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This spirited pup took canine devotion to the next level by fleeing her family home and traveling 20 miles to find her human.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dale, Nancy\'s husband, was taken aback when he received a call from a hospital security guard informing him that Sissy had been discovered on the hospital grounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk about dedication!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>A lost dog travels 60 miles to her old home</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1124,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Inspiring-Dogs-Photo-2-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1124\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some bonds cannot be severed. Cleo, a yellow labrador-mix who went missing earlier this month, was certainly one of them. Cleo was found, thankfully, but in the most unlikely of places—her owner\'s previous residence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When Colton Michael discovered a strange dog on his porch, he assumed it belonged to a neighbor. Michael took Cleo to have her microchip scanned after gaining her trust.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The results were astounding—Cleo belonged to the previous owner of his house! Cleo was still attached to her old house after two years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, you can return home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>By detecting cancer, a dog saves his owner\'s life.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lauren Gauthier had no idea when she adopted Victoria, a one-eyed rescue dog, that this intuitive canine would one day save her life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The owner was prompted to schedule a doctor\'s appointment after Victoria\'s persistent sniffing of a red blemish on Lauren\'s nose.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When testing revealed that she had basal cell carcinoma, her suspicions were confirmed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lauren had surgery to remove the cancer, and she credits her beloved dog with raising the alarm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>A Great Dane assists a boy with cerebral palsy in walking again.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1123,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Inspiring-Dogs-Photo-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1123\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dogs can be the most effective motivators. Hunter VanBrocklin, a young boy with cerebral palsy who underwent hip dysplasia surgery in 2016, attested to this.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wendy, Hunter\'s beloved Dane, stepped up to the plate when he needed to relearn how to walk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wendy, wearing a gentle leader harness around her neck, assisted Hunter in maintaining his balance, allowing the boy to enjoy active pursuits such as hiking!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/pins/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>27 people are saved from drowning by a retriever.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Swansea Jack was a cut above the rest of the retrievers in terms of swimming ability. During the 1930s, Jack, a black retriever, lived with his owner near the River Tawe in Wales.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tenacious pup earned the title \"hero\" after rescuing a drowning boy in the river and pulling him to shore by the scruff of his neck.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One heroic feat is more than most dogs achieve in their lifetimes, but for Jack, this was only the beginning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This fearless swimmer saved at least 27 people from the dangerous river over the course of a decade! Jack\'s efforts were recognized with a silver collar from the local council, a Silver Cup from the mayor of London, and two bronze medals from the National Canine Defense League.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A statue honoring Jack stands on the St. Helen\'s Rugby Ground, and he was even named \"Dog of the Century\" by the Newfound Friends of Bristol in 2000.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Saint Bernard Barry</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1121,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Inspiring-Dogs-Photo-4-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1121\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Did you know that in the 1800s, monks bred Saint Bernards specifically to rescue travelers stranded in the snowy Swiss Alps? 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Pickles walked over to investigate something in the bushes that piqued his interest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this case, the dog\'s inquisitive nose paid off—he had discovered the missing Cup!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pickle\'s discovery propelled him to fame and fortune. A pet food company named him \"Dog of the Year\" and gave him a year\'s supply of free dog food.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pickles also attended a banquet in his honor and appeared in a number of films and television shows.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>A golden retriever repels a poisonous snake.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2004, a brave Golden named Brutis put his own life in danger to save a young girl who was dangerously close to a deadly coral snake.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the snake approached, Brutis grabbed it, suffering a nasty bite in the process. 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(1129, 0, '2022-07-30 00:18:21', '2022-07-30 00:18:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through time, history has blessed us with some incredible horses. They have influenced us in some way, whether on the racetrack, the battlefield, or our television screens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The horse is a robust, intuitive, and clever animal that is flexible as a working animal and beneficial for emotional support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are loyal, autonomous, and one-of-a-kind creatures that serve a multitude of purposes. Each horse on this list was talented and will be remembered for an accomplishment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Seabiscuit</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seabiscuit, the famed racehorse, may be the most well-known horse on this list. Because Seabiscuit overcame obstacles to become one of the greatest racehorses of all time, his story is remembered. Seabiscuit was smaller than most horses and initially was not a particularly good racehorse, losing his first 17 races.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1134,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/film__2929-seabiscuit-hi_res-7707ad16-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"5 Most Famous Horse Stories\" class=\"wp-image-1134\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.intofilm.org/\">www.intofilm.org</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not until he was partnered with jockey Red Pollard did his racing fortunes begin to improve. Seabiscuit began to win race after race, and he quickly became a favorite in California.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pollard was hurt, but Seabiscuit continued to win and defeated War Admiral in an incredible match race. Pollard was injured in a subsequent race. Both Seabiscuit and Pollard were thought to have sustained injuries that would prevent them from racing again, but they both healed and continued to defy the odds and win races together.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, many retired racehorses work as therapy horses for persons with PTSD, addiction, or autism; but, when Seabiscuit retired in California, he was bred.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two of his 108 offspring were reasonably successful racehorses. He passed away six days shy of his fourteenth birthday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Budweiser Clydesdales</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Budweiser Clydesdales are a group of Clydesdales owned by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, not a single horse or pair of horses. There are horse teams that travel throughout the United States as well as those who remain in St. Louis, Missouri, or Merrimack, New Hampshire.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1133,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/080703-O-9999D-004-1024x680.webp\" alt=\"5 Most Famous Horse Stories\" class=\"wp-image-1133\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Budweiser Clydesdales are among the most prominent and identifiable modern horses due to their use in Budweiser advertisements, especially Super Bowl advertisements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Clydesdales were introduced for the first time on April 7, 1933, to commemorate the end of Prohibition, and their commercial potential was immediately recognized. To be eligible to pull one of the Budweiser hitches, a Clydesdale must be a gelding with an even temperament and a strong appearance, be at least four years old, stand at least 18 hands at the withers, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, be bay in color, have four white stocking feet and a white blaze on the face.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These horses are a depiction of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, and they are rather attractive. Without them, their brand would likely not be as recognizable as it is now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Bamboo Harvester</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may not remember the name Bamboo Harvester, but the name Mister Ed is likely familiar to you. 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The palomino-colored stallion lived until 1968.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bamboo Harvester portrayed a talking horse and was trained to appear to speak by having nylon thread placed in his mouth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eventually, though, Bamboo Harvester was trained to twitch his lips whenever his trainer touched his hoof, and he eventually began doing so whenever his co-star finished speaking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The makers of the show concocted the story that peanut butter was used to make Bamboo Harvester appear to speak in order to prevent children from discovering the truth, and everyone seemed to believe it. Bamboo was an intelligent and skilled horse responsible for making people across the nation laugh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/bamboo-harvester-story-as-mr-ed/\">Bamboo Harvester</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Bucephalus</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bucephalus may not be a common name, but his owner is certainly well-known. He was one of the most renowned horses in the Greco-Roman world and Alexander the Great\'s mount.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His name means \"ox head\" and was derived from a branding mark on his haunch representing an ox\'s head.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1131,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/18300435114_bc7632a9a5_b.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1131\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/\">www.flickr.com</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bucephalus is described as having a dark coat, a white star on his forehead, and blue eyes. Alexander won the horse from his father through a wager that he could tame him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alexander spoke reassuringly to Bucephalus, turned him so horse couldn\'t see his shadow, and removed his cloak in try to calm him and gain his confidence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In countless wars, Bucephalus served as a military horse for Alexander the Great. Alexander created the city Bucephala in honor of his horse, Bucephala.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bucephalus is reportedly buried in the contemporary city of Jalalpur Sharif. 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By tapping his hoof, clever Hans would respond to written or vocal math questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a great deal of public curiosity in Clever Hans and his extraordinary intelligence, an investigation was launched to evaluate his skills.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an official investigation, it was determined that Clever Hans was not performing these mathematical equations. Clever Hans was responding to involuntary cues and his trainer\'s body language. 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Some of the animals were adopted, while others were placed on any available land.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The authorities asked him to open the shelter in Gaza City just as he was contemplating closing. Recently, a second shelter opened in northern Gaza.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Every day, I receive approximately ten calls concerning animals in need of rescue. \"I wish I had thirty minutes to myself,\" he says.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He sees his eight children infrequently. \"Sally, my wife, is responsible for everything. Additionally, she provides medication, food, and care for all of the sick animals in my home. I could have accomplished nothing without her.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sally states, \"It was challenging at first.\" Time management is crucial. When dealing with a cat with a broken jaw, the most difficult thing for me is crushing the food and carefully feeding it. But I\'m not bothered. It is a noble act.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most hardest aspect of his job, according to Err, is seeing an animal die. The general public is aware of our triumphs and the animals we\'ve rescued. This is not always the case. \"It is beneficial for animals to have company during their final moments, so they can pass away gently instead of being alone and terrified.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, there have been numerous wonderful times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lucy was rendered paralyzed when a car smashed her hind legs. Err created his own prosthetic limbs for animals in Gaza using toy vehicles and bicycle parts. He enlisted the assistance of his mechanical engineer brother and got the device constructed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1143,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/5808-2-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"One man\'s mission to provide care for abandoned animals in Gaza\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-1143\"/><figcaption>Lucy was paralysed when a car crushed her back legs. A handmade attachment designed by Err and his brother allows her to be mobile again. Photograph: Anas Baba</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lucy froze the first time the prosthetic was placed on her. She was perplexed by the metal attachment to her body, according to Err. \"I brought food and placed it before her. She began to go forward but initially could not maintain her equilibrium. Then she realized she could walk once more.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lucy wore the prosthetic for half an hour on the first day. A week later, she wore it daily for two hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The epidemic added to the difficulty of rescuing animals during lockdown. When rumors emerged that cats and dogs transmitted Covid, Err had to go online to reassure individuals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1145,\"width\":702,\"height\":467,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/3528-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"One man\'s mission to provide care for abandoned animals in Gaza\" class=\"wp-image-1145\" width=\"702\" height=\"467\"/><figcaption>Minwar, Err’s cat, welcomes him home after a day rescuing stray animals. Photograph: Anas Baba</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Err, awareness and support for animal welfare in Gaza have increased significantly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2019, Al-Azhar University in the city began a veterinary medicine program, which Err views as a move in the right direction for improving the care of pets and smaller animals. (According to Err, there are veterinarians in Gaza, but they primarily treat livestock.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People passing past a street dog in New Delhi.<br>Not only a dog bite: why India struggles to contain rabies</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Read further</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Meanwhile, rescue center volunteers visit nurseries and schools to teach youngsters the significance of animal care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Err has also gotten international community backing. One organization offered to cover the salaries of two shelter employees for six months. Several communities have contacted him about creating their own animal shelters, and the number of individuals adopting animals is increasing. 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I think it\'s because the Emperor Tamarin has an old-fashioned hipster mustache, which would make him look right at home riding around on a fixie bike and drinking artisan monkey beer in Williamsburg.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This monkey doesn\'t usually live in Brooklyn. Instead, it lives in the southwest Amazon Basin, in the east of Peru, in the north of Bolivia, and in the states of Acre and Amazona in the west of Brazil.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this picture, the Emperor Tamarin is giving a look that says, \"Today, I just finished season 2 of the Netflix show Ozark in one sitting.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Three beavers taking it easy by the water</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1149,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/53e527d17480428f44d118d4f3c655f2.jpg\" alt=\"Most Memorizing Animal Photos Ever!\" class=\"wp-image-1149\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This would be a great photo for a 1980s band called 3 Beavers 3 to use on the cover of an album. 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His first name was \"Slats.\" Now that is something to roar about.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>A young crocodile that has butterflies on its back.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1154,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/6cc376ec113ce64a39fc94e556a92c95.jpg\" alt=\"Most Memorizing Animal Photos Ever!\" class=\"wp-image-1154\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Okay, so if you were a human, a crocodile would never let you rest on its head and face. But butterflies aren\'t like that. 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Some may respond, \"Of course, I know what birds are\" They are the small feathery creatures who defecate on my automobile. They stole my french fries from an outdoor cafe where I am seated. They sing among the bushes and other places. Etc, etc.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acceptable enough. However, you and I are looking for a slightly more nuanced response.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birds can be described by their traits in their present form. However, a comprehensive definition of \"bird\" necessitates that we also consider their extensive history on Earth, which dates back millions of years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let\'s begin with a summary of their characteristics and traits:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birds have feathers first. There are no other animals on the globe that possess feathers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birds lack teeth in their jaws and have beaks instead. They lay eggs with a hard shell. They are warm-blooded and metabolically active. They had a four-chambered heart, in contrast to, for example, modern amphibians and reptiles, which only have three chambers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moreover, the skeletons of the vast majority of birds are comprised primarily of hollow bones, making them extremely light.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consequently, these are the defining qualities of modern birds, their defining characteristics. I hope we can all agree on these points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How Scientists Study the Evolution of Birds</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What have scientists been doing to determine the evolutionary origin of birds and their place on the tree of life? What kinds of data are available to scientists for this purpose?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They have access to information regarding the anatomy and behavior of living birds. They have fossils as well. They are able to compare the anatomy of living birds with that of extinct, prehistoric animals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, we have an abundance of genetic data. We have genomic sequences for nearly all groups of extant birds. The analyses of these data can yield numerous helpful insights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let\'s track how scientists reconstructed the evolution of birds using these diverse sources of evidence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Archaeopteryx</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We will begin with the 1800s. Particularly 1861. Archaeopteryx was discovered at that time. If you have heard of only one extinct bird, it is likely Archaeopteryx.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It resembles a rock star. No common name exists for this species. Simply Archaeopteryx lithographica. The first half of the scientific name, the genus, translates to \"Ancient Wing\" or \"Ancient Feather.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1186,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/5f5d41f61cb6e538ddacc6d5_Archaeopteryx_fossil_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1186\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1861, the first Archaeopteryx fossil was discovered in a German limestone quarry. This animal is represented by roughly 12 fossils that have been dated to approximately 150 million years ago.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What makes Archaeopteryx so unique? Even when it was initially discovered in the mid-1800s, its significance was acknowledged.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This little species, around the size of a crow, possesses both bird and reptile features. Several fossils of Archaeopteryx exhibit wonderfully preserved feathers. Therefore, this creature had well-developed feathers on its forelimbs and tail.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, it also contains reptile characteristics. It possesses sharp, pointed teeth within its cranium. In addition, it had a long, skeletal tail, which is absent in modern birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Archaeopteryx was neither an animal nor a reptile. There was a missing link between these two groupings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may recall that Charles Darwin\'s On the Origin of Species was published in 1859. Then, just a few years later, these Archaeopteryx fossils began to appear.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Darwin and his friend Thomas Huxley, who argued convincingly that Archaeopteryx was a transitional form between dinosaurs and birds, found this discovery to be quite intriguing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thus, everything occurred in the 1860s. Thereon began the lengthy history of scientists attempting to determine the nature of birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Birds are dinosaurs</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We now recognize that birds are reptiles; spoiler alert!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This may contradict what you were taught in school. According to my education, the vertebrate groupings consist of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Birds had their own identity. They look and act nothing like reptiles, right? You cannot fault us for considering these groupings to be distinct.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nonetheless, a number of characteristics indicate that birds are really the descendants of reptiles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What then makes birds reptiles? They share skeletal characteristics. Quite plenty of them. Examine their weights. Birds do possess scales. Check at the scales on the chicken\'s foot, they\'re quite bizarre.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The scales of birds and reptiles contain a specific protein called beta keratin. In addition, the egg architecture of reptiles and birds are comparable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consequently, this set of features unquestionably connects the two. There is no other group of living creatures connected to birds more closely than reptiles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Snakes and lizards, turtles, crocodiles, tuataras, dinosaurs, and a few other extinct taxa are grouped together as reptiles, despite the fact that they are quite distinct and very loosely related.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where then do birds fit into this?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Birds are Dinosaurs</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Archosaurs were a group of reptiles that roamed the earth approximately 250 million years ago, before dinosaurs truly evolved. The archosaurs were already distinguishable from reptiles, snakes, and turtles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After millions of years, one lineage of archosaurs diverged and evolved into dinosaurs. Another branch of archosaurs eventually evolved into crocodiles. Yet another became the Mesozoic\'s famed flying reptiles, the pterosaurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By examining the skeletal morphology of birds, the majority of paleontologists could quickly agree that birds belong to the group of archosaurs. Cool. When did birds evolve into birds? When exactly did they break out from the other archosaurs to establish their reputation?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perhaps it seems reasonable that the pterosaurs, which were flying reptiles, developed into birds. I believe that would be a reasonable assumption. However, keep in mind that pterosaur wings resemble bat wings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their power to flap was not derived from feathers, but rather from membranes of skin stretched between long fingers. Birds are only distantly related to pterosaurs. They are not ancestors to whom we can point.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Okay, let\'s return to the evolution of the scientific community\'s understanding of what birds are. From the time of Charles Darwin till the early 20th century.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As paleontologists discovered and studied an increasing number of dinosaur fossils, the wishbone, or furcula, returns to our narrative.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In dinosaur fossils, scientists were noting the absence of furcula, or clavicles. However, they discovered clavicles in older kinds of reptiles, such as the archosaurs, which were more primitive pre-dinosaur reptiles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is generally accepted that it is unusual, if not impossible, for an evolutionary lineage to lose something like clavicles by natural selection, continue without them for millions of years, and then abruptly re-evolve clavicles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to scientists, this must have occurred if dinosaurs were the direct ancestors of birds. Not likely by Jove! Dinosaurs lack clavicles, whereas birds do, hence they are not the ancestors of birds. Case. Closed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Birds are not dinosaurs.\" This became the orthodox stance among the majority of scientists. For decades.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ancestor of birds was a type of reptile that diverged prior to the emergence of dinosaurs as a major group. Birds are undoubtedly reptiles, but they are not dinosaurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Decades pass. World War II, Elvis, yadda yadda…</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then, in the 1960s, the Renaissance of dinosaurs began. At that time, newly found fossils and the work of a number of influential paleontologists began to alter our perceptions of dinosaurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During this time, current statistical methods were utilized to determine the links between dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paleontologists began to speculate, \"Huh, there are so many skeletal similarities between birds and certain dinosaurs. Perhaps birds are actually a form of dinosaur.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As more fossil evidence was gathered, it was discovered that our pal the furcula bone was indeed present in dinosaurs. The furcula and clavicles are fragile bones that do not fossilize effectively.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Therefore, prior to the Dinosaur Renaissance, they had been neglected. Our hunt for the ancestors of birds was suddenly no longer restricted to archaic archosaur lineages. The conventional belief that birds could not be dinosaurs might, at last, be discarded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, let\'s jump a bit forward in time to the 1990s. In the northern Chinese region of Liaoning, remarkable dinosaur remains were discovered. The majority of these fossils, which date back around 130 million years, are remarkably well-preserved. They possess feathers! Not the Archaeopteryx.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These creatures are dinosaurs of all sizes and shapes with freaking feathers. In addition, it was evident that many of these animals were NOT the direct ancestors of birds. In other words, an abundance of dinosaurs possessed feathers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We now understand that feathers are not exclusive to modern birds. They constitute a crucial link between birds and dinosaurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, there are numerous skeletal features. In addition, there is evidence that some dinosaurs had lung systems similar to those of contemporary birds, with many air sacs. In birds and certain dinosaurs, air sacs actually penetrate the skeleton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How about additional evidence connecting birds and dinosaurs?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sleeping posture of certain dinosaurs resembles that of modern birds. Some dinosaur fossils depict the animal\'s head tucked under its arm in a sleeping position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is awful to consider these small dinosaurs passing away while they were asleep. However, the majority of us would like to pass away peacefully in our sleep. So… maybe it\'s not so sad. I\'m not sure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is evidence of dinosaurs caring for their young in the manner in which they incubated their eggs and the manner in which they raised their young, often in a communal herd setting. This is also consistent with the behavior of modern birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, there is molecular evidence. We now have an abundance of genomic data indicating the links between living birds. We do not have genetic information from DNA from any extinct dinosaurs. Apologies, Jurassic Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Biologists have, however, discovered signs of soft tissue in dinosaur remains in a number of published studies. In the early 2000s, collagen proteins were recovered from fossils, most notably from the femur of a Tyrannosaurus. This is incredible!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The collagen protein fragments most closely resemble avian proteins. Cool, right? However, several of these findings have been questioned by other experts. With a fair amount of skepticism, science operates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, as Carl Sagan stated, \"extraordinary claims deserve extraordinary evidence.\" The assertion that proteins from 100 million years ago were discovered was exceptional, although at first, the evidence did not appear extraordinary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, more study has strengthened the claim. As additional ancient proteins are identified and the outcomes of these research withstand intense inspection, it appears that these molecular data constitute yet another convincing piece of evidence indicating that dinosaurs were the ancestors of birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Birds are Theropod dinosaurs</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Imagine all the different dinosaurs you are familiar with. You have likely seen at least one Jurassic Park film. Can you name a few dinosaur species? T. rex is a certainty. Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Velociraptor come to mind.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Which of these dinosaurs, among the numerous others, is most closely linked to birds?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evidently, birds are theropod dinosaurs. Theropods are a well-known class of dinosaurs. Two-legged carnivores make up the majority of these creatures. The Greek translation of \"Theropod\" is \"Beast Foot.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The theropod Tyrannosaurus rex existed. Similar to Velociraptor. The strongest evidence for the relationship between theropods and birds is a suite of skeletal characteristics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Velociraptor is perhaps the closest ancestor of current birds of all the beloved dinosaurs shown in Hollywood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We finally know where birds belong on the evolutionary tree: they are theropod dinosaurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The conclusion of the article? Not so quickly!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The earliest bird ancestor</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let\'s dive deeper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earlier, I noted that there were a variety of dinosaurs that were known to have feathers. We may be inclined to refer to them all as ancient birds. We would be incorrect in many instances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It has been difficult to determine which of the numerous feathered dinosaurs was the true ancestor of birds. There are around 30 dinosaur species with feathers of one form or another, primarily theropods, but some non-theropods have also been discovered with basic feathers. It is no longer logical to assert that only birds have ever possessed feathers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interestingly, these facts also show that feathers evolved before flight. Scientists no longer believe that feathers developed as a means of flight adaption.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The current theory holds that feathers developed either as a kind of insulation or as a means of communication among members of the same species.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consider peacock feathers. In the eyes of the opposite sexe, a bird\'s colorful, flamboyant plumage can make it appear utterly stunning. It would appear that feathers evolved for such uses.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After millions of years, feathers were discovered to be useful for flight. So first feathers, then flying.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consequently, there were several dinosaurs with feathers during the Late Jurassic and throughout the Cretaceous. Some species had feathers that resembled hair, and scientists describe to these feathers as \"dino fuzz.\" Other species had feathers that resembled the wing feathers of living birds in size and beauty. Several of these dinosaurs were evidently not flying animals. Just because you had feathers did not imply that you were a lean and efficient flying machine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Obviously, this explosion of variation among dinosaurs with feathers did not persist forever. All of these lineages became extinct. Except for one… the lineage of birds. The beginning of their story occurred approximately 165 million years ago. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep in mind that Archaeopteryx lived 150 million years ago, although this creature had highly developed feathers. Certainly it could glide, and perhaps it was also capable of some type of propelled, flapping flight. This is unsure. It took millions of years for feathers to evolve from scales. Therefore, the best estimate for the start of the bird lineage is between 160 and 165 million years ago. Archaeopteryx is not likely a direct progenitor of modern birds. At least, it is a cousin of the earliest birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Archaeornithura</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exists a single extinct animal for which we can declare, \"There it is! This is the earliest real bird ancestor.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently, the best solution is a 2015 discovery of a bird known by its scientific name, Archaeornithura meemannie. Archaeornithura meemannae, together. Scientific names are fun.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This creature existed approximately 130 million years ago in northern China.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Archaeornithura was a six-inch tall bird with rather long legs. It possessed a beak, a tail in the shape of a fan, and well-developed flight feathers. In numerous aspects, it resembles a contemporary bird. This is the best contender we currently have for the oldest genuine bird.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Massive Extinction</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, and the accompanying catastrophe wiped out the vast majority of dinosaurs and other forms of life. Pterosaurs that once dominated the skies and filled numerous ecological niches around the globe were extinct. None of them survived the massive extinction. Many other animal species have likewise vanished.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When a door closes, another door opens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the dust settled, there were numerous opportunities for the surviving birds, those little, flying theropod dinosaurs that had survived. Untapped food resources were available for free use. The same applied to nesting and feeding areas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the few million years following the Great Extinction, birds underwent a period of rapid evolution, adjusting to new niches and diversifying into the numerous species we recognize today. This is known as adaptive radiation. Approximately the same thing happened with mammals. We\'re lucky, right?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regarding the evolution of birds, there are numerous unsolved questions. Many scientists throughout the world are working diligently to provide answers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One question we can answer immediately is, \"Who are the birds\' closest living relatives?\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have determined that birds are reptiles and, more precisely, dinosaurs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perhaps you deduced this from our brief conversation about archosaurs a few minutes ago. The correct response is crocodiles. Crocodiles and alligators, as well as birds, are descendants of archosaurs. Consequently, crocodiles are the closest living relatives of birds. Birds are distantly related to other modern reptiles such as lizards and snakes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I can safely assume that you enjoy birds, which is likely why you are listening to this episode. However, astonishingly, there are people in the world who are not particularly interested in birds. Perhaps you know someone similar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I assume that many of those who disregard birds find dinosaurs fascinating. They should have known that birds are dinosaurs! Suddenly, a lightbulb would illuminate over their heads, and they would realize that, logically and unavoidably, birds must be cool.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I\'m not certain that would work, but I wish it did.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This concludes my brief examination of the genesis of birds. In a very brief summary. We could cover much more ground on this topic. However, we\'re attempting to avoid getting mired down in the details here. Our lives are hectic; we have things to accomplish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I hope you have a better idea of the current understanding of the genesis of birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you weren\'t previously considering birds to be dinosaurs, I hope this alters your perception. The discovery that birds are dinosaurs is one of the best things in my opinion. Dinosaurs still exist today. They are present every day. This significant shift in perception occurred during my lifetime. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I can now go to the store and look at children\'s toys, which include plastic dinosaurs with feathers. This was not prevalent 20 or 30 years ago. Kids are now looking at me and thinking, Of course birds are dinosaurs; you\'re a fool. Everyone is aware of this. 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Scientists think that our strong desire to protect and care for our own children makes us like anything that looks even a little bit like them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you like animals as much as we do, keep reading to learn more about some of the cutest animals in the world, as chosen by the people.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The Red Panda</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1268,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/photo-1590692464206-7c465d86d95f.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Cutest Animals in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1268\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The red panda lives in the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It eats meat. 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Changing from being able to fly to being able to swim required almost a whole new set of skills, body shapes, and functions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, new research uses fossil records and genomic data in a way that has never been done before to look at how penguins have changed over time and how the climate has affected their lives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daniel Ksepka, who helped write the study and is an avian paleontologist at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, says that penguins are the most entertaining thing that evolution has made. \"Their bodies and ways of life are completely different from those of their ancestors.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1280,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/penguins-4710224_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"penguins are risked with climate\" class=\"wp-image-1280\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The study, which came out today in the journal Nature Communications, shows that early penguins were surprisingly quick to adapt to their new environments after the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction about 66 million years ago.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After the dinosaurs went extinct, there was more room for other animals to move around. Penguins moved into different climates and biomes in the southern half of the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the research also shows that penguins evolve at the slowest known rate of all birds. This means that their rate of genetic changes has slowed down a lot since they moved to the ocean after the mass extinction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The authors of the study say that makes them less likely to be able to adapt quickly to the fast pace of climate change today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The International Union for Conservation of Nature has already listed as endangered or vulnerable more than half of the 18 species of penguins that live today. These penguins live in places as different as Brazil, New Zealand, and South Africa.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because evolution has slowed down, Vanesa De Pietri, an avian paleontologist at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand who was not involved in the study, says that modern penguins don\'t seem to be as well equipped as ancient penguins to survive these rapid changes in the environment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Getting used to living in water</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>De Pietri says that there aren\'t enough fossils to know who the direct ancestor of penguins was. The mysterious ancestor probably lived more than 60 million years ago, when it split off from groups of flying birds that were related to albatrosses and petrels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Past research on penguin evolution has also been limited by the fact that about three-quarters of all penguin species are extinct and can only be studied through their fossils.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Up until now, no studies have put together all of the fossils with the genomes of all living and recently extinct penguins.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1281,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/penguins-3994532_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"penguins are risked with climate\" class=\"wp-image-1281\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nic Rawlence, a paleogeneticist at the University of Otago in New Zealand who did not take part in the study, says, \"This is an impressive way to understand how penguins evolved.\" (Look at some lovely pictures of penguins.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By putting these two huge sets of data together, the authors were able to improve the evolutionary tree of penguins, find times when penguins became more different, track changes in populations, and figure out which genes helped penguins adapt to life in water.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ksepka says, \"It really shows us the whole picture.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The analysis of the penguins\' genomes showed how the birds evolved to have stiff flippers and feathers that don\'t get wet so they can swim, thick skin and fat to keep warm, and the ability to see underwater and control how much oxygen gets into their blood so they can dive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scientists already knew about these changes, but comparing the genomes of all living penguins helped the team find the genes that make them happen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By linking the genomes to the fossil record, scientists were also able to estimate when different genes and species first appeared. The last step was to put it all together in terms of climate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keeping up with the changes in climate</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After they changed quickly at first, penguins\' rate of change slowed down over time. (Woodpeckers have one of the fastest birth rates, but nobody knows why.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After adapting to life in the ocean, penguins had to learn to live in different climates over millions of years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the most recent glacial period started just over two million years ago, a new wave of species diversification began among penguins.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As ice sheets grew and the environment changed, penguins moved and often lost contact with other groups. Over hundreds of thousands of years, while the ice kept them apart, penguins changed into the many different species we know today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researchers have thought about this process before, but the new combination of genomic and fossil data is the strongest proof yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1282,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/penguins-4668754_1280-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"penguins are risked with climate\" class=\"wp-image-1282\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"This study has shown very well, from a genomic point of view, how major changes in the climate can be linked to times when penguins diversified,\" says De Pietri.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A bleak future?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many penguins were able to easily adjust to changes in the weather in the past. 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The Department of Conservation and community organizations are working to avert extinction and restore takah to their original habitats. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The success of DOC\'s Takah Recovery Programme is significantly reliant on Mitre 10\'s relationship with Mitre 10 Takah Rescue, which contributes to the long-term survival of this cherished species.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Identification</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Island takah is the world\'s largest live rail species. It is a huge gallinule with dark blue head, neck, and underparts, olive green wings, and a white undertail. The enormous conical bill is brilliant red, becoming lighter towards the tip, and extends as a crimson frontal shield onto the forehead. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The legs are crimson with an orange underside. The juveniles have a blackish-orange beak and pinkish-brown legs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The takah\'s primary cries consist of a loud shriek, a quiet hooting contact cry, and a muffled boom signaling alarm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The extinct North Island takah was taller and more slender than its South Island counterpart. Pukeko are able to fly, are smaller and more slender than other birds, have relatively longer legs, and have black wings and backs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Distribution and environment</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Island takah was once widespread over the whole South Island. A residual population exists in the highlands of Fiordland due to hunting, predation, and habitat degradation. The modern conservation program has established additional populations, including a captive breeding and rearing facility at Burwood Bush near Te Anau, as well as free-ranging populations on wildlife reserves in the North and South Islands and several offshore islands, including Tiritiri Matangi and Motutapu (Hauraki Gulf), Kapiti and Mana (Wellington), and Maud Island (Marlborough Sounds).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1318,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/takahe-2120328__340-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1318\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Takah primarily inhabit grasslands and use shrubs for cover. Preferred in Fiordland are alpine tussock grasslands and red tussock river flats. When snowfall blankets these places, birds migrate to the surrounding beech forest. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At other locations, farm pasture is regenerating in various phases of reversion to mixed native lowland woodland. Some now have extensive forest cover. At these locations, takah choose grasslands with scattered shrubs, however they do spend some time in the forest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Population</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2011-2012, there were approximately 276 takah on the South Island, with 110 in Fiordland, 107 at restoration sites, 11 at captive display sites, and 48 at the captive breeding site.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Difficulties and conservation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The population of takah in Fiordland is threatened by avalanches and a chilly climate. Predation by introduced stoats and competition for food from introduced red deer are contemporary challenges. Since 1980, deer populations have been kept at low levels, allowing tussock grasslands to gradually regain their normal size and nutrition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1317,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/western-swamphen-6962825__480-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1317\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In most years, the impact of stoat predation on takah survival is very minor, but when environmental conditions align, stoat populations expand dramatically and have a bigger impact on takah survival. The population of takah in Fiordland is subject to a recently expanded stoat trapping operation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From 1986 until 2009, the takah population in Fiordland was maintained by growing wild eggs in captivity and releasing yearlings back into the wild. To maximize output, artificial incubation and puppet rearing were utilized.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> In an effort to expand the range, yearlings were released outside of the source population from 1986 to 1991. From 1991 to 2009, there was a shift in the source population\'s release practices, which enhanced the survivability of released birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, beginning in 1984, captive-bred birds were utilized to create breeding populations on predator-free offshore islands and predator-proofed mainland reserves. Fiordland is no longer a source of eggs for captive breeding, as the island/reservation population is now well-established.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Since 2010, instead of augmenting the Fiordland population, yearlings raised in captivity have been used to establish colonies at new sites and expand the captive breeding population.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On island and mainland reserves, the population is controlled by removing surplus young. This action maintains an appropriate population density and prevents inbreeding by mixing genetic lineages from diverse areas. At the facility for captive breeding, puppet rearing is unnecessary, and artificial incubation is minimized. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead, the expanded breeding group is handled intensively through egg and chick fostering, ensuring that each pair is laying, incubating, or raising chicks. The management of genetic lines ensures that none is overrepresented.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Breeding</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Fiordland, Takah lay between late October and January. September is the month when nesting begins at lower altitude habitats. One to three eggs (often two) are laid two days apart, and both the male and female contribute equally to incubation and chick rearing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> The eggs are a pale buff hue with reddish-purple spots (c. 74 x 48 mm, and 95 g when fresh). The duration of incubation is thirty days, and chicks hatch two days apart. The chicks remain in the nest for about a week before climbing out and following their parents as they beg for food. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The incubation of chicks in the nest under cold or wet conditions. The parents feed their young tussock shoots with the harder outer leaves removed. As soon as the chicks are able, the parents shift the family to a new feeding place, repeating as necessary. If the initial clutch is unsuccessful, takah may lay a second. They can lay a third egg under intensive management.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Conduct and ecology</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Takah inhabit couples or small families. The young remain with their parents until shortly prior to the next breeding season, or for an additional year. There have been observations of breeding trios and larger (two females producing eggs). Pairs defend their breeding territory by calling or fighting, returning annually to the same locations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Food</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Fiordland takah mostly consume the leaf bases of tussock grasses (Chionochloa spp). 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When Marcelo had to go on a business trip, Gaspar was treated like a very important guest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There was such a strong friendship between the two dogs that it continued even when Gaspar started to show the first signs of kidney failure. This is a disease more common in small breeds but can affect any dog.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The signs are very hard to see. The disease starts to show itself with a lack of appetite, weight loss, and tiredness. Only in more advanced stages do vomiting, dehydration, and more trouble urinating show up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gaspar lost the huge amount of energy that dogs have over time. Kaya, even though she kept her health up to date, kept going with her friend to do lighter and more delicate things that didn\'t require a lot of physical effort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, in January of 2022, Gaspar died of the disease. On Instagram, Marcelo said goodbye to his friend with a heartfelt picture and a heartfelt message.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At some point on Wednesday, you stayed in bed and listened to music in style, as you always did. You didn\'t say a word, but you taught me a lot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thank you for all the times you were my friend. You had a unique life in this world, and you will always be with us, even though you\'re gone. As someone who knows you to be willful and stubborn, I know that you will be right behind me. It\'s been a long time since Gaspar has been alive. Thank you for everything.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1325} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Dog spends hours lying on the grave of an old pal.\" class=\"wp-image-1325\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gaspar\'s tutor paid a beautiful tribute to his long-time companion. However, another emotional memory will endure: Kaya\'s reaction to the disappearance of his friend, with whom he had so much fun and learned so much.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dog\'s body was buried in Marcelo\'s mother\'s backyard, Gaspar\'s tutor. Kaya did not accompany the operation because Marcelo and her mother assumed she would be unable to comprehend what was going on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kaya, on the other hand, seems to sense that something of her friend is present in that corner of the parking lot. Every day, when there is enough room for the dog, she goes to Gaspar\'s grave and stays for hours, possibly trying to recognize the presence of her long-lost companion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kaya has been teaching a true lesson in solidarity and friendship for several days. She simply lies down on the damp earth, still showing signs of being turned over, and remains there, sad, perhaps paying her final tribute to her friend, who is undoubtedly resting in the dog\'s heaven.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marcelo also shared photos of the dog lying on the grave of an old friend. \"This is Kaya, the friend who can\'t seem to get away from the grave,\" he wrote. Animals are superior beings that we never understand and frequently do not deserve to be with.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Do dogs comprehend death?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone who has ever lived with a dog understands how much they miss their friends – humans, canines, and even felines – when they suddenly vanish for whatever reason. They are saddened and search for their missing partner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some dogs cry, lose appetites, lose interest in favorite games, and may even become ill. But do they comprehend death, the annihilation of life? According to researcher Barbara J. King, the answer is yes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1326} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>King is an emeritus professor at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, one of the country\'s oldest universities. According to the researcher, a dog understands when another dog dies, and evidence of this can be seen in behavioral changes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dog\'s behavior is significantly altered by the lack of contact and interaction; for example, he may stop performing a task or game that he would enjoy performing in the company of his deceased friend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dogs exhibit obvious grief symptoms that are very similar to human symptoms: crying, sadness, isolation, loss of appetite, loss of interest in daily activities, increased sleep, stress, and anxiety.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1327\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All this shows the longing and indicates that the dog is trying to process the loss, even if it does not literally understand death as a natural and definitive process. 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(1337, 0, '2022-08-24 08:38:30', '2022-08-24 08:38:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Australian shepherds are beautiful dogs in general, but the red merle Australian shepherd stands out because of the way its coat is mottled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Are you wondering what distinguishes the red merle Aussie? 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Then people began to migrate from Australia to the United States, taking their dogs with them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the puppies arrived in California, local ranchers suspected that they were from Australia due to the breed\'s prowess at working on ranches there. They acquired their name from there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since then, they have only evolved in the United States into the dog we know today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dobermans rose to national fame after World War II as symbols of Western civilization. They took part in rodeos and horse shows and were portrayed in movies and TV shows with a Western theme.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some Australian actors have even appeared in Disney movies, such as Run Appaloosa Run and Stub: The Greatest Cowdog in the West.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dogs\' bright blue eyes led Native Americans to believe they were sacred. While not all Australians have distinctive eye color, some do, and certain native tribes used to refer to them as \"ghost eyes.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are now known for doing well in dog sports like agility, herding, trick shows, flyball, and diving.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Red Merle Australian Shepherd Puppy– Everything you need to know Before You Buy</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1341,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-1.webp\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd \" class=\"wp-image-1341\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Australian Shepherds with red merle coats have a lot of energy and drive. If you\'re considering getting one, be aware that you will need to devote a lot of time and effort to the dog. The dog will require training and strenuous exercise from the time it is a puppy to the time it is an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fortunately, Red Merle Australian Shepherds are also wise and compassionate. As a result, they are often simple to teach and frequently have good social skills towards other people and dogs. You can expect your Aussie to be a devoted companion who is always by your side, especially if you make the effort to train and play with the dog properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And when we say we\'ll be by your side always, we really mean it. Red Merle Australian Shepherds are renowned for being extremely clingy and attention-seeking. Another breed will be more suited for your lifestyle if you are aware that you do not have the time or energy to give to your Aussie on a regular basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are aware that owning a Red Merle Australian Shepherd will take a lot of your time, effort, and devotion, excellent! These canines make excellent pets. A reliable breeder should be used when purchasing an Australian Shepherd Red Merle. Lucky for us, most Red Merle Aussie breeders can be trusted, but you should always check twice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, because Red Merle Australian Shepherds are more prone to having health issues, it\'s crucial to get your Aussie from a reputable breeder. So, while investigating Red Merle Aussie breeders specifically, be thorough.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\'s highly unlikely that a Red Merle Aussie will be available for adoption. Because Red Aussies are so unique, you almost always need to find a breeder who specializes in these beautiful coats.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How much does an Australian Shepherd merle cost?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>$1000 to $2000 USD on average.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1340,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd\" class=\"wp-image-1340\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A top-quality Australian Shepherd puppy can cost as much as $3,000 or more, but the typical cost of an Australian Shepherd puppy from a reputable breeder is between $1,000 and $2,000 on average. Age, sex, quality, pedigree, and breeder location all affect the pups\' cost.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How Much Does an Red Merle Australian Shepherd Cost? 4 Australian Shepherd red merle Price Factors</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>1. Breeder\'s Reputation</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1339,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-2.webp\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd\" class=\"wp-image-1339\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Australian breeders vary widely. Some people are more knowledgeable than others. Sadly, most breeders are hobbyists, and very few are \"professional\" breeders. It\'s always preferable to visit a reputable breeder if you have the means to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Which breeders are respectable and which are not is typically clear-cut. In general, you usually get what you pay for. In other words, a reputed breeder will command a premium price (usually).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>2. Australian Colors and Pricing</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This aspect of Australian prices is quite ambiguous. Most people would assume that trustworthy breeders do not charge more for various coat colors. Supply and demand, however, would suggest otherwise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, breeders frequently charge more for tri-colored or merle Australian Shepherds. 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(1443, 0, '2022-10-04 14:09:58', '2022-10-04 14:09:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you learn that your neighbors are noisy, it can be especially difficult to settle into your new house. In Tango Steinke\'s instance, a crow family had established a nest outside her brand-new house in Virginia. But she didn\'t think twice about going up to them and making friends with them in the best way she could.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>It\'s hard to become friends with these enigmatic birds. Steinke, fortunately, knew how to feed stray animals. She must have been providing food for the birds and squirrels that have been visiting her house. So, when she saw a pair of crows that she later named Doc and Dottie, she decided to follow them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She created a little perch outside of her balcony where she would dispense food for the crows to consume, such as peanuts and other delicacies. Steinke\'s efforts undoubtedly weren\'t in vain. And the couple knew they could ask their neighbor for assistance when winter arrived and food sources started to run low. Steinke said that in addition to paying for her more frequent visits, Doc and Dottie had become closer to her.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1440,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/crow-family-gifts-for-feeder.jpg\" alt=\"Crows leaving gifts for the woman who feeding them.\" class=\"wp-image-1440\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tangobird/video/7054592596106235182?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awesomeinventions.com%2F&amp;referer_video_id=7054592596106235182&amp;refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tangobird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the first month of frequent visits, they raised their voices to announce their presence. On the weekends, they would crow at my bedroom window until I got out of bed to feed them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The kind neighbor who has been generously feeding them, the Crow family, receives gifts from them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1441,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/crow-family-gifts-609x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Crows leaving gifts for the woman who feeding them.\" class=\"wp-image-1441\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tangobird/video/7054592596106235182?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awesomeinventions.com%2F&amp;referer_video_id=7054592596106235182&amp;refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tangobird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The crow couple eventually decided it was appropriate to thank their considerate neighbor. They began exchanging thank-you gifts with Steinke to formally establish their unexpected but endearing friendship. Steinke has already shared some of the unexpected presents she\'s gotten from her new friends on TikTok, including a weathered rock.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since then, they have left a variety of presents, including a Coke tab, a button, acorns, metal pieces, a broken marble, and ceramic fragments.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>It turns out that crows are notorious for bringing gifts to individuals who feed and care for them. Steinke claims that she receives gifts on average once each month, which she then stores in a \"crow jar.\" Visit Steinke\'s TikTok profile to learn more about how she and the crows she hangs out with are getting closer to each other. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.awesomeinventions.com/\">awesomeinvention</a> | Please dm for any credit or removal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/thanks-to-ninja-moves-a-jack-russell-terrier-saves-his-owner-from-a-bear-attack/\">Thanks to “ninja moves,” a Jack Russell terrier saves his owner from a bear attack.</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Crows leaving gifts for the woman who feeding them.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1439-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-10-04 14:09:58', '2022-10-04 14:09:58', '', 1439, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1443', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1444, 0, '2022-10-06 04:20:17', '2022-10-06 04:20:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Mother Nature, as we all know, is full of wonders that we have yet to fully appreciate. Whether or if they are advantageous, in our opinion, they add interest to life. One of those welcome shocks is Blondie, the story\'s central heroine, a sweet Venezuelan lovebird.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1446,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63bb4bfe__700-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1446\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Venezuelan Bird Blondie is a delightful bird who wins respect for his curiosity and liveliness as well as-and perhaps even more so-for the fact that he is almost bald. The lovebird developed the uncommon immune system-attacking virus known as psittacine beak and feather disease (PBF), which led to him losing virtually all of his feathers and his ability to fly.. Due to his devoted human Bella Escobar, who looks after him every day, Blondie still seems to be full of life and cheer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPond/\">Facebook</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>You may have noticed that Blondie has a bald head. The extremely unusual psittacine beak and feather sickness is to blame for that (PBF).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1447,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d638cae73__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1447\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie is now six years old. A lovebird typically lives for ten years. But Bella says that when a bird has a really bad case of PBF, it shortens its life because its beak gets so weak that it can\'t eat well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1448,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d62d96a88-png__700-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1448\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>He didn\'t always act that way. In the past, Blondie had stunning orange and yellow feathers.&nbsp;According to Bella, Blondie used to love to soar around. \"I recall that a lamp in our home was his favorite spot. He would chase us while flying because he is quite lively. He is also a very curious bird who likes to fly to new places to look around.<br>&nbsp;<br>Blondie\'s family began to notice that the bird was losing feathers on his legs when he turned one, though.<br>The bird lost even more feathers as the days went by, nearly being bald and unable to fly as a result.<br>Bella\'s doctors advised her that stress was probably to blame. But the girl later discovered that Blondie had PBF illness, which affects a bird\'s feathers and beak.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1449,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d62abd84b-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1449\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>\"We took Blondie to the vet, where they performed an examination to rule out any parasites. The vets said it was probably stress, and we agreed. Though it didn\'t make sense to us as to how Blondie might remove the feathers from his head, we didn\'t believe it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1450,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d6311034a-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1450\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"> I discovered he had PBF disease, which I discovered when I started doing some investigation. This illness, which can spread from bird to bird, affects the beak and the feathers. We believe Blondie contracted the illness from her mother, who had it.<br>&nbsp;<br>Although there is no known treatment for this illness, some birds have managed to regrow their feathers. That is, regrettably, not very common.<br>&nbsp;<br>It took Blondie between 06 and 09 months to almost entirely go bald.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1452,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63e40d1d__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1452\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Due to Blondie\'s condition, Bella needs to take a few safety measures. Bella needs to apply coconut oil to the bird\'s exposed skin to keep it soft. Blondie is quite cold because he lacks feathers, but Bella offered him a plushie where he could sleep and remain warm. He also has a heating pad that keeps him warm when he sleeps.<br>&nbsp;<br>Blondie struggled with being unable to do the things he liked, according to Bella. He developed a depressive episode.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie lost a feather, which made her drowsy and uninterested. He had no desire to do anything. The bird\'s family wanted to help him, so they took him to many locations he had never been to, as well as gave him toys and other amusements. Thankfully, it was successful. Blondie is more joyful than ever.<br>&nbsp;<br>But she showed Blondie other ways he could achieve the same things he loved with perseverance and hard work, and it was successful!<br>Blondie is now more joyful than ever!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1453,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d636108ce__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1453\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie mentioned how much she enjoys living with Bella. He\'s grouchy, yet the owner claims he has charm. He\'s boisterous, obstinate, hilarious, and inquisitive. He will constantly be next to you, attempting to observe what you are doing and playing with whatever is in front of him, whether you are cooking, studying, etc. They always appear to be both excited and afraid of Blondie when I invite friends home. Some claim he has a dinosaur-like appearance.<br>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1456,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d6401688e__700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1456\"/><figcaption>Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie is a very grumpy person and despises visitors to our home. People who visit him are put off by Blondie because he doesn\'t do well with first impressions and is prepared to assault them.<br>&nbsp;<br>Living with Blondie is great. I\'m so grateful that he overcame so many obstacles and is still living as the magnificent bird he was when he had feathers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1454,\"width\":700,\"height\":980,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63382746-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\"/><figcaption>Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Living and caring for an animal with special needs can be challenging, but getting to know your pet well and learning what they like and dislike is essential to understanding them and their behavior. Blondie is incredible, and I couldn\'t be happier for him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.boredpanda.com/\">boredpanda</a>| Please dm for any credit or removal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read another from us: <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/dog-spends-hours-lying-on-the-grave-of-an-old-pal/\">Dog spends hours lying on the grave of an old pal</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'venezuelan-bird-blondie-with-pbf-disease', '', '\nhttps://animalpond.com/dog-spends-hours-lying-on-the-grave-of-an-old-pal/', '2022-11-21 18:13:20', '2022-11-21 18:13:20', '', 0, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1444', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(1457, 0, '2022-10-06 04:19:18', '2022-10-06 04:19:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Mother Nature, as we all know, is full of wonders that we have yet to fully appreciate. Whether or if they are advantageous, in our opinion, they add interest to life. One of those welcome shocks is Blondie, the story\'s central heroine, a sweet Venezuelan lovebird.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1446,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63bb4bfe__700-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1446\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Venezuelan Bird Blondie is a delightful bird who wins respect for his curiosity and liveliness as well as-and perhaps even more so-for the fact that he is almost bald. The lovebird developed the uncommon immune system-attacking virus known as psittacine beak and feather disease (PBF), which led to him losing virtually all of his feathers and his ability to fly.. Due to his devoted human Bella Escobar, who looks after him every day, Blondie still seems to be full of life and cheer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPond/\">Facebook</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>You may have noticed that Blondie has a bald head. The extremely unusual psittacine beak and feather sickness is to blame for that (PBF).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1447,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d638cae73__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1447\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie is now six years old. A lovebird typically lives for ten years. But Bella says that when a bird has a really bad case of PBF, it shortens its life because its beak gets so weak that it can\'t eat well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1448,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d62d96a88-png__700-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1448\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>He didn\'t always act that way. In the past, Blondie had stunning orange and yellow feathers. According to Bella, Blondie used to love to soar around. \"I recall that a lamp in our home was his favorite spot. He would chase us while flying because he is quite lively. He is also a very curious bird who likes to fly to new places to look around.<br> <br>Blondie\'s family began to notice that the bird was losing feathers on his legs when he turned one, though.<br>The bird lost even more feathers as the days went by, nearly being bald and unable to fly as a result.<br>Bella\'s doctors advised her that stress was probably to blame. But the girl later discovered that Blondie had PBF illness, which affects a bird\'s feathers and beak.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1449,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d62abd84b-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1449\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>\"We took Blondie to the vet, where they performed an examination to rule out any parasites. The vets said it was probably stress, and we agreed. Though it didn\'t make sense to us as to how Blondie might remove the feathers from his head, we didn\'t believe it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1450,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d6311034a-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1450\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"> I discovered he had PBF disease, which I discovered when I started doing some investigation. This illness, which can spread from bird to bird, affects the beak and the feathers. We believe Blondie contracted the illness from her mother, who had it.<br> <br>Although there is no known treatment for this illness, some birds have managed to regrow their feathers. That is, regrettably, not very common.<br> <br>It took Blondie between 06 and 09 months to almost entirely go bald.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1452,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63e40d1d__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1452\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Due to Blondie\'s condition, Bella needs to take a few safety measures. Bella needs to apply coconut oil to the bird\'s exposed skin to keep it soft. Blondie is quite cold because he lacks feathers, but Bella offered him a plushie where he could sleep and remain warm. He also has a heating pad that keeps him warm when he sleeps.<br> <br>Blondie struggled with being unable to do the things he liked, according to Bella. He developed a depressive episode.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie lost a feather, which made her drowsy and uninterested. He had no desire to do anything. The bird\'s family wanted to help him, so they took him to many locations he had never been to, as well as gave him toys and other amusements. Thankfully, it was successful. Blondie is more joyful than ever.<br> <br>But she showed Blondie other ways he could achieve the same things he loved with perseverance and hard work, and it was successful!<br>Blondie is now more joyful than ever!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1453,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d636108ce__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1453\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie mentioned how much she enjoys living with Bella. He\'s grouchy, yet the owner claims he has charm. He\'s boisterous, obstinate, hilarious, and inquisitive. He will constantly be next to you, attempting to observe what you are doing and playing with whatever is in front of him, whether you are cooking, studying, etc. They always appear to be both excited and afraid of Blondie when I invite friends home. Some claim he has a dinosaur-like appearance.<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1456,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d6401688e__700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1456\"/><figcaption>Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie is a very grumpy person and despises visitors to our home. People who visit him are put off by Blondie because he doesn\'t do well with first impressions and is prepared to assault them.<br> <br>Living with Blondie is great. I\'m so grateful that he overcame so many obstacles and is still living as the magnificent bird he was when he had feathers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1454,\"width\":700,\"height\":980,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63382746-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\"/><figcaption>Image credits: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Living and caring for an animal with special needs can be challenging, but getting to know your pet well and learning what they like and dislike is essential to understanding them and their behavior. Blondie is incredible, and I couldn\'t be happier for him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.boredpanda.com/\">boredpanda</a>| Please dm for any credit or removal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read another from us: <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/dog-spends-hours-lying-on-the-grave-of-an-old-pal/\">Dog spends hours lying on the grave of an old pal</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1444-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-10-06 04:19:18', '2022-10-06 04:19:18', '', 1444, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1457', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1458, 0, '2022-10-06 04:20:17', '2022-10-06 04:20:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Mother Nature, as we all know, is full of wonders that we have yet to fully appreciate. Whether or if they are advantageous, in our opinion, they add interest to life. One of those welcome shocks is Blondie, the story\'s central heroine, a sweet Venezuelan lovebird.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1446,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63bb4bfe__700-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1446\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Venezuelan Bird Blondie is a delightful bird who wins respect for his curiosity and liveliness as well as-and perhaps even more so-for the fact that he is almost bald. The lovebird developed the uncommon immune system-attacking virus known as psittacine beak and feather disease (PBF), which led to him losing virtually all of his feathers and his ability to fly.. Due to his devoted human Bella Escobar, who looks after him every day, Blondie still seems to be full of life and cheer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPond/\">Facebook</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>You may have noticed that Blondie has a bald head. The extremely unusual psittacine beak and feather sickness is to blame for that (PBF).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1447,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d638cae73__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1447\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie is now six years old. A lovebird typically lives for ten years. But Bella says that when a bird has a really bad case of PBF, it shortens its life because its beak gets so weak that it can\'t eat well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1448,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d62d96a88-png__700-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1448\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>He didn\'t always act that way. In the past, Blondie had stunning orange and yellow feathers.&nbsp;According to Bella, Blondie used to love to soar around. \"I recall that a lamp in our home was his favorite spot. He would chase us while flying because he is quite lively. He is also a very curious bird who likes to fly to new places to look around.<br>&nbsp;<br>Blondie\'s family began to notice that the bird was losing feathers on his legs when he turned one, though.<br>The bird lost even more feathers as the days went by, nearly being bald and unable to fly as a result.<br>Bella\'s doctors advised her that stress was probably to blame. But the girl later discovered that Blondie had PBF illness, which affects a bird\'s feathers and beak.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1449,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d62abd84b-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1449\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>\"We took Blondie to the vet, where they performed an examination to rule out any parasites. The vets said it was probably stress, and we agreed. Though it didn\'t make sense to us as to how Blondie might remove the feathers from his head, we didn\'t believe it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1450,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d6311034a-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1450\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"> I discovered he had PBF disease, which I discovered when I started doing some investigation. This illness, which can spread from bird to bird, affects the beak and the feathers. We believe Blondie contracted the illness from her mother, who had it.<br>&nbsp;<br>Although there is no known treatment for this illness, some birds have managed to regrow their feathers. That is, regrettably, not very common.<br>&nbsp;<br>It took Blondie between 06 and 09 months to almost entirely go bald.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1452,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63e40d1d__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1452\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Due to Blondie\'s condition, Bella needs to take a few safety measures. Bella needs to apply coconut oil to the bird\'s exposed skin to keep it soft. Blondie is quite cold because he lacks feathers, but Bella offered him a plushie where he could sleep and remain warm. He also has a heating pad that keeps him warm when he sleeps.<br>&nbsp;<br>Blondie struggled with being unable to do the things he liked, according to Bella. He developed a depressive episode.