ANIMALS
Tiny Cat Holds onto Rescuers Who Visit After a Week at Shelter, They Eventually Rescue Him from Danger
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A little kitten held on tight to the folks who arrived to get him, following a week at the animal shelter. As a result, they managed to rescue and save his life.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
A little black and white kitten found its way to an animal shelter, really needing a temporary home. He had a slight cold and was tinier than expected for his age.
The shelter workers asked for assistance, but after waiting for a whole week, no one came forward to take care of him. Erin, who provides temporary homes for animals through Wrenn Rescues, heard about his situation and understood she had to step in.
“His little face just called out to us. We worked with Mel Lamprey and her rescue, Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue, to pull him right away,” Erin told Love Meow.
After spending a week at the shelter, he was successfully rescued.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
The kitten called Owen was quite chatty and determined to never be by himself anymore. He had a lot to express to his new folks, filling the car ride home with his cute and crackling meows.
“He already has so much personality.”
During the ride home, Owen had much to express.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
As soon as Owen arrived, he felt comfortable and immediately began playing with toys. He discovered that his human’s lap was really comfortable, so he snuggled up and purred himself to sleep.
It seemed like all he wanted was someone to cuddle with and show affection as if he was trying to catch up on the time he had missed.
He turned into an immediate cuddle enthusiast.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
“Immediately he was so sweet and loving, and he was eating well and playing. All was well until it wasn’t,” Erin shared.
One day, Erin woke up to find Owen acting tired, not wanting to eat, and not showing any interest in playing. “He just wanted to snuggle into your neck and sleep.”
Image source: @catasticalmeows
He started losing weight really quickly. Because he was so small and underweight, Erin began feeding him with a syringe and giving him fluids.
“We took him to the vet and were shocked to hear panleukopenia. While he was vaccinated in the shelter prior to us getting him, it is not a guarantee that he wouldn’t get it or have been exposed to it.”
Image source: @catasticalmeows
Owen was tinier than expected for his age, but he had a strong spirit. When they returned home that day, they had everything they needed to support him and help him through this tough time.
After a few days of giving him fluids, and medicine, and feeding him with a syringe, Owen began to improve. As his hunger came back, his loud meow also returned.
Owen began to brighten up, and his hunger came back.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
During meals, he would holler just like he used to and take care of his grooming with his newfound energy. His fur was becoming healthier and shinier, and he was once again making consistent progress.
“When he started eating on his own and demanding food every few hours, we knew he had turned a corner,” Erin told Love Meow.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
He began to achieve significant improvements.
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“His weight was finally going up and not down. He started at 566g (at intake) and dropped drastically to 485g in a matter of a day. He has rebounded and now is 740g.”
Owen has a lot more energy now, and his fun-loving nature is back. He jumps around like he’s got springs in his feet. He really loves his human companions and is excited to have a constant friend to play with.
There’s an adorable white spot on his back.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
He regained his energy, and his mischievous behavior returned.
Image source: @catasticalmeows
When Owen does something sneaky and gets caught, he won’t give up and will keep on doing it without any hesitation.
“His favorite thing to do right now is escape his playpen. It’s almost a game to him. Once he escapes and sees you, he’ll run around the room like the muffin man, catch me if you can.”
After Owen gets tired from all the playful activities, he’ll snuggle up warmly on his foster mom and fall asleep to the sound of his purring. For Owen, there’s no cozier spot to take a nap than with his human companions.
“You can’t help but laugh and fall completely in love with him.”
Once Owen gets the green light to hang out with other kittens, he’ll have two foster pals ready and waiting for him. He’s making really good progress, growing stronger and bigger with each passing day.
“He will make someone really happy and bring so much joy to his future forever home.”
More info: Instagram/Wrenn Rescues @wrennrescues.
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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