ANIMALS
Cute Dog Tries to Befriend Chicken, but Friendship Doesn’t Go as Planned
Friendship knows no limits, and our furry friends show us just that. Dogs, with their endless enthusiasm and love for life, are always eager to make new pals. Their friendly and outgoing nature makes it easy for them to connect with others. However, life can be full of surprises, and even the most well-meaning friendships can take unexpected turns. Today, we have a heartwarming and funny tale to share about a dog who had grand plans to befriend an unlikely companion—a chicken. But as fate would have it, their meeting didn’t go exactly as intended, turning it into a delightful and amusing story.
Image source: Samantha Salvatore
Meet Ivy, the adorable and beloved dog in the neighborhood. With her friendly and lovable nature, she has won the hearts of everyone around. Ivy’s owner, Samantha Salvatore, is well-known in the area, thanks to Ivy’s popularity. Neighbors often ask for playdates with her, and even the local kids can’t resist giving her hugs as they pass by the fence on their way to school. Ivy cherishes every encounter she has, spreading love wherever she goes. But one day, she encounters someone who seems a bit hesitant about getting to know her.
Image source: Samantha Salvatore
Just beyond Ivy’s home, her family’s neighbor kept a flock of chickens. Being the curious pup she was, Ivy often went over to observe and say hello to the chickens, even though she had never met one up close. One eventful day, an adventurous chicken hopped over the fence, and Ivy was thrilled at the prospect of making a new friend. Though she tried her best to remain composed, Ivy’s excitement got the better of her, and she couldn’t help but act anything but calm.
When Ivy tried to greet her new feathered friend, the chicken made a surprising move and lunged at her. Ivy’s face showed her surprise, and what followed was quite a whirlwind of a meeting.
Image source: Samantha Salvatore
“The chicken chased Ivy, Ivy ran, the chicken stopped and Ivy looked at me panting,” Salvatore shared with The Dodo, an animal channel. “Ivy then ran circles around the chicken but would lay down and stare at it, this time from a distance! The encounter ended when I I picked up the chicken, that pecked at me and bit me, and put it back over the fence. The only thing that got hurt was me!”
Once the chicken safely returned to its yard, Ivy tried to act as if she had handled the situation with great poise. However, the candid pictures from that amusing encounter told a different and hilarious tale.
@samanthasalvatoree My neighbors chicken hopped the fence while my dog was out. She quickly realized that she’s not about that life. #dog #dogsoftiktok #chicken #farm #puppy #dogs #fyp ♬ Oh No – Kreepa
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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
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
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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