ANIMALS
Shoe-stealing Cat’s Antics Exposed by Vigilant Owner
![Shoe-stealing Cat's Antics Exposed by Vigilant Owner](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shoe-stealing-Cats-Antics-Exposed-by-Vigilant-Owner.jpg)
Dogs and their inexplicable affinity for shoes are no secret, as our beloved footwear often falls victim to their peculiar habits. But here’s a surprise: it’s not just dogs that indulge in this quirky pastime—cats do too! In the town of Altoona, resides a peculiar little feline named Jordan, who veers away from typical feline interests like wool and mice, and instead finds joy in collecting shoes from unsuspecting neighbors. His mischievous antics have caused quite a stir in the neighborhood, leading his exasperated owner to devise a comical solution: she created a Facebook group to expose her son’s shoe-stealing shenanigans.
Residing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Jordan is a charming black-and-white cat who shares a home with his adoring owner, BJ Ross, and her beloved family.
Image source: Bj Ross
Amusingly enough, Jordan’s misdeeds were ultimately unveiled by none other than his dear mother.
Image source: Bj Ross
Witnessing her mischievous son’s unacceptable behavior, BJ Ross could no longer remain a silent observer. Her furry accomplice had been incessantly pilfering flip-flops, sandals, sneakers, and boots from their unsuspecting neighbors, showing no signs of relinquishing this peculiar pastime.
As Jordan’s stolen treasures grew in size with each passing night, Ross made the decision to take matters into her own hands and expose the ongoing crime. Concerned about the impending shoe shortage in the city due to his incessant theft, she felt compelled to act.
In response to the escalating situation, BJ Ross took the initiative to create a dedicated Facebook group, aimed at tackling the issue head-on.
Image source: Bj Ross
Assuming responsibility for her son’s actions, she established a Facebook group to address the matter at hand. With over 50 pilfered shoes in Jordan’s possession, she shared images of the collection within the group, hoping to reunite the footwear with their rightful owners through the assistance of compassionate individuals.
In her quest to gain further insights into her feline burglar’s nightly escapades, Ross equipped Jordan with a GPS tracker, enabling her to monitor his nocturnal wanderings. Through this tracking, she made a surprising revelation that Jordan not only targets multiple homes each night but also repeatedly focuses on the same residences.
Jordan has stumbled upon a sense of purpose in life, a calling that he can’t help but embrace with fervor, even if it may appear to others as mere “stealing.”
Image source: Bj Ross
The allure of unattended shoes is simply irresistible, possessing an undeniable magnetism that is impossible to overlook.
Image source: Bj Ross
Jordan frequently targets complete pairs of shoes, leading him to revisit certain households on multiple occasions.
Image source: Bj Ross
Jordan finds himself traversing up to 8 kilometers each night, tirelessly embarking on a quest for his cherished treasures.
Image source: Bj Ross
His mother struggles to prevent him from stealthily slipping out each night, defying her attempts to restrain him.
Image source: Bj Ross
Image source: Bj Ross
Everyone must come to terms with the undeniable reality that this pint-sized delinquent is impervious to containment.
Image source: Bj Ross
Image source: Bj Ross
The group now provides a sanctuary for light-hearted banter about Jordan’s pilfering antics and the mischief of other furry friends.
Image source: Bj Ross
Image source: Bj Ross
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
![Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Amazing-Video-of-Unseen-Ocean-Creatures-in-the-Ningaloo-Canyons.jpg)
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
![These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/These-Pics-Are-Art-and-the-Artists-Are-Insects.jpg)
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
![Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer](http://beginandbegin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Eagle-and-Fox-in-an-Epic-Midair-Battle-Over-a-Rabbit-Were-Captured-by-a-Photographer.jpg)
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
-
GARDEN11 tháng ago
4 Easiest Ways to Get Free Plants
-
FUNNY11 tháng ago
30 Weirdest Things That People Came Across On The Subway
-
GARDEN8 tháng ago
15 Houseplants That Grow Well in Vases with Water
-
ANIMALS11 tháng ago
British Angler Caught Huge 67-Pound Goldfish in the World
-
FUNNY11 tháng ago
30 Funny and Perplexing Photos That Make You Laugh All Day
-
DIY & CRAFT11 tháng ago
19 Easy and Creative DIY Ideas to Enhance Front Yard
-
GARDEN10 tháng ago
30 Shimmering Side Yard Landscape Ideas
-
FUNNY11 tháng ago
22 Design Fails That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud