It’s adorable to see these two make contact and give each
other bunny kisses… but it’s probably best that they are separated by the
screen door. It wouldn’t be a wise idea to let the rabbit in.”
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Cute Bunny Love: Wild Rabbit Falls in Love with a Pet Rabbit
Researchers Recently Caught a Glimpse of a White Giraffe in the Tanzania's Tarangire National Park
Researchers recently caught a glimpse of a white giraffe
named Omo in the Tanzania's Tarangire National Park.
Wild Nature Institute researchers first spotted the unusual
giraffe when she was a calf during a population survey in 2015, according to a
statement from the organization.
“A local lodge guide christened her Omo, after a popular
brand of detergent here,” the organization, which conducts scientific research,
said in a blog post.
While Omo may appear to be an albino, she is actually
leucistic, according to the
organization.
“One way to tell the difference between albino and
leucistic animals is that albino individuals lack melanin everywhere, including
in the eyes, so the resulting eye color is red from the underlying blood
vessels,” the organization said.
While researchers were pleased to see that Omo survived her
first year, she has a long road ahead, according to ecologist and Wild Nature
Institute founder Derek Lee, the Telegraph reported.
“She survived her first year as a small calf, which is the
most dangerous time for a young giraffe due to lion, leopard and hyena preying
on them,” Lee told the Telegraph.
Lee said Omo's chances for reaching adulthood are good, but
she may be at heightened risk of poaching because of her unique coloring, the
Telegraph reported.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Washington, DC - A Video Captured a Herd of Deer Frolicking in the Snow in Cleveland Park – January 23, 2016
While the potentially historic blizzard is extremely
dangerous, the local wildlife in D.C. seem to be enjoying themselves. A video
captured in Cleveland Park in the early morning hours on Saturday shows a herd
of deer frolicking carelessly in the snowy conditions.
Adorable Frightened Sloth Rescued by Transit Police in Ecuador
Transit police in Ecuador noticed this sloth struggling to
cross Quevedo's recently opened highway. Officer Aguayo stopped his patrol car
to go check on the 'oso perezoso,' as they're known in the area. That
translates to 'lazy bear.'
The sloth was taken to a veterinarian who specializes these
types of creatures. The little guy was determined to be OK and taken back to
its habitat.
After the sloth was found, checked out and released, the
executive director of the Ecuador Transit Commission gave order that all
animals found on streets and highways have to be immediately attended to.
Ludivine, Marathon, Pet, Pet Adoption, Pet Health, Puppy, Trackless Trek, Trackless Trek Half Marathon,
A dog that accidentally entered a half marathon after being
let out to pee by its owner ended up finishing seventh in the race.
The impressive performance was by a two-year-old bloodhound
called Ludivine from the town of Elkmount, Alabama.
Her owner April Hamlin, 43, let the dog out to take care of
her private doggy business, only for her to wag her tail into the Trackless
Trek half marathon in the town.
Instead of stopping, Ludivine kept ploughing her way around
the course and ended up finishing in seventh place overall in an impressive
time of just under 1 hr 33 minutes.
On their Facebook page, they wrote: “This is Ludivine – she
ran the entire half marathon and finished 7th overall with a time of 1:32.56.”
Ms. Hamlin said she only became aware of Ludivine’s
escapade when her friends started sending her photos of her dog at the finish
line.
“My first reaction was that I was embarrassed and worried
that she had possibly gotten in the way of the other runners,” she told
Runner’s World.
“All I did was open the door, and she ran the race on her
own accord.
“She’s laid back and friendly, so I can’t believe she ran
the whole half marathon because she’s actually really lazy.”
Unfortunately, the race results omitted Ludivine, posting
instead the time of her guider Jon Elmore, who completed the race at the exact
same time.
Ludivine pads along beside participants at the first half
marathon to be held in Elkmont, Alabama.PHOTOGRAPH BY WERUNHUNTSVILLE/GREGG
GELMIS
Ludivine took off with runners from the start of the race
downtown. PHOTOGRAPH BY WERUNHUNTSVILLE/GREGG GELMIS
Tim Horvath ran most of the race alongside Ludivine.
PHOTOGRAPH BY WERUNHUNTSVILLE/GREGG GELMIS
Ludivine makes her final strides to the finish line; the
pup poses with her finisher's medal.PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF JAKE ARMSTRONG/APRIL
HAMLIN
Ludivine dog-tired the day following the Elkmont
Half-Marathon. Photo: April Hamlin (owner).
Ludivine in her early days. Photo: April Hamlin (owner).
Man Takes a Fish from a Freezer Drops it into a Metal Tank: It Comes Alive
Footage has surfaced showing a group of men removing a fish
from a freezer and dropping it into a small metal tank
The fish floats motionless for about a minute – before
stirring its fins and emitting a few bubbles then gliding around the tank,
appearing to have been brought back to life.
It’s unclear when or where the baffling video - which was
uploaded this week to social media - was filmed.
This is not the first time frozen animals have been
resurrected: in December a family brought a kitten back to life in Utah,
America, after performing CPR on the animal in front of a fireplace.
In an even more far-fetched example, Japanese researchers
have this month revived a water bear that have been frozen for 30 years and
survived.
Not only did the microanimal survive three decades entombed
in ice, but it laid 19 eggs – and 14 of them successfully hatched.
Helpful Tips to Keep Those Long-Haired Kitties Looking Marvelous
While long-haired cats may be beautiful, sometimes people
are apprehensive to have one because of the extra work they might think will be
involved. Long-haired cats have a certain appeal to them and if you look past
the grooming, they can make a great choice for a companion.
1. The softer the coat, the more grooming required
This is a general rule of thumb that you can apply to
long-haired cats. While some coats never seem to develop tangles, cats with
softer and silkier coats seem to tangle easier and will require a bit more
grooming. To properly upkeep and prevent against tangles that can become
painful mats, daily brushing is recommended. And you will find that most cats
enjoy being brushed or combed so don’t be surprised if you get a rise out of
your cat each time you break out the grooming tool.
2. Older cats may need more assistance
Although cats are thought to be self-grooming, an older cat
may have a trying time keeping their fur looking sharp. With age comes lack of
energy and the task of grooming may prove too much of a chore for a tired,
aging cat. Help them out with daily brushes so they can look and feel good all
the time regardless of age.
3. Flat-faced cats may need help in hard to reach spots
Brachycephalic breeds, such as Persians and Himalayans,
have distinct “pushed in” faces and will need assistance grooming the areas
around their eyes to prevent from tear-staining and eye infections. If
practiced routinely your cat should become accustomed and not seem to mind too
much with repetition.
4. Overweight cats need a little extra
If your cat is significantly large, they may have
difficulty contorting their bodies to get those hard to reach places around
their tail and buttocks. By helping them out with brushing in this area this
works to eliminate the possibility of excess clumping or tangles. For heavier
cats bathing might be a necessity to keep them sanitary and avoid the risk of
infection.
5. Bathing for your cat
Yes, it’s true that cats bathe themselves routinely, but
giving your cat a bath about once per month may be needed to help with keeping
kitty fresh. The more hair a cat has means more grooming, and for older or
overweight cats they may need some extra help keeping themselves tidy. If you
would like your cat smelling fresh all of the time, start from a young age
implementing a bath into their routine so that they can get used to taking
regular baths.
6. No need to hire a professional
Contrary to what some might believe, grooming for
long-haired cats can be done at home and doesn’t require professional grooming
unless absolutely necessary. With regular grooming this will keep your cat
looking great and not have to worry about being transported to the
groomer–which if it’s anything like the vet, your cat will not be particularly
fond of.
7. More grooming by you, less hairballs for them
Every cat is prone to the occasional hairball, but with all
that hair long-haired cats are more susceptible to these unpleasantries.
Regular grooming will help reduce the number of hairballs a long-haired cat
produces as their digestive systems can only break down so much hair at a time.
Which will also be nice as cats love leaving these unsightly cat byproducts in
the least desirable of places… directly under your feet where you walk.
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Meet Piglet, The Adorable Cleft-Lip Kitty
The first thing you notice about Piglet is her nose. This
dinky white kitty with black-and-gray accents suffers from a cleft lip, which
gives her a certain resemblance to the A. A. Milne character of the same name.
She’s also experienced a turbulent start to life, but now
this kitty is blooming into a champion for special needs cats.
Also, Snoop Dogg has Piglet’s back.
I’ll explain more on that one later, but for now let’s get
to Piglet’s tale.
Piglet was originally part of a litter that was orphaned at
just a few days old. Thankfully, two veterinary technicians stepped in and
bottle-raised Piglet and her pals.
“She was a lot of work as a baby,” says a friend of the vet
technicians, who’d shortly become become Piglet’s mom after becoming smitten
with a picture of her. “Although she didn’t have many complications from her
cleft, her litter was not very healthy.”
Recounting her first meeting with Piglet, her mom says,
“She was mostly nose! Her eyes were closed, and her ears hadn’t stood up yet.
The first time I met her in person was when she was about 1 and a half weeks
old, and I immediately fell in love with her. She loved being held, and I
thought her nose was extremely cute!”
While Piglet’s personality shone through from the start —
and her mom describes her as “very social and loving” but also “adventurous and
brave” — her cleft lip situation was cause to be cautious.
“So far there have not been any complications due to her
cleft lip,” explains her mom. “We are lucky that her palate is 100 percent
intact, and, despite having a unique nose, her breathing is completely normal.”
She adds that Piglet’s lower jaw is technically shorter
than her top jaw, and that the disparity might cause some future dental issues,
but for now it’s a case of “waiting to see how things develop as she grows.”
Helping Piglet’s cause is the fact that her mom is also a
vet tech at a speciality and emergency hospital — so this little darling is
going to be constantly surrounded by veterinary experts all keeping a close eye
on her development.
Along with the interest of the local veterinary community,
Piglet is also growing up in the public eye thanks to her burgeoning Instagram account.
With her social media profile blooming,
she’s all about showing the world that “a physical difference is not a
disability — cats with physical differences are unique and beautiful in their
own way,” her mom says. “Just look at Piglet’s account and see how many people
have embraced her unique look and love her little lip and nose!”
Along with her online following, Piglet has also picked up
a fan by the name of Snoop Dogg — although in this case it’s not the rapper
(who, incidentally, owns cats), but another feline living in her forever home.
“The majority of their interactions include Piglet
play-attacking Snoop Dogg and stalking his tail,” says her mom. “Luckily, Snoop
is very tolerant and just stands there and allows her to do it. Their
relationship is like that of an older brother taking care of his little
sister.”
Head over to Piglet’s Instagram account to
follow her story.
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