ANIMALS
Kind Neighbors Save Abused Dog and Provide a Joyful Life
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This is a heartwarming story of change and how love can make a big difference, showing that anything is possible for both of them.
The main dog in this story had a rough beginning to his life. His owners didn’t like him and forced him to live outside. They kept him chained up and put a muzzle on him. He didn’t receive any love or companionship that he desperately wanted, and the only attention he got from his owners was abuse.
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
Even though the neighbors reported the mistreatment to animal control, the town authorities didn’t do anything about it. So, the neighbors decided to take matters into their own hands and save the helpless dog. Thanks to a few kind-hearted people who went above and beyond, the dog was adopted by a loving family and given a brand-new chance at life.
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
The main character in this story did nothing wrong except for being a dog. Sadly, his owners treated him in a cruel way. They used duct tape to cover his mouth and kept him tied up outside their house. His only “crime” was scratching at the door, which he did because he wanted to be close to his family and show them all the love and affection that a dog can give.
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
Instead, his owners left him all alone on a bare patio. The constant mistreatment and lack of care eventually crushed his spirit. He barked nonstop and acted aggressively towards people, clear signs of the past abuse he endured. If he had ended up in an animal shelter, he probably would have been considered unadoptable and put to sleep. Unfortunately, when the neighbors reported the situation to the local SPCA, no action was taken.
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
Years went by and the once happy puppy grew up into a sad dog. Eventually, some of the neighbors couldn’t stand seeing the animal being mistreated anymore. They made up their minds to save him and, during the nighttime, they set him free from the backyard where he was kept.
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
And you can clearly see the immense joy on his face now that he’s finally free!
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In no time at all, the dog’s luck completely turned around. His new name became Alfie, and he was welcomed into a caring home where he could finally experience the life that all dogs deserve. It was a first for Alfie to be able to run, play, receive belly rubs, and feel the love surrounding him. The muzzle and chains that once held him captive were replaced by the joy of freedom. However, it took some time for Alfie to regain trust in humans. The emotional scars from years of mistreatment could only be healed through the affection and care provided by his loving family.
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
His family never stopped trying to earn back his trust, whether they were at home, on walks, or in training classes. Alfie kept getting better and better, thriving in every way until the very end. Thanks to his amazing family, Alfie got to live the rest of his life in pure bliss, as happy as any dog can be! I’m so thrilled that Alfie got a second chance at life and got to enjoy many years filled with love and happiness alongside his family.
Now take a look at these pictures and see the amazing transformation in Alfie:
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
Image source: Animal Advocates Society
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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