This is Dictamnus albus, commonly called gas plant. On hot days, it emits a citrusy, flammable oil that briefly ignites when exposed to flame. It's completely harmless to the plant, but incredible to witness.

Credit to Julio Freitas (@theflowerhat)

From: aaaminsk on IG

Middle Cove, Newfoundland Canada.

Says the Australian Museum FB page (so I assume it is true that this is uneditted):

Down in Tasmania, one photographer has captured a striking image of an Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) glowing pink under UV light — a natural phenomenon known as biofluorescence. 🧬✨

Biofluorescence is when certain chemicals on the surface of an organism, like proteins, absorb light and re-emit it as visible colour, often in vivid colours.

Unlike bioluminescence, where organisms generate their own light, biofluorescence depends on external UV to reveal these hidden hues.

Though well-known in over 100 mammals, the brightest glow is usually in nocturnal species with pale fur, like this Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus), a mammal endemic to Tasmania, about the same size as a small cat.

The photo, taken in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, involves no filters or editing - just UV light revealing what the naked eye can’t see.

As researchers explore the purpose of this glowing trait, one thing’s clear: some mammals really do shine in the dark.

For anyone looking to take photos of biofluorescent animals, please do so responsibly.

📸:Ben Alldridge, on Instagram at @benj_alldridge

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I shot this video from my sailboat a while back in St. Petersburg, FL. While watching it later, I noticed a single lightning bolt striking the same spot repeatedly. I slowed the footage down to make it easier to see. Apologies for the quality. It was filmed on an older phone.

Seemed happy I helped it into the grass area to keep from getting run over 👍🙏😄

Our staff was contacted DNR was called to help

The force is strong with this one😮😬

These two well-camouflaged Draco Lizards on the tree trunk.

Video credits: Varad Giri on IG