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie lost a feather, which made her drowsy and uninterested. He had no desire to do anything. The bird\'s family wanted to help him, so they took him to many locations he had never been to, as well as gave him toys and other amusements. Thankfully, it was successful. Blondie is more joyful than ever.<br>&nbsp;<br>But she showed Blondie other ways he could achieve the same things he loved with perseverance and hard work, and it was successful!<br>Blondie is now more joyful than ever!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1453,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d636108ce__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1453\"/><figcaption>Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie mentioned how much she enjoys living with Bella. He\'s grouchy, yet the owner claims he has charm. He\'s boisterous, obstinate, hilarious, and inquisitive. He will constantly be next to you, attempting to observe what you are doing and playing with whatever is in front of him, whether you are cooking, studying, etc. They always appear to be both excited and afraid of Blondie when I invite friends home. Some claim he has a dinosaur-like appearance.<br>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1456,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d6401688e__700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1456\"/><figcaption>Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Blondie is a very grumpy person and despises visitors to our home. People who visit him are put off by Blondie because he doesn\'t do well with first impressions and is prepared to assault them.<br>&nbsp;<br>Living with Blondie is great. I\'m so grateful that he overcame so many obstacles and is still living as the magnificent bird he was when he had feathers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1454,\"width\":700,\"height\":980,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Venezuelan-Bird-Blondie\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Meet-Blondie-the-naked-parakeet-with-a-rare-disease-that-is-enchanting-the-internetInterview-With-Owner-6295d63382746-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\"/><figcaption>Image credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blondiethelovebird/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blondiethelovebird</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><br>Living and caring for an animal with special needs can be challenging, but getting to know your pet well and learning what they like and dislike is essential to understanding them and their behavior. Blondie is incredible, and I couldn\'t be happier for him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.boredpanda.com/\">boredpanda</a>| Please dm for any credit or removal</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read another from us: <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/dog-spends-hours-lying-on-the-grave-of-an-old-pal/\">Dog spends hours lying on the grave of an old pal</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1444-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-10-06 04:20:17', '2022-10-06 04:20:17', '', 1444, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1458', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1459, 0, '2022-10-06 04:28:51', '2022-10-06 04:28:51', '\nVenezuelan Bird Blondie is a delightful bird who wins respect for his curiosity and liveliness as well as-and perhaps even more so-for the fact that he is almost bald. The lovebird developed the uncommon immune system-attacking virus known as psittacine beak and feather disease (PBF), which led to him losing virtually all of his feathers and his ability to fly.. Due to his devoted human Bella Escobar, who looks after him every day, Blondie still seems to be full of life and cheer.', 'Cute Venezuelan Bird Blondie With PBF Disease but Still Having a Good Time in Life.', 'Venezuelan Bird Blondie| Image credits: blondiethelovebird', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'image-17', '', '', '2022-10-06 04:29:20', '2022-10-06 04:29:20', '', 1444, 'https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-17.png', 0, 'attachment', 'image/png', 0),
(1463, 0, '2022-10-12 00:45:27', '2022-10-12 00:45:27', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can all agree that giraffes are amazing, though. They are widespread across Africa and serve as its emblem.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These animals are stunning in their natural attire, but I\'d like to show you the black melanistic and the white leucistic giraffe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1464,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d74a73abeac5d66894842f8dead1560c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464\"/><figcaption>Melanism is a genetic disorder that affects an animals melanin making them appear a black color, it is the opposite of albinism.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Conservationists say that the only white giraffe in the world has a GPS tracking device on it to keep poachers away. This giraffe lives in north-east Kenya.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Conservationists could keep an eye on the lone male giraffe\'s activities in real time, according to the organisation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1465,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/909e096c-1b65-4a85-94e2-1c0089cc0e02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465\"/><figcaption>Melanism is more common in some animals than others, for example, the black panther is simply just a melanistic leopard/jaguar.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Giraffes are affected by leucism, a rare genetic disorder that results in the loss of skin color.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After poachers killed two of his family members in March, he is believed to be the last of his type.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The giraffe\'s relatives, a female and her calf, who have a similar white skin tone and are seven months old, may meet the same end, according to rangers\' fears.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their remains were discovered in a protected area in the north-eastern Garissa County of Kenya, where the male giraffe currently resides alone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1466,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-asset-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1466\"/><figcaption>With giraffes, being a melanistic adult is extremely rare, most of the time they will get killed off when they are a child, especially due to the lack of natural camouflage.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tracking device was put on one of the giraffe\'s horns on November 8, according to the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy, which is in charge of looking after the local animals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>We\'re on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPond/\">Facebook</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a statement, the non-profit said that the tracking device will give hourly updates on the giraffe\'s location, which will help rangers \"keep the rare animal safe from poachers.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The group\'s manager, Mohammed Ahmednoor, gave environmentalists high marks for helping to save the giraffe and other species.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1467,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/115540676_photocredit-ishaqbini.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1467\"/><figcaption>It\'s common to associate albinism with white animals, which is typically accurate. 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(1483, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:12', '2022-11-02 15:40:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to a Vermont Fish &amp; Wildlife Department news release, a 61-year-old Vermont woman was saved from a black bear that was biting her leg when her Jack Russell terrier began barking and drew the bear\'s attention.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Susan Lee told wildlife officials that she was walking her two dogs, a Jack Russell terrier and a labradoodle, on a trail on her property in Strafford on Aug. 20 when she heard a \"loud noise\" and a black bear charged her, causing her to trip over a stone wall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1411,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/jack-russell-terrier-saves-owner-2x1-bn-220825-b60752-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"Thanks to &quot;ninja moves,&quot; a Jack Russell terrier saves his owner from a bear attack\" class=\"wp-image-1411\"/><figcaption>A Vermont woman\'s Jack Russell terrier helped stop a black bear that was biting her on a trail on her property, state wildlife officials said.Getty Images</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bear had bitten her, she realized when she felt \"pain on her upper left leg.\" When her Jack Russell terrier began barking at the bear, the attack was stopped.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The barking distracted the bear, allowing Lee\'s leg to be freed. She and her dogs were able to make it further down the trail before calling 911. A neighbor assisted in transporting her to Gifford Medical Center, where she was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to a news release, Lee had a bit wound on her left leg and multiple scratches ranging from two to nine inches long on both legs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1410,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/jack-russell-terrier-saves-owner-bn-220825-aacb4b-1024x641.webp\" alt=\"Thanks to &quot;ninja moves,&quot; a Jack Russell terrier saves his owner from a bear attack\" class=\"wp-image-1410\"/><figcaption>A Vermont woman was bitten by a black bear in a rare attack.Getty Images</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wildlife officials determined the bear was a female with cubs who had been surprised by Lee and her dogs and had been provoked. They were unable to locate the bear.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We\'re on <strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPond/\">Facebook now!</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lee\'s Jack Russell terrier suffered no injuries. The dog stayed safe by performing what Game Warden Sgt. Jeffrey Whipple described to USA Today as \"ninja moves.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1414,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bear-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1414\"/><figcaption>A female black bear walking through the woods with its cubs charged and bit 61-year-old Susan Lee, but her dog’s barking distracted the animal.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"If I had to guess what would have happened if the dog hadn\'t been there, I think the bear would have done more damage to (Lee),\" Whipple said. \"However, once she was knocked down and out of the fight, the bear would have gotten off her and retreated.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the Vermont Fish &amp; Wildlife Department website, Vermont has one of the densest black bear populations in the country, with one bear for every three square miles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are approximately 6,000 in Vermont, and it is the only type of bear found there. The animals are shy and rarely seen by humans, making the attack on Lee \"extremely rare,\" according to Wildlife Department bear biologist Jaclyn Comeau. There have only been three previous bear attacks in the state, according to the department.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1413,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/grr.webp\" alt=\"Thanks to &quot;ninja moves,&quot; a Jack Russell terrier saves his owner from a bear attack\" class=\"wp-image-1413\"/><figcaption>A Jack Russell terrier (not pictured) is being praised for saving its owner’s life from a recent black bear attack in rural Vermont.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, black bears are moving in family units at this time of year, and mothers will be protective of their cubs, Comeau said in a statement. \"When confronted by a bear, it is critical to remain calm and slowly back away, and to fight back immediately if attacked.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more from us: <strong><a href=\"https://animalpond.com/michigan-officials-are-investigating-a-mysterious-canine-parvovirus/\">Michigan officials are investigating a mysterious canine parvovirus-like disease after more than 30 canines died.</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Thanks to \"ninja moves,\" a Jack Russell terrier saves his owner from a bear attack.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1409-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-11-02 15:40:12', '2022-11-02 15:40:12', '', 1409, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1483', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1485, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:14', '2022-11-02 15:40:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have you ever wanted to see the 10 cutest animals in the world? We have made a list of some of the cutest animals we can think of. Find out more about these animals and whether or not you can see them in the wild by reading on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People find babies of all kinds cute for deep psychological reasons. Scientists think that our strong desire to protect and care for our own children makes us like anything that looks even a little bit like them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you like animals as much as we do, keep reading to learn more about some of the cutest animals in the world, as chosen by the people.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>The Red Panda</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1268,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/photo-1590692464206-7c465d86d95f.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Cutest Animals in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1268\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The red panda lives in the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It eats meat. The name \"panda\" was first given to red pandas, about fifty years before it was given to black and white pandas. Most of the time, these pandas get as big as a house cat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Red pandas live in parks in Myanmar, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and China. They also live in protected areas in Bhutan and India.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Katmandu Valley, Nepal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Shrew Elephant</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1267,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/istockphoto-1218527727-170667a.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Cutest Animals in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1267\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elephant shrews are small mammals that live in Africa and eat insects. They are also called jumping shrews or sengis. Their name comes from their long, pointy heads and long, flexible noses that look like tree trunks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elephant shrews live in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa in southern Africa. They like to live in places with sandy soil where they can dig holes. This includes semi-desert, dry grass, and shrub land.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The checkered elephant shrew lives in Central Africa, the golden-rumped elephant shrew is native to Kenya, the grey-faced shrew only lives in two forests in Tanzania, and the black and rufous elephant shrew lives in East Africa.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Meerkat</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1266,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/meerkat-255564_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Cutest Animals in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1266\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A small mongoose called a meerkat or suricate lives in southern Africa. It has a broad head, big eyes, a pointed nose, long legs, a thin tail that tapers at the end, and a brindled coat. Meerkats are very social animals that often groom each other or play together.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They usually live in groups. Each Meerkat has an important role to play in the group, which has a very well-developed social structure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meerkats are most likely to be seen in Botswana, in the Kalahari Desert near the Makgadikgadi Pans. This huge area of salt pans is about 10,000 km2 and is home to many meerkat clans or mobs, which are groups of related meerkat families.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which is on the border between South Africa and Botswana, is another popular place to go. It is one of the best places to look for meerkats. This large, semiarid area is a great place for meerkats to live and grow.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Quokka</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1265,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/istockphoto-952966438-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Cutest Animals in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1265\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The short-tailed scrub wallaby is another name for the quokka. Quokkas are known as the happiest animals in the world. They are herbivores that eat most of their food at night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aside from grass, they also eat the leaves, stems, and bark of many other plants. If they have to, they can live for a long time without food or water by eating the fat that has built up in their tails.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quokkas can only be seen on a few small islands off the coast of Western Australia, like Rottnest Island, which is near Perth, and Bald Island, which is near Albany, as well as in small, scattered groups in forests and coastal heath between Perth and Albany.