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Burying mantis, Sphodropoda tristis, Mantidae

Found throughout Australia, this species is named for the female’s habit of burying their ootheca.

Photos 1-3 by mauriceallan and 4-6 by aleckarcz

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Artfight attack for https://artfight.net/~Dragonite13

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Last weeks Artfight attacks

Recipients (in order)

@dark-overlord-of-rainbows

https://artfight.net/~Trickstermelon (no Tumblr afaik)

https://artfight.net/~Dragofoxdog (no Tumblr afaik)

https://artfight.net/~Lisica001 (no Tumblr afaik)

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Hussein, my eldest son, asked me to draw. We couldn’t find a special drawing notebook, so he drew on his school notebook, and we found some colors. I saw from his drawing how he longs for the feeling of home, security and warmth.

My son longs to see trees and natural scenery instead of destruction and devastation. I shared the drawing with him and told him that Palestine will be free and we talked about the fact that we have many friends who will not support us constantly and will not let us suffer alone in this war.

He offered to write some of them and I said that you have advised well. They are truly wonderful and giving people and I hope you will always be that way, my friends.

My son Hussein is waiting for some compliments on his drawing.

Let's support him, please.

Donation link here.

My campaign has been shared by @90-ghost and @nabulsi .

My family is also listed as #245 on the vetted fundraisers list by @/gazavetters.

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Fell Dragon Grima sketch

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Did my Artfight card. Added a couple new guys to my list of creatures as well. Come (metaphorically) punch me or something.

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The genocide in Gaza destabilized the entire region. The Biden administration allowed Netanyahu to walk all over them, just as the Trump administration has.

My heart breaks for my mom and dad who have lost weight due to lack of food. I'm at a loss. We depend on your generosity for humanity. Help us. Yes, I trust you. Share, donate

Donate to my family, the Balousha family, here.

Donate to the Karim family here

Donate here to Nour's family

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friends asked me to draw a bee with a binky here you guys can have it too

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I made another video

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River Pikmin

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a whole bunch of gazan mutual aid projects and nonprofits. if the decision of which individual fundraiser to give to feels too daunting, or if you just want to help as many people as possible in one go, these are great initiatives to support.

care for gaza - focuses on providing food and essential supplies. donate here or here.

connecting humanity - securing internet access via donations of virtual sim cards (esims). if you can't afford a whole plan yourself, crips for esims is a communal pool that will use your donation to purchase and maintain esims

gaza soup kitchen - provides food, medical care, and classes for children. also has a gofundme

glia gaza medical support initiative - provides medical care through field clinics and tents at hospitals. donations can also be sent through their website.

ele elna elak - provides clean water, food, clothing, and shelter. they also have a gofundme

life for gaza - raising money for the gaza municipality to repair water and waste management infrastructure

taawon - partners with local civil organizations to provide food, water, medical care, shelter, and basic supplies

the sameer project - running various initiatives providing tents, medical care, and necessities. they have their own encampment project focused on sheltering families with children, sick and disabled members, or members in need of perinatal care

islamic relief worldwide's gaza emergency appeal - provides food, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychological support

baitulmaal - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical supplies

gaza mutual aid fund - distributes food, hygiene products, water, and other essential supplies, including financial support. run by @/el-shab-hussein's amazing friend Mona. updates can be found on her instagram.

hygiene kits for gaza - provides hygiene supplies including menstrual products, wipes, and toothbrushes/toothpaste

anera - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medicine, blankets and mattresses, and psychological care

palestine children's relief fund - provides supplies and support with a focus on children. also has an initiative for lebanon

dahnoun mutual aid - provides water, food, tents, baby supplies, financial support, and other necessities. updates can be found through their instagram

certainly this is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to add on other projects or organizations that i didn't include. and as always, please take the time to donate if you can and share. it truly makes all the difference.

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Happy 10th anniversary Splatoon! Congrats on hitting the big 10! 🦑🎉

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I think my dog is sick

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ringed seal illustration