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Little penguin loves his human

Posted on March 12, 2021 by | 3 comments

The little penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin.

It grows to an average of 13 in. in height and 17 in. in length. It is found on the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand.

In Australia, they are often called fairy penguins because of their small size. In New Zealand, they are more commonly known as little blue penguins or blue penguins owing to their slate-blue plumage’

Cookie is a Little Penguin who lives in the Cincinnati Zoo.

Cookie loves his caregiver.

Watch what Cookie does when he sees his caregiver, beginning at around the 1:00 mark in the video below. 🙂

Cookie has his own Facebook page, here.

H/t PawMyGosh

~E

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How to make an orangutan smile…

Posted on March 12, 2021 by | 2 comments

https://rumble.com/embed/vlrh5/?pub=4

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Where the Atlantic meets the Pacific Ocean

Posted on March 10, 2021 by | 4 comments

Did you know that where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet the Pacific Ocean, there actually is a visible border?

Below is a video showing the border between the Atlantic Ocean (light green color) and the Pacific Ocean (darker blue color).

https://youtu.be/bK7PBIOn2Rc

Rickie Anderson writes for Healthy Water Guide, November 27, 2020:

The Pacific and the Atlantic are the vastest oceans in the world. In a nutshell, the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean border goes from Cape Horn, the tip of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in South America, to Antarctica’s shores.

This border space is where the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean meet. The area of sea is the Drake Strait or passage, named as such for Sir Francis Drake. Drake was an explorer during the Elizabethan era (the 16th century)….

The water of the Atlantic Ocean is denser than that of the Pacific as it contains more salt. The Atlantic is also much colder than the Pacific, which also makes its waters more condensed. The two different currents run into each other at Cape Horn….

Sometimes, yes, the oceans do appear to be different colors. This distinction happens when events like silt and sediment from melting glaciers or rivers washing down into the oceans occur.

For a while, the oceans will appear to be different hues until they blend. The appearance of varying shades of the sea does not last, however. Eventually, the waters of the two different oceans do merge.

Here’s another explanatory video, showing 15 other borders between two waters:

https://youtu.be/U93QRMcQU5Y

~E

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The sweetest sound: A baby’s laugh!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by | 5 comments

So cute!

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Baby goats line up to get hugs

Posted on March 7, 2021 by | 7 comments

This is too precious for words…. (h/t Elizabeth)

But wait!

The alpaca, waiting so patiently, needs a hug too!

Here are 5 health benefits of hugging and cuddling (source:  Well+Good):

  1. You sleep better: Hugs and cuddling lead to the brain releasing oxytocin, which counters the production of the “stress hormone” cortisol. The lowered cortisol and increased oxytocin promote feelings of safety, security, and relaxation—all of which facilitate sleep. A higher level of oxytocin has also been linked to having fewer nightmares.
  2. Lessen stress: Stress really can make us sick. In addition to oxytocin, cuddling also lowers stress when the body produces serotonin, the “happy hormone” that promotes feelings of happiness and pleasure.
  3. Improve digestive functioning: The more often we cuddle, the more serotonin we produce, and the more serotonin we produce, the better our ability is to digest and process food. This is why we feel depressed, we may lose our appetite.
  4. Reduce pain: The oxytocin that’s released when we cuddle is an antidote to physical and emotional pain. Serotonin, the happy hormone, also decreases our sensitivity to pain.
  5. Boost our immune system: Cuddling improves our immune system because oxytocin and serotonin lower stress. Serotonin is also linked to gut health, and gut health is linked to immunity. A stronger immune system, in turn, helps us to manage stress,  reduce inflammation, fight illnesses like Covid-19, and stay healthy.

By the way, studies show that we can derive the same health benefits from hugging and cuddling our pets!

See also “Baby elephant loves to cuddle“.

~E

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Smart doggie!

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | 5 comments

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Proof that cats do miss us when we’re gone

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | 4 comments

We really should stop the incorrect and malicious stereotype that cats are aloof, unfeeling and unloving, but only use humans as a source of food and shelter.

Here are two videos showing how much cats miss their owners when they’re gone.

~E

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WARNING! Seresto flea collar linked to 1,700 pet deaths

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | 5 comments

If you’re using a Seresto flea collar for your dog or cat, REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY!

Johnathan Hettinger reports for USA Today, March 2, 2012, that according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents, Seresto, one of the most popular flea and tick collars, has been linked to hundreds of pet deaths, tens of thousands of injured animals and hundreds of harmed humans.

But the EPA has done nothing to inform the public of the risks.

Seresto, developed by Bayer and now sold by Elanco, works by releasing small amounts of pesticide onto the animal for months at a time. The pesticide is supposed to kill fleas, ticks and other pests but be safe for cats and dogs.

But thousands of pets are being harmed, according to federal documents obtained by the non-profit Center for Biological Diversity through a public records request. The center then provided the documents to the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting.

Since Seresto flea and tick collars were introduced in 2012, the EPA has received incident reports of at least 1,698 related pet deaths. Overall, through June 2020, the agency has received more than 75,000 incident reports related to the collars, including nearly 1,000 involving human harm.

H/t BL

I use Comfortis flea tablet for my cats. My vet told me that the pill is safe for pets because it is not designed for mammals (like dogs and cats), but specifically targets insects like fleas.

One pill is good for an entire month. Cats are notorious for being difficult to pill. What I do is crush the pill into powder, mix the powder with a syringe-full of yummy chicken broth, then squirt the liquid into the cat’s mouth.

Update (March 7, 2021):

Body & Soul reader MCA sent me a link to a statement from Alleghany North Veterinary Hospital defending Seresto. Click here.

~E

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Did ‘ya know? Goats climb trees!

Posted on March 1, 2021 by | 4 comments

I came upon this video over the weekend…goats hanging out in a tree! This actually isn’t surprising given their rock climbing abilities.

According to Treehugger.com, many goats climb trees to seek food. This is apparently common in Morocco, where food can be scarce and argan trees produce a fruit that is particularly appealing to goats. The video below is from Morocco.

This climbing ability is great for goats to find food, evade predators and move quickly. Their unique sense of balance and design of their hooves help them maneuver the most precarious spots. Watch:

Read more about goats and their climbing abilities here or here.

DCG

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Baby elephant loves to cuddle

Posted on March 1, 2021 by | 4 comments

A baby elephant in an elephant Sanctuary in northern Thailand loves to cuddle with humans.

How cute is that! 😀

H/t Elizabeth

~E

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