ANIMALS
Obese Chihuahua Could Not Walk Due To Its Overweight, But Lost Over Half Of Its 35Lb Weight
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Cleatus, a chihuahua from St. Augustine, Florida, had been given excessive amounts of dried kibble since he was a little pup. As a result, he became extremely overweight to the point where he couldn’t walk outside without assistance. However, within a year, Cleatus achieved an amazing transformation by losing more weight than his actual body size. Heartwarming pictures show the remarkable change in this 15-year-old purebred chihuahua’s appearance.
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
Because of his excessive weight, Cleatus had very low energy and would not go outdoors, causing his owner, Austin Lee, who works as a roofing contractor, to push him in a cart during walks.
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
When Austin’s girlfriend, Laura Norton, who is a veterinary technician and an IFBB athlete, moved in with him in May last year, they made the decision to bring about some changes in Cleatus’ way of life. They began by addressing his dental health and had most of his teeth removed due to the onset of dental disease. Following this, blood tests revealed that the chihuahua had an under-active thyroid, which was causing his metabolism to slow down and impacting his energy levels.
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
“Cleatus is Austin’s dog and he has had him since he was a baby. I see overweight dogs and cats every day with owners who are unaware that it can be fixed,” Austin’s girlfriend, Laura said. “He was free fed, which means the bowl was just filled up when it was empty and Cleatus ate when he felt like it.”
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
To remedy this, Cleatus was given thyroid medication that he will have to take for the rest of his life. Additionally, Laura and Austin modified Cleatus’ diet by switching to a different brand of dog food and establishing specific meal times, limiting him to two meals a day.
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
Surprisingly, in a mere four weeks, Laura and Austin noticed a significant improvement in Cleatus. He appeared much happier, had increased energy, and even started greeting them when they returned from work, which was something he had never done before. The couple began taking Cleatus on walks alongside their seven-year-old golden retriever, Cooper. By the end of November, Cleatus had made such remarkable progress that he could keep up with them during their entire one-and-a-quarter-mile route, which they walked three to five times per week.
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
“Now his entire life is different,” Laura said. “He has a will and purpose to live, he loves to exercise, he plays with toys, he looks forward to having meals, he loves to go outside now and most importantly he is happy.”
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
Cleatus’s appearance has completely transformed, making him look like a whole new dog. He radiates happiness and shows remarkable signs of good health, enthusiastically joining the couple on their walks. What’s truly astonishing is that within just four weeks of making adjustments to his diet and medication, they witnessed a significant enhancement in his overall well-being. Presently, Cleatus weighs approximately 16.8 pounds, nearly half of his original weight. This incredible transformation is truly remarkable!
Image source: MDWfeatures / Laura Norton
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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