r/IllegallySmol

Accessability Transcription: Baby horned lizard

We found him in a storm ravine behind the house. It’s been about two weeks with this alien-looking baby and we love him.

Basically, backyard overrun by juvenile grizzly bears. These smol cubs have a mother nearby i assume. Background: no expert but pretty confident in my identification using some picture books I have from when I was five or thereabouts. Basically observing a lot of characteristic grizzly behavior, rooting for berries or whatnot, whuffling around dangerously, rearing up menacingly as if to charge and fixing their beady bear eyes on me.

The 3 seconds he wasn't biting me. With his white crest

Documenting the transformation of hatchlings to full fledged birds via photography is a task I enjoy immensely, and sharing my work with our audience is a privilege I consider very rewarding.

Getting parents and all chicks to cooperate after setting the scene for the shoot is no easy feat, but Salt and Vera did phenomenally, as did their son and their 5 foster kids.

My budgies bring me immense joy and I hope they bring smile to many faces too.

^(l am an experienced aviculturist who specialises in budgerigars. I show these birds competitively in the United States. A lot of knowledge and specialised skillset are required to safely navigate through the breeding process. As always, I strongly advise against breeding without mentorship and veterinary technical skills. I document and share the good and the challenges with utmost transparency. I share our stories on) ^(Reddit)^(,) ^(TikTok) ^(and) ^(Facebook)^(.)

Good year for frogs.

Found this cutie on a busy hiking trail. He was released back into the brush about 5 feet from the trail so he wouldn't be stepped on.