Should primates be kept as pets? 🤔 🐒 Join @danowild as he investigates the harsh reality behind keeping primates as pets, meeting content creators who keep a squirrel monkey and visiting a sanctuary for primates rescued from the trade. Watch the first episode of Dan O'Neill Investigates via the link in our bio. . . . . #bbcearth #DanO'NeillInvestigates #monkeys #primates #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #amazinganimals #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

Training for the next Olympics 🐬 Dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) are marine acrobats, often spotted jumping high out of the water. These movements increase alertness and coordination, which helps the pod to better herd prey when hunting. #EarthCapture by @julie_chandelier . . . . #bbcearth #dolphins #duskydolphins #oceans #underwaterphotography #oceanphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

Some people just don't understand personal space... Chital deer (Axis axis) are often found alongside other animals, including common myna, sambar and grey langurs. As the deer move and forage for food, they disturb insects which become a vital food source for common myna birds! #EarthCapture by @shafi.wild . . . . #bbcearth #deers #chitaldeers #mammals #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

Meet Iyeshima Harris, a farmer fighting for food justice in New York City, whose Jamaican roots inspired her to get into urban agriculture 🌱 Generation Green: Meet the young people from around the globe who are reclaiming and restoring our green planet. #OurGreenPlanet . . . #ourgreenplanet #greenplanet #bbcearth #landscape #nationalpark #outdoors #wildoutdoors #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers In association with Moondance Foundation.

'Paint me like one of your french gurls' The oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor) is normally light brownish colour. However, during the breeding season, the male's head will turn bright orange. #EarthCapture by @dipankarbakshi .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #bbcearth #orientalgardenlizard #reptilesofinstagram #reptilephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

The communities helping to bring biodiversity back to Costa Rica 🌱 Conservation International are working with local people on the largest mangrove restoration project in the country's history! Inspiring Solutions: Meet the people, projects and innovations that are trying to achieve a better and more sustainable future for #OurGreenPlanet . . . . #ourgreenplanet #greenplanet #bbcearth #landscape #nationalpark #outdoors #wildoutdoors #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers In association with Moondance Foundation.

Snuggle buddies 🦉 Screech owls (Megascops) nest in tree cavities or abandoned nests. The female will lay up to five small eggs at a time, and incubates them while the male guards the nest. #EarthCapture by @melissagroo . . . . #bbcearth #owls #screechowls #bird #birdsofinstagram #ornithology #beautifulbirds #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

"Girls, let's do a silly pose next" 😜 Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the largest living cat species in the world. They can weigh up to 360kg but are surprisingly agile, able to reach speeds of 40 mph. #EarthCapture by @praveensiddannavar . . . . #bbcearth #tigers #bigcats #feline #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

Tag your mate who always falls asleep during the movie 😴 Lions (Panthera leo) usually hunt between dusk and dawn. Their eyes are well adapted to the dark, and hunting at night means cooler temperatures and more opportunities to sneak up on their prey. #EarthCapture by @mrbenboon . . . . #bbcearth #lions #bigcats #feline #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

That one clingy friend 🥰 Red foxes mark their territory with their urine, creating a strong recognisable odour. They also have scent glands on their feet to mark trails they use. This helps them follow the trails easily at night. #EarthCapture by @osax.co . . . . #bbcearth #fox #redfox #mammals #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

Meet Tayshan Hayden Smith, a footballer turned gardener who is taking urban greening into his own hands and breaking gardening stereotypes along the way! 🌱 Generation Green: Meet the young people from around the globe who are reclaiming and restoring our green planet. #OurGreenPlanet . . . #ourgreenplanet #greenplanet #bbcearth #landscape #nationalpark #outdoors #wildoutdoors #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers In association with Moondance Foundation

Family portrait 📷 In a group of cotton top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus), only the dominant female has offsprings. When she dies or leaves the group, the oldest and highest-ranking daughter takes over the role. #EarthCapture by @julie_chandelier . . . . #bbcearth #tamarins #cottontoptamarins #primates #primate #ape #mammals #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers