ANIMALS
40-Pound Cat Begins New Life with Special Diet After Being Adopted
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Like humans, animals can become overweight if they lack a regulated diet. Among them, cats have a higher tendency to gain weight due to their preference for lounging and indulging in food rather than exercising. Although their plump appearance may seem endearing, this condition poses significant health risks and may shorten the cat’s lifespan—a far cry from what cat owners envision. Recently, online users have shown a keen interest in Patches, an obese cat who has achieved successful weight loss. Today, let’s acquaint ourselves with this petite feline and explore the measures taken to address its health concerns.
Meet Patches, a colossal cat weighing 40.3 pounds, who embarked on a quest to find a new home. Patches had been sheltered at the Richmond Animal Care and Control Shelter in Virginia.
Image source: Richmond Animal Care and Control
Weighing an astonishing 40.3 pounds upon arrival at Richmond Animal Care and Control, Patches caught the attention of the shelter, prompting them to share a captivating photo of this adorable feline on Facebook shortly thereafter.
Image source: Richmond Animal Care and Control
Luckily, thanks to Patches’ photo going viral, it wasn’t long before he found a loving adoptive family.
Image source: Richmond Animal Care and Control
Shortly after, Patches found a perfect match in a devoted owner who was committed to implementing a tailored diet and exercise regimen. Moving Patches’ crate out of the premises required the assistance of an additional person as his new guardian, Kay Ford, undertook the task.
Image source: Richmond Animal Care and Control
“My daughter sent me a text with the RACC post about Patches. I moved quickly, knowing there would be tremendous interest in him. My email received a response about an hour later inviting me to a meet and greet. I sat down with him and knew if they chose me, I could help and give him the best home ever! Then they said yes! However, I had 2 concerns, would my other cat Wellesley be OK with this – he was after a few days, and would I be chosen – I was!” Kay Ford shared.
Image source: Patches’ Journey
Image source: Patches’ Journey
While we may adore “chonky” cats like Patches, it is crucial to recognize that his excess weight posed health risks and was detrimental to his well-being.
Image source: Patches’ Journey
Consequently, Patches have been placed on a specialized diet and exercise program to facilitate the shedding of those surplus pounds.
Image source: Patches’ Journey
Implementing a meticulous regimen for Patches, Kay revealed that his diet would primarily consist of wet food without the necessity of prescription-based options. The food choices may be adjusted based on the progress made with regular meals. While Patches has a fondness for pate and kibble, these portions will be gradually substituted with healthier alternatives. Furthermore, Patches is advised to consume smaller meals distributed throughout the day to effectively manage his weight.
Image source: Patches’ Journey
Furthermore, Patches’ caregiver is actively involved in an exercise routine. It is highly encouraged for Patches to engage in a minimum of 40 minutes of playtime with family members. Additionally, Patches follows a daily schedule that incorporates optional walks. In support of the feline’s health improvement plan, dedicated supporters even sent a specially designed cat scratcher with a significant incline to aid Patches’ well-being.
To stay updated on Patches’ journey, his new owner, Kay Ford, has established a Facebook page that you can follow and keep abreast of his remarkable progress.
Image source: Patches’ Journey
Image source: Patches’ Journey
Motivated to share Patches’ transformative weight loss journey with others, Kay took the initiative to create a Facebook page. When questioned about her inspiration, she expressed, “People needed to be informed of his progress. I knew they would be grateful to know he was ok. It has blossomed into so much more.”
Image source: Patches’ Journey
May Patches receive the ongoing love and care he rightfully deserves, and may his weight loss journey be filled with success. Furthermore, may this tale serve as a poignant reminder to all pet owners to prioritize the health and well-being of their beloved companions.
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
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Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
Image source: nationalgeographic
3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
Image source: nationalgeographic
4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
Image source: nationalgeographic
5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
Image source: nationalgeographic
7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
Image source: nationalgeographic
8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
Image source: nationalgeographic
9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
Image source: nationalgeographic
10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
Image source: nationalgeographic
ANIMALS
Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
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Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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