#tonicimmobility

#Repost @hayleyjocarr (@get_repost) ・・・ #sharkweek Day #7 Here I have a #caribbeanreefshark in Tonic Immobilty with a #nurseshark watching! 💙🦈Tonic immobility is a reflex that causes a temporary state of inactivity in an animal – similar to hypnosis. It’s been observed in a variety of different species. Although it can occur naturally, it can be induced in sharks by stimulating the tiny sensory pores (Ampullae of Lorenzini) located on the snout. We use Tonic immobility to subdue them to be able to remove fishing hooks, wire, ropes and other things they can become entangled in so it's an important skill to learn. I often see #remoras swim over the sharks snout and put them into Tonic and it's crazy to see them swimming one minute and then into Tonic due to this Sucker Fish! It only last a few seconds but great to see! @stuartcovesdivebahamas @stuartcoveconservation #sharkweek2017 #savesharks #sharklove #tonicimmobility #goprowithhayleyjo #marineconservation #lovelife #instagood

With #sharkweek2022 coming up, here is great memory from my #sharkweek adventure of a lifetime while filming the series #SharkAcademy. Look for reruns on @discovery or @discoveryplus! . This was during a bull shark work up. We discovered this big girl was pregnant after doing an ultrasound. We took a fin sample, tissue sample, and a blood sample. We inserted a tracking tag and a microchip for identification as we study this girl for years to come and help to conserve the species. . #tonicimmobility #bullshark #sharklab #sharkresearch #sharkconservation @sharkweek (at Bimini Biological Field Station - Shark Lab) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgXQVXDJ5dZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Restock! @tomahawktheband @ipecacrecordings #tomahawk #tonicimmobility #ipecacrecordings #rock #postrock #alternative #alternativerock #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #vinylpossessed #vinyljunkie #grindpromotionrecords (presso Bassano del Grappa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO43SxZpjX_/?igshid=1qx9byy4z6buh

@Regrann from @thefluffygroup - Picture from Action for Rabbits. We have all seen photos of bunnies on their backs, who look like they are asleep and just being cute. Sadly, they aren't. The state they are in is called "tonic immobility" but is known in the rabbit community as "trancing". It is inherent only to prey animals. It is their way of "protecting" themselves when they are terrified. They are, in fact, acting "dead". The vitals (blood pressure, pulse) have been proven to change drastically during this immobility. Rabbits in this stage can die. Do not mistake this behavior for enjoyment. I've seen people "cradle" their bunnies in this state, thinking that because the buns don't move, they enjoy it. No, they don't. They are just terrified. Help spread the word, please share. ---- #rabbit #bunnies #trancing #tonicimmobility #bunnycare #properrabbitcare #Regrann