Animals are Magical

[onawah]

Bullfighting Bull LOVES Rescuer | The Dodo
1,017,674 views•Jun 27, 2017
The Dodo
7.4M subscribers

"Bullfighting Bull LOVES Rescuer | This bull was saved from bullfighting, and he loves his rescuer so much 💞"

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KZZ9rMN5coY

[onawah]

Tiniest Mini Horse Grows Up In A House Full Of Dogs
3,776,336 views•Mar 30, 2020
The Dodo
7.41M subscribers
"Baby mini horse grows up snuggling on the sofa 🐴💛"

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=SiUpDnFrhGs

[rgray222]

Botswana Says It’s Solved the Mystery of a Mass Elephant Die-Off

Conservationists were baffled when hundreds of elephants died in the Okavango Delta this summer.



HUNDREDS OF ELEPHANTS DIED IN Botswana earlier this year from ingesting toxins produced by cyanobacteria, according to government officials who say they will be testing waterholes for algal blooms next rainy season to reduce the risk of another mass die-off.

The mysterious death of 350 elephants in the Okavango Delta between May and June baffled conservationists, with leading theories suggesting they were killed by a rodent virus known as EMC (encephalomyocarditis) or toxins from algal blooms.

“Our latest tests have detected cyanobacterial neurotoxins to be the cause of deaths. These are bacteria found in water,” Mmadi Reuben, principal veterinary officer at the Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks, said in a news conference on Monday. “However, we have many questions still to be answered such as why the elephants only and why that area only. We have a number of hypotheses we are investigating.”

Local sources suggest 70 percent of elephants died near water holes containing algal blooms, which can produce toxic microscopic organisms called cyanobacteria. Toxins were initially ruled out because no other species died, except for one horse, but scientists now think elephants could be particularly susceptible because they spend a lot of time bathing and drinking large quantities of water.

To read the rest of the article: https://www.atlasobscura.com/article...ie-off-mystery

[Gwin Ru]

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... some animals are more magical than others...

[Bill Ryan]

https://dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8806755/Just-time-Halloween-Spiderweb-large-catch-HUMAN-spotted-Missouri-forest.html

https://facebook.com/moconservation/...58691082257962

Just in time for Halloween! Spiderweb large enough to catch a HUMAN is spotted in Missouri forest

• A spiderweb spanning across two trees was spotted in Springfield, Missouri
• Officials say it was built by an orb-weaver that is generally harmless to humans
• The image was shared on Facebook that has sparked a number of emotions
• One user said it is large enough to catch people if they walk through it
• Orb-weavers start building their webs at dusk to have it ready to hunt at night

[Ewan]

Posted by rgray222 (here)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A

My Octopus Teacher
Stunning documentary following one mans daily dives into the kelp forest off Cape Horn

Available for 7 days

[onawah]

Saying Goodbye To Amy | The Lion Whisperer
1,720,025 views•Premiered Jan 24, 2020
The Lion Whisperer
1.64M subscribers

"It’s still incredibly surreal…we’ve lost our beautiful girl Amy. Join us in thanking Amy for touching so many lives around the world. She helped us educate and spread awareness about canned lion hunting, the pitfalls of cub petting, lion bone trade and the declining wild lion population. You put up a beautiful fight, but it’s time to rest in peace… "
If you want to watch more Amy content we put together a playlist you can view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULxJ8...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bp2_TRTcIis

Meet The Characters: Nikita and Coal | The Lion Whisperer
118,756 views•Oct 16, 2020
The Lion Whisperer
1.64M subscribers

"This is our last instalment of our widely popular ‘Meet The Characters’ series! We’re hanging out with two of the oldest animals at Kevin Richardson’s sanctuary, Coal and Nikita. We hope you enjoy getting to know these black leopards/ black panthers!"

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0dPRM98I20

[Akasha]

Bea, a neglected miniature horse finally gets the attention she's needed for so long:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=X3Xn_Kv-h8k

[onawah]

Pandamonium!! How do they know how to be exactly where they are in the way of the keeper? Sheer mischievous genius...
https://facebook.com/redtimmy/videos/vb.789027703/10158814084492704/?type=2&theater

(More about wild pandas on new PBS documentary upcoming, airing 10/21/20. Nothing like tame pandas!!
"Pandas: Born to be Wild
Unlock the mysteries of wild pandas whose counterparts in captivity are known for their gentle image.
Journey through the steep Qinling Mountains with filmmakers, scientists and rangers to witness pandas’ startling courtship and aggressive behaviors.")

https://www.pbs.org/video/rare-glimp...yautoplay=true

[rgray222]

This is a newspaper article from 2005 - Animals truly are magical

[anandacate]

Smart Cat Learned How To Make The Softest Bed!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GpHXDe6jJHg

[happyuk]

You won't waste 15 seconds of your life watching this...

[Franny]

Is he away in samadhi or trying hard not to smile...

[Eva2]

A basketball game I'd pay to see

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fAEt4orD04c

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6XCoTo8pnwQ

[Zirconian]

Enjoying the thread.

A Top Ten from The DoDo;

Animals make the world magic! Whether friendly encounters with a baby deer, flying geese, baby sea turtles, a whale or even a hug from a loving kangaroo, these magical moments are sure to brighten your day.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=PcQCvV_3Q8k

[rgray222]

Sheep shows gratitude to dog after saving them from a wolf attack

[East Sun]

Posted by rgray222 (here)
This is a newspaper article from 2005 - Animals truly are magical

Maybe not magical, but Natural...

[TargeT]

My dog grew up on the horse rescue i ran, he still runs into dog conflicts and stands between them... its fascinating

I wonder if its due to the energy of his upbringing or just the breed (the south African boerboel was used as a livestock guardian)

[Karen (Geophyz)]

My heart is broken. My beautiful Heeler passed away Friday in my arms after a brief illness. She has followed me across the US, never doubting my judgement. She was my best friend and confidant. My entire existence has be rattled. I have never met a kinder animal than my beautiful Blue. I was blessed to walk in her space for so many years.

[wondering]

So, so sorry for your loss, Geophyz. Many of us understand the devastation of losing our beloved family members. Know that she walks with you still. Love, Diane