Animals are Magical

[Johnnycomelately]

Any critter that makes it’s home by carving a hole in rock, is magical in my books.

https://baynature.org/article/the-living-drill-bits-that-grind-holes-in-beach-rocks/

The three pics are worth clicking the link, IMO. Header is some holed and weathered examples, pic #2 is the particular clam in someone’s hand, pic #3 shows one in its stone hole after the rock has been split.

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Science and Nature

The Living Drill Bits That Grind Holes in Beach Rocks
This clam makes its mark on the world at the rate of one millimeter per month.

by Guananí Gómez-Van Cortright
October 10, 2022

Perhaps you’ve seen them strewn along the seashore: a smooth, round pebble with a perfect hole right through it, or a chunk of shale with several holes neatly arranged in suspiciously consistent rows.

“It strikes people’s curiosity,” says Rebecca Johnson, codirector of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences. “It’s really common along our beaches to see these hole-filled rocks and be really confused about what possibly could have made this hole.”

People from the British Isles have long called these uncanny rocks hagstones, holey stones, or witch stones. Some people believe the stones grant magical powers: sailors tie hagstones to the sides of their ships to ward off bad weather and witchcraft. Other traditions included hanging hagstones above beds to repel nightmares or in stables to protect horses, or wearing hagstone necklaces as protective talismans.

But what made these captivating stones in the first place?

“It’s absolutely the most common question I get as a clam guy,” says mollusk researcher Paul Valentich-Scott, formerly a curator at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. “It’s an enigma in nature, to have that kind of perfection.”


These perfect holes aren’t created by human hands or witchcraft, but are the life’s work of piddock clams, also known as angel wing clams. These enterprising mollusks excavate their custom shelters by slowly boring through soft rock such as sandstone or Monterey shale. “I call them living drill bits,” says Jonathan Geller, a marine invertebrate zoologist at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, part of San José State University.

Piddocks are members of the Pholadidae family of mollusks, which live in oceans around the world. After a clam dies, the hole it created remains in the rock. Waves tumble the rock, breaking it down into pebbles with cross sections of perfect holes, captivating beachgoers.

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Piddocks begin their lives as larvae drifting at the mercy of the open ocean. At this stage, they measure only 300 to 500 microns wide—about the width of three human hairs. But even in their minuscule larval state, piddocks can “taste” the water and mosey toward signs of adult clam life, which entice them to settle near each other on appealing slabs of shale. (This is why rows of piddock holes may be crowded together.) If the rock surface feels and tastes right, the clams complete their metamorphosis from larva to juvenile. Then, the drilling begins. Gripping the stone with its suction-cup-like foot, the clam rotates its body, causing the ridges that stud the wider end of its shell to rasp against the rock like a file.

Fleshy tubes called siphons peek out of the clam’s shell toward the opening of the burrowed hole. The siphons suck oxygen- rich water into the clam’s body, where it sloshes over its gills and into the stomach. There, the tastiest morsels of plankton filter in and the siphons spit out the extra water.

Burrowing through even the softest rocks takes time. The clams toil away, deepening and expanding the hole by roughly a millimeter each month. Because the clams grow as they go, they can never leave their homes—not that they have any reason to. “For them, it’s not a price to pay,” says Geller. “They’re safe and secure.”

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When a piddock dies, other creatures can take up residence in the burrow. Sea anemones, crabs, snails, and sea urchins find safe havens in these nooks.

Grinding on beneath the waves may sound tedious (or familiar), but the piddock is happy as a clam to carve its safe abode—in that sense, a hagstone as a talisman for protection may have some logic to it.

[Johnnycomelately]

Four year old YouTube vid, apologies if it has been posted upthread. Found it in this recent article on a car website, about transporting Giraffes by road:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/transporting-giraffes-is-as-strange-and-risky-as-it-looks

True Facts: The Wacky Giraffe

Ze Frank
4.1M subscribers

5,297,765 views Mar 31, 2020


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfHxUaJDEn8&t=593s

[Jaak]

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[Alekahn2]

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The scenes of both grizzly and black bears scent marking a tree and then scratching
their backs on it are priceless and rare. A pair of lynx (:heart2:), several wolf visits,
a bull moose, and a wolverine make this five and half minutes of amazingly, magical
wild creatures of the Yukon wilderness an absolute joy to watch.

[Alekahn2]

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"Halil Akyuz (49) is engaged in animal husbandry with his six dogs,
without a shepherd, in Cayirlar village of Macka (?). Akyuz, who has a crowded
herd, has difficulty taking care of the animals because he does not have a helper.
While the very young lambs of the sheep are trying to keep up with the rhythm
of life, Akyuz undertakes this difficult task alone..."
(29:52)
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When a three-legged lamb realizes he is different from the other sheep in his flock,
he ventures out into the unknown and becomes lost and alone. Determined to bring
the lamb home, the kind-hearted shepherd sets out on a rescue mission. The lamb
discovers that he may not be able to achieve great things on his own, but he is loved
and valued by the shepherd simply for who he is...
(7:19)

Written, directed, and Animated by Lukas Rooney
https://www.lamplight-studio.com/
("Definitely a labor of love and beauty")
:heart:

[mountain_jim]

human good deed


https://x.com/catturd2/status/1776574509014806973

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Nature is Amazing ☘️

@AMAZlNGNATURE
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23h
Boaters save a swimming bear with a plastic tub stuck on his head.

[Inversion]

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[Bill Ryan]

I don't think this is animal cruelty! Dean's dog seemed to love every minute of it. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGWiZLy0YuI

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/TheWakeninq/status/1778816217291067786

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Dan Scavino - Facebook

Don't give up 🐧

[Bill Ryan]

More Penguins. :heart: Here's a most wonderful 4 minute video from National Geographic. Do watch!

Emperor Penguin Chicks jump off a 50-foot cliff in Antarctica


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PwDFddpo4c

[Bluegreen]

These Animals Are Workaholics

Well, gee whiz, they just want to help.

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[Inversion]

dailymail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13358837/Adorable-moment-elephant-toddlers-shoe-falls-zoo.html?ito=email_share_article-top)
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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1785305647505973622

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[Mark (Star Mariner)]

This is amazing.


Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine
BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68942123)
A Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek, say scientists.

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been recorded treating an injury with a medicinal plant. After researchers saw Rakus applying the plant poultice to his face, the wound closed up and healed in a month. Scientists say the behaviour could come from a common ancestor shared by humans and great apes.

"They are our closest relatives and this again points towards the similarities we share with them. We are more similar than we are different," said biologist Dr Isabella Laumer at the Max Planck institute in Germany and lead author of the research.

A research team in the Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia spotted Rakus with a large wound on his cheek in June 2022. They believe he was injured fighting with rival male orangutans because he made loud cries called "long calls" in the days before they saw the wound. The team then saw Rakus chewing the stem and leaves of plant called Akar Kuning - an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial plant that is also used locally to treat malaria and diabetes.

He repeatedly applied the liquid onto his cheek for seven minutes. Rakus then smeared the chewed leaves onto his wound until it was fully covered. He continued to feed on the plant for over 30 minutes. The paste and leaves then appear to have done their magic - the researchers saw no sign of infection and the wound closed within five days. After a month, Rakus was fully healed.

Before
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/FA6A/production/_133260146_picture_5_credits_armas.jpg.webp

After
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/15442/production/_133260178_picture_7credits_safruddin.jpg.webp


The scientists concluded that Rakus knew he was applying medicine because orangutans very rarely eat this particular plant and because of the length of the treatment.

"He repeatedly applied the paste, and he later also applied more solid plant matter. The entire process lasted really a considerable amount of time - that's why we think that he intentionally applied it," explains Dr Laumer.

The researchers also saw Rakus resting for much longer than usual - more than half of the day - suggesting he was trying to recuperate after the injury.

More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68942123

The article concludes, speculating, that the ape may have "accidentally touched his wound with his finger that had the plant on it." And then, noting the substance offered some pain relief, it made him apply it again, and again.

In other words an accidental but happy discovery.

Having of course conducted no research (to determine either way), and having no particular insight into this phenomenon, I refute this conclusion. I speculate it was not a fluke occurrence, or any kind of learned behaviour. I believe these are sophisticated creatures, and this particular ape knew exactly what it was doing. Perhaps it comes from genetic memory, or from a level of awareness we do not understand, one that exists naturally in this species' morphic field (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?5933-Rupert-Sheldrake).

[onawah]

Everyone Warned Her Not to Meet the Gorilla She Knew in Childhood... ❤️
Narrated Life
24.6K subscribers
4/18/24

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Apparently the remarkable story is true, though this narration of it leaves a lot to be desired. Hopefully a better version will be forthcoming.

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1786824365603983715

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You're in the wrong hood said the Crane Gang 😂

[Gwin Ru]

...

... reminiscence of Avatar's Gaia:


LauraAbolichannel/57154

https://t.me/LauraAbolichannel/57154

[Inversion]

05/04/24 (8:02)

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

[onawah]

1 IN A MILLION Animal Moments Caught On Camera
Max TV
402K subscribers
May 3, 2024

"The most memorable situations with animals.
Hello, everyone! Let's start with the fact that animals attract our attention not only for their diversity but also for their behavioral characteristics. Some of them may react aggressively to human presence, defending their territory. Others, on the contrary, are looking for contact with people and are quite friendly. In addition, many species have an amazing ability to solve various tasks and adapt to changing environmental conditions. So, today, get ready to dive into the wonderful world of animals and admire the ingenuity of our younger brothers. Let's get started!"

(The sound track is annoying, and I'm quite sure that's not a real python, but the rest of the footage is fun and looks genuine.)

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[Inversion]

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[Eva2]

'Next Level Camouflage'


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldrn6sEXSgo?si=fl-BZJ6nQCuom63v

[Inversion]

05/09/24 (10:06)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L51at92Jcok

[Bill Ryan]

'Next Level Camouflage'


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldrn6sEXSgo?si=fl-BZJ6nQCuom63vDefinitely see this Avalon thread! :stars:


Intelligent Design (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?96229-Intelligent-Design&highlight=intelligent)

[onawah]

Longnose Chimaera
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1358899414766552
reel/1358899414766552

[grapevine]

Meet Molly, the lonely (and lucky) street mouse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaanXE64BAQ&ab_channel=GeoBeatsAnimals (3:33)
Have you noticed how even the smallest lives still have a huge personality?

[Johnnycomelately]

Longform talk about critters, some of the best I’ve ever heard. Lex interviewed Paul in NYC last year, then a few weeks ago announced that he would go down and visit Paul in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Said wish him luck

Funny mention at the start about why Lex is wearing his signature suit and tie for the jungle sit down.

Am only to 1:35:06 of 4:01:51, and intend to catch it all. Highly recommended, at least that far.

Paul Rosolie: Jungle, Apex Predators, Aliens, Uncontacted Tribes, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #429

Lex Fridman

3.96M subscribers

249,131 views May 15, 2024 Lex Fridman Podcast

“Paul Rosolie is a naturalist, explorer, author, and founder of Junglekeepers, dedicating his life to protecting the Amazon rainforest. Support his efforts at https://junglekeepers.org”


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwN8u6HFH8U

[arwen]

Our pint sized little ginger girl cat, who is about 2 years old now, has been disappearing for periods of time for the past 4 weeks. Yesterday, she presented us with 2 adorable little ginger kittens.

They are 4 weeks old, very healthy, and cuteness overload. She is very proud of them. Of course we immediately gave them a nice box to be together in, and much pampering. What a gift.

There is such beauty and awe and grace in a proud mother cat and her kittens.....we are SO smitten. No pictures yet, we want to give them privacy and safety and a nurturing space without the intrusion of those damn phone cameras. Maybe in a while.

:heart::inlove::inlove::inlove::heart:

[Eva2]

'They’re Back! Another Ship Sunk By Orca Attack In The Mediterranean
https://hasanjasim.online/theyre-back-another-ship-sunk-by-orca-attack-in-the-mediterranean/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1iq1SzxkbQC6_2BgwPNYv8ecNu2uGKR-Va6GhqU-xjl2pzwLRxRm2JZ58_aem_ASi40FXvzqjAGPxIrg-QKlfgKNJszumbSOevN9Amsu4-V3hW68VjCN619p7fbzly-bOVPoggcKdLTn2M1fVv8z-c

The sailboat, known as Alborán Cognac, came across the spirited cetaceans on Sunday morning, May 12, approximately 25.9 kilometers (14 nautical miles) from Cape Spartel in Moroccan waters, as reported by Spanish newspaper El País.