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Numbat</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1264,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/numbat-4070485_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Top 5 Cutest Animals in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1264\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Numbat is a small endangered marsupial species native to Australia. 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(1486, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:15', '2022-11-02 15:40:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This dog visits her friend\'s grave and stays there for hours at a time as a show of love.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lot of the time, Kaya and Gaspar were almost always together. Even after Gaspar died, Kaya didn\'t want to break up with him. As a way to make herself feel better, she goes to the place where the dog was buried and stays there for hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One house had two dogs and one house had two dogs. For a long time, Gaspar lived with music producer Marcelo Rodriguez, a Paraguayan composer, and Kaya is always there for the musician\'s mother. But their houses are next to each other.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is how it went between Kaya and Gaspar:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is a Harlequin Great Dane, and it has a white background with black spots. Gaspar has a black coat. These two big dogs are just like all the other dogs in their breed. They are full of love and kindness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1324} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Dog spends hours lying on the grave of an old pal.\" class=\"wp-image-1324\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time, both dogs were taken in. They\'ve always lived together. Every day, they played together. When Marcelo had to go on a business trip, Gaspar was treated like a very important guest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There was such a strong friendship between the two dogs that it continued even when Gaspar started to show the first signs of kidney failure. This is a disease more common in small breeds but can affect any dog.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The signs are very hard to see. The disease starts to show itself with a lack of appetite, weight loss, and tiredness. Only in more advanced stages do vomiting, dehydration, and more trouble urinating show up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gaspar lost the huge amount of energy that dogs have over time. Kaya, even though she kept her health up to date, kept going with her friend to do lighter and more delicate things that didn\'t require a lot of physical effort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, in January of 2022, Gaspar died of the disease. On Instagram, Marcelo said goodbye to his friend with a heartfelt picture and a heartfelt message.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At some point on Wednesday, you stayed in bed and listened to music in style, as you always did. You didn\'t say a word, but you taught me a lot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thank you for all the times you were my friend. You had a unique life in this world, and you will always be with us, even though you\'re gone. As someone who knows you to be willful and stubborn, I know that you will be right behind me. It\'s been a long time since Gaspar has been alive. Thank you for everything.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1325} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Dog spends hours lying on the grave of an old pal.\" class=\"wp-image-1325\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gaspar\'s tutor paid a beautiful tribute to his long-time companion. However, another emotional memory will endure: Kaya\'s reaction to the disappearance of his friend, with whom he had so much fun and learned so much.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dog\'s body was buried in Marcelo\'s mother\'s backyard, Gaspar\'s tutor. Kaya did not accompany the operation because Marcelo and her mother assumed she would be unable to comprehend what was going on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kaya, on the other hand, seems to sense that something of her friend is present in that corner of the parking lot. Every day, when there is enough room for the dog, she goes to Gaspar\'s grave and stays for hours, possibly trying to recognize the presence of her long-lost companion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kaya has been teaching a true lesson in solidarity and friendship for several days. She simply lies down on the damp earth, still showing signs of being turned over, and remains there, sad, perhaps paying her final tribute to her friend, who is undoubtedly resting in the dog\'s heaven.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marcelo also shared photos of the dog lying on the grave of an old friend. \"This is Kaya, the friend who can\'t seem to get away from the grave,\" he wrote. Animals are superior beings that we never understand and frequently do not deserve to be with.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Do dogs comprehend death?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone who has ever lived with a dog understands how much they miss their friends – humans, canines, and even felines – when they suddenly vanish for whatever reason. They are saddened and search for their missing partner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some dogs cry, lose appetites, lose interest in favorite games, and may even become ill. But do they comprehend death, the annihilation of life? According to researcher Barbara J. King, the answer is yes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1326} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>King is an emeritus professor at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, one of the country\'s oldest universities. According to the researcher, a dog understands when another dog dies, and evidence of this can be seen in behavioral changes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dog\'s behavior is significantly altered by the lack of contact and interaction; for example, he may stop performing a task or game that he would enjoy performing in the company of his deceased friend.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dogs exhibit obvious grief symptoms that are very similar to human symptoms: crying, sadness, isolation, loss of appetite, loss of interest in daily activities, increased sleep, stress, and anxiety.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1327} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1322-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1327\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All this shows the longing and indicates that the dog is trying to process the loss, even if it does not literally understand death as a natural and definitive process. 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(1487, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:16', '2022-11-02 15:40:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The majority of the dogs with parvo-like signs of vomiting or bloody stool died within three days, and the majority were under two years old, according to the Otsego County Animal Shelter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Authorities are looking into a mysterious canine parvovirus-like sickness that has killed over 30 canines in Northern Michigan, with the majority of them dying within three days.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The animals perished in Otsego County after exhibiting canine parvovirus symptoms such as vomiting and bloody stool, according to the county\'s animal shelter on social media. However, when the dogs were first tested for the virus, the results were negative.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, canine parvovirus is extremely contagious and damages dogs\' gastrointestinal systems, with unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than 4 months most at risk. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the Baker Institute for Animal Health, the disease originally appeared in dogs in Europe around 1976 but has since become less common due to the introduction of effective vaccines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can be passed from dog to dog or through contact with contaminated feces or surroundings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1369,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vet-dog-rf-gty-ps-220823_1661266634008_hpMain_16x9_1600-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A mystery illness is killing dogs in Michigan, officials say\" class=\"wp-image-1369\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Otsego County Animal Shelter first announced the occurrences in early August, stating that they had received reports during the previous month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Melissa FitzGerald, the head of the county\'s animal shelter and control unit, told NBC News on Tuesday that more than 30 canines had symptoms and were all presumed to have died as a result of the sickness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the animal shelter, the majority of the dogs in Michigan who displayed such signs died within three days, and the majority were under the age of two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the shelter, it does not appear that the illness affects specific breeds more than others, and comparable occurrences have been reported in northern and central Michigan, including Vanderbilt, Gaylor, west of Gaylord, and south of Gaylord.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"No one knows what to say. FitzGerald said on the shelter\'s Facebook page, \"The best \'guess\' is that this is a strain of parvo.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clare County officials have been contacted by NBC News for an updated count of dog deaths.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several state and local agencies, including the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, animal control agencies, the Michigan Association of Animal Control Officers, veterinarians, and the United States Department of Agriculture, have launched an investigation in response to the disturbing reports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read another article from us: <strong><a href=\"https://animalpond.com/sweet-pit-bull-tied-to-a-tree-in-the-park-with-a-note/\">Sweet Pit bull tied to a tree in the park with a note</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Michigan officials are investigating a mysterious canine parvovirus-like disease after more than 30 canines died.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1367-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-11-02 15:40:16', '2022-11-02 15:40:16', '', 1367, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1487', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1488, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:18', '2022-11-02 15:40:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Australian shepherds are beautiful dogs in general, but the red merle Australian shepherd stands out because of the way its coat is mottled.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"justify\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Are you wondering what distinguishes the red merle Aussie? You can learn everything you need to know from this article.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What is the origin of the Red Merle Australian Shepherd?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1348,\"width\":596,\"height\":397,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" width=\"596\" height=\"397\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Australian Shepherd breed was not created in Australia, despite its name.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the AKC, there is some evidence that suggests the Basques in Spain may have used British sheepdogs to cross local breeds with the original dogs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Immigrants carried them to Australia, where they underwent further raffinement. Then people began to migrate from Australia to the United States, taking their dogs with them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the puppies arrived in California, local ranchers suspected that they were from Australia due to the breed\'s prowess at working on ranches there. They acquired their name from there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since then, they have only evolved in the United States into the dog we know today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dobermans rose to national fame after World War II as symbols of Western civilization. They took part in rodeos and horse shows and were portrayed in movies and TV shows with a Western theme.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some Australian actors have even appeared in Disney movies, such as Run Appaloosa Run and Stub: The Greatest Cowdog in the West.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dogs\' bright blue eyes led Native Americans to believe they were sacred. While not all Australians have distinctive eye color, some do, and certain native tribes used to refer to them as \"ghost eyes.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are now known for doing well in dog sports like agility, herding, trick shows, flyball, and diving.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Red Merle Australian Shepherd Puppy– Everything you need to know Before You Buy</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1341,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-1.webp\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd \" class=\"wp-image-1341\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Australian Shepherds with red merle coats have a lot of energy and drive. If you\'re considering getting one, be aware that you will need to devote a lot of time and effort to the dog. The dog will require training and strenuous exercise from the time it is a puppy to the time it is an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fortunately, Red Merle Australian Shepherds are also wise and compassionate. As a result, they are often simple to teach and frequently have good social skills towards other people and dogs. You can expect your Aussie to be a devoted companion who is always by your side, especially if you make the effort to train and play with the dog properly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And when we say we\'ll be by your side always, we really mean it. Red Merle Australian Shepherds are renowned for being extremely clingy and attention-seeking. Another breed will be more suited for your lifestyle if you are aware that you do not have the time or energy to give to your Aussie on a regular basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are aware that owning a Red Merle Australian Shepherd will take a lot of your time, effort, and devotion, excellent! These canines make excellent pets. A reliable breeder should be used when purchasing an Australian Shepherd Red Merle. Lucky for us, most Red Merle Aussie breeders can be trusted, but you should always check twice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, because Red Merle Australian Shepherds are more prone to having health issues, it\'s crucial to get your Aussie from a reputable breeder. So, while investigating Red Merle Aussie breeders specifically, be thorough.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\'s highly unlikely that a Red Merle Aussie will be available for adoption. Because Red Aussies are so unique, you almost always need to find a breeder who specializes in these beautiful coats.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How much does an Australian Shepherd merle cost?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>$1000 to $2000 USD on average.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1340,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd\" class=\"wp-image-1340\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A top-quality Australian Shepherd puppy can cost as much as $3,000 or more, but the typical cost of an Australian Shepherd puppy from a reputable breeder is between $1,000 and $2,000 on average. Age, sex, quality, pedigree, and breeder location all affect the pups\' cost.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How Much Does an Red Merle Australian Shepherd Cost? 4 Australian Shepherd red merle Price Factors</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>1. Breeder\'s Reputation</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1339,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-merle-australian-shepherd-2.webp\" alt=\"Red Merle Australian Shepherd\" class=\"wp-image-1339\"/><figcaption>Red Merle Australian Shepherd</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Australian breeders vary widely. Some people are more knowledgeable than others. Sadly, most breeders are hobbyists, and very few are \"professional\" breeders. It\'s always preferable to visit a reputable breeder if you have the means to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Which breeders are respectable and which are not is typically clear-cut. In general, you usually get what you pay for. In other words, a reputed breeder will command a premium price (usually).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>2. Australian Colors and Pricing</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This aspect of Australian prices is quite ambiguous. Most people would assume that trustworthy breeders do not charge more for various coat colors. Supply and demand, however, would suggest otherwise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, breeders frequently charge more for tri-colored or merle Australian Shepherds. This is as a result of their greater demand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many prospective owners favor the distinctive appearance of merles and tri-colors, but not everyone does. Because of this, breeders often end up with black Australian Shepherd puppies or other \"less desirable\" puppies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>3. Australian Shepherds\' pedigree</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An Australian Shepherd pedigree is exactly what? In a nutshell, it includes more specific information as well as the puppy\'s family history. At the very least, from recognized breeders, every dog has a pedigree.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>4. Location</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Location is the last but not least aspect of the Australian Shepherd\'s cost. Thanks to technology, we can now view Australian Shepherd puppy prices across the nation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most folks can probably get better offers from a breeder with a similar reputation. But if they\'re on the other side of the country, will they travel there? Most likely not.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, location does have an impact on the price of these dogs. I\'m not telling you to take a plane across the country to buy a cheaper Australian Shepherd.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Miniature Australian Shepherd Red Merle</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A scaled-down variant of the Australian Shepherd is the red merle mini. Despite their moniker, they are actually from the United States and not Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This dog evolved from a strain of Australian Shepherds selected for their smaller size to become its own distinct breed (they are not toy-sized dogs, however).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>miniature Like their taller counterparts, Australian Shepherds are categorized as herding dogs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Australian shepherd red merle with a tail</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\'re just learning about the breed, you\'ve undoubtedly spent many hours gazing at adorable images of Australian Shepherds. Additionally, as you may have seen along the road, not all Australian Shepherds have tails. It\'s a little perplexing, yes?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do Australian Shepherds possess tails, then? Some Australian Shepherds have tails, but the majority of them are bobtailed dogs. Contrary to common belief, however, Australians do not necessarily have their tails docked. In actuality, 1 out of every 5 puppies is born without a tail. Most Aussies without tails were born with them, but they were cut off for a variety of reasons, such as to make them look better, to keep them from getting hurt, to meet breed standards, and so on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Why do most Australian Shepherd Red Merle dogs lack a tail?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most Australians have their tails docked three days after birth. There are several factors that contribute to this process, but two in particular.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First off, many Australian Shepherd puppies that are born with tails have blunt tails that don\'t taper. Because it doesn\'t resemble a typical dog tail, it doesn\'t look attractive. It frequently appears as though the dog\'s tail was clipped in half.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The existence of a curve or kink in the tail is the second most frequent explanation. Australian Shepherds see these kinked tails as being deformed. In other words, dog owners dislike curled tails.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Names for red merle Australian Shepherds</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Australian Shepherd Female Nicknames</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There\'s little doubt that when Adam Levine sings, \"She will be loved,\" he\'s referring to an Australian shepherd.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Paisley</li><li>Lily</li><li>Sadie</li><li>Sakura</li><li>Fiona</li><li>Zuri</li><li>Daisy</li><li>Nala</li><li>Alexa</li><li>Margarita</li><li>Luna</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Australian Shepherd Male Names</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aussies make terrific family pets and only want to play and exercise a lot. Before you visit the shelter to adopt one of these animated, bouncy boys, you should start exercising.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Kai</li><li>Ace</li><li>Cowboy</li><li>Duke</li><li>Adonis</li><li>Flynn</li><li>Hugo</li><li>Luca</li><li>Frederico</li><li>Oakley</li><li>Hakim</li><li>Akira</li><li>Milo</li><li>Charlie</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Adorable Aussie Names Inspired by Famous Australians</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We\'re ready to wager that your Australian shepherd is cuter than the Hemsworths, which is a genuinely amazing accomplishment. You must be extremely proud.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Chris</li><li>Liam</li><li>Luke</li><li>Hemsworth</li><li>Miranda</li><li>Steve</li><li>Bindi</li><li>Irwin,</li><li>Cate</li><li>Rebel</li><li>Isla</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-dots\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last but not least, double-merle dogs may experience significant health issues.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A red merle Australian shepherd can be the ideal dog breed for the right person, but only you can decide if they\'re the right dog for you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read another article from us: <strong><a href=\"https://animalpond.com/buff-kangaroo-goes-viral-with-his-muscle/\">Amazing Buff Kangaroo: Jacked Kangaroo Goes Viral After Showing Off His Rippling Muscle</a>s</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Red Merle Australian Shepherd: Quality Breeds, Puppies, Prices, Names etc.', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1337-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-11-02 15:40:18', '2022-11-02 15:40:18', '', 1337, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1488', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1489, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:19', '2022-11-02 15:40:19', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What are okapis?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>The okapi, sometimes known as the \"forest giraffe,\" resembles a mix between a deer and a zebra. Nonetheless, it is the only extant relative of the giraffe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> The only place where the okapi may be found in the wild is the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it possesses thick, oily fur to keep it dry in the rain. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1308,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/okapi-2127389_1280-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Okapis: Mix between a Deer and a Zebra\" class=\"wp-image-1308\"/><figcaption>Pixabay</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, it possesses scent glands on the bottoms of its hooves that help it mark its territory. Except for the tips, the short horns of the okapi are covered with skin. Instead of horns, the majority of females have knobby bumps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Habitat and diet</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1309,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/okapi-347255_1280-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309\"/><figcaption>Pixabay</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The okapi inhabits the deep vegetation of the rainforest. It is able to blend in with its environment because to the brown and white stripes on its rump, which resemble sunshine streaming through the woods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It consumes fruits, buds, leaves, twigs, and other types of plants. Similar to the giraffe and the cow, the okapi has four stomachs that aid in the digestion of fibrous plant matter. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similar to its giraffe relative, the okapi has a long, black tongue capable of stripping leaves from branches. Each day, an okapi consumes 45 to 60 pounds of food, including riverbed clay for minerals and salt. It will occasionally consume bat feces for nutrition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Conduct and reproduction</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1312,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/hr-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Okapis: Mix between a Deer and a Zebra\" class=\"wp-image-1312\"/><figcaption>Pixabay</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The elusive okapi, which is active during the day, loves to be alone. Its hooves exude sticky territorial marks, and males also urinate on their area. Occasionally, okapis will gather in small groups to feed, groom, and even play.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Typically, female okapis give birth to a single calf per pregnancy. A newborn okapi calf is able to walk 30 minutes after birth, but it does not defecate until it is at least one month old. This is so that the odor of its feces does not attract predators. When their mother is absent, calf okapis will bleat, cough, and whistle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Adult okapis rarely vocalize (unless when they are ready to reproduce). Inaudible to human ears, Okapi moms communicate with their young by producing infrasounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Female okapis are extremely protective of their young and will stamp their hooves on the ground to fend off potential threats. However, once a calf reaches the age of six months, it must fend for itself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Dangers to survival</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The okapi is listed as endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature\'s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1311,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/okapi-1581236_1280-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311\"/><figcaption>Pixabay</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scientists believe that populations have been cut in half over the previous two decades, although it is unclear how many survive in the wild. In the wild, the leopard is the okapi\'s primary predator, but human hunters pose a bigger threat to the okapi\'s survival. In 2012, a militia group slaughtered fourteen okapis at a conservation center located at the Okapi Conservation Project\'s headquarters. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, poachers continue to murder okapis for their flesh and skin, while civil upheaval in the Democratic Republic of the Congo makes it increasingly difficult to police wildlife conservation regulations. Deforestation caused by humans also causes the fragmentation and destruction of vital okapi habitats.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Conservation</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1310,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/okapi-676795_1280-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1310\"/><figcaption>Pixabay</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite the devastating attack on its offices in 2012, the Okapi Conservation Project, founded in 1987, still survives. It supports the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a World Heritage Site in the Itiru Forest that is home to five thousand okapis. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Okapi Conservation Project collaborates with the Institute in Congo for the Conservation of Nature to supply rangers who monitor the reserve and other okapi-inhabited regions with the necessary resources. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The responsibilities of the rangers include apprehending armed poachers before they can kill okapis and monitoring agricultural expansion that could threaten okapi habitats. 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She didn\'t know, however, that he would do the cutest things on a plane.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1331,\"width\":640,\"height\":853} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1329-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1331\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\"/><figcaption>Photo: Facebook / <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogspottingSociety/permalink/2803337123251818/\">Ursula Daphne Aitchison</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mother: \"He was sitting next to me but he got angry when I didn\'t pay enough attention to him,\" Ursula Daphne Aitchison told The Dodo. Huxley\'s mother: \"He gets angry when I don\'t give him enough attention.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\">Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He loves being the center of attention, says his mom. As you know, he will not be able to stay unnoticed for very long. She didn\'t give him enough attention, so he looked for it elsewhere and sat next to another passenger instead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1332,\"width\":640,\"height\":853} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1329-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\"/><figcaption>Photo: Facebook / <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogspottingSociety/permalink/2803337123251818/\">Ursula Daphne Aitchison</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Huxley will soon be putting his cute face between the chairs and making the best faces to make his mother laugh. 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In one image, one of the raccoons – who appears to be the leader – extends his paw, directing his companion to the next target within the bank.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately for them, someone alerted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Are they&nbsp;breaking and entering?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don\'t be fooled by their cute and cuddly appearance; these raccoons know what they\'re doing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1052,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PRI_169616866-1536x870-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"Raccoons Break into Bank in California \" class=\"wp-image-1052\"/><figcaption>Luckily for the bank, the intruders didn’t make off with any cash (Photo: PHS/SPCA)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The two \"masked\" intruders were apprehended after breaking into a bank in California, USA, and causing havoc inside.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fortunately for the bank, no money was stolen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>They\'re not your typical client.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quite. The bank was closed at the time, and the animals were discovered by a man outside using a cash machine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1051,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PRI_169616869-1-702x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Raccoons Break into Bank in California \" class=\"wp-image-1051\"/><figcaption>The animals were first noticed by a man using a cash machine outside (Photo: PHS/SPCA)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He initially thought he was looking at a stuffed animal on top of a desk, but when it moved, he realized he was looking at a live raccoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He then filed a complaint with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What were they up to?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The animals were captured on camera prowling the halls and sitting at a desk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They also pushed papers around and knocked over a computer, according to the SPCA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Thankfully, the raccoons were not injured during their morning escapade, and to our knowledge, they did not abscond with any money,\" the SPCA\'s Buffy Martin Tarbox told ABC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>It had to have come as a surprise.</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Definitely. \"It\'s not every day that an animal organization is called to deal with a bank break-in, but because the bank robbers were masked bandits of the wildlife variety, we were the appropriate responders,\" Ms Tarbox explained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1050,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PRI_169616949-1-618x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Raccoons Break into Bank in California \" class=\"wp-image-1050\"/><figcaption>The animals, which were caught on camera, can be seen prowling the halls and sitting at a desk.(PHS/SPCA)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"After about 10 minutes of chasing the raccoons around the bank, we were finally able to safely shoo them outside,\" said the bank managers. They didn\'t appear to want to leave the bank.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>But how did they gain access?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It has passed through the ceiling. 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Eric tried to find the dog\'s owners at first, but there was no one around to help him look for them. In surprise, he saw that a note was hanging from the tree as he neared it. The dog was just as friendly and sweet as she was huge, so Eric went right up to her.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1353} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1351-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Sweet Pit bull tied to a tree in the park with a note\" class=\"wp-image-1353\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>ERIC MAUS via THE DODO</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the park, Eric was walking Gouda and Lily. When he saw a big, fat pit bull tied to a tree, Eric told The Dodo. \"I looked around and asked her, \"Hey, where\'s your owner?\" She was being so kind and sweet. She was also very gentle. She was just lying on the ground with her tongue out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1354} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1351-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1354\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>ERIC MAUS via THE DODO</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eric found a note next to the dog that told him her name was Mamas and that she was 7 years old. The note also said, \"Take me home. I want to go home now.\" Dogs are great. I\'m a good dog. Don\'t be afraid of my size. I\'m a sweet person. At that point in time, Eric saw an abandoned dog and knew that something had to be done, but he didn\'t know where to start. As a result, he agreed to help Mamas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inspiration struck, so Eric took some pictures of the dog and posted them on Facebook. He then told his neighbors about the dog in the group. Fortