ANIMALS
Clever Horse Takes Refuge In A Pool To Survive California Wildfires
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During the 2018 California wildfires, a widely shared photo depicted a horse trapped in a pool while trying to escape the raging flames. As concerned individuals on Facebook collaborated to reunite lost pets with their owners, a heartbreaking story emerged about a horse caught in the deadliest wildfire the state had ever seen. Jeff Hill, a former Paradise resident, drove around to lend a helping hand during the emergency but was utterly unprepared for the heartbreaking scene he unexpectedly encountered.
Image source: Facebook/ Jeff Hill
While surveying a residence in the aftermath of the devastating Camp Fire that nearly obliterated Paradise, Jeff Hill stumbled upon a startling discovery in the backyard. There, he came across a horse entangled in a pool cover, trembling uncontrollably and wearing an expression of surrender, as he described on Facebook. Thankfully, the pool cover proved to be a lifesaver for the horse during the deadliest wildfire ever recorded in California’s history. Hill expressed uncertainty about the duration the horse had spent in the pool, but due to the protective cover, the animal managed to stay in the water without drowning until the fire subsided, as he shared in his now-famous social media post.
Image source: Facebook/ Jeff Hill
“I was checking to see if someone’s house was standing we stumbled upon this [horse] who had given up and had a look of defeat in her eyes,” Jeff shared on Facebook.
Image source: Facebook/ Jeff Hill
Jeff described how he and his team promptly sprang into action to rescue the horse. They swiftly released the fastenings of the pool cover, guided the horse to the shallower area of the pool, and gently guided her up the steps. Once out of the pool, the horse shook off the stress and expressed her gratitude by warmly engaging with the rescuers for a brief time. She then walked away with confidence, reassuring them that she was alright, as recounted in Hill’s Facebook post.
The images capturing the horse’s harrowing experience might tug at the heartstrings, but she is a resilient survivor who triumphed over the wildfires through her swift instincts and the assistance of Jeff and his team. “Today, in the midst of all the misery, I saw a glimpse of joy,” Hill wrote, emphasizing the uplifting nature of the encounter.
The horse stayed for a short while, seemingly acknowledging Jeff’s rescue efforts, before finally getting up and departing. It seemed that the horse sought shelter in the pool to evade the intense heat but got trapped by the pool cover.
“She got out, shook off, loved on us for a few minutes as a thank you and walked off assuring us that she was ok,” the man wrote.
Image source: Facebook/ Jeff Hill
However, there is no doubt that the pool played a vital role in saving the horse’s life. The mere idea of what could have happened if Jeff hadn’t been there to set her free is too distressing to even think about.
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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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