ANIMALS
Sibling Creates Shelter and Saves More Than 300 Stray Cats
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Remus Gall and his sister have adored cats since they were young children. Their love for these furry friends runs deep, so they decided to join forces and construct the biggest cat shelter in Romania. It’s a place where they can offer affectionate homes to countless stray cats.
Image source: Remus Gall
Four years ago, the siblings established the shelter and began rescuing abandoned cats from their city and nearby villages. They also extended their compassion to dogs in dire circumstances.
Initially, they embarked on this noble mission using their personal funds, which posed significant challenges since they couldn’t fully support all the animals in the shelter. That’s when they made the decision to launch a non-profit organization. This step proved fruitful, enabling them to allocate more funds towards aiding vulnerable pets.
Image source: Remus Gall
The most recent update was just last month, and they have given a loving home to over 300 cats. However, they firmly believe that their mission has always extended far beyond that number.
The shelter is dedicated to saving both dogs and cats. Additionally, they have made the compassionate choice to rescue cats who are suffering from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).
Image source: Remus Gall
“So far, we’ve managed to save dozens of these feline lives, which is a noteworthy achievement considering many people aren’t aware that FIP is indeed a treatable disease.” Remus shared that since not many people knew that FIP could be cured, he and his sister wanted to spread this information far and wide.
“Winter here can be harsh, so we made a fireplace for the animals. They have two houses to live in, but it’s still very crowded.”
Image source: Remus Gall
However, the shelter still requires assistance as they are running low on essential supplies for the cats and dogs under their care.
Image source: Remus Gall
Some individuals who stumbled upon the shelter online have offered their support, but it is not sufficient. The shelter requires daily provisions like medicine and food to properly care for over 300 animals.
Image source: Remus Gall
“We’re doing our best, but we’re struggling. We’re always running out of dry cat and dog food. We couldn’t afford vaccines this year and still owe a lot to our vets”, shared Remus.
The shelter owner is eager to share the stories of their rescues, and these tales are genuinely heartwarming.
Image source: Remus Gall
In recent times, the shelter successfully rescued 20 cats from Ukraine.
Image source: Remus Gall
Image source: Remus Gall
They provided assistance to Torpy, who had pneumonia and was saved from the harsh cold.
Image source: Remus Gall
Cona, who was abandoned and left with only three legs, was fortunately discovered by us just in time!
Image source: Remus Gall
Murtzi was discovered in a near-comatose state due to a head injury. Through dedicated bottle feeding and care, we were able to nurse her back to health. Although she has shown improvement, she still experiences some lingering motor difficulties.
Image source: Remus Gall
Gibi was once severely underweight and malnourished due to Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). However, he has undergone a remarkable transformation and is now a completely healthy and joyful cat.
Image source: Remus Gall
To learn more about the shelter’s rescues, you can visit their post for further information.
“Every day, we get calls to help rescue animals. It’s hard, but we’ll keep going because every life we save makes it worth it. So please consider supporting our cause!”. The shelter is really in need of help, so if you intend to provide assistance to these lovely four-legged friends, contact them now!
Image source: Remus Gall
More info: fureverhome-romania.org | Facebook | youtube.com | patreon.com | Instagram
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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