ANIMALS
Woman Is Astonished When Knowing Her Blind Rescued Cat Has Stunning Eyes
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In Florida, a team of caring volunteers from St. Francis Society Animal Rescue met a cat named Mystic who had lost all hope. What they didn’t realize at first was that Mystic had a wealth of feelings hidden beneath his tough exterior, feelings that could only be uncovered with the power of unconditional love.
Just a few months ago, Mystic was living as a stray and ended up in a nearby animal shelter, where his story began. His body showed signs of a tough life, covered in severe mange that had closed his eyes. He was trapped in darkness, and his future was uncertain.
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The folks at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue felt there was something special about Mystic, despite his cloudy eyes. They extended a helping hand, giving him a chance at a fresh start. Mystic began his journey towards recovery under the compassionate care of Andrea Christian from Turtle Cat Foster.
Hidden beneath the tangled fur and wounded appearance, Mystic had a spirited personality. He turned out to be a gentle soul, initially shy but full of warmth from the moment Christian held him in her arms. “He was shy but loving from the first day we met,” Christian told The Dodo.
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Even though the foster home was already quite full, they made a special spot just for Mystic. They understood that his path to getting better might take more time and effort than for most cats.
“My foster home was pretty full, but I made a space for him. I immediately understood that his recovery was going to take a bit longer [than most].” Christian also shared.
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As time went by and Christian continued to care for him, Mystic’s old wounds started to disappear. The scabs that used to be all over his body began to heal, showing patches of soft, healthy skin. His personality shone through, just as bright as his newly revealed eyes.
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Then, the day arrived when Mystic’s real charm came to light. As his painful history started to fade, his eyes that were once sealed shut finally opened, unveiling an astonishing secret: one eye was blue, while the other was a vibrant green. This unique difference in eye color showed itself as a living example of the unexpected beauty that can emerge from challenging times.
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“His two different eye colors were a huge surprise!” Christian said.
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If Christian and the other caring volunteers hadn’t stepped in to help Mystic, his unique trait might have remained hidden forever. However, understanding this was just the beginning of a longer journey to his full recovery.
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Afterward, when Christian let Mystic meet Fuzzy Biscuits, another rescued cat with orange fur, Mystic’s playful nature became even more evident. These two cats formed a strong bond and seemed like old friends from the moment they first met.
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“It was love at first site!” Christian said. “He snuggled right up to Fuzzy Biscuits, and she immediately started to groom him. It was then that I knew he was going to be the best boy ever.”
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“Mystic is the very sweetest cat despite the pain of his past. He loves all of the other animals in our foster home and never once has argued with another cat. Now we call Mystic, Mystical Biscuits, saying he took Fuzzy’s last name,” Christian said. “Both are looking for their Forever Together home. We are hoping they will find a Together Forever Family. “
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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