#Amazon central

[herpsandbirds]

White-fronted Amazon (Amazona albifrons), family Psittacidae, order Psittaciformes, found in Mexico and Central America

Photograph by CL Lee

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Good Golly Miss Amazon Molly!

The Amazon molly (Poecilia formosa) is a species of fish found only in the Tuxpan River, the Rio Grande, and the Nueces River in northern Mexico and the southern United States. Within these rivers, P. formosa typically prefers slower moving streams and ditches with plenty of vegetation, and are usually found in freshwater systems.

Amazon mollies are rather small and plain. The body is teardrop-shaped, and adults only grow up to 10 cm (3 in) long. They are mainly silver in color, although they may have rows of small, light brown spots running down their sides. In addition, some individuals may have black spots along their dorsal and tail fins.

Like most other mollies, the Amazon molly is an omnivore. They may feed on algae, seaweed, insects, and mosquito larvae. In turn, they themselves can be prey for larger aquatic insects like giant water bugs, other fishes, alligators, frogs, egrets and herons, and racoons. To avoid predators, P. formosa tends to stay in groups where it is less easy to be singled out.

Perhaps the most interesting feature of the Amazon molly are its reproductive habits. This species is entirely female, and reproduces via a process called gynogenesis. First, females are courted by males from other molly species such as P. latipinna, P. mexicana, P. latipunctata, or P. sphenops. Mating triggers the release of eggs, but the male's sperm is destroyed before it can fertilize them. Instead, the male gets the advantage of increased attractiveness to females of their own species, as these females are more likely to mate with males that have already mated with P. formosa.

After mating, the female broods her eggs for 30-40 days. She then gives live birth to anywhere from 60 to 100 fry, which are all clones of their mother. These young recieve no further parental care, but are fairly independent and are fully capable of reproduction after about 1-6 months, depending on the temperature of the water; warmer waters increase the rate of maturity. Individuals can live anywhere from 1-3 years in the wild.

Conservation status: the IUCN considers the Amazon molly to be Least Concern. However, one of the species that are used to trigger reproduction, the broadspotted molly (Poecilia latipunctata) is Critically Endangered. Primary threats to the Amazon molly include habitat degradation or loss due to construction and damming.

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Dr. Manfred Schartl

[na-bird-of-the-day]

BOTD: Yellow-headed Parrot

Photo: Ami Nia PapaMossi

"Because it can be trained to imitate human speech, this chunky parrot has been popular in the cage bird trade. As a result, it is now endangered in the wild. Formerly widespread in Mexico and northern Central America, it is thought to have declined by 90 percent in it native range. Escaped cage birds have established feral flocks around Los Angeles and San Diego, California, and locally in southern Florida. The few seen in southern Texas are probably escapees also, although some might possibly be wild strays from the population in Mexico."

- Audubon Field Guide

[suffering-and-happy-about-it]

i’ve just learned David Tennant hijacked Franz Ferdinand’s performance during in TOTP x Comic Relief in 2009

my cannon of Crowley loving Franz Ferdinand is thus confirmed (in my delusional head, that is)

[realian]

the Hulurama episodes suck so bad holy shit.

[givemewallywestorgivemedeath]

K, you know what? I'm gonna say it. I think this new Julian character should date Bart. I don't typically have preferences when it comes to shipping (and tbh if Bart got another love interest I'd be for it too) but I think DC should confirm Bart as Queer and that's sure as fuck not happening without a love interest (unless they pull a Hawke which I would love but unfortunately life isn't that nice to me)

DC isn't gonna fuck with other 'families' so they'd either keep the love interest in house or make up a new person but uhhhhh Jules is honorary Flash fam and a Force user. And a Central resident. Dude does rodeo shows. Jules is a country boy. Bart is a country boy.

I just, I don't know, I think it'd work!

Also I don't want Julian to have the same fate as Jess and Hartley and literally only get featured during pride month. Setting up a mini series or something would be good for the character I think. I really like Jules and I want him to stick around and be in stuff.

[fgmetanoia]

Hold on hold on. How is it even possible that in the year 2024 Netflix is making a remake of The Picture of Dorian Gray where Dorian and Basil are BROTHERS

[anim-otd]

Animal of the day: Jaguar! (Panthera onca) The jaguar is the Amazon's most famous predator! However, it also ranges north into Central America and has been sighted frequently in southern Texas! It can be differentiated from the leopard through careful observation; while leopards are tall and slender, jaguars are more heavy-set and stocky! The spots, known as rosettas, of jaguars contain dark marks within them, while leopards' rosettas do not! They also have incredibly strong jaws, with their bite force being recorded at 1,500 PSI! Jaguars have been regarded as symbols of strength and mystery by the native people of the Amazon for thousands of years do to their bravery and elusiveness! Image source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/jaguar-in-the-amazon-jungle-gm1184028419-333130929

[comradecowplant]

haha so cute, amazon making a little joke about their disgusting multi-industry dominance in the trailer for the new show about how capitalist imperialist hubris exploded the world haha so quirky & definitely not a bad omen about how the show will handle the subject matter!

[typhlonectes]

The Jaguarundi - Shadow Cat: One Of The Rarest Cats In The World

This elusive small cat is the shadow of South and Central America.

via: Animalogic

[ideabrights]

Chargebacks in the context of Amazon Vendor Central refer to the penalties or fees imposed by Amazon on vendors for various reasons. These chargebacks are deductions made by Amazon from the payments owed to vendors.

[watering-plastic-plants]

just ordered something from the us for the first time top 10 most frustrating experiences of my lifeeee

[amayikes]

People have asked me if brazil is like. Forest cabins with wild animals walking around.

Sure there's capybaras that live in the riverbank that runs along one of São Paulo's biggest avenues, but like. Avenues. With buildings. The subway. Literally landscaped like New York.

[residueofsomething]

Special: 2024 TV/Film Watchlist

Inspired by all the ranking videos and awards shows about putting different types of media into categories, I have started my own media watchlist for this year. Disclaimer: this is purely my skewed opinion with no credible professional education in media. This is also temporary for the time being, because my opinion like yours will change and change. That is why I am only listing media that was…

[ginesysone]

How Amazon Order Management Software Simplifies Multi-Channel Selling

Managing orders across several platforms presents both opportunities and challenges in the e-commerce industry, particularly given Amazon's wide reach. Amazon Order Management Software (OMS) makes multi-channel selling easier for companies trying to optimize their operations. Here is a thorough examination of the benefits that Amazon OMS offers multi-channel merchants and why it is a vital tool for any company looking to grow in the cutthroat market of today.

1. Centralized Order Processing

The capacity of Amazon OMS to consolidate orders from many channels, such as Amazon, other online marketplaces, and even in-store transactions, is a major advantage. This characteristic:

Eliminates the need to log into several systems by combining orders into a single, complete dashboard.

Automatically updates order statuses across channels in real-time, reducing human error and manual tracking.

Simplifies the user interface, enabling companies to track sales results across many platforms without having to move between apps.

By giving sellers greater insight into their business, centralized order processing boosts overall efficiency and can help in the early detection of fulfillment process problems.

2. Automated Inventory Syncing

It might be difficult to manage inventory across several channels, however companies can maintain inventory synchronization with Amazon OMS:

Stock levels mirror sales across all channels thanks to real-time updates that guarantee precise inventory tracking.

Automatically modifies inventory following each transaction, lowering the chance of overselling.

Enables bulk inventory management and uploads, which is very helpful for companies with huge product catalogs.

Businesses using multi-channel selling methods must have inventory synchronization since it prevents backorders, increases customer happiness, and lessens the need for frequent human changes.

3. Enhanced Fulfillment Management

The core of any online business is order fulfillment. Amazon OMS facilitates the fulfillment process by providing:

Integration with various fulfillment centers and Amazon FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) enables companies to select the best shipping and delivery choices.

Orders are automatically routed to the nearest warehouse or fulfillment facility, cutting down on delivery times and shipping expenses.

Returns are processed quickly and effectively, simplifying the procedure for customers to return products when needed and improving the entire purchasing experience.

Long-term success in e-commerce depends on a strong fulfillment process since it increases sales and fosters consumer loyalty.

4. Managing Customer Interactions and Returns

A smooth shopping experience depends on efficiently managing several client interactions. Using Amazon OMS:

Customers are kept updated and fewer customer care requests are made by means of automatic communication about the progress of their orders.

Customers can track the progress of their orders from dispatch to delivery with the use of comprehensive tracking and alerts.

Makes it simple to manage returns and guarantees that consumers who decide to return items have a positive experience.

This component of OMS increases brand trust and customer happiness, which promotes repeat business and favorable word-of-mouth referrals.