ANIMALS
Poor Dog Refuses to Leave the Spot Where She Last Saw Her Family, Hoping for Her Family’s Return
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Just a few days ago, people in a neighborhood in Southern California noticed a brave dog with gray-and-white fur patiently sitting in a school parking lot. They observed her day after day as she slept beneath the school’s bushes, which they think is the spot where she last saw her family.
The kind-hearted neighbors made countless efforts to save her, but the determined dog wouldn’t move an inch from her cozy spot under the tree.
“When they would try to go get her, she would just scurry out a little bit into a parking spot and then run back to her tree,” Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy dog rescue, told The Dodo. “The tree was her safe place. It was like her little home.
Image source: Suzette Hall
Weeks went by, and the dog continued to patiently wait. Despite the absence of ongoing rescue attempts, the loyal pup had plenty of chances to venture away from the school premises. However, she chose not to, as her heart remained steadfast in that very spot.
“During the day, the gate would open, but she wouldn’t leave,” Hall said. “At night, it would close, so she would just feel safe in there.”
The people at the school and in the community began posting the dog’s photo on the internet, hoping to reunite her with her family. Sadly, their efforts did not yield any success.
“Nobody claimed her,” Hall said. “It was so sad.”
Image source: Suzette Hal
Eventually, Hall learned about the dog’s situation and wasted no time in offering her assistance. She quickly drove to the school and searched for the dog. At first, she couldn’t locate her, but soon enough, she spotted the dog comfortably curled up in her favorite spot.
“She was so cute,” Hall said. “When I pulled up, I was looking for trees, and, sure enough, there she was.”
Hall placed a kind trap with a tasty piece of the hot dog inside, hoping the dog would come closer to investigate. Since the locals were already providing the dog with kibble, Hall was concerned that she might not be hungry enough to be enticed by the bait. However, fortunately, the rescuer made the perfect choice with the snack, and it worked its magic.
“She wasn’t starving, but she definitely hadn’t had a hot dog yet,” Hall said. “So she ran right in.”
Image source: Suzette Hal
After waiting for 15 days, the dog, who would later be named Scarlet, was finally in Hall’s care, where she was safe and protected. Scarlet’s sense of relief was evident as soon as she stepped into Hall’s van.
“She was super scared at first, but she totally calmed down once she realized she was safe,” Hall said. “She couldn’t close her eyes until she was safe, and finally she did. She stayed fast asleep all the way to my vet.”
At Camino Pet Hospital, the kind-hearted staff examined Scarlet and found her to be healthy and in good condition. They determined that she was ready to be placed in a foster home. Shortly after, Scarlet was welcomed into a caring foster family, where she now enjoys a joyful and fulfilling life alongside her new furry siblings.
“She has a couple of foster siblings, and she loves playing with them,” Hall said. “She’s so happy. Just a little love bug.”
Image source: Suzette Hal
As of now, Scarlet is staying in a foster home temporarily, which means she is still searching for a permanent home where she can stay forever. Scarlet is an affectionate and friendly dog who easily gets along with everyone she encounters, so finding a new family won’t be a challenge for her.
However, when it comes to finding her forever home, there is one specific thing that both Hall and Scarlet are hoping for.
“Her perfect family would be someone who’d never leave her and love her for who she is,” Hall said. “She’ll never have to live under a tree again.”
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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