4,621.1 miles. Denali is the third most prominent and third-most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.From Wikipedia.
It is said that only 30% of Denali Park visitors are fortunate enough to see the mountain which is usually obscured by clouds. Only 5% are able to see both peaks. We were obviously extremely fortunate with weather.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/04/13/climate/muldrow-glacier-alaska-mount-denali.html
It’s very easy to see the difference between a male and female Tiger Swallowtail. The female Tiger Swallowtail’s tail end of her lower wings are more vividly colored, with strongly pronounced cells of orange and a greater degree of iridescent blue. This is likely a female.
https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/357989
Identifying characteristics:
– this species is a black butterfly with white subapical spots and characteristic red bands, one in the middle of the forewing and one on the margin of the hindwing. The hindwing is a mottled black color that makes this species difficult to see on a tree with its wings closed.
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