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A smallholder checked on the alpaca and sheep after hearing what sounded like a dog among them, but found the noise was just a neighbour's dog barking in a nearby townhouse. Taking advantage of the moment, they fed Chaser the alpaca and Lewis the sheep some carrots sliced lengthways as the sun set.

A moth recorder has highlighted Blair's shoulder-knot (Lithophane leautieri) as the moth of the day, describing it as a neat greyscale bark mimic. The species is a recent colonist whose caterpillars feed on cypress trees and is now fairly widespread across the UK. Enthusiasts online are sharing the find with light jokes about its name.

Japanese artist JYuno has been chosen to perform the theme song for the Hollywood film 'Girl', an unusually prominent pick for a Japanese act. In a column carried by music outlet BARKS, JYuno described the opportunity as profoundly meaningful. The news is drawing attention among Japanese film and music fans as a notable crossover into Hollywood.

Nature observers are sharing close-up photographs of the pom-pom shadow lichen (Phaeophyscia pusilloides), a small lichen growing on tree bark. The images highlight the organism's textured, tufted form and have drawn attention from lichen enthusiasts and wildlife photography communities interested in documenting commonly overlooked species.

KiiiKiii appeared on the TBS program 'Yoru no Branch' in their first-ever variety show location shoot. The group took part in a special four-panel photo session and shared a review of white mala soup (mara hot pot) during the segment. Japanese entertainment media covered the appearance, noting it as a milestone television moment for the group.

Japanese singer yosugala has provided the theme song for the digest program of the Autumn Kanto Regional High School Baseball Tournament. In a comment released through BARKS, she said she hopes the song can deliver even a little courage to the players and viewers. The announcement is drawing attention from fans of the artist and followers of high school baseball coverage.

Japanese band GOOD BYE APRIL has announced details of its third major album, 'MOOOOD', due for release on December 2. The album's tracklist and cover art have been revealed, and it features a collaboration with Taiwanese rapper Lin Jie-hsin (林潔心). Fans of the band and J-pop watchers are sharing the announcement as the release date approaches.

Japanese rock band RADWIMPS have announced the release of "Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku" ("Thou, Like a Star"), another original song written for a film. The announcement, reported by Japanese music news outlet BARKS, confirms the track will follow the band's other film soundtrack work. Fans are reacting to news of fresh material from the group best known for scoring anime films.

Japanese idol group SWEET STEADY has been announced to host its first terrestrial broadcast variety show with its own title, according to a report from Japanese music news outlet Barks. The news marks a step up in media exposure for the group, as named terrestrial programmes are a notable milestone for rising idols in Japan.

NCT WISH released their fourth mini album 'I SPY – The 4th Mini Album' on October 12, alongside a music video for the title track 'I SPY'. The Japanese entertainment press reported the release, and fans are sharing the new video and album as it drops.

A woodpecker's tongue is remarkably long and wraps around the back of the skull when not in use. Near the rear it splits into two parts, a structure that allows the bird to extend its tongue deep into tree bark to extract insects. The unusual anatomy is drawing attention as people share and marvel at the surprising biological detail.

Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for Muscatine Solar One, a solar energy project in Muscatine, Iowa. The event marks the start of construction on the facility, which is being covered by local outlet the Quad-City Times. The project reflects the city's move toward renewable energy development.

A developer community discussion is weighing the idea that computers should handle difficult tasks for people, rather than forcing users to constantly adapt to machines. The conversation centres on Barkly Labs, a project presenting itself as technology designed to adapt to humans, with themes spanning AI, programming, productivity, Python and inclusive software development. Commenters appear engaged by the accessibility angle.