ANIMALS
Starving Puppy Rescued from Road Finds a Forever Loving Home
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It’s truly heartbreaking when someone decides to abandon a dog. We hear many upsetting stories of dogs being left in terrible conditions, forced to survive on their own, and facing near-death situations.
But amidst these sad tales, there are kind-hearted people who are willing to give these dogs another chance and the love they truly deserve. And now, we have the opportunity to witness the incredible journey of one such dog who was discovered just a week ago, skinny and abandoned.
On June 2, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a dog named Hope was found lying on the road. Witnesses saw the exhausted dog emerging from the nearby woods, only to collapse in the middle of a busy street, completely drained of energy and unable to cross the road.
Image source: Facebook/Hope for Hope – An Abandoned Dog in Grand Rapids
According to a post on Facebook, caring neighbors took quick action by stopping traffic and ensuring the dog’s safety, guiding her to the sidewalk. The dog was extremely thin and weak due to not getting enough food, so they offered her some nourishment. When the police arrived, they were unsure if the dog would survive. But a kind neighbor named Rachel came forward as a guardian angel, offering to take care of the dog named Hope. Rachel immediately took Hope to Cascade Animal Hospital, promising to do whatever it takes to save her life. The veterinarians at the hospital examined Hope and shared some information about her difficult past. They believed that she had been used for breeding and had gone through multiple litters before her owners heartlessly abandoned her once she became less useful. Unfortunately, Hope didn’t have a microchip, and the veterinarians estimated that she was around 7 years old.
Image source: Facebook/Hope for Hope – An Abandoned Dog in Grand Rapids
To keep everyone updated and involved, a Facebook group called “Hope for Hope” was created to share regular updates on the dog’s recovery. Hope received different tests and treatments at the emergency room, where her important signs stayed stable, and her condition showed signs of getting better.
In an update posted on June 4, the hospital shared their surprise at Hope’s incredible improvement. Despite being weak, she continued to show resilience. With love and careful attention, she gradually regained her strength.
Over the next few days, Hope’s recovery progressed greatly, with her health and mood improving steadily. The Facebook group eagerly anticipated the latest update, and yesterday, they excitedly shared the most uplifting news yet: Hope had made an extraordinary recovery. She had reached a state of good health that allowed her to say goodbye to the hospital and begin her journey to a new home filled with love and care.
“Tonight’s news is THE BEST Hope news yet,” the Facebook post reads. “Her lab work proved stable enough to allow her to go home this evening with her new family! A home where she will sleep inside on a soft bed, feel infinite love, and never go hungry again.”
In a touching twist of fate, Rachel, the kind neighbor who first helped Hope, stepped forward once more to become her forever family. Hope found her forever home with Rachel, starting a new and wonderful chapter in her life. The transition was filled with warmth and joy, as Hope had a perfect first night and day in her new home. She peacefully slept in her comfortable bed and began getting to know the other pets in the house, creating an atmosphere of love and acceptance!
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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