The clumsy, awkward vulture nestlings raise their bald heads in response to Shrike's appearance. One of the chicks starts hacking, ejects a pellet of undigestible food, and eats it again #WasntDoneWithThat #Nestflix #ThatsSoMetal #2026MMM youtu.be/AczqKpRw2fw?...

The tree should be a competitor! #2026MMM #ThatsSoMetal

Shrikes are songbirds named for the metal way they kill and cache their prey. Shrikes are in the genus Lanius, Latin for “butcher”, hence the moniker butcher bird. Great Grey Shrike’s name, Lanius excubitor, means “sentinel butcher.” #2026MMM #ThatsSoMetal

Tonight the honey badger returns to the March Mammal Madness arena in the #ThatsSoMetal Division. Needless to say, I am a fan.

Gameplay for this and the #ExtinctionIsForever Division begins at 7:00 PM CDT #2026MMM #TeamBadger #TeamHoneyBadger

#2026mmm #2026MMM #ThatsSoMetal

Honey Badger for the win! #TeamHoneyBadger #Baddie #2026MMM #DontCare #ThatsSoMetal

Lanius excubitor (great grey shrike) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web

Tonight's combatant weighs in at a massive 80 grams and 26 cm, with an incredible 36 cm wingspan. Roughly the size of a robin, mockingbird, or can of tomato paste with wings and a tail. #ItsActuallyPrettySmall #2026MMM #2026mmm #ThatsSoMetal animaldiversity.org/accounts/Lan...

Cicada killer wasp is North America's largest native wasp. It's harmless to humans but not cicadas! It's a parasitoid! They deliver a paralyzing sting and carry prey to an underground lair to lay an egg IN THEM for larvae to eat (Dambach & Good 1943) #ThatsSoMetal #2026MMM #2026mmm

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In honor of #ThatsSoMetal division, tonight’s soundtrack will be Master of Puppets, who is in fact @mammalssuck.bsky.social #2026MMM

There’s still time to get your #2026MMM bracket in! Here’s some last minute insight on the Vinegaroon (Order Uropygi) in the #ThatsSoMetal division 🦂

#3Things for SAT, Day of Garlic & Mugwort

1. Met me a metallic green bee yesterday #ThatsSoMetal
2. Off for a marathon con day (Norwescon)—come find me at the Cascade Writers table and I’ll hook you up with a preorder deal for RAIN SHADOWS!
3. I’m wearing this today #Space #Joe

#3Things for SAT, Day of Garlic & Mugwort

1. Met me a metallic green bee yesterday #ThatsSoMetal
2. Off for a marathon con day (Norwescon)—come find me at the Cascade Writers table and I’ll hook you up with a preorder deal for RAIN SHADOWS!
3. I’m wearing this today #Space #Joe

Norwegian Death Metal bands should do more songs about pre-need packages offered by reputable Funeral Homes and Cremation services.

#deathmetal #funerals #thatsSoMetal #sunshine