ANIMALS
Tiny Kitten Wears Guinea Pig Cone After Leg is Fixed
A very small kitten has to wear a cone meant for guinea pigs after getting its leg fixed.
A ginger kitten called Finnegan, also known as Finn, had a tough beginning in life. Luckily, a kind person who helps others, just like a Good Samaritan, saved him from being hurt by another animal and brought him to a safe place.
More info: Instagram / Facebook.
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“Finn was lucky to be alive, but did not escape unscathed. His front right leg was severely broken. The finders took him in, made a makeshift splint and started reaching out to rescues for help,” Caroline Grace, founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, shared with Love Meow.
“When we were contacted about Finn, we immediately agreed to take him into our care.”
His leg was hurt, and someone saved him.
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They quickly took Finn to an animal hospital. Pictures taken with X-rays showed that his upper arm bone was snapped in two. The following day, Dr. Jacobo at the Primary Care Animal Hospital did surgery right away to fix his leg.
“Despite Finn only being 3.5 weeks old and 0.6 lb, Dr. Jacobo successfully operated on Finn and pinned his broken leg back together.”
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They put on an external fixator to keep the pins steady (they’ll take out the pins when he’s all better). The next day after Finn was allowed to leave, he was up and walking again, and he even gave playing a shot.
“We were amazed by how strong and resilient he was after this surgery. He healed so smoothly and within a week was using his leg again.”
Finn had an operation to fix his leg. When he came back home, he had a little cone around his neck.
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Even though Finn is small, he’s got a strong and determined mindset. He’s always happy and doesn’t allow anything to get in the way of his enjoyment.
After he got back from another visit to the vet, they realized his new cone was a little too big. So, they started checking out different options to find just the right cone for him.
The cone they got for him was too large, so they began testing out different choices.
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They attempted the tiniest cone made for cats that would still be cozy. Even though it was nearly as big as Finn, he didn’t fuss at all. He kept on playing and later used the cone like a pillow when he took a nap.
Even when the cones were too large or awkward, he remained unfazed.
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“Because he is so tiny, we struggled to find a cone that fit him. The hospital custom-made his first tiny cone, but the cone they made for him at his recheck was too big.”
After looking into things a bit, they discovered the ideal answer. “We got him guinea pig cones, which worked perfectly.”
They came across some cones designed for guinea pigs, and they fit just right.
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The moment he wore his new cone, he began playing with youthful excitement. He tumbled around on Caroline’s lap and even attempted to “help” her with her phone.
8. Finn attempted to have fun with Caroline’s phone.
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“Finn has not let anything slow him down or hold him back. He is the sweetest, most playful, happiest little kitten despite the trauma he’s endured, the pins in his leg and the cone he has to wear,” Caroline told Love Meow.
The orange boy is always so lively and happy.
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Finn looks great in his cone which fits perfectly.
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Finn really loves being with the resident cat, Chester. He never seems to stop playing, like he doesn’t have a pause button.
Since he’s strong and feeling good enough to hang out with others, they recently let him meet another foster kitten, Frankie. They watched over them while they played together.
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Frankie couldn’t move his back legs when they found him. But now, given another opportunity, he can do almost everything just like other cats.
Even though Finn was tinier, he was really brave and curious when they first met. He tagged along behind Frankie in the house and even demonstrated how to play with toys.
Finn and Frankie
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“It’s so sweet to watch them discover each other and start to develop a friendship.”
Finn is really small, so he wears cones meant for guinea pigs. But he’s incredibly strong in his heart and thinks he can do whatever he wants.
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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
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
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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