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Meet Milly, the Brave Survivor of Brain Surgery, Now Enjoying a Wonderful Life
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Get ready to meet a unique cat named Milly, who has been on a remarkable journey to find joy.
Milly was born with some special health challenges: a large head (hydrocephalus), a different front leg (radial aplasia), and a slight overbite. She earned the nickname ‘Helmet Queen’ because she requires a special helmet and a soft, cushioned space to stay safe.
Nevertheless, Milly is the most affectionate and cuddly cat you’ll ever encounter.
Caroline, Milly’s foster mom, adores her, often mentioning how Milly is a kitty brimming with love and joy. Milly’s delightful personality has the power to bring happiness to everyone she meets.
“I wish everyone could meet Milly! She’s so special, and she literally radiates love and joy. She loves everyone and wears her heart on her sleeve,” shared Caroline.
Image source: Cat Bravely Survives Brain Surgery
Her story began when she was given away for free at only two months old, but her first family soon realized she needed extra attention. That’s when she was taken in by Baby Kitten Rescue, where she met her loving foster mom.
Many kittens with health challenges like hers face tough times, but Milly is a determined fighter.
Image source: Cat Bravely Survives Brain Surgery
She found a home with caregivers who had taken care of a cat named Otter before, and Otter had overcome similar challenges with successful surgery while wearing a helmet. Much like Otter, Milly earned the title of ‘Helmet Queen’.
Image source: Cat Bravely Survives Brain Surgery
Milly faced a challenge because the soft spot on her skull, called the fontanelle, was closed, causing extra fluid pressure in her brain. To address her special situation, she needed a risky and specialized operation, which was quite expensive.
Everyone who met Milly instantly fell in love with her and was eager to assist her, no matter the cost.
Image source: Cat Bravely Survives Brain Surgery
The Baby Kitten Rescue team was committed to giving her a chance at a happy, healthy life, emphasizing that her life was important and that she deserved an opportunity to live fully.
“This is by far the most expensive surgery we’ve ever provided. But Milly is worth it. Her life matters. And she has the chance to live a full, healthy, and happy life if she gets this surgery! So we are going to give her that chance.”
And you know what? The challenging brain surgery went well! Thanks to the talented vet team, Milly came out of it smoothly, achieving an amazing triumph. The team is thrilled for cats like Milly who now have a better chance to overcome hydrocephalus.
“I’m SO grateful Milly had the opportunity to receive this surgery!!! Up until very recently, hydrocephalus was a death sentence for cats and dogs. But thanks to progressive veterinarians like Dr. O’Neill at Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital, kitties like Milly now have the chance at living a full, healthy, and happy life with shunt surgery!”
However, her story didn’t conclude after the surgery.
Image source: Cat Bravely Survives Brain Surgery
Milly had a lengthy and gradual recovery ahead of her. Yet, she showed remarkable strength, consistently impressing everyone with her improvement. The medications that assisted in handling her hydrocephalus were slowly decreased after the surgery.
Following this transformative procedure, Milly not only gained a new lease on life but also discovered her permanent home with a wonderful, caring couple. Now, she reigns as the queen of her domain, enjoying all the love and attention she deserves.
Milly had a lengthy and gradual recovery ahead of her. Yet, she showed remarkable strength, consistently impressing everyone with her improvement. The medications that assisted in handling her hydrocephalus were slowly decreased after the surgery.
Following this transformative procedure, Milly not only gained a new lease on life but also discovered her permanent home with a wonderful, caring couple. Now, she reigns as the queen of her domain, enjoying all the love and attention she deserves.
“Milly was adopted by the most amazing couple. She will be the queen of her home, like she wants and deserves. Her mommy & daddy work from home most of the time, so she will get all the snuggles and attention she could ever want.”
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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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