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Ravenlocke

3rd July 2025, 23:49

Off the coast of Western Australia, a pod of dolphins escorted a young humpback whale from the confines of a shallow bay into deeper water. :heart:

Lost Humpback Whale Rescued by Friendly Dolphins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvIdxMkSKCk

Thank you for this, I actually saw a similar one years ago, but in California, and it was so neat to watch. At the time I thought it was just dolphins playing with a young whale. But they were all close to shore and this young whale seemed to be playing and turning on its belly, which was white and the dolphins were jumping over it and directing the whale to go out to sea. I kept expecting to see the mother whale which did not happen now I know why.:clapping::flower:

mountain_jim

6th July 2025, 12:10

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1941615130313359659

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Work smarter, not harder!

Eva2

8th July 2025, 01:16

'The Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra in Portugal employs a colony of bats to help protect its collection of rare books. These bats emerge at night to feed on insects that might otherwise damage the books, acting as a natural pest control method.'

https://consumer.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/27-Feb-2025-Bats.jpg

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-portuguese-libraries-are-infested-batsand-they-it-way-180969276/#:~:text=At%20the%20University%20of%20Coimbra%20in%20central%20Portugal%2C%20there%20are%20bats%20in %20the%20biblioteca.&text=In%20Coimbra%2C%20a%20colony%20of%20Common%20pipistrelle,hilltop%20college%20town%20in%20search %20of%20water.

mountain_jim

8th July 2025, 13:16

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1942386356061110360

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mountain_jim

8th July 2025, 21:14

A few hours after posting the above, and less than one hour after picking berries in garden, a mama black bear and 2 tiny, cute cubs appeared right in the area I had left - attracted by the food composting area it appeared.

Next time I am out there I will remember to pack the 'bear' horn, which did move them along from the front yard a little later. :)

(of course concerned family members would rather we pack a shotgun, oh well.)

RunningDeer

8th July 2025, 22:06

https://i.imgur.com/5C4MpPb.gif Way cool Mountain Jim. https://i.imgur.com/Z27bK5x.gif

https://i.imgur.com/5wqbQkm.png
Farmer, Steven D. "Animal Spirit Guides: An Easy-to-Use Handbook for Identifying
and Understanding Your Power Animals and Animal Spirit Helpers"

If BEAR shows up, it means:

Set clear boundaries and don’t compromise, even if pressured.
Ask for what you want whether or not you feel you’ll get it.
Get going on that creative project you have in mind.
Take some time out from your usual routines and spend some time in solitude.
You may be in need of physical or emotional healing.
Be gentle, and show your love to those you’re close to.
To find answers to your questions, go inside rather than reading or consulting others.

If it’s a BLACK BEAR:

It’s an important time for meditation and introspection.
Balance your activities with periods of rest.
Don’t forget to play.

Call on BEAR when:

There’s a need for physical or emotional healing.
You want to gather power and strength to deal with adversity.
You need physical, emotional, or psychic protection.
You want the courage to aggressively pursue your goals.
You’re involved in a situation that requires you to be assertive in order to maintain your dignity and integrity.

If BEAR is your POWER ANIMAL:

You’re assertive and confident, with a strong presence.
You’re a powerful healer, whether your focus is physical, emotional, or spiritual healing.
You need periods of reclusiveness for your creative spark, and typically emerge from these periods with new ideas and projects.
Winter is definitely a period to honor your need for quiet, solitude, and alone time, whereas spring is a time to act on the opportunities before you.
You’re very independent, preferring to do things yourself rather than asking for help.
You’re a survivor.

:heart:

A few hours after posting the above, and less than one hour after picking berries in garden, a mama black bear and 2 tiny, cute cubs appeared right in the area I had left - attracted by the food composting area it appeared.

Next time I am out there I will remember to pack the 'bear' horn, which did move them along from the front yard a little later. :)

(of course concerned family members would rather we pack a shotgun, oh well.)

Mark (Star Mariner)

9th July 2025, 13:33

"What's up, Skip?" :lol:

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https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1942588442463912345

Harmony

9th July 2025, 14:16

Kangaroos can be very protective of their young and their territory. Large eagles can swoop down and take their little ones when they are out of their mothers pouches. I used to rehabilitate little wallabies and a type of small kangaroo which takes a lot of patience and time to rear them to adult hood. They need bottle fed every couple of hours through the night too.

I would have to take them shopping with me as well, hidden in a ladies handbag, kept warm in a woolen little pouch. Sometimes when I was feeding a little one in a shopping mall children would come up to look and I would let them nurse the little one and bottle feed it, and I would tell them about the species.

One day a man came up to me and we got talking. He told me he used to be a kangaroo shooter out west. One day when he and other guys were shooting a mob of kangaroos and most of them had jumped over a fence, he saw a little joey that couldn't jump the fence and his mother came back, jumped back over the fence, collected the little one in her pouch and jumped back over the fence, even though there was shooting. They stopped shooting when they saw the brave mother risking all for her babe. The man told me he never shot or would shoot another kangaroo after he witnessed a mothers bravery and he realised how they truelly were :heart:

Mark (Star Mariner)

9th July 2025, 14:28

That's a touching story, but I would have thought shooting kangaroos was illegal - it should be if it isn't. What were they shooting them for, anyway? Are they considered vermin, or a dangerous species?

I would say that mamma kangaroo touched his soul and taught him a valuable lesson. I glad he learned it. I can't abide the thought of shooting any animal unless in self-defence, when you're life is in imminent danger, and even then not to kill but to maim or immobilize.

Harmony

9th July 2025, 14:53

Mark, yes I agree with all you said :heart: That is one of the reasons I liked speakjng to some of the children because it was a common practice, and still is in many places to shoot kangaroos for meat and also farmers often think of them as vermin. As you can imagine, fences don't usually stop kangaroos. I did notice in Victoria (a state in Australia) the large kangaroos were allowed to wonder freely in the grape growing areas and they didn't seeem to be a problem. As many people know, our hearts are broken when we observe practices that need to change where ever posslible:stars:

That's a touching story, but I would have thought shooting kangaroos was illegal - it should be if it isn't. What were they shooting them for, anyway? Are they considered vermin, or a dangerous species?

I would say that mamma kangaroo touched his soul and taught him a valuable lesson. I glad he learned it. I can't abide the thought of shooting any animal unless in self-defence, when you're life is in imminent danger, and even then not to kill but to maim or immobilize.

Mark (Star Mariner)

9th July 2025, 15:14

I honestly don't think I've ever seen a kangaroo. I'm not sure if we have them in our zoos - I haven't been to one since I was a kid.

It's so very interesting actually: we live on opposite sides of the planet, and when I think of Australia and some of the amazing wildlife it boasts, it almost is another planet. A wide, rugged, beautiful other planet, which is so very different to northern Europe, and in so many ways. I think, in some of those ways, I'm somewhat afraid of Australia!

This fun little meme sums it up rather well. :rose:

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mountain_jim

10th July 2025, 12:21

https://x.com/PuppiesIover/status/1942936786721751520

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Puppies 🐶
@PuppiesIover
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Only dog lovers will appreciate this amazing music

https://x.com/drawandstrike/status/1943128050301907217

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Brian Cates - Political Columnist & Pundit
@drawandstrike
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Husky can tell the kitten is scare of him, so he is very gentle and once he lies own the kitten begins to realize he wants to play.

Once he stands back up the kitten gets scared again.

The more time they spend together the less scared the kitten will be.
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Husky's reaction to meeting a tiny kitten for the first time..🐕🐾🐈😍

rgray222

11th July 2025, 13:22

Caterpillars might be some of the most magical creations on this planet, and they are (for the most part) overlooked. Here are a few of the best. Some of these creatures are even poisonous.

Cecropia moth caterpillar
This lovely creature can be found in Nova Scotia (eastern Canada) and Maine south to Florida, and west to the Canadian and US Rocky Mountains. The cecropia moth caterpillar is one of the easiest caterpillars to identify because of its impressive size and striking appearance. It begins life as a yellow or light green caterpillar, gradually maturing into a blue-green color.

https://gardenbetty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/green-caterpillar-cecropia-moth.jpg

Spicebush swallowtail caterpillar
This lovely beast is found in Eastern and southern United States. The spicebush swallowtail caterpillar is a real head-turner because at first, it looks like it’s staring straight at you with big beady eyes! In actuality, those “eyes” are just realistic-looking black and yellow markings on the caterpillar’s head that make it look more frightening to potential predators.

https://gardenbetty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/green-caterpillar-spicebush-swallowtail.jpg

Spiny oak slug caterpillar
To find this beauty you would have to look in Quebec and New Brunswick in Canada, south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Minnesota. The spiny oak slug caterpillar has a unique and easily recognizable appearance. The slug-like body is pale green, oval, and slightly flattened in shape with a series of red, orange, and/or yellow markings down the back, and spiny orange or yellow projections along the back and sides.

https://gardenbetty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/green-caterpillar-spiny-oak-slug.jpg

Io moth caterpillar
This beautiful but dangerous little creature is found from Maine west across southern Canada to southeastern Manitoba, the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Colorado, south to the Florida Keys, Gulf states, Texas, and New Mexico, and Mexico south to Costa Rica. The io moth caterpillar is one of the more well-known caterpillars because of its painful sting—a sensation likened to that of a bad bee sting, and one that can last several hours. So if you see one, definitely avoid touching it! It has a light green body covered with lots of little green spines that are connected to poison glands. Each cluster of spines almost looks like a little pine tree. Another key identifier for the io moth caterpillar is the distinctive red and white “racing” stripe that runs down the length of the body on each side.

https://gardenbetty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/green-caterpillar-io-moth.jpg

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a87VAZe_460svav1.mp4

rgray222

12th July 2025, 17:04

Who said animals don't have a sense of humor?

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a87VmL3_460svvp9.webm

Tintin

15th July 2025, 12:49

Olga Bazova (https://x.com/OlgaBazova/status/1945029791469433123) well known to those of us who contribute to and follow the WW3 thread do also well know that she is a cat mega-fan :sun:

This should make any cat lovers, well, perhaps feel the exact same way :)

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wondering

15th July 2025, 14:06

Please don't anyone tell me this post with all the kitties is AI....I love it....

Harmony

15th July 2025, 14:51

Please don't anyone tell me this is AI....

Just in case a reminder of how wonderful our dearest animals are :heart::stars:
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mountain_jim

15th July 2025, 18:54

Hopefully this is real also - but turn volume down as lots of yelling and screaming.

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1945151063650115842

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They thought their dog was going to drown, instead they found out he's an excellent fisherman

later - reading the comments, there are issues with this video - soundtrack does not go with video, looks like a cut to different viewpoint for the fish appearance, video is definitely overproduced so hard to say what exactly is the real story.

Mark (Star Mariner)

16th July 2025, 19:07

TV addicts!

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https://x.com/PuppiesIover/status/1945157236898079202

Bill Ryan

16th July 2025, 19:26

Please don't anyone tell me this post with all the kitties is AI....I love it....I've shared this before, but this bears reposting many times over: a Syrian man preaching to a bunch of cats about Ramadan.
(Yes, really :) :heart::cat::cat::cat::cat::heart:)

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RunningDeer

17th July 2025, 21:02

Catching alligators on the Florida streets.

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Here’s why you push away the shark's nose to avoid an attack.

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rgray222

18th July 2025, 20:34

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aVvRrw8_460svav1.mp4

RunningDeer

19th July 2025, 12:25

Giant wolf spider silk under the microscope.

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Tintin

20th July 2025, 12:58

Just fabulous :)

https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1946821993719848961/vid/avc1/720x1280/feNyEtN7sCsXTt2g.mp4

RunningDeer

21st July 2025, 13:23

https://i.imgur.com/1AaYVj3.gif

Mud Puppies.

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Up and down stairs.

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Puppy hiccups.

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Ewan

21st July 2025, 13:23

Kitten adopts baby bird.

https://www.tiktok.com/@creaturecops/video/7517413303518334230

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RunningDeer

21st July 2025, 13:54

Kitten adopts baby bird.
If all you see above is a grey box with "No video with supported format and MIME type found." try right clicking and open video in new tab - works for me anyway. :)

Sweet video, Ewan. https://i.imgur.com/XXCNCxJ.gif
Your “right-click” suggestion worked for me. Just in case it doesn’t, I’ll add a copy plus one more.

https://i.imgur.com/SNaSIJA.gif

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RunningDeer

21st July 2025, 17:27

Oops, Bill, something went wonky with the edit #2284 (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?106567-Animals-are-Magical&p=1677656&viewfull=1#post1677656). This is what comes up for me.

https://i.imgur.com/bPCUCbf.png

https://i.imgur.com/MYkv1k4.png

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rgray222

22nd July 2025, 00:36

In 2009, legendary Italian freediver Enzo Maiorca was diving off the coast of Syracuse with his daughter Rossana when something extraordinary happened. While descending into the blue, Enzo felt a gentle nudge on his back. Turning around, he saw a dolphin — but it wasn’t there to play. It was pleading for help. The dolphin dove, and Enzo followed. At around 15 meters deep, they found a second dolphin — trapped in an abandoned fishing net. Without hesitation, Enzo called to his daughter for a knife and carefully cut the net loose. The moment the dolphin was freed, it released a sound Enzo would later describe as “almost a human cry.” When the dolphin reached the surface, the divers realized it was a pregnant female — and just moments later, she gave birth in open water. The male dolphin circled the scene, then gently swam up to Enzo, touched his cheek with its snout — like a kiss — and vanished into the deep with his new family.

Later, Enzo reflected:
“Until man learns to respect and speak to the natural world, he can never truly understand his place on this Earth.” A powerful reminder that nature speaks — if only we’re willing to listen.

https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/518299186_622947797493629_794417216979116779_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=jCWVKlSlYn0Q7kNvwG1KtMW&_nc_oc=AdnXt9msenjVzOuiRVq31ZY-dzsdYOr2y8PojwW9AJsluEfB1Qr1zX-V6IKjrDbj9hI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&_nc_gid=0sUkICQMNL3Umn7_-90YoQ&oh=00_AfTSW998-02X4da9cq6q1oUrGNXG7plHtErYwyJs4n1PTA&oe=68849356

Frankly, I did not believe this story but after checking around it appears to be true.

Yes, the story of Enzo Maiorca saving a dolphin is considered real and widely shared as a heartwarming example of human-animal interaction and respect for nature. The incident involved Maiorca, a renowned Italian free-diver, being led by a dolphin to its trapped mate in an abandoned fishing net. Maiorca and his daughter, Rossana, freed the dolphin, and the experience was deeply meaningful for all involved.
Here's a more detailed look at the story:
Enzo Maiorca's Experience: - Enzo Maiorca was a celebrated free-diving record holder who had a deep connection with the sea.

The Encounter: - While diving with his daughter, he felt a nudge from a dolphin, which then led him to its mate trapped in a net.

The Rescue: - Maiorca and his daughter freed the dolphin from the net, and the rescued dolphin, upon surfacing, emitted a sound described as "almost human".

Gratitude and Reflection: - The male dolphin, in a gesture of gratitude, approached Maiorca and touched his cheek, similar to a kiss. Maiorca later reflected on the importance of respecting and communicating with the animal world.

Significance: - The event highlights the intelligence, communication abilities, and emotional capacity of dolphins, and serves as a reminder of the need for human responsibility in protecting the marine environment.

Noteworthy Details: - The rescued dolphin was revealed to be pregnant, adding another layer of emotional impact to the story.

Eva2

22nd July 2025, 02:31

'The World's Smallest Smile
In the rainforests of Hawaii lives one of the most peculiar creatures in the animal kingdom: Theridion grallator, the famous "happy-face spider." With a tiny, translucent body, this species has an abdomen adorned with spots that, in some individuals, form cartoon-like expressions. These markings are the result of a highly variable genetic polymorphism. Although its appearance is curious and endearing, its function may be defensive, confusing predators. A biological gem that demonstrates the unexpectedness of evolutionary design.'

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTfYEteouTYUSCpGRQZbDnZm9GyIKKXBrtBkJydzcnUF-9nLtObSexQ7k1yQJH-UDdAJ88&usqp=CAU

Ravenlocke

22nd July 2025, 22:16

Shark eggs, often called “mermaid’s purses” are tough, leathery cases that

protect developing baby sharks until they’re ready to hatch. Many species lay these

eggs in rocky crevices or among seaweed to keep them safe.

Incredible to see someone step in to help protect one every life counts in the ocean 🌊🦈

Credit:
@california
.shelling on TikTok

#4ocean #sharkegg #marinelife #oceanconservation #mermaidspurse #protectwhatyoulove #oceanwildlife

https://x.com/4ocean/status/1943078757884916008

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These are horn shark eggs (Heterodontus francisci), the spiral shape of the egg allows the shark to screw the egg into the sand or in between rocks for its protection! 🌊

🦈 These eggs will hatch in about 9-12 months 🦈

#hornshark #sharkegg #babyshark #healthebay #oviparous

https://x.com/healthebayAQ/status/1647735423245090816

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Eva2

25th July 2025, 01:03

'It looks like a hummingbird… but it’s not even close.
Perched delicately on a human fingertip is the Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), a marvel of mimicry in motion. With clear wings, a hovering flight style, and a blur of movement, it fools even the sharpest eye into thinking it’s a bird sipping nectar.
But this is an insect — a moth with the heart of a jet.
Its long proboscis acts like a straw, reaching deep into flowers. Its wings beat so fast you can hear them buzz. And despite its delicate frame, this creature is a long-distance flyer, capable of migrating across continents.
Evolution didn’t just give it beauty. It gave it camouflage, efficiency, and surprise.
🧠 Fun fact: This moth can remember flower locations and feeding times — just like bees and birds — showing remarkable spatial memory for an insect.
#WildLife #HawkMoth #Animals #Nature #Photography'

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rgray222

25th July 2025, 21:25

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/avym0VE_460svav1.mp4

mountain_jim

26th July 2025, 16:34

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwvL0orbgAAIjZN?format=jpg&name=900x900

we also have a nighttime stray friend that comes to visit our Supreme Overlord :)

Well he's not really a stray, lives at the sheep and goat farm 1/2 mile down the road, and apparently is envious of our cat's digs and lifestyle, fortunately they now have a truce and don't fight anymore (frenemies).

First time I saw them both sitting in rocking chairs on the porch realized I was not going to keep this cat away.

onawah

27th July 2025, 03:43

This Otter Hops Into My Kayak Every Morning Just to Say "Hello"
PawHeart
15.7K subscribers
Jul 11, 2025

"🐾 Welcome to another touching story on PawHeart!
In today’s video, meet Leya – the wild otter who stole a man’s heart. From the very first moment she wriggled into his jacket and made his kayak her home, Leya changed everything. But their story didn’t begin on the water—it started deep in the forest, where a tiny, helpless pup cried out for help. Watch how this man, with no experience raising an otter, took a leap of faith. From sleepless nights to first swims in a kiddie pool, their journey was full of uncertainty, laughter, and a bond that grew deeper every day. As Leya grew stronger and her wild instincts called her back to nature, he had to face the hardest part of all—letting her go. But Leya had one last surprise: she came back. Again and again. Not because she had to—but because she wanted to. This is a story of trust, love, and the kind of connection that only a rescued soul can bring."

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Harmony

27th July 2025, 04:17

I really loved the otter story you posted above Onawah, raising wild animals and having that connection is very special :heart:

Johnnycomelately

27th July 2025, 05:20

onawah

27th July 2025, 08:37

Thanks Harmony, I agree. It's life-changing when we can experience a strong connection with a wild animal, especially.
Otters are really good medicine animals for me, and back in 2019 I wrote about my experience with Otter Medicine here:
https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?105615-Your-Soul-s-Pre-Birth-Plan&p=1268512&viewfull=1#post1268512
(2019 seems like such a long time ago now!)

I really loved the otter story you posted above Onawah, raising wild animals and having that connection is very special :heart:

Harmony

27th July 2025, 08:59

Your linked post has such a profound meaning for you Onawah. When I see otters on videos or in real life, they always look like they enjoy each moment of the day and have fun in their interactions with each other. The man in the video mentions trust between him and his rehabilitated animals and how they freely choose to be with him reciprocating that deepest trust, I have experienced that too with animals released back in the wild and it is just the best :heart:

Thanks Harmony, I agree. It's life-changing when we can experience a strong connection with a wild animal, especially.
Otters are really good medicine animals for me, and back in 2019 I wrote about my experience with Otter Medicine here:
https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?105615-Your-Soul-s-Pre-Birth-Plan&p=1268512&viewfull=1#post1268512
(2019 seems like such a long time ago now!)

I really loved the otter story you posted above Onawah, raising wild animals and having that connection is very special :heart:

mountain_jim

27th July 2025, 15:44

OK, again I bring down the vibe level of this thread, can't help myself :)

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1949221055526257013

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SULLY

The real difference between cats and dogs. 😂

https://x.com/RealXavier011/status/1949307907452903449

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Bro understood the assignment 🔥

(ok, now attempting to raise it back a little)

https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1949464827908517935

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Mama dog and her baby..🐕🐾😍

https://x.com/PuppiesIover/status/1949183924652933415

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Puppies 🐶
@PuppiesIover
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“My dog brought a new friend home”

(the mama black bear and 2 cubs again showed up briefly yesterday, cubs growing fast since last time)

RunningDeer

27th July 2025, 16:18

OK, again I bring down the vibe level of this thread, can't help myself :)

I'm glad you can't help yourself, MJ. I vote "Keep them coming."
https://i.imgur.com/hnPzd8p.gif
The diversity is what makes this thread informative, entertaining, high vibe and heart expanding.

And while I'm here...thank you, All, for your contributions. https://i.imgur.com/Hj6JRwI.gif

Tintin

27th July 2025, 16:19

OK, again I bring down the vibe level of this thread, can't help myself :)

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1949221055526257013

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The real difference between cats and dogs. 😂

Dang! I was just going to post that as well :ROFL:

Jaak

27th July 2025, 21:43

I am on a long term mission to domesticate a crow . Every night i put some food for them on my window and they always come , 3 of them , around 5 AM. Managed to feed one of them from hand one time but they still dont trust me much... But with enough food and patience i think i can make it happen in couple of months . Even if i have not put food i can hear them come and check if there is any . In day time when i put food they usually show up in 5 or 10 minutes . I guess their nest is not far and my windowsill can be spotted from quite far away .
If i manage to make one of them a trusting friend i will post some proof.
I think anybody can make it happen . I had a sparrow who would always show up as soon as it saw me and it would land next to me or sometimes on my leg and patiently waited until i throwed some food in front of him . Same with parrots in Barcelona.
Make friends with your neighbours , humans and the other ones ! Feed the birds who live close to you , same place and same time every day and they will get very used to you and they will expect you to show up to feed them and they will be happy to see you when you do.
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RunningDeer

27th July 2025, 22:20

I think anybody can make it happen . I had a sparrow who would always show up as soon as it saw me and it would land next to me or sometimes on my leg and patiently waited until i throwed some food in front of him . Same with parrots in Barcelona.
Make friends with your neighbours , humans and the other ones ! Feed the birds who live close to you , same place and same time every day and they will get very used to you and they will expect you to show up to feed them and they will be happy to see you when you do.

@1:20 (https://youtu.be/VndKdMKXY1c?si=KxhyWnXAadNYx7a1&t=80) - There are Bluejays eating out of Lesley’s hand. She has a number of videos where different bird species come for their tasty snacks.

4 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Jays (11:30 min)

Lesley the Bird Nerd (https://www.youtube.com/@LesleytheBirdNerd/videos)
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There's much more to Blue Jays than pretty feathers.

Do Female Blue Jays give their mate food offerings, too?
How Smart Are Blue Jays?
Do Blue Jays cheat on their mate?

Time Stamps:

00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndKdMKXY1c) Intro
00:53 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndKdMKXY1c&t=53s) Smart Food Caching
02:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndKdMKXY1c&t=150s) Why do Adult Blue Jays Flicker their wings like a baby bird?
04:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndKdMKXY1c&t=299s) Female Blue Jays give Food offerings, too
06:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndKdMKXY1c&t=393s) Are Male Blue Jays 100 percent faithful to their mate?
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RunningDeer

27th July 2025, 22:59

https://i.imgur.com/PA8kf4P.gif Kitten stands up to a pack of dogs.

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“Get a cat,” they said. “It’ll be fun,“ they said. https://i.imgur.com/PA8kf4P.gif

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onawah

28th July 2025, 01:22

If you are patient enough, you might find you will have more luck with the young crows, who will probably accompany the older crows once they are old enough and have not yet become as clannish.
I have to agree with the guy in the video--crows are very formidable creatures.
I once had a murder of crows (it's not for nothing that a group of crows is called a "murder") gather outside my living room window and make noisy fun of me.
They had been monitoring a territorial battle going on between me and my cat for quite some time, and they apparently thought it was hilarious when I finally surrendered my bed to the cat and started sleeping on the futon on my living room floor.
I don't know how they knew about the bed situation unless they were also watching through my bedroom window, but perhaps they are psychic as well as highly intelligent... :nerd::sad:
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I am on a long term mission to domesticate a crow . Every night i put some food for them on my window and they always come , 3 of them , around 5 AM. Managed to feed one of them from hand one time but they still dont trust me much... But with enough food and patience i think i can make it happen in couple of months .

onawah

28th July 2025, 01:28

RunningDeer

28th July 2025, 12:22

Blue Jay is one of my Medicine Animals (that I know about). They are reported to be very skilled at getting their own way, and can be quite obnoxious when doing so. :lol:
(Luckily, my other Medicine Animals that I know about are more friendly and cooperative. It's probably a good thing... :nod:)

4 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Jays
There's much more to Blue Jays than pretty feathers.

”We are co-creators in this life. And that is a truth waiting for each of us to discover.”

White Blue Jay, White Squirrel (repost)

I put out an urgent call to God, to Source, to anyone who would listen for a sign that things were going to turn around. And I got one. Actually, I got two.

The first came when a blue jay landed outside my office window, which is about two feet above ground level. At first, I wasn’t sure what I was looking at. As if reading my mind, she turned slightly just enough for me to see her more clearly.

Blue jays are skittish. I knew I had only a few seconds.

This one was unlike any I'd seen. Her markings were reversed: pure white feathers where the blue usually is, and purple where the white should have been. Just as I began to second guess what I was seeing, another blue jay swooped down beside her and let out a loud squawk almost like it was saying, “Now, do you believe?“

A few hours later, I received a second sign. I was on the main floor of the house when I felt an inner pull to look out the window. There, crossing a tree branch, was a snowy white squirrel. I had seen one on the property six months earlier and here it was again.

It was a divine assurance, evidence of grace, that I was not walking this path alone. A greater purpose was unfolding. Clarity and resilience were quietly shaping my journey. The world is not as random as I once believed. The signs were too vivid to dismiss, pointing to a deeper truth: we are co-creators in this life. And that is a truth waiting for each of us to discover.

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RunningDeer

28th July 2025, 16:43

'It looks like a hummingbird… but it’s not even close.
🧠 Fun fact: This moth can remember flower locations and feeding times — just like bees and birds — showing remarkable spatial memory for an insect.
#WildLife #HawkMoth #Animals #Nature #Photography'

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Symbolism: Hummingbird moths, also known as hummingbird hawk-moths, symbolize various concepts depending on cultural interpretations. They are often associated with good fortune, peace, prosperity, and longevity. Some cultures also view them as symbols of endurance, hidden beauty, and adaptability due to their ability to fly both during the day and night. Additionally, their connection to flowers and their graceful flight patterns link them to joy in nature and sensitivity to the Earth's harmony.

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Yesterday brought a synchronicity. Lori, my landlady, gently waved away what we first took to be a bumblebee, visiting one of the Zen gardens on the property. She's a beekeeper which is just one of her many talents and interests on the farm. It was Lori who noticed it wasn't a bee at all, but a hummingbird moth, feeding on the nectar.

It wasn't aware of the term nectarivores. (see below)

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A significant portion of animals, particularly insects and birds, are considered nectarivores.

Examples of nectarivores

Insects: Bees, butterflies, moths, ants, wasps, and beetles.
Birds: Hummingbirds, sunbirds, honeyeaters, orioles, lorikeets, and Hawaiian honeycreepers.
Mammals: Bats, honey possums, some lemurs, and sugar gliders.
Other animals: Geckos.

It's important to note that many of these animals are also pollinators, playing a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants.

rgray222

29th July 2025, 02:01

What scares a lion?

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RunningDeer

29th July 2025, 16:29

Two day old donkey. Mini in size, massive in spirit.

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Geese Encounter

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Kitties & Cats

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Mark (Star Mariner)

3rd August 2025, 11:52

Growing up, we had a cat and a dog in the household. Absolutely mayhem every day, but free entertainment also!

More cats and dogs madness:

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Kryztian

4th August 2025, 03:04

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Yang Yun, a 26-year-old Chinese freediver, was participating in an apnea diving competition in Harbin, northeastern China. She dove to the bottom of a polar pool surrounded by beluga whales. As she attempted to break a record, her legs suddenly became paralyzed due to severe cramps caused by the freezing water. Convinced that she was going to drown, Yang felt a surge of hope when an unexpected force pushed her upward: it was Mila, one of the beluga whales, who gently grabbed her leg and brought her back to the surface.

“If it had been up to me, I would have died,” the young woman told The Telegraph. “But suddenly I felt this incredible force pushing me upward.”

The stunned organizers later admitted: “Mila was the first to sense the danger.” Beluga whales are known for their extraordinary intelligence and natural affinity for interacting with humans. They are also among the few whale species capable of “smiling” thanks to their facial muscles.

An incredible rescue that tells a story of interspecies connection beyond imagination.

Sources: The Telegraph, 2009; Kosmo, Belugawal rettet Taucherin vor dem Ertrinken. Kosmo, 2024.