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Rare Pictures of Hachiko – The World’s Most Famous Dog Known for His Unwavering Loyalty to His Deceased Owner
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Every faithful dog has an extraordinary story to share. Among them, Hachiko’s story stands out as the first one that has been adapted into various art forms like movies, books, live-action, animation, manga, and sculptures. He has become the symbol of eternal, unwavering love and loyalty that can withstand the test of time and even death.
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Hachiko was a male Japanese Akita Inu, born on November 10, 1923, on a farm in Akita Prefecture. When he turned one year old, a professor named Hidesaburo Ueno from Tokyo Imperial University brought him to live in Shibuya, Tokyo, as his pet.
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Every day after Ueno finished work, Hachiko would walk with him back home from Shibuya Station. Many people knew about their heartwarming companionship and admired their bond. Unfortunately, on May 21, 1925, Ueno unexpectedly passed away while at work due to a cerebral hemorrhage. On that sorrowful day, Hachiko was waiting at the station, but sadly, he would never get the chance to see his beloved owner again.
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For a total of nine years, nine months, and fifteen days, Hachiko faithfully came to the station and waited every single day. Rain or shine, he never missed a day. At first, some people might have been annoyed by his daily visits. However, in 1932, an article about him appeared in Asahi Shimbun, thanks to a recommendation from one of Ueno’s students, Hirokichi Saito. After that, people started to bring Hachiko treats and food as a gesture of appreciation.
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Hachiko became a national sensation known for his unwavering loyalty. The day he stopped waiting and went to meet his beloved owner was the day he passed away for good. On March 8, 1935, at the age of eleven, Hachiko left this world. He was found on a street in Shibuya, possibly on his way to wait for his old-time buddy.
Much later, in 2011, scientists determined the cause of Hachiko’s death: he had terminal cancer and a filaria infection.
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After Hachiko passed away, he was cremated, and his final resting place is beside Professor Ueno’s grave at Aoyama Cemetery in Minato, Tokyo. To preserve his memory, Hachiko’s pelt was kept, and his taxidermy mount is now on permanent display at the National Science Museum of Japan in Ueno, Tokyo.
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In 2016, some of the ashes of Yaeko Sakano, who was Ueno’s unmarried partner and another dear friend that Hachiko loved, were laid to rest beside them. Now, they all rest together as a happy family in paradise.
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Hachiko’s impact is immeasurable, with his story being shared through various works, such as the 1987 film “Hachikō Monogatari” directed by Seijirō Kōyama and the 2004 children’s book titled “Hachikō: The True Story of a Loyal Dog” written by Pamela S. Turner. Every year on March 8th, people honor Hachiko’s unwavering loyalty with a solemn ceremony at Shibuya Station. There, a bronze statue based on his likeness, sculpted by Teru Ando, stands as a tribute to his devotion.
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Hachiko has been a constant source of inspiration and motivation for artists, authors, and countless people around the world when it comes to loyalty and love.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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