The crew stated that their 15-meter (49-foot) vessel was hit by multiple blows to its hull, resulting in damage to the rudder and water seepage into the boat. The Spanish maritime rescue service was notified, leading to the dispatch of a helicopter and a request for assistance from a passing oil tanker.

The duo was rescued by the nearby MT Lascaux oil tanker before their boat slowly sank.


Orca, the ocean’s top predator, can grow up to 9.8 meters (32 feet) in length.
https://hasanjasim.online/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/orca-l.jpg

Since May 2020, numerous similar orca encounters have been witnessed in the Mediterranean surrounding the Iberian Peninsula. According to the Atlantic Orca Working Group, there were a minimum of 52 disruptive interactions reported between July and November 2020. In 2021, a total of 197 interactions were documented, while 207 interactions were logged in 2022.

Orca, also referred to as killer whales, are a highly intelligent and socially intricate species of toothed whale. Despite being apex predators of the ocean, they typically exhibit peaceful behavior when interacting with humans in their natural habitat.

The species boasts a cosmopolitan distribution, meaning they inhabit waters across the globe, with a small population residing year-round in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Researchers remain uncertain about the emergence of this new behavior in the Strait of Gibraltar, although they suspect it spreads through social learning – a testament to the remarkable intelligence of these creatures.

Some orca experts speculate that the behavior might be playful, while others suggest it could be a more aggressive tactic to acquire food. Perhaps they’ve associated vessels with fishing and the opportunity to snatch much-needed tuna, some have speculated.

While the number of orca attacks in 2024 appears to have significantly decreased thus far, researchers are eager to gain a deeper understanding of this peculiar – and potentially concerning – behavior.

“If this situation persists or escalates, it could pose a genuine safety concern for mariners and become a conservation issue for this endangered subpopulation of killer whales,” stated a 2022 study on orca attacks.

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“There is an urgent necessity for dedicated research to better comprehend the behavior of these animals and implement mitigation measures,” they concluded.

After a brief hiatus, it seems that the boat-attacking orcas of the Mediterranean have returned. Two sailors had to be rescued this weekend after their boat reportedly collided with a group of orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar.'

[Eva2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EioKwG2dO1E?si=JFgwG3G07UPnM2PD

[Tintin]

Just wonderful :heart:

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[Frankie Pancakes]

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Pups

[Inversion]

05/25/24 (0:51)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a5twTRQYRM

[Bluegreen]

Elephants Use Gestures + Vocal Cues When Greeting Each Other, Study Reports

A team of animal behaviorists from the University of Vienna, the University of Portsmouth, Elephant CREW, Jafuta Reserve and the University of St Andrews has found that elephants use particular gestures and vocal cues when they greet one another. In this video: Example of a greeting event between a male and a female elephant.

Published 10th May 2024 (0:33)

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[Inversion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85q2ACfjweI

[Operator]

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[Inversion]

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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1797425707796107750

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Nature is Amazing ☘️

@AMAZlNGNATURE
A husky was lost in Kamchatka, Russia. They started looking for him and found using a drone.

The dog was hanging out with her bear friends and didn’t really plan to go home😁


seen at Project Avalon X feed (https://x.com/AvalonForum)

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1796613911606673875

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[mountain_jim]

removed until I find parent post

[Bill Ryan]

Just like your little kitties at home, this is the first known film in the wild of a family of endangered Bornean clouded leopard cubs. :heart:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzn-7jS3kPo

[onawah]

We Went Inside a Snow Leopard Den/Cute Cubs in the Himalayas
Terra Mater
455K subscribers
Feb 10, 2023
We Went Inside

"Snow leopards are rarely caught on camera. These elusive big cats live in some of the harshest environments on earth, in the mountains of South and Central Asia. Plus, there are only around 3,000 individuals left in the wild. It isn’t easy to film at an altitude of 5,000m, but our camera crew in the Himalayas did just that. Their footage of a snow leopard mom and her two cubs gives unique insights into these mysterious animals’ lives. Will the babies survive those crucial early months? Follow us to the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau to find out! "

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Snow Leopards Use Their Tails As Blankets
Animalogic
2M subscribers
17K
Dec 16, 2022

"This is the Shadow of the Himalayas, the Apex at the Apex, the Snow Leopard."

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[Eva2]

A very smart dog!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVMYM1ziFms?si=7LIrF0aFoypneQun

[Inversion]

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[Eva2]

'Massive Birds Nests on telephone poles in the Kalahari Desert South Africa, a native bird called the sociable weaver bird constructs massive nests that from a distance, look like a giant haystack that's fallen into a tree. '

https://i.redd.it/vh2ywu2tv8vc1.jpeg

[Bill Ryan]

An unusual headline!


https://explorersweb.com/three-legged-lion-makes-record-breaking-swim

Three-Legged Lion Makes Record-Breaking Swim

Sadly, no video. :) But here's a photo of Jacob, the three-legged lion. :heart:

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Capture-lion-e1718576658210.jpg

It was the world’s most unlikely marathon swim. A male lion with only three legs and his brother swam almost a mile across the Kazinga Channel in Uganda. Along the way, the pair dodged dangerous hippos and crocodiles. Like most other cats, lions are not known for their love of water.

The reason for their remarkable plunge? There were more females on the other side of the river.

The two lions were well-known to local researchers. Jacob lost one of his legs in a trap in 2020. Vets treated him and then fitted him with a tracker before releasing him. The Uganda Wildlife Authority monitors his movements to help him if necessary.

[Johnnycomelately]

Well this copy-paste didn’t go well. Will fix in edit.

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Some great whale vid clips from about 2 min in. Only got to 4:55/23:49 when thought it should be brought over here. Am off back to that tab now.

Jun 22, 2024
Cheynes Beach Whaling spotter pilot John Bell was involved in two dramatic rescues. A Whaling boat skipper lost his lower leg in a coil of rope. John "landed" his Cessna 172 floatplane in a heavy swell in order to take him to hospital. The second involved a tourist who was swept off rocks at Albany's Natural Bridge, an area notorious for king waves and silly tourists.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEY8i1nuGpo

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[Johnnycomelately]

Sea of Cortez, drone vid of migrating Mobula Rays, which get hunted by a small pod (3) of Orcas.

First , before the dolphins (they are formally that, and not whales) arrive, they swim in a loose formation, and a few make majestic flapping jumps out of the water. When the hunt starts, they draw much closer together, forming a “bate ball” (iirc) like sardines and probably some other fish do when threatened.

Great clips of the Rays and the Orcas. Mobulas are new to me, as is this clumping by Rays, even that they congregate or migrate.

The relaxed social (opined or reported by OP) jumping is new to me too, of any Ray type, and I find it spectacular and kind of mysterious. I wonder if they like the feeling of vigorously flapping (their method of propulsion) without the drag and weight of water. Sure looks like they are having fun, they don’t even try to avoid a bellyflop!

Rare Footage of Orcas Hunting Rays in 4K

TheMalibuArtist


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jagpmk65nE4

[onawah]

I love this so much! But I don't know how to post Instragam vids here, so I hope someone else will do it for us.
I saw a couple of Reels on FB featuring an older woman who has been working closely with big cats for a long time, and the beautiful, affectionate relationship she has developed with the cats is so heartwarming.
There was an Instragram link attached, as follows, which should give access to some of those vids.
https://www.instagram.com/caressedetigre/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1AJEvExJoc4ip5lLoOZbOQ3ezE7DsYiZF99OXKmiVmTS88VFAUgJttSTU_aem_ly7TyIf5eU 1Q7ly3cqhk_g

These are the two the very short Reels I saw on FB, one which I was able to embed, and one not:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/283493531497604
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1895396907530302


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https://www.instagram.com/caressedetigre/reel/C2Nht6ZrY4M/
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https://www.instagram.com/caressedetigre/reel/Cs6lwNrAMwn/
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[onawah]

Parrot is a natural performer
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[Sue (Ayt)]

Local bobcat with her baby
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[mountain_jim]

a funny

https://x.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1807031825769857495

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You left your Twitter Account Open, Went to the Bathroom, and Came Back to this….

What did he post?

Good morning everyone!
:)

[Johnnycomelately]

Long form (39:33), about a bug (Praying Mantis), with some interesting scienceing on eyesight (mid 20:s +) and then ~intelligence.

Viewer Warning: includes clips of critters being eaten alive, including birds and frogs. There is a section on the workings (and effectiveness) of their various mouth parts, iirc in 10: - 20: .

Lots of different types of these, some fly but the non-flyers are better jumpers, some mimic flowers so well they get more polonizer visits than real flowers, some do a boogie-dance walk better than the Woodcocks (birds).

I love (all the) bugs, mostly. Well, let’s say, usually even if they are of a hazardous type, if no harm was received. And “harm recieved” is still a subjective call. 👻😎♥️

The Insane Biology of: The Praying Mantis

Real Science

1.62M subscribers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDpvHOsXC8g

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/_emergent_/status/1807690058947850676

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TIL: When seals are happy, they impersonate a banana

[Operator]

Amazing dogs :happy dog::cool:

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[onawah]

A Very Exceptional Squirrel
Rescue squirrel loves belly rubs from dad
GeoBeats Animals
1.09M subscribers
Jun 29, 2024

Rescue squirrel loves belly rubs from dad

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More Exceptional Squirrels

When a squirrel thinks you're mommy
GeoBeats Animals
1.09M subscribers
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Rescued Squirrel and Dad do everything together! Peanut the Squirrel
The Koala
28.2K subscribers
2022

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[onawah]

Dance Duet with @darwinsbirdism
It takes a minute to download)
reel/846094264060407

[onawah]

Funny moments caught with cats
(these take a minute to download)
reel/973123234347110

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[onawah]

Close Up Moments with Whales
(Don't miss the Orcas at the end doing vocal impersonations--these take a minute to download.)
I'm hooked on Facebook Reels, even if FB is politically incorrect; such interesting compilations from all over about so many different subjects...)
reel/1076223630269691

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1811007506484805762

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Would your dog pass this test?

[Frankie Pancakes]

kind of warms the heart

[Eva2]

Can't imagine walking into a shed and seeing this - wasps found a mask and built a nest around it:

https://scontent.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/449784861_492934476454424_6641127098415084676_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=Cm_YV9oy7JYQ7kNvgGlpwgJ&_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh3-1.fna&oh=00_AYCs8m_ACyN7QtWbIh2vl_WHhwWKbkv8ymh1A9noVVjOWg&oe=66949606

[Bill Ryan]

There's a news report here which I think is worth sharing. It's not a magical story, not at all. But because in my very strong opinion elephants are very magical animals, I record it here nonetheless with a few added comments.

I'll not copy the whole thing, just the headline and a brief extract.


https://explorersweb.com/elephants-trample-tourist-south-africa


Elephants Fatally Trample Tourist who Reportedly Ignored Warnings

A Spanish tourist is dead in a South African wildlife refuge after what one outlet (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13615991/Safari-horror-Spanish-tourist-43-trampled-death-elephants-fiancee-stopping-pictures-herd-South-African-game-reserve.html) called a “horrific” trampling.

Reports say the 43-year-old man was riding in a vehicle with his fiancee in Pilanesberg National Park on July 7. The group encountered a herd of elephants, including several calves, near the park gate, about 180 kilometers northwest of Johannesburg.

Ignoring park policy and warnings from his fellow passengers, the man dismounted from the vehicle and approached the herd on foot, camera in hand.

When one adult elephant charged the encroaching tourist, he fled. Soon, others in the herd followed. The group caught the man and trampled him to death in a 30-second incident that left, witnesses told the Daily Mail, nothing but “the tattered blood-soaked clothing of the tourist and the remnants of the tourist’s body crushed into the earth.”
~~~

I've never been to any of the South African parks, but I've been to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya many times, and also to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. (I've also crossed the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, where despite the lack of surface water there are many elephants there as well.)

You never get out of your vehicle. DEFINITELY nowhere near an elephant family with their babies, who they protect vigilantly. It's a golden rule, never to be broken, there for good reason.

And elephants always give warning signs if they're pissed off. Somewhere I have a fun video I took when I was in the Masai Mara with Kerry Cassidy, long ago, and we encountered a lone bull elephant. Keeping the engine running, I stopped to take a short video through the window. Then it started waving its ears.

"Look", I said to Kerry. "He's waving his ears. That means he's angry."

"Well, GO!!!" yelled Kerry. :)

And of course, I did, straight away. The elephant ran towards us (elephants can be fast!), but I'd kept my safe distance with the vehicle and we were easily able to move on and leave the giant animal in peace.. It was all 100% in control.

~~~

The news story went on to report that after the herd had terminated the threat from the human, they just continued grazing quietly and peacefully. I'd be sure that the rangers there understood all this perfectly, and no action was taken against the elephants at all.

:flower:

[gini]

"Every species has function" fascinating perspective on the roles all animals play in creation and how even a mosquito will not attack us if its not disturbed in its natural habitat. The talk about the animals starts around 8 min
."if the butterflies are gone it wont be long when the humans will be gone"-Albert Einstein. ZZ1_XGHEEQg--
00:00 introduction
2:50 Why krishna choose cow grazing
4:10 Demons' Plan
5:15 Arjuna - a Coward?
8:06 Demonic Agencies
8:36 Every Species Has Function
9:44 Learn To look at God's Creation
10:40 Uniqueness of beings
11:24 Monkey's Contribution
13:00 Nagas
15:10 Significance of cow
17:50 Animals are constructive
20:01 Swadharma
21:20 Everyone Contributes
24:00 Conclusion

[Bill Ryan]

A fascinating (and very magical) new article. :stars:


https://explorersweb.com/young-orangutans-go-to-school-for-years-to-learn-nest-building

Young Orangutans ‘Go to School’ For Years to Learn Nest Building

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_1923431993-e1720776856153.jpg

Sumatran orangutans sleep in intricately built nests high in the trees. They skilfully weave twigs, leaves, and branches daily to create these comfy beds. The craftsmanship takes years to hone, so mothers start teaching their young when they’re just six months old.

It takes around seven years of “schooling” for the young orangutans to learn how to engineer a proper nest. These are learned skills, not something a young primate is born knowing how to do, like a weaverbird does. Captive-born primates, or those that do not have a role model to observe, become “incompetent nest builders,” according to a new study.

“The fact that it takes them so long to acquire this skill shows us that it’s much more complex than we realized,” says Andrea Permana, lead author of the study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003347224000708?via%3Dihub).

They build the nests about 20 meters high in the canopy. Fully grown male orangutans weigh up to 130kg, so the nests must be incredibly strong, or they risk falling four stories to the ground below. Some older primates become master builders, creating pillows, blankets, padding, and roofs.

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_260625209-e1720776881454.jpg

Going to school

Researchers have followed a group of 45 orangutans in Indonesia’s Gunung Leuser National Park for over a decade. As the baby primates reach six months, they start to show interest in their mother’s daily engineering project. Sitting close by, they try to mimic her actions.

Eventually, as their dexterity improves, the young orangutans start to create small structures out of twigs. At around one year old, they can construct simpler day nests. These have fewer layers and fewer elements to build.

By the age of three, many have built their first full night nest but still prefer to curl up with their mothers to sleep. At about six years old, the orangutans attempt to sleep in their own nests, always built close to their mother. Many still “nest hop” into their mother’s nest during the night.

Eventually, between the ages of seven and nine, all the orangutans are expected to leave their mother’s side and stay in their own nests full-time.

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_750470386-e1720776871664.jpg

A good night’s sleep

Nest building protects the orangutans from the elements and predators but also lets them sleep better. The concept of a good night’s sleep is often only associated with humans, but it is true of many animals. Studies show that orangutans that build comfortable nests get a longer and deeper sleep than primates that do not build nests.

The researchers believe this gives us a clue about how our ancestor’s brains developed. Our ancestors and orangutans learned to build nests at a very similar time.

“The more rested you are, the more innovative you can be,” commented Permana. “Maybe you’re more curious, your memory is better, and you can solve problems better. The knock-on effects of that on the success of our ancestors is pretty undoubtable.”

[onawah]

Funniest Moments With Horses
MAI PM
1.39M subscribers
Jul 6, 2024

"This hilarious video will prove that horses aren't just majestic creatures; they're also a source of endless amusement. "

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[Bluegreen]

Giddy up giddy up giddy up its grand

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https://x.com/wonderofscience/status/1545396030006599680

[Frankie Pancakes]

..........

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1814606785434562990

1814606785434562990

Road trip

— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) July 20, 2024



https://x.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1814760001728074229

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[Harmony]

A lovely video of donkeys that sense people in need and offer their companionship and love.:heart:
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[Bill Ryan]

Copying this magical video posted by RunningDeer here:
(https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?30405-Here-and-Now...What-s-Happening&p=1624650&viewfull=1#post1624650)

Bee tangled in a spider web. https://i.imgur.com/F7KR6pt.gif



"Almost instantly a group of female worker bees rushed to her aid to assist in the removal of the sticky web."

"It’s astonishing to me how the bees care and help one another no matter if it’s a bee from their own colony or not."

"Their acts of unity and collaboration for the sake of the whole continues to inspire me. May they inspire humanity, too."

gAt835njoNg

(https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?30405-Here-and-Now...What-s-Happening&p=1624650&viewfull=1#post1624650)

[Inversion]

A humpback whale capsized a small boat.

dailymail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13664789/angry-whale-capsize-boat-new-hampshire-coast.html)

A humpback whale has capsized a small fishing boat off the coast of New Hampshire with two frightened sailors on board.

The large mammal was caught on camera breaching through the waters off the coast of Portsmouth on Tuesday.

In the startling footage, the animal can be seen bringing its snout down on the rear of the small vessel sending the two people onboard into the water.

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[Inversion]

Sea Lions chase beachgoers at La Jolla Cove (https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Jolla+Cove/@32.8503976,-117.2729746,81m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80dc03fea876e5eb:0x90ff653c28a7c617!8m2!3d32.8503895!4d-117.2729435!16s%2Fm%2F02pt3vb?entry=ttu) San Diego, California.

dailymail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13669171/sea-lion-chase-tourist-san-diego-cove-fight.html)

07/22/24 (0:41)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur-tdZfGtGk

[Bill Ryan]

Sea Lions chase beachgoers at La Jolla Cove (https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Jolla+Cove/@32.8503976,-117.2729746,81m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80dc03fea876e5eb:0x90ff653c28a7c617!8m2!3d32.8503895!4d-117.2729435!16s%2Fm%2F02pt3vb?entry=ttu) San Diego, California.
That reminded me of this: :ROFL:

When a Sea Lion Stole a Man's Lounge Chair


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0famkqWHDYo

[Bill Ryan]

Copying this wonderful short video, posted by RunningDeer yesterday: (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?30405-Here-and-Now...What-s-Happening&p=1624971&viewfull=1#post1624971):heart:




Butterflies Green Dragon Tail[/CENTER]



While the dragon tail butterfly is sitting, something remarkable will not appear to you. But once the bukaha takes flight, you'll realize that you've never seen butterflies like this before.
https://i.imgur.com/jZvE5b4.mp4

[Kryztian]

https://i.imgur.com/XQ4Bt0V.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/rITOJGa.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/QLl5kUE.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/xkW5rmH.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/9UoH2Tv.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/sHHOdXb.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/CXifd37.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/usw5T5R.jpeg

[Frankie Pancakes]

Dogs can smell human stress — and it alters their own behavior, reveals new research.

Our four-legged friends experience "emotional contagion" from the smell of human stress — leading them to make more 'pessimistic' choices, say scientists.

https://www.sott.net/article/493381-Dogs-can-smell-human-stress-and-it-alters-their-own-behavior-study-reveals

[Bruce G Charlton]

Never say "no" to an Egyptian Panda!

This is one of the funniest sequence of TV adverts I've seen: they come from Egypt, and are selling (with menaces) a product called Panda Cheese:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYz3sl0LEA4

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1820452465357066467

1820452465357066467

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1798520280681161097

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[onawah]

Tiny Turtle Follows Cat On a Skateboard
Cuddle Buddies
267K subscribers
Jul 24, 2024

"Gunso is a tiny turtle who loves chasing his cat sister on his mini skateboard. They have the most unique and special bond. Watching Gunso speed across the house like a pro skater is something you truly have to see to believe."

bVbtAYPSapw

[Brigantia]

This is adorable; a baby gorilla throwing a tantrum (just under 3 minutes):

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[Jaak]

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[onawah]

Click on "Video on Facebook" for a very cute and unusual fashion show:
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[Inversion]

04/16/22 (3:40)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7gygprBqNM

[onawah]

Husky uber-dramatics
1664960464266857

[Bluegreen]

What is striking about this thread is – what we like, and what makes us laugh, is when animals behave like humans

Male Robins Woo Females by Showing Off their Prime Real Estate

Into The Wild New Zealand

Dinner and dancing: that is the male robin’s strategy for wooing a female to his side. If he’s able to convince her that he’s a provider, they’ll engage in an elaborate courtship dance to take their relationship to the next level.

Published 26th April 2023 (2:23)

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[Harmony]

A beautiful lorikeet needing medical care becomes a best friend along with the whole flock :heart:

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[Eva2]

Happy bear during salmon run in Alaska:

https://scontent.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/456429998_122109836792455898_3955922742915239693_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=ctqO0OZqULsQ7kNvgFn8gZH&_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh3-1.fna&oh=00_AYBRk0SZzNhQTU3pKavFB5AWEtvLdaKOWl86a1btLKISpQ&oe=66CD24F7

[onawah]

Beautiful Leopard and Tibetan Monk
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Smart Raven!
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[Eva2]

Pentecostal cats:


https://youtube.com/shorts/r43wy55JRug?si=Cln_FlJuCX-omf1D
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[Eva2]

This one always gets to me, tough one to watch - further confirmation that animals have feelings!

'Dog Cries Over His Sleeping Friend
"The dogs attacked a porcupine. When I woke up I saw them with a mouthful of quills and it was Christmas Day, so all of the veterinarians were closed. Luckily, I got one in the nearby town that anesthetized the dogs and took out the quills. The anesthesia of the german shepherd, named Stent passed before the other dog had woken up. Poor Stent thought that his friend was dead. He crawled to embrace his friend and was crying." '




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsn3LUbqqz4?si=d16oNDlWa-4AiNeL

[mountain_jim]

As seen on the Project Avalon Forum X feed (https://x.com/AvalonForum)

Thanks Tintin!


https://x.com/wilderpatriot/status/1830574616395317674

1830574616395317674

That’s a beautiful thing

— wilder😎🇺🇸 (@wilderpatriot) September 2, 2024

[grapevine]

Rescued lioness Yuna steps on grass for the first time in her life…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EARsLCdYKxY
"Rescuing Yuna from the war in Ukraine, giving her a second chance at life, and now seeing her feel fresh air and grass for the first time—it’s incredibly special and beautiful.We know we still have a long road ahead, but she is already showing an amazing amount of courage and even a bit of cheekiness, and we couldn’t be happier."

Edit: One of the posts under the video:

@295868
1 day ago
The very best and the very worst of humanity on display. The fact that this beautiful girl had been kept in a tiny concrete cell in a private residence all her young life. She has then been subjected to bombs and missiles going off all around her is absolutely heart breaking. She should never have been held in such captivity in the first place.
To now have some semblance of freedom, to walk on grass for the first time, smell the fresh air, hear birds...Thank God for all those who go out of their way to rescue these beautiful souls x
I hope one day she can be moved back home, back to her roots in a sanctuary where she will never be afraid again.

[RMF808]

Not all dogs go to Heaven but this one is guaranteed

PSzJkaTGiYI

[Tintin]

As seen on the Project Avalon Forum X feed (https://x.com/AvalonForum)

Thanks Tintin!


https://x.com/wilderpatriot/status/1830574616395317674

1830574616395317674

That’s a beautiful thing

— wilder😎🇺🇸 (@wilderpatriot) September 2, 2024

My pleasure Jim :sun:

(I can't stand bl**dy 'Community Notes' on X though. :facepalm: :) )

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1831279144111395092

1831279144111395092

[mountain_jim]

Think we may have posted this before, still cute

https://x.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1832365203217875051

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Elephant pretends to eat this guys hat


— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) September 7, 2024


https://x.com/buitengebieden/status/1832311063569736181

1832311063569736181

Buitengebieden
@buitengebieden

We all have that friend when it’s time for a photo.. 😅



https://x.com/buitengebieden/status/1832501940825288902

1832501940825288902

Buitengebieden
@buitengebieden

Dog's heartwarming reaction to being rescued.. 🥺

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1832998342911238565

1832998342911238565

[onawah]

Rats Learn To Drive Tiny Cars
The Dodo
16.4M subscribers
Sep 10, 2024

"Watch these rats immediately learn how to drive and steer tiny cars! But one of them doesn't like to obey traffic laws 😂

We talked to Kendal and Shaun about how training strengthened their bonds with Kuzko & Kronk.

Keep up with Kronk & Kuzko @emperorsofmischief "

mYHMc3-f3v8

[Bill Ryan]

Rats Learn To Drive Tiny Cars
The Dodo
Sep 10, 2024

"Watch these rats immediately learn how to drive and steer tiny cars! But one of them doesn't like to obey traffic laws 😂

We talked to Kendal and Shaun about how training strengthened their bonds with Kuzko & Kronk."

mYHMc3-f3v8~~~
That's really rather amazing...!!! :ROFL:

[mountain_jim]

copying here :)

https://x.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1833617187317207512

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[onawah]

I'll bet crows could learn to do it even faster...


Rats Learn To Drive Tiny Cars
The Dodo
Sep 10, 2024
"Watch these rats immediately learn how to drive and steer tiny cars! But one of them doesn't like to obey traffic laws 😂
We talked to Kendal and Shaun about how training strengthened their bonds with Kuzko & Kronk."
~~~
That's really rather amazing...!!! :ROFL:

[noxon medem]

The way things are going, then soon animals may be a lot
smarter than us humans, or maybe they have allways been
-
in the amazing intelligent rabbithole :

53752
-
and also the common rabid comment :

53753

:- )

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/jaccocharite/status/1834360720223240263

1834360720223240263

[Johnnycomelately]

Copying this penguin doco from Bluegreen today, post #36737 at his Ranch thread, because penguins are magical.

It’s about Antarctica penguins, remembering that some types live on/off southern South America or southern Africa. They cover iirc five types. 4 of the types live and act fairly similarly, with a few notable (magical) differences. But the Emperor type is off-the-charts different. Emperor segment starts at about 10 mins from the end, vid length is 51:14.

Seals are shown and described as the penguins’ main predator. Leopards, Furs, and one I can’t remember. Also covered is a seal that eats fish, but occasionally ‘plays’ with a penguin. Funnest thing (not “funniest”), is that the seals don’t predate on land, only in the water. So the birds shuffle near them with no worries lol.

Standout factoid about these seals imo, and I presume all seals, comes from the underwater-cam footage of them swimming (30:35, as one example). I had no idea how seals use their feet, but here see that they use them like twin fish-like tails, oriented vertically and with side force. A later clip clearly shows one propelling with an inward stroke only, right web foot pushes left and then vice versa.

Only thing about the vid that I question, is that they showed daylight clips when talking about the southern winter for the Emperors.

All the types but the Emperors go out and live in the ocean for winter, and all the seals too. Right now here in Edmonton, ~53 degrees North latitude, summer is nearing end. So all those critters that somehow live and sleep in the ocean, are likely still doing that. And the Emperors are still hunkering down amongst their neighbours, conserving heat.


Penguin Baywatch - Antarctica | Wildlife Documentary

https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AL5GRJWVhRi_rsDLbKMnD9HMLKKMdODdpPLaomiz0uv_kA=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj

Do not fall from the cliff when you leave in the morning and always be certain to catch the right wave on your return home before sunset. Watch out your “friends” who are always ready to push you off the iceberg. On rocky outcrops, always keep your distances with your neighbour, at least 2 feet. Meet your partner this evening, as it is your turn to take care of your fat feathered kids for the next 15 days. Most important of all: if you want to see your family again, avoid all welcoming committees of Fur Seals and departure festivities of Leopard Seals.

Published 6th March 2023 (51:14)

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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/TheWakeninq/status/1835003431481680251

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[rgray222]

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[onawah]

WHAT EDGAR CAYCE PREDICTED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE CATS
Stoic Insights
34.5K subscribers
Sep 7, 2024

(Info about what Cacye said about cats, how they benefit humans and more, starts at 1 minute 22 seconds into the video.)

"In today’s video, we will talk about the incredible prophecies of Edgar Cayce and how they can affect those who have a cat at home. Discover what the famous seer predicted and why so many people are shocked by what is happening now. If you have a cat or are interested in prophecies and predictions, you can’t miss this surprising content."

-BK0vD3Opdk

[Eva2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kvkc5pA8X4?si=GxGppbDcBVTpw_D9


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAvxNzkN_zs?si=nnObj1JP_M5G2-Yb

[rgray222]

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aD2xYWB_460svav1.mp4

[Eva2]

' whale giving birth in Falsebay protected by dolphins'
Cape Town Dhikr


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEelFjHen30?si=ubDxp0EzFpQrHCfr

[wondering]

Maybe the baby whale is the equivalent of the white Buffalo calf....

[Kryztian]

https://i.imgur.com/kuzTcqH.jpeg

[RunningDeer]

' whale giving birth in Falsebay protected by dolphins'
Cape Town Dhikr




Did dolphins save mother whale and newborn from sharks? No, 2021 video shows dolphin feeding frenzy. (article (https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/may/13/facebook-posts/did-dolphins-save-mother-whale-and-newborn-from-sh/))




A frenetic pod of dolphins off South Africa’s coast were praised for heroic actions in an April 16 Facebook post. 

"A whale giving birth in False Bay attracted sharks," read the post, which included a minute-and-a-half long video showing a large whale amid countless dolphins, all leaping out of the water at random intervals.

"Hundreds of dolphins appeared out of nowhere and swam in circles around her keeping the sharks away. They stayed with her until she and her baby were safe and then they escorted them both to safety." 

This post was flagged as part of Meta’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our partnership with Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram.)

The video isn’t fabricated. It was filmed in the Atlantic Ocean’s False Bay, between the Cape Peninsula and the Hottentots Holland Mountains. But the story of a gallant ocean rescue? That whale of a tale is inaccurate.


https://i.imgur.com/dEmvEE4.png

We searched Google for claims of dolphins defending a mother whale, because it seemed as if the video footage and story would garner news coverage. We found no reports from reputable news sources that corroborated the Facebook post’s claims. Searches for False Bay dolphins, however, showed that a pod of dolphins had been caught on video during a feeding frenzy. 

Kade Tame captured the video near the coastal town Fish Hoek, South Africa, on March 28, 2021, according to a report by Cape Town Etc. 
"We saw the super-pod of dolphins and decided to follow them," Tame told the Cape Town-focused lifestyle publication. "As we were following them, the other half of the super-pod was spotted swimming in from Muizenberg beach. We then realised that it was the same pod and (they) were doing this for a reason (gathering fish). Before we knew it, there was white water everywhere and the most spectacular feeding began.”


Cape oceans roar with life




411,031 views
April 15, 2021

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our oceans abundant with life. Watch this enormous pod of dolphins and a whale feeding just off Fish Hoek beach.


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[onawah]

Gentlemanly Cat
I've never seen a cat behave this way before (although I have known cats who obviously wanted privacy when in their litter boxes). It's very sweet and very funny...
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[Harmony]

Collins Street falcons: two chicks have hatched on skyscraper and are taking meals

The stars of 367 Collins Street have welcomed baby birds to the nest. Two hungry chicks are taking meals after entering the world on a Melbourne skyscraper. Last year’s eggs were unable to hatch after the mother stopped incubating – likely due to a territorial dispute – making the stakes all the higher this year.


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[Eva2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr85OjBa7Hk?si=6mV6DVu0D-YurmmC

[Johnnycomelately]

Found this really nice vid with a story about a Cheetah mom and her three and then two kits. They call her Mara.

Found a comment there, suggesting that this was made by or with AI. I told him thanks for the head’s up, as it looked too perfect to me. Sure is enjoyable to see and hear though, but warning to folks who can’t take natural predation.

L = 51.54. Lots of clips of other critters too.

The Breath of the Cheetah

Best Documentary

5.62M subscribers

~6k views Oct 8, 2024



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SxjhZxpZA8

[mountain_jim]

lowering the quality of this thread with this one :)

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1843789603482022008

1843789603482022008


Clown World ™ 🤡

Cat woke up and chose violence 🤣


https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1843745771021316581

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Clown World ™ 🤡
@ClownWorld_
The side eye is serious 👀

[Vicus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dHYY_uIX_w

https://www.sott.net/article/495323-Scientists-accidentally-find-deep-sea-jelly-creatures-that-merge-into-single-entity-after-injury

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AmericaPapaBear/status/1844412259503948139

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/The__seen/status/1734510658996318335

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[Frankie Pancakes]

..........

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/Alaweeya512/status/1844979295342436849

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Raccoons living in one of the fake trees inside Bass Pro Shops in Tennessee 😂

[mountain_jim]

Nature is Amazing ☘️

@AMAZlNGNATURE
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Meanwhile in Gatlinburg, Tennessee



https://x.com/DailyTownCryer/status/1844806959196991863

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[mountain_jim]

That's exactly how nonchalant the bears were who wandered around our place this summer.

Hunting season starts soon, happy to have not seen them in a few weeks and hoping they moved on.

Don't want to see one killed no matter how many fruit and nut trees they damaged climbing up in them this season. (2 chestnut trees, one pear, one cherry)

[rgray222]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPX77mGgwYk?si=qtbk49ovlat7wFWy

[Ravenlocke]

Olinguito is a mysterious wonder of Ecuador's misty forests

American scientists have found a new species of mammal that lives in the forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

The animal, the size of a raccoon and with the face of a teddy bear, was named olinguito. For more than 100 years, it was mistaken for a similar-looking olingo.

https://x.com/Monica3157/status/1845499587978518781

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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1847089983364137069

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The lost dog that climbed up to the top of the Pyramid was seen coming down

[mountain_jim]

(I bet this video cuts off so shortly and abruptly because in the next second or 2 that wine glass was dropped and shattered :) )

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1848782821592338809

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What a distinguished gentleman 😂

— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) October 22, 2024

[Brigantia]

This is adorable - a little dog in the Netherlands finds his voice at the age of 7 and is nothing like you would expect from a dog! (Vid 3 minutes long.)

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[Eva2]

'Mouse filmed tidying up man's shed every night
Over a couple of months, he noticed that the things he used during the day were being mysteriously put away at night, so he set up a night-vision camera in his shed in Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, to find out what was happening. He discovered that an industrious mouse was picking up items such as nuts and bolts, clothes pegs and cable ties and tidying them away into a box.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLDPzQ42kws?si=NrLfZZNRJoidInuY

[onawah]

The FORWARD Program, How Cats are Transforming Prisoners' Lives
STBossEn
23.3K subscribers
Jul 30, 2024

"The FORWARD Program, a collaboration between American animal protection organizations and prisons, brings together inmates and stray cats in a unique rehabilitation initiative. Despite initial skepticism about having prisoners care for animals, the program has shown remarkable success. Inmates, many with troubled pasts, form deep bonds with the cats, providing love and care that helps heal both parties."

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PRISON CAT, GALILEO | THE CATS THAT RULE THE WORLD EP 1 |
SHEBA® Brand
38.1K subscribers
Nov 19, 2020

"Cats rule the world and prison cats Galileo and Belle rule the Larch Correctional facility in the first episode of the new SHEBA® documentary series, The Cats That Rule The World by Academy Award Nominated director Geoffrey O’Connor. "

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Prison Dogs Programme: Allowing Inmates To Train and Care for Puppies
Only Human
2.55M subscribers
Jul 31, 2022

"A groundbreaking programme allows prison inmates to care for and train puppies as service dogs for injured veterans.
Only Human celebrates and explores the unique and personal qualities we all have. Our channel offers a range of TV series and documentaries about human experiences and life journeys - while looking at the challenges life throws at us, turning ordinary people into everyday heroes."

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[mountain_jim]

I'm always lowering the quality of this thread it seems :)

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1849775867398111310

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https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1849671636951454175

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[wondering]

I am touched by the pets in prisons programs....it makes sense on so many levels. Truly, who rescues who? I don't think it's an accident that dog is god spelled backward...right, Mara??

[Bill Ryan]

I don't think it's an accident that dog is god spelled backward...right, Mara??https://scontent.fgye1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/321017900_848021512983648_7399148014740429264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=Xyw-f7WXf78Q7kNvgHMrshd&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fgye1-2.fna&_nc_gid=AY6M2Wbfhc4FKeYOOmFzNoG&oh=00_AYBm3Ldn_Bfl3FxwnB0jfHqQ0BpQcRJwku1I5cIJB8gxqA&oe=6721D669

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1814420070208020634

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1777524438860275976

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[Ravenlocke]

:clapping::laughs::laughs:

https://x.com/AMAZ1NG_NATURE/status/1812491427894485355

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AMAZ1NG_NATURE/status/1810593383909405072

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[Abondance]

Impalas and oxpeckers...



https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/12/14/12/2F5B530700000578-3359235-image-a-31_1450096159222.jpg

https://p14.qhimg.com/t018b42393609b282a7.jpg

https://us-fbcloud.net/picpost/data/163/163471-15-9257.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/18/ef/13/18ef1385b3870da675ee548175ae31c4.jpg

[Hermoor]

❤️ Animals Being Caring To One Another ❤️

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[rgray222]

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/avyoe6O_460svav1.mp4
https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aGyg88K_460svav1.mp4

[rgray222]

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1852249098637684769

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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/NiallHarbison/status/1853397434657042925

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The dream life 🥰🙏

[Johnnycomelately]

Sad story, but I think it belongs here, and not on the not-so-magical-animals thread.

The Final, Fatal Rampage of Tyke the Elephant. A Short Documentary.

Fascinating Horror
1.23M subscribers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v5YZRIbn80

[grapevine]

ASIA
I used to think David Attenborough had the best job in the world, and still do although of course he's the front man to a larger team of very talented wildlife cameramen and biologists, not to mention scriptwriters and musicians. Last week I watched a news feature where two cameramen were interviewed about the latest David Attenborough series on BBC1 called "Asia", which was absolutely riveting. It won't suprise you to know that each segment takes many hours in sometimes quite dangerous and uncomfortable positions to get it just right.

Here's a short trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWm--Y912eo&ab_channel=BBCEarth

[Bruce G Charlton]

ASIA
I used to think David Attenborough had the best job in the world, and still do although of course he's the front man to a larger team of very talented wildlife cameramen and biologists, not to mention scriptwriters and musicians. Last week I wached a news feature where two cameramen were interviewed about the latest David Attenborough series on BBC1 called "Asia", which was absolutely riveting. It won't suprise you to know that each segment takes many hours in sometimes quite dangerous and uncomfortable positions to get it just right.

Here's a short trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWm--Y912eo&ab_channel=BBCEarth

The photography is stunning, although some of the dubbed sound effects are rather exaggerated. Kudos to the cameramen, and the editor...

But I could do without Attenborough! For the past thirty years or so, presumably as part of his contract - he seems to end every single documentary he voices, with some portentous Agenda 2030/ Great Reset nonsense about global warming.

One of my nextdoor neighbours as a kid was John Harrison - a producer at the BBC Wildlife unit in Bristol, still in its early years. Their breakthrough documentary was Attenborough's first big success: Life on Earth in 1979. Just afterwards, I visited the studio of Ed Williams, the composer (https://charltonteaching.blogspot.com/2016/10/a-visit-to-composer-ed-williams-in.html); who did a ground-breaking sound-track for that and several of the following series.

[Vicus]

Doggy Blues

https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1853758202044711388 :clapping:
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[Frankie Pancakes]

I call it the clown footed catapiller.
They love Plumeria leaves.

[Bill Ryan]

I wanted to report this here. I can't imagine a more magical animal than a saber-toothed tiger kitten. :heart:

Sadly, it's extinct - but of course the frozen DNA will be entirely intact and it has to be possible that the species could be revived, sometime in the relatively near future if not now. I've only copied part of the article... it's worth reading it all. :flower:


https://explorersweb.com/saber-toothed-kitten-mummy-found-in-arctic

Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Found in Arctic

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SaberToothedKittenMummy-642x260-1.jpg

Scientists have discovered a mummified saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrost. The cold, dry conditions perfectly preserved the three-week-old cub.


https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/saber-tooth-kitten2-e1731721022148.jpeg

This 31,800-year-old mummy from the Late Pleistocene era is incredibly rare — a world first, even.

“For the first time in the history of paleontology, the appearance of an extinct mammal that has no analogs in the modern fauna has been studied,” wrote the authors of the new study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-79546-1).

The saber-toothed kitten’s limbs, torso, head, and fur are all intact. Portions of its pelvic bones, femur, and shin bones were found in the ice around the body. Excited researchers were able to see for the first time what this extinct animal actually looked like.

[Vicus]

Sadly, it's extinct - but of course the frozen DNA will be entirely intact and it has to be possible that the species could be revived, sometime in the relatively near future if not now. I've only copied part of the article... it's worth reading it all. :flower:

This 31,800-year-old mummy from the Late Pleistocene era is incredibly rare — a world first, even.

“For the first time in the history of paleontology, the appearance of an extinct mammal that has no analogs in the modern fauna has been studied,” wrote the authors of the new study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-79546-1).


Jurassic Park? (kind of) NO WAY! :crazy:

10 years ago came to an intriguing Article,with a title something like:

"Horrific paleontology found! " my first though was : something about human sacrifice...

It was, but not by humans...

Somewhere in The Pyrenees mountains (France side)was found a huge cavern with at least at that time and counting,bones from 30.000 humans !..and other animals...(think about for a moment,over that number ),at that time there was no town,no city...everybody was a prey on the landscape...
All the skulls with 2 perforations...(how you open a coconut ?)

That cavern was home for saber tooth generations which Favorite meal were humans.
Guess What! the skull perforations were their tooth!

Paleontologist deduced that Predator follow humans migrations ...

There is another study about female mitochondria (they can map migrations) where clarifies that at that moment in History, humans were near to extinction! a bottleneck !

Food for think: those animals were 3 times bigger that the biggest cat today...
3 times heavy! (go to a Nature Museum)

Until humans developed the right weapons and strategy there was no form of defense,maybe only fire...

YES, saber tooth are lovely, when they are DEATH!

[Brigantia]

Jurassic Park? (kind of) NO WAY! :crazy:

But awww... cute little kitten... :heart:

Just kidding; it's interesting looking into the extinction time period for the sabre-toothed tiger that they put it into the time frame of about 13000 to 10000 years ago. That's been discussed a lot here on PA as some kind of a catastrophic extinction event and the time frame ties in with what researchers have said about a time when humans were close to extinction. Maybe the tigers were picking off humans close to death and were easy prey, but over time the food source for the tigers would have reduced drastically across all species.

[onawah]

Whaaattt??
The baby owls look so happy, the Mom just looks confused.
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Sudden attack of conscience...
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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1858928264116662287

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Kind woman adopts abandoned dog at shelter..🐕🐾🥺❤️

Adopt, Don't shop..🙏

— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) November 19, 2024

[Johnnycomelately]

I wanted to report this here. I can't imagine a more magical animal than a saber-toothed tiger kitten. :heart:

Sadly, it's extinct - but of course the frozen DNA will be entirely intact and it has to be possible that the species could be revived, sometime in the relatively near future if not now. I've only copied part of the article... it's worth reading it all. :flower:


https://explorersweb.com/saber-toothed-kitten-mummy-found-in-arctic

Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Found in Arctic

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SaberToothedKittenMummy-642x260-1.jpg

Scientists have discovered a mummified saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrost. The cold, dry conditions perfectly preserved the three-week-old cub.


https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/saber-tooth-kitten2-e1731721022148.jpeg

This 31,800-year-old mummy from the Late Pleistocene era is incredibly rare — a world first, even.

“For the first time in the history of paleontology, the appearance of an extinct mammal that has no analogs in the modern fauna has been studied,” wrote the authors of the new study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-79546-1).

The saber-toothed kitten’s limbs, torso, head, and fur are all intact. Portions of its pelvic bones, femur, and shin bones were found in the ice around the body. Excited researchers were able to see for the first time what this extinct animal actually looked like.

Cool post, Bill. I’ve been aware of North American Sabre Tooth cats for a long bit, probably since elementary school. They always seemed a most elegant predator. The idea of Sabre Tooth kittens, harmless and cute, never crossed my mind. ~8O

Here’s the source paper for the article:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-79546-1

And here’s the Wiki link for the N.A. one I’m familiar with, “Smilodon”, of which I saw a displayed skeleton (dunno if replica) in my budding early thirties.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smilodon

Wiki says this kind and the story kind (Homotherium?) diverged genetically about 18 m years ago. Also says they both lived mainly in N.A. at the time of the End-Pleistocene extinction event (shoutout to Brigantia), so the Siberian location is curious/interesting.

Whatever ended the Pleistocene, I wonder if any Smilodon critters are frozen in the apparently better Siberian permafrost.

Not sure I’m sad they’re extincto though. Saved folks a lot of trouble here, since then. What I’d like to know is, how in heck did people deal with that? From my reading, the overlap in North America was thousands of years. Plus, giant sloths, short-faced (giant, and fast as a horse) bears, huge (“Dier”?) wolves, bigger AND regular sized Lions, legit Cheetahs (reason for Pronghorn Antelope’s unneeded 40 mph speed now). And no don’t tangle with a Black Bear sized Beaver.

I am enthralled.

[rgray222]

A Hornbill "anting". They purposely sit on top of ants nest and allow ants to crawl all over them. This helps them with cleaning parasites, feather maintenance and stimulation for feather growth.

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[Ravenlocke]

Text:
🇷🇺🐻‍❄️ HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Master of the Arctic, the polar bear, can smell a seal on the ice at a distance of up to 30 km. It can jump out of the water 2,5 meters in order to catch prey. It can swim 687 km without a break for rest. It swims at a speed of 10 km/h and can stay under water for up to 5 minutes.

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/1860295931842703361

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[Inversion]

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[Abondance]

I have noticed for 2 weeks the presence of a white sparrow among the birds in my garden. He comes to feed every morning with the other sparrows, tits, blackbirds and other little inhabitants of the skies whom I offer food with joy to face the winter.

Very rare, leucistic birds are not provided with any pigment, such as albinos. And it is as well to say that among the other sparrows with dull colors, he does not go unnoticed! I have already spent a few hours watching and taking photos and videos that I can’t share here but here is what it looks like:

https://i2-prod.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/article5717221.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/1_CS_DL_sparrow_29072021.jpg

https://i2-prod.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/article5717221.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/1_CS_DL_sparrow_29072021.jpg

[Bill Ryan]

Copying this lovely post by Eva2 on the Great Quotes thread. (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?8309-The-Great-Quotes-thread&p=1643481&viewfull=1#post1643481) It's all about magical animals, and reading it made my heart sing. :heart:

~~~
“I think it's a deep consolation to know that spiders dream, that monkeys tease predators, that dolphins have accents, that lions can be scared silly by a lone mongoose, that otters hold hands, and ants bury their dead. That there isn't their life and our life. Nor your life and my life.

That it's just one teetering and endless thread and all of us, all of us, are entangled with it as deep as entanglement goes.”

~Kate Forster

[Tintin]

This is fun, and very delightful. The sound here is optional, I'd suggest. :sun:

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1860636983715864576/pu/vid/avc1/360x640/zek4ZpRRJFXLMYhE.mp4?tag=12

[Bill Ryan]

This is Mara, my dog (clearly a most magical animal!), demonstrating how the Morphic Field for All Dogs compels them to lean out of every car window, even if they're 100% blind and can't see a thing. :ROFL::heart:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Bill/Mara_looking_out_the_car_window.jpg

[Ewan]

Not sure this belongs here but I could not see a more suitable location...

The Maned Wolf. (Not a wolf!)

It has the ears of a Fenec (Desert Fox), the body and colouration of a fox but its legs appear to be part Giraffe!

https://a-z-animals.com/media/maned-wolf-1.jpg

https://a-z-animals.com/media/2021/05/Wild-Dog-Breeds_-Maned-Wolf.jpg

It lives in Central and eastern South America in semi-open habitats such as grasslands, forests, and scrub prairies.

Originally thought to be closely related to true wolves, the mane wolf is actually a closer relative of wild dogs and wolf-like foxes, although they are still a distinct canid genus and species.

This animal can trace its history back 6 million years ago to when many of the larger canids in South America became extinct. Fossils of the mane wolf dating back to the Pleiostine era have indicated that they are the only large canids to survive elimination. Its once closest relative, the Falkland Islands wolf, is now extinct.

https://a-z-animals.com/animals/maned-wolf/

[grapevine]

This is fun, and very delightful. The sound here is optional, I'd suggest. :sun:

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1860636983715864576/pu/vid/avc1/360x640/zek4ZpRRJFXLMYhE.mp4?tag=1

lol Tintin, the poor bloke on the bike . . . :laughs:

[onawah]

The link didn't work for me, and when I copied and pasted it into a new window it opened into a Japanese porn site :facepalm:



This is fun, and very delightful. The sound here is optional, I'd suggest. :sun:

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1860636983715864576/pu/vid/avc1/360x640/zek4ZpRRJFXLMYhE.mp4?tag=1

lol Tintin, the poor bloke on the bike . . . :laughs:

[Bill Ryan]

The link didn't work for me, and when I copied and pasted it into a new window it opened into a Japanese porn site :facepalm:



This is fun, and very delightful. The sound here is optional, I'd suggest. :sun:

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1860636983715864576/pu/vid/avc1/360x640/zek4ZpRRJFXLMYhE.mp4?tag=1

lol Tintin, the poor bloke on the bike . . . :laughs:There was a small typo in that copied link. Here it is, and it should work fine: :thumbsup:
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1860636983715864576/pu/vid/avc1/360x640/zek4ZpRRJFXLMYhE.mp4?tag=12

[Vicus]

https://www.sott.net/image/s16/332269/large/beware.jpg

Beware of birds

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/jaccocharite/status/1862413974790148482

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[Paul D.]

😮😯😲

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[rgray222]

An octopus disguising itself as the head of a bigger marine creature
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[Eva2]

Parrot doesn't like toes!


https://youtube.com/shorts/TlgHzIi2DPk?si=_Wd7mOh90u0QdePq


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[rgray222]

Woman kisses dogs at a rescue center to see how they react.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aBy2Ov2_460svav1.mp4

[Bill Ryan]

The real Snoopy with his owner Charles Schulz. :heart:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Bill/The_real_Snoopy_with_his_owner_Charles_Schulz.jpg

[Inversion]

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[Eva2]

I am assuming (hoping) that these creations aren't living tombs for the insects and that once they've matured they leave their creations and all that is left is the artwork.

'Trichoptera larvae (Trichoptera) have a unique skill: to build protective covers with materials from their surroundings. French artist Hubert Duprat, since the 1980s, has taken advantage of this behavior by providing gold, pearls and precious stones. The larvae, following their instinct, create tiny living jewels with these materials, merging art and nature.
This project combines biology and creativity, highlighting the adaptability of insects and challenging the boundaries between the natural and the artistic. The pieces have captured the attention of artists and scientists for their innovation and beauty.
Credits Cienciatum'

https://scontent.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/468818338_551701940996752_877150835140431180_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=u0zrmRGlfYsQ7kNvgF8-5QE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh3-1.fna&_nc_gid=AFTTcEcE_9nl1pYB_zRuHAX&oh=00_AYCIBrsh3tGHf5sxyIxawlutSQM291c2PuSTPfFm5md7Rg&oe=675A6A32

[Arcturian108]

The real Snoopy with his owner Charles Schulz. :heart:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Bill/The_real_Snoopy_with_his_owner_Charles_Schulz.jpg

Late in life I have become an absolute fan of everything Snoopy, Peanuts, etc. I have a large collection of coffee table books of as many of his Sunday comic strips I can find. I read them as bedtime stories as I prepare for sleep. I keep a Snoopy stuffed animal on my bed too.

[mountain_jim]

This is a beautiful dog

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1865592364146032906

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He said “do I look cold to you” 😂

— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) December 8, 2024

[Bill Ryan]

This is a beautiful dog

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1865592364146032906
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He said “do I look cold to you” 😂
Made me laugh! The presentation in the short video was beautifully timed. :ROFL:

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/drawandstrike/status/1866524856818221391

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Brian Cates - Political Columnist & Pundit
@drawandstrike
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ACCOUNTS ON X.

I love that @elonmusk and @X are PAYING Niall for all the views his amazing posts about saving/adopting Thai street dogs get.

With the amount of dogs he is working to save, Niall and his team deserve every penny of the X revenue.

There is good in this world and it's worth fighting for and supporting.

That's why every time I see Niall's posts about the latest dog he is helping, I make sure to boost it so all my followers can see it.

Because that means $ to help Niall do his work. It means he can afford to save even more of these dogs that need love and care.

This is one great example of how http://X.com is helping to change our world. And change it for the better.



Niall Harbison
@NiallHarbison
Snickers is the Thai street dog who brought me a gift every single day when I fed her.

Today was a very special day for her as we were giving her the news that every single dog in the world deserves.

Nobody deserves it more… (1/8)


< more to this story at link)

[Bill Ryan]

Meet Raja the Elephant, Sri Lanka’s Most Popular Tax Collector

https://explorersweb.com/meet-raja-the-elephant-sri-lankas-most-popular-tax-collector

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/p0k72gmy-e1733879902741.jpg

Sri Lanka has a new answer to toll booths — a tax-collecting elephant. Instead of searching the car for some spare change, you must offer up a tasty snack before Raja allows you to pass.

Raja, a 40-year-old male elephant, collects his payments on the Buttlala-Kataragama road that links Sri Lanka’s west and southeast coasts. He will stand by the side of the road and then step onto it when a promising vehicle approaches. At a whopping four tonnes, Raja uses his sizable bulk to block the road. He then waits until he is given payment before moving out of the way.

The clever elephant does not stop every vehicle. He has realized that larger vehicles and buses have the most to offer, so he tends to block those. Once the vehicle stops, he gently pokes his trunk in through a door or window to ask for the toll.

Celebrity status

His behavior has made him a minor celebrity in Sri Lanka. Travelers often buy fruit in advance in case they bump into the large elephant. No one seems to mind that he slows down traffic. Seventy percent of the population in Sri Lanka are Buddhist, and many others practice Hinduism. Elephants are deeply respected within both religions.

Raja is not the only elephant that stops vehicles on this patch of road, but he is the original pachyderm tax collector. Videos of the elephant have gone viral on social media after he unknowingly became a star of Asia, a BBC documentary series presented by David Attenborough. It explores the continent’s incredible wildlife and natural wonders. While filming in Sri Lanka, they came across Raja.

They arrived at the roadside at 6 am sharp every day, and every day Raja was there to greet them, ready for another busy day of stopping cars and collecting snacks. While some of the younger elephants along the road sometimes become aggressive, Raja is a gentle giant.

“Raja was a magnificent 40-year-old elephant who has been hustling by the side of the road longer than any other elephant on this highway,” commented Seth Daood, a researcher for the series. “In fact, he had laid down the blueprint for how to get food from vehicles on the road.”

:heart:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYu4D4CtVUw

[Eva2]

'The mosquito was placed under an electron microscope and found that it had a hundred eyes on its head, forty-eight teeth on its mouth, and a smooth chest with a central heart and a heart for each wing, and in each heart an atrium, a ventricle, and two diaphragms. The mosquito has a device that airplanes do not have. It has a thermal receiver that sees things by heat. The sensitivity of this device is one in a thousand degrees Celsius. It has a blood analysis device. It has an anesthesia device. It has a liquefaction device. It has six knives, four of which make a square wound, and two knives that heal in the shape of an ampoule to collect blood. It has claws and eyebrows on its legs.'

https://scontent.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/469897275_122136334982427237_5585559253278794805_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=AjSf73W1RpkQ7kNvgHJuVXh&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh3-1.fna&_nc_gid=Ai-LXGIXHuS6MvxfpIPNJ93&oh=00_AYDhhkWPO5taBXtuRLbPYB70szCiIU0xmLwvB9Us493a4w&oe=67602595

[Inversion]

A girl rescued baby sugar gliders (nocturnal gliding possums) stuck in a heavy downpour

P2ggRr6cCIg

[rgray222]

Some birds just make and entrance, they can't help themselves.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a2v1zRY_460svav1.mp4

[rgray222]

The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/01-overall-winner-and-mammal-award-winner_milko-marchetti_stuck-squirrel.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/02-insect-award-winner_jose-miguel-gallego-molina_mantis-flamenca.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/05-fish-and-other-aquatic-animals-award-winner_przemyslaw-jakubczyk-unexpected-role-swap.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/08-peoples-choice-award-winner_tapani-linnanmaki_shake-ruffle-rattle-and-roll.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/07-nikon-young-photographer-award-winner_kingston-tam_awkward-smiley-frog.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/highly-commended_takashi-kubo_mafia-boss.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/highly-commended_randy_herman_youre-not-my-mother.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/highly-commended_jan-piecha_ill-tell-you-a-secret.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/highly-commended_artur-stankiewicz_im-too-sexy-for-my-love.webp
https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/images/wysiwyg/00000064/highly-commended_marti-phillips_are-you-kidding.webp

Source: https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/comedy-wildlife-2024-competition-winners.php

[Bill Ryan]

Not Even 200Km of Forest Could Keep These Tigers Apart


https://explorersweb.com/not-even-200km-of-forest-could-keep-these-tigers-apart (https://explorersweb.com/not-even-200km-of-forest-could-keep-these-tigers-apart/)

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dnnimagehandler.png

Two Amur tigers, separated by almost 200km of Russian forest, have found each other again. The unexpected romance is a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered species.

Conservationists rescued the two tigers, named Boris and Svetlaya, from the Sikhote-Alin mountains when they were just a few months old. Both were orphans and would not have survived on their own in the wild. They were placed into a conservation program with other tiger cubs in 2012 and raised with live prey and minimal human contact. The plan was always to release the cubs at 18 months old.

In 2014, conservationists duly released Boris and Svetlaya in the Pri-Amur region. Sitting on Russia’s border with China, it is historically a home to the big cats. The endangered tigers now inhabit just a fraction of their old range, but experts estimate there are 700,000 square kilometers of suitable habitat for the tigers across Asia.

The project’s main goals were to restore the dwindling populations of Amur tigers and to spread their distribution. For this reason, researchers separated the cubs by hundreds of kilometers throughout the forest and tracked them for over a year.

At this point, an unexpected love story unfolded. Boris, not content with his new lonely life, began walking. He continued for nearly 200 kilometers until he found Svetlaya. Six months later, she gave birth to a litter of cubs.

[Inversion]

Animals funny clips part: 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko9Ojm-nKSg

[Bill Ryan]

:heart: :)

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Capture-mk-e1734527219738.jpg

[mountain_jim]

speaking of Russian tigers, but:



They were placed into a conservation program with other tiger cubs in 2012 and raised with live prey and minimal human contact.


these had the opposite raising apparently :)

...

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1871064453812486448

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https://x.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1871193666993508729

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MJTruthUltra
@MJTruthUltra
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1h
I am…. Catman

[onawah]

Padre Pio’s Words About Cats: A Spiritual Message for Us Today
Beyond Yourself
709 subscribers
Dec 2, 2024
(update: I recently discovered that many videos on youtube now are featuring fake AI visuals and voices. The visuals in this one are fake, though they didn't try to fake Padre Pio's voice, at least. But we are left to wonder if he ever really said anything about cats.)
"Did Padre Pio believe cats were more than just animals? 🕊
In this video, we’ll uncover Padre Pio’s thoughts on cats and animals and how they reflect God’s divine plan. 🐈✨ His words remind us that even the smallest creatures hold spiritual significance, offering lessons about intuition, stillness, and unconditional love. 🌌
Discover:
🌙 Padre Pio’s unique perspective on cats and their role in the spiritual world.
🌟 How animals, especially cats, can teach us about divine connection.
🕊 The deeper meaning behind their presence in our lives today. "

8ddn7xDFO8E

[Bill Ryan]

Padre Pio’s Words About Cats: A Spiritual Message for Us Today


This is perfectly fitting!! :heart:

soehbSILSco

[onawah]

Owl flies down chimney, perches on top of Arlington family's Christmas tree
NBC4 Washington
258K subscribers
Dec 21, 2024

"An owl offered a little Christmas magic for an Arlington family when it flew down their chimney and perched itself on top of their tree. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey got reaction from the family."

