ANIMALS
Grateful Orange Kitten Shows Appreciation with Sweet Kisses for Rescuers
Animals are amazing, right? They show their feelings in special ways, just like us. Today, we want to tell you about a cute orange tabby named Valentino. This little sweetheart expresses gratitude with sweet kisses, his charming way of saying thank you to all the rescuers who gave him a second chance at life.
Image source: Cats of San Bernardino
Valentino, the orange cat, was left behind when his owners moved, struggling on the tough streets. No one knows how long he was out there, but luck was finally on his side when compassionate shelter workers from Cats of San Bernardino found him and decided to assist. He was really skinny and already neutered at that time. When they picked him up, he didn’t resist, showing just how challenging things had been for him.
“He just allowed to be picked up and he wasn’t moving. So it’s worse than I thought!” shared the rescuer.
Image source: Cats of San Bernardino
Right away, a visit to the vet revealed Valentino had a fever, messy fur, and a nasty forehead abscess. Poor Valentino was in a really tough spot.
Later, the vet gave him antibiotics, and with some care, Valentino’s mood improved. They named him Valentino, and it seemed like he was genuinely happy that someone was finally there to help him get better.
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Image source: Cats of San Bernardino
On the first day of care, he was weak and dehydrated, requiring fluid injections to regain strength. As time passed, the shelter documented his recovery on Instagram, revealing his progress in getting stronger, gaining weight, and healing from his abscess. Everyone was just thrilled to see him doing so well.
As he improved physically, he also began to build a close connection with the shelter staff. “As soon as he started to heal, he started to form a connection with us on a different level. He became almost like a different cat.”
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Every day, Valentino changed into a loving and affectionate cat. Maybe he was always that way, but it took some time for him to trust humans again.
And then, there was a surprising twist at the shelter. Once Valentino got used to everyone, he started showering kisses! Now, every time someone comes to pick him up, he expresses his love by rubbing his head, licking noses, and snuggling close.
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Everyone at the shelter loves this little orange cat and enjoys spending time with him. Yet, they also hope that one day Valentino can find a loving home where he truly belongs.
Ultimately, Valentino’s recovery is truly remarkable, isn’t it? It clearly shows us that with some care and a lot of love, even a cat who’s been through a lot can bounce back. It’s always true to say that kindness and compassion have the incredible power to heal even the deepest wounds, don’t you think?
Watch this video to see how this adorable little one shows gratitude by giving kisses to her rescuers.
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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