ANIMALS
Stray Blind Kitten’s Heartwarming Journey, From Hugs to Fulfilling His Wish in 5 Months
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A little blind kitten, discovered wandering the streets, began giving hugs to every cat he encountered. After five months, his heartfelt wish was finally granted.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
A kind person came across an orange kitten wandering alone on the streets. They brought him to the veterinarian, who found out he had microphthalmia, a condition where his eyes were abnormally small, and he was mostly unable to see.
One of his eyes had no vision at all, and the other only had a bit of sight, allowing him to see light and shadows. The poor kitten was really scared when he arrived and needed a lot of comfort. The vet got in touch with a local rescue group called Best Friends Felines, hoping to find a caring foster home for him.
The next day, a volunteer from the rescue picked him up. Soon, they discovered just how much he loved being around other cats.
After being discovered as a blind stray, he entered foster care.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
The kitten named Amigo went to his foster home, where he quickly became friends with a cat and some other kittens who also needed special care. Right away, he moved close to Smokey the cat and snuggled up next to her.
“He settled beautifully into his foster home and managed wonderfully considering his limited vision. He remained timid and would startle easily, but loved other cats,” Nikki, president of the rescue, shared.
He instantly moved towards the other cats and began cuddling with them.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
As he moved around, he occasionally bumped into objects, but he remained unfazed as long as he had a cat friend close by.
“He copes extremely well with every day life. He runs and plays like a normal kitten. He finds his food and water with no issue, and he is 100% perfect with his litter tray use.”
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
“He is able to jump and climb onto the couch, bed and cat tree. The only difference is he will get down by climbing down backwards rather than jumping down like a sighted cat.”
The striped boy climbed up a cat tree and chose to take a nap there.
He is able to play and climb just like any other cat.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
Amigo might get startled by sudden noises or movements, but as soon as he snuggles up with a cat friend, he begins to purr happily.
“As he has gotten older, he’s become a little more confident,” Nikki shared.
Amigo loved spending time with Cara, who was born with incomplete eyelid edges.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
Even after five months at Best Friends Felines, Amigo was still searching for the right family to adopt him.
“Finding a home for a special needs cat is always a little more difficult, but add timid into the mix and it makes it so much harder, because you need completely dedicated and patient people prepared to take the chance on a cat that they couldn’t touch during a meet-and-greet.”
He stayed in foster care for around five months, patiently waiting for his ideal forever home.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
Kelly and Louie, who had adopted before, met Amigo a few weeks back and instantly felt that he would be a wonderful friend for their 8-month-old cat, Basil. Just like Amigo, Basil had a similar story of being discovered on the streets and brought to the rescue to find a brighter future.
Basil is a lively and spirited cat, full of confidence and energy. He adores cuddling and kneading with his paws, a behavior often referred to as making biscuits.
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
“A long conversation showed that Kelly and Louie were indeed dedicated and were prepared to be patient. So Amigo left his foster home and joined his new parents and fur brother Basil.”
Having Basil by his side, Amigo quickly gained confidence and started to open up, finding comfort and companionship in his new brother’s embrace. “Amigo never understood personal space when it came to other cats.”
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“He has adjusted absolutely wonderfully and his new parents are besotted with him. Amigo and Basil are best friends for life already.”
Image source: @bestfriendsfelines
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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