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[onawah]

This dog's reactions and expressions are too funny
(Facebook Reels take a minute to download)
reel/2279395082438292

reel/3488963838075540

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/_emergent_/status/1873866544033505339

1873866544033505339

When it rains in #Japan 🇯🇵...

One of the many reasons I love the place. ❤️🏯

— Emergent Perspective (@_emergent_) December 30, 2024



https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1873924932478132415

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https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1873603096208929190

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[Eva2]

https://www.livescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-start-wearing-dead-salmon-hats-again-after-ditching-the-trend-for-37-years

'Orcas start wearing dead salmon hats again after ditching the trend for 37 years
News
By Sascha Pare published November 27, 2024
Orcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still aren't sure why they do it.

Northwest Pacific orcas have started wearing salmon hats again, bringing back a bizarre trend first described in the 1980s, researchers say.

Last month, scientists and whale watchers spotted orcas (Orcinus orca) in South Puget Sound and off Point No Point in Washington State swimming with dead fish on their heads.

This is the first time they've donned the bizarre headgear since the summer of 1987, when a trendsetting female West Coast orca kickstarted the behavior for no apparent reason. Within a couple of weeks, the rest of the pod had jumped on the bandwagon and turned salmon corpses into must-have fashion accessories, according to the marine conservation charity ORCA — but it's unclear whether the same will happen this time around.

Researchers think the orcas sporting salmon hats now may be veterans of the trend when it first appeared nearly 40 years ago. "It does seem possible that some individuals that experienced [the behavior] the first time around may have started it again," Andrew Foote, an evolutionary ecologist at the University of Oslo in Norway, told New Scientist.

Related: Orcas are learning terrifying new behaviors. Are they getting smarter?

The motivation for the salmon hat trend remains a mystery. "Honestly, your guess is as good as mine," Deborah Giles, an orca researcher at the University of Washington who also heads the science and research teams at the non-profit Wild Orca, told New Scientist.

Salmon hats are a perfect example of what researchers call a "fad" — a behavior initiated by one or two individuals and temporarily picked up by others before it's abandoned. Back in the 1980s, the trend only lasted a year; by the summer of 1988, dead fish were totally passé and salmon hats disappeared from the West Coast orca population.

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1875001181870969292

1875001181870969292

Even the bird's are stealing in the UK 😆

— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) January 3, 2025

[Bill Ryan]

Copying this from meeradas on the Here and Now thread:

:heart:



Good morning - with this (just released):

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[Brigantia]

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1875001181870969292

1875001181870969292

Even the bird's are stealing in the UK 😆

— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) January 3, 2025

From Gregg's no less! No wonder those seagulls look fat.

[rgray222]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI4yoXyb1_M?si=woV0RIZD-1ws8tFr

lMiYp1p8Wb4

[Bill Ryan]

A touching story about this very magical animal. :flower:


https://explorersweb.com/orca-mother-carries-dead-calf-for-weeks-again

Orca Mother carries Dead Calf for Weeks — Again

In 2018, an Orca mother made global news for her striking display of grief. Her young calf had died soon after birth, but she had refused to let go of her offspring. Instead, she pushed the body of her calf through the water, balancing it on her head for 17 days and 1,600 kilometers before she finally left its body behind.

So when J35, as scientists called her (or Tahlequah, as she was known to the public), gave birth again in late December, it was a cause for celebration. However, the mother and calf were already behaving unusually, which made scientists with the Center for Whale Research concerned for the health of the baby whale.

Unfortunately, their worries were well-founded. A little over a week later, the calf died. The mother once again took up her sad burden and has again been carrying the body of the deceased calf with her.

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/deadbaby.jpgThe baby calf was seen swimming with its mother in late December of 2024.

Whales also mourn

Humans are always quick to assign human emotion to animals, and we aren’t always right. But scientists believe that Tahlequah is truly mourning the loss of her calves.

“Grief isn’t owned by humans,” said Jenny Atkinson, executive director of The Whale Museum on San Juan Island, where Tahlequah was observed in 2018.

In fact, killer whales often carry their deceased calves with them for around a day before letting them go. None have been observed to do so as long as Tahlequah did in 2018. It is likely that she will repeat this behavior the second time.

Researchers believe (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29801996/) that there is a practical element to carrying deceased calves. It is possible for a calf to appear dead but just be unconscious. In this case, continuing to care for them after an apparent death might save their lives.

However, whales like Tahlequah continue to carry their offspring long after they are clearly dead. This may mean they have accepted that the death has happened but haven’t yet come to terms with it emotionally, say researchers. In other cases, bereaved cetacean mothers have even carried around parts of a dead calf or other “surrogate objects.” In 1954, for example, a bottlenose dolphin carried the severed head of her calf.

While it is important not to anthropomorphize, Tahlequah clearly shows a deep emotional attachment to a deceased offspring, which can only be called grief.

https://explorersweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/carryingj61.jpgJ35 was photographed carrying the body of its calf off Puget Sound

The future of the pod

Tahlequah and her calves are Southern Resident Killer Whales, a critically endangered population which winters off the coast of Washington State in Puget Sound. There are fewer than a hundred left in the wild, making the loss of a female calf even more devastating.

It is common for calves to die in their first year. Estimates suggest that between 20 and 50 percent of calves do not survive. Those numbers are only increasing as the Southern Residents struggle to find enough food. Upriver damming and habitat loss have affected the endangered Chinook salmon, the orca’s favorite food.

The fate of Tahlequah

Researchers are worried for Tahlequah herself. While she mourns, she isn’t foraging and is expending a great deal of energy on carrying her dead calf. After her ordeal in 2018, she recovered her lost weight, even delivering a healthy male calf two years later.

In 2018, she was accompanied by her own mother, who has since died. She isn’t alone now, however. She is currently accompanied by her sister, Kiki, and son, Phoenix, who may share food and provide emotional support. They are swimming together, bearing the body of the calf, a little way behind the rest of her pod. Researchers hope that with the help of her surviving family, she will make it through her ordeal.

There is one piece of good news. A second calf was seen swimming with the pod on New Year’s Day. So far, the new calf seems normal and healthy.

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/wonderofscience/status/1876641189278949505

1876641189278949505

When a camera's frame rate matches a bird's wing flaps.

📽: GingerBeard/YT

— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) January 7, 2025

[mountain_jim]

Thanks Tintin! (for the Project Avalon Forum X account repost) (https://x.com/AvalonForum)

https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1876641393193734283

1876641393193734283

A family of cheetah sleep with the forest guard every night.

This is what the camera recorded.

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) January 7, 2025

[Isserley]

This incident happened in Kombaru sanctuary in Karnataka, India.

https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-c1ba9fdc1ceee8edf979174552f02039


The leopard was chasing the dog, the dog entered the bathroom through a window, the bathroom was locked from outside.

The leopard entered behind the dog and both of them got trapped in the toilet; when the dog saw the leopard, he panicked and sat silently in a corner.

He didn't even dare to bark.

Although the leopard was hungry and was chasing the dog, he didn't eat it.

He could have had dinner by jumping on the dog, but the two animals stayed together in different corners for almost twelve hours. During these twelve hours, the leopard also remained calm.

The forest department focused on the leopard and captured it with a tranquilizer dart.

Now the question is, why didn’t the hungry leopard attack the dog when it was easily possible?

Wildlife researchers have answered this question: According to them, wild animals are very sensitive to their freedom.

As soon as they realize that their freedom has been taken away, they can feel deep pain, to the point of forgetting their hunger.

Their natural motivation to eat begins to fade.

Freedom and happiness are connected. Freedom to think, act and live as we wish


https://www.quora.com/profile/Shamso-Nuur-2/I-cant-bleive-this-walhi-omg-https-www-quora-com-profile-Dilaw-Dalima-This-incident-happened-in-Kombaru-sanctuary-in?ch=17&oid=203735050&share=0a838121&srid=uZaFX&target_type=post

[Johnnycomelately]

This incident happened in Kombaru sanctuary in Karnataka, India.

https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-c1ba9fdc1ceee8edf979174552f02039


The leopard was chasing the dog, the dog entered the bathroom through a window, the bathroom was locked from outside.

The leopard entered behind the dog and both of them got trapped in the toilet; when the dog saw the leopard, he panicked and sat silently in a corner.

He didn't even dare to bark.

Although the leopard was hungry and was chasing the dog, he didn't eat it.

He could have had dinner by jumping on the dog, but the two animals stayed together in different corners for almost twelve hours. During these twelve hours, the leopard also remained calm.

The forest department focused on the leopard and captured it with a tranquilizer dart.

Now the question is, why didn’t the hungry leopard attack the dog when it was easily possible?

Wildlife researchers have answered this question: According to them, wild animals are very sensitive to their freedom.

As soon as they realize that their freedom has been taken away, they can feel deep pain, to the point of forgetting their hunger.

Their natural motivation to eat begins to fade.

Freedom and happiness are connected. Freedom to think, act and live as we wish


https://www.quora.com/profile/Shamso-Nuur-2/I-cant-bleive-this-walhi-omg-https-www-quora-com-profile-Dilaw-Dalima-This-incident-happened-in-Kombaru-sanctuary-in?ch=17&oid=203735050&share=0a838121&srid=uZaFX&target_type=post

Thanks sis. This story is so cool, gets me thinking of the spirit world. I wonder what those two different critters took away from that.

[Brigantia]

This shows how sensitive animals and birds can be to our moods; I had a really bad day once, got home and sat down feeling low, looked down to see my cats at my feet looking up at me, as if to say "are you ok mum?".

[Isserley]

This incident happened in Kombaru sanctuary in Karnataka, India.

https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-c1ba9fdc1ceee8edf979174552f02039


The leopard was chasing the dog, the dog entered the bathroom through a window, the bathroom was locked from outside.

The leopard entered behind the dog and both of them got trapped in the toilet; when the dog saw the leopard, he panicked and sat silently in a corner.

He didn't even dare to bark.

Although the leopard was hungry and was chasing the dog, he didn't eat it.

He could have had dinner by jumping on the dog, but the two animals stayed together in different corners for almost twelve hours. During these twelve hours, the leopard also remained calm.

The forest department focused on the leopard and captured it with a tranquilizer dart.

Now the question is, why didn’t the hungry leopard attack the dog when it was easily possible?

Wildlife researchers have answered this question: According to them, wild animals are very sensitive to their freedom.

As soon as they realize that their freedom has been taken away, they can feel deep pain, to the point of forgetting their hunger.

Their natural motivation to eat begins to fade.

Freedom and happiness are connected. Freedom to think, act and live as we wish


https://www.quora.com/profile/Shamso-Nuur-2/I-cant-bleive-this-walhi-omg-https-www-quora-com-profile-Dilaw-Dalima-This-incident-happened-in-Kombaru-sanctuary-in?ch=17&oid=203735050&share=0a838121&srid=uZaFX&target_type=post

Thanks sis. This story is so cool, gets me thinking of the spirit world. I wonder what those two different critters took away from that.

Maybe it was something so simple like - u don’t eat in a toilet. As the saying goes, u don’t eat and **** in the same place. :bigsmile:

[Brigantia]

Here's a fascinating short account of a little dog called Gunner in wartime Britain, he seemed to have a heightened awareness during (and even before) air raids of whether the planes were enemy or not.



This dog's name was Gunner. My uncle brought him
back from WW2. He was raised and slept under my
uncle's anti-aircraft gun. The gun crew shared their
rations to feed him. 8y the time he was 18 months old,
my uncle said he would stand up and look at the sky. If
he laid back down they knew all was ok. If he growled
and put his hackles up they got at the ready. He knew
the sound of the German aircraft and my uncle said he
never got it wrong. He said Gunner was better than
any early warning system. I'm probably the only one
left in the family that knows that story now, so I
thought I'd tell it before it’s lost forever, like many
stories must be from that time. Thanks for reading it.

Ian Brown

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/BowesChay/status/1877753835374137840

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1877777500866052319

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1877365032649904358

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1877758756814999997

1877758756814999997

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1877853101568458923

1877853101568458923

They’re cold, bring them inside

— Clown World ™ 🤡🌎 (@ClownWorld_) January 10, 2025

[Ravenlocke]

Translated Text:
🐆❄️ Snow leopards playing on a mountain slope were filmed in India

📍 The Zanskar Valley in Ladakh

https://x.com/sputnik_afrique/status/1876682712356200662

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[Ravenlocke]

Translated Text:
🇰🇪 At #Kenya , an elephant gave birth to twins, a very rare phenomenon.

🐘 The country has recorded a third birth of elephant twins in three years! Usually, twin births among pachyderms are extremely rare, they represent less than 1% of cases.

The twins were born in the Shimba Hills Nature Reserve in Kwale County and are in good health, as is the female, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the state agency responsible for nature conservation, said.
Elephants have an exceptionally long gestation period (about 22 months). They have difficulty feeding two young at the same time, which poses a risk to one of the babies.

https://x.com/sputnik_afrique/status/1876347176475124187

1876347176475124187

[rgray222]

When animals sense a safe and loving environment they can easily feel a bit of euphoria.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aPAg2nn_460svav1.mp4

[Harmony]

What a beautiful and amazing video posted above (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?106567-Animals-are-Magical&p=1651023&viewfull=1#post1651023) rgray222. I had to watch it several times to see each animal intertwined with so many animals you wouldn't normally see together. Thank you for posting, It would be lovely to transform the world with such a wonderful frequency that little girl transmits:heart:

[rgray222]

Asking for someone to stop and provide help on the side of the road..........................

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/adBPzGD_460svav1.mp4

[Eva2]

What a beautiful and amazing video posted above (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?106567-Animals-are-Magical&p=1651023&viewfull=1#post1651023) rgray222. I had to watch it several times to see each animal intertwined with so many animals you wouldn't normally see together. Thank you for posting, It would be lovely to transform the world with such a wonderful frequency that little girl transmits:heart:

Agree - a beautiful video!

[Eva2]

'Long before refrigerators were invented, ancient Russians and Finns discovered an ingenious and unexpected way to preserve milk: placing frogs directly into the milk containers. These frogs, specifically the Rana temporaria species, released antimicrobial proteins like Brevinin 1Tb through their skin, effectively slowing down bacterial growth.
What began as an intuitive practice passed down through generations was scientifically validated centuries later. In 2013, researchers confirmed the effectiveness of these proteins in preserving milk, revealing that this seemingly mythical method was, in fact, a remarkable natural solution to food preservation in an era without modern technology.'

https://scontent.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/472759439_633340306045675_7333668583210822258_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=ab_5mCYp8XcQ7kNvgEiDOto&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcxh3-1.fna&_nc_gid=AYbiHczFl_806yUJ0L81Wou&oh=00_AYAA7A3p07C6Z6A3GTozsL9UdOX27Sd8l9-NcLKwP_2erA&oe=678C6054

[Arcturian108]

Just adorable collection of animals attracted to a little girl's energy:

(https://twitter.com/buitengebieden/status/1879266144122753059)https://twitter.com/buitengebieden/status/1879266144122753059
1879266144122753059

[Mark (Star Mariner)]

1879185964586729496
https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1879185964586729496

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GhQ13tWXcAAJvgR?format=jpg&name=900x900

[onawah]

Clever Cats Opening Doors
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One has to wonder how long the frogs stay in the milk, and if they excrete anything other than antimicrobial proteins while in there, which would be less than hygenic.

Another interesting ancient custom is making Kefir with things that look like tiny cauliflowers which are found in sheep stomachs, called "kefir grains". They can be stored in milk and refrigerated, where they continue to grow, and when left to ferment at room temperature in fresh milk for a day or so, they will cause the milk to curdle and turn into kefir with lots of probiotic benefits. Then they are strained out of the fresh kefir and returned to refrigeration until needed again. That kind of homemade kefir generally has more probiotics than store bought kefir. Best made with raw milk.


'Long before refrigerators were invented, ancient Russians and Finns discovered an ingenious and unexpected way to preserve milk: placing frogs directly into the milk containers. These frogs, specifically the Rana temporaria species, released antimicrobial proteins like Brevinin 1Tb through their skin, effectively slowing down bacterial growth.
What began as an intuitive practice passed down through generations was scientifically validated centuries later. In 2013, researchers confirmed the effectiveness of these proteins in preserving milk, revealing that this seemingly mythical method was, in fact, a remarkable natural solution to food preservation in an era without modern technology.'

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[Eva2]

Easier to read from link below and also watch the videos imitating some words

'Creepy recording of orcas imitating human speech is leaving people amazed but extremely terrified'

https://www.unilad.com/news/animals/killer-whale-mimic-human-speech-reaction-833594-20250108

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqB1jRVw7Bw
'Not only are killer whales the largest of the dolphin family but they’re also recognized as one of the world’s largest powerful aquatic apex predators - but did you know they can speak?
Over time, orcas - also known as killer whales - have evolved to swim up to 40 miles a day, according to National Geographic. They can hunt on land and are actually in possession of the largest marine mammal brain.
Here’s something you may not know about orcas though - they can apparently copy basic human words like ‘hello’ and ‘bye bye’.

Orcas mimicking human language
The recording is part of a 2018 study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, which saw experts from Germany, Spain, the UK and Chile documenting how they discovered orcas could mimic human language.
Josep Call, a professor in evolutionary origins of mind at the University of St Andrews and co-author, explained the researchers initially wanted to see 'how flexible a killer whale can be' when it comes to copying sounds they're not used to.
"We thought what would be really convincing is to present them with something that is not in their repertoire - and in this case ‘hello’ [is] not what a killer whale would say," Call said, per The Guardian.
The team carried out the research by first training a 14-year-old orca named Wikie to copy three familiar orca sounds made by her three-year-old calf, then exposing her to five orca sounds she had never heard before.

The human sounds the orca was able to say
Finally, Wikie heard a human make three orca sounds, then six human sounds including the words 'hello', 'Amy', 'ah ha', 'one, two' and 'bye bye'.
After listening to Wikie's responses, the team found that the orca was able to quickly copy the sounds, including nailing two of the human utterances on the first attempt.
Recordings of Wikie capture her attempts to mimic the human speaking to her, and while admittedly some of the attempts sound like they've come from a terrifying goblin, others are eerily accurate.
Listeners have been left unnerved by the recordings, with one viewer commenting: "The hello sounded demonic.”

And another joked: "OK, that second hello was a little demonic. Was that really an orca, or the Devil speaking through a ghost box LOL The funniest and scariest thing EVER! That’s my day, can’t stop laughing my head off lol."
But as demonic as the recordings might sound, other viewers have pointed out just how amazing it is to hear the whale mimic humans.
"This makes me tear up, the fact that we live in a such a beautiful world filled with wonderful creatures," one person wrote.
While only one human sound given to Wikie - 'hello' - was correctly produced more than 50 percent of the time on subsequent trials, the findings offered the first evidence that orcas may be learning sounds by vocal imitation.
"This is something that could be the basis of the dialects we observe in the wild - it is plausible,” Call said.

Can orcas understand what these sounds mean?
Wikie's responses are made even more impressive by the fact her vocal apparatus is so different to humans.
Call said: "Even though the morphology [of orcas] is so different, they can still produce a sound that comes close to what another species, in this case us, can produce."
That being said, Call added: "We have no evidence that they understand what their ‘hello’ stands for.”

[rgray222]

This dog brought her puppy to a veterinarian clinic in Istanbul because his heart had slowed down and it had become unconscious in the cold weather. The mother stayed with the puppy the entire time.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aqyev3j_460svav1.mp4

[Bill Ryan]

This dog brought her puppy to a veterinarian clinic in Istanbul because his heart had slowed down and it had become was unconscious in the cold weather. The mother stayed with the puppy the entire time.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aqyev3j_460svav1.mp4So, so remarkable. :flower:

And tremendous food for thought, as well. We already have a number of videos in this thread all about animals somehow knowing that they had to find some way to attract humans' attention to get urgent help.

:heart:

[rgray222]

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[onawah]

Argument with Goat
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[Eva2]

'For anyone feeling a bit sad, here's a picture from a woman who makes Teddy Bears for her pet rat'

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[Kryztian]

The Pelican Eel or Gulper Eel found at depths of about 1000 meters has a head that balloons so it can catch it's prey:

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[Eva2]

A very smart dog. His "artwork" is amazing too, although I'm not so sure I'm buying into the realism artwork - probably just added brushstrokes to an existing painting. Anyway, a wonderful, talented dog:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THFOvJr1c3o?si=uHUQ8xKEU_0_gGJi


https://youtube.com/shorts/2Qtv1GIAcvM?si=6n2aesVRL-kiFlh1

[rgray222]

A young boy and his family came into a rescue shelter to choose a cat but the cat clearly chose the young man first.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aW44G4n_460svav1.mp4

[onawah]

Such a poignant,longing expression on the Snow Leopard cub's face...

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[rgray222]

Four rescue animals and two great love stories.

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[Ravenlocke]

Watch to the end.

https://x.com/abiri_jones/status/1880194539287376339

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[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/AmazingAnimalsX/status/1881724396471193648

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[Bill Ryan]

Watch to the end.

https://x.com/abiri_jones/status/1880194539287376339

1880194539287376339Clearly AI, but a very lovely parable! :heart::thumbsup:

[Harmony]

The post above about animals helping people reminded me of an event in my life. I'll keep it short but it really amazed me, and it is wonderous how close animals are with us if we let them be so.:sunrise:

I have a real life story between a Kookaburra, a lost dog and myself. When I got back from town I found one of my dogs had broken their rope and was missing. I was living in a forest cabin in the mountains then.

A Kookaburra family that I interacted with each day was always close by. One of the Kookaburra's got my attention and was moving in a direction and waited, I followed. This went on for a while until deep in a very wild forest, then I could hear my dog barking. I kept following the Kookabura until I saw a very large tree that had recently fallen in a storm. My dogs rope was caught in the branches and was very happy to be found. My Kookabura guide went with me all the way and back home again and all was well.:heart:

[rgray222]

Vermont man saves dog from icy river

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[mountain_jim]

:)

https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1882906322326483391

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Get a puppy they said..🐕🐾😅

— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) January 24, 2025

[Mark (Star Mariner)]

Dog meets Darth Vader!

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@DefiantLs
The force is not strong with this one.
https://x.com/DefiantLs/status/1883240700093018360

[Bill Ryan]

Dog meets Darth Vader!

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The force is not strong with this one.
https://x.com/DefiantLs/status/1883240700093018360That's made my day already!
:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:

[Mark (Star Mariner)]

Funny, but poor little guy...

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Nature is Amazing ☘️
@AMAZlNGNATURE
Dog Shocks Itself On Fence, Donkey Laughs About It😂
https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1883306389977571817

[Mark (Star Mariner)]

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internet hall of fame
@InternetH0F
A groundhog named chunk has been stealing a farmer's crop from Delaware for 4 years & eats it in front of a camera
https://x.com/InternetH0F/status/1882836032736928120

[rgray222]

Incredible wildlife footage

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[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/WallStreetMav/status/1883948650306625885

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The Figen
@TheFigen_
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Now that's called courage!

1 Shepherd dog fights with 7 wolves to protect his place.

[Eva2]

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/state-pride/nebraska/fu-manchu-orangutan-ne

'He became one of the zoo’s most popular animals due to his numerous successful escapes from his enclosures. He was given the nickname “The Hairy Houdini”.

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[Johnnycomelately]

Happy times.

Aria" for Seetong the Elephant - Sax & Piano

Paul Barton
734K subscribers

Not many views, Jan 29 (Thailand time), 2025

“Our daughter Emilie (10) serenades Seetong the elephant with her saxophone. 🎶🐘

Home-studio recording:
Eugène Bozza Aria - Alto Saxophone & Piano - Emilie & Dad • Eugène Bozza Aria - Alto Saxophone & ...

Art and Music with Elephants in Thailand Playlist:
• Art and Music with Elephants in Thailand

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Location: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Thalang Branch)
Website: https://elephantjunglesanctuary.com/p...
Instagram: @ElephantJungleSanctuary

Barton family Patreon page: / paulbarton ”


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rTFTS_OJbY

[rgray222]

This guy thought he was rescuing a kitten on the street but it turned out to be a Fennec Fox.

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a9yygG1_460svav1.mp4

[Bluegreen]

Whale's Body Was Covered in Thousands of Barnacles

What the Diver Did Next Left Everyone Speechless

(13:44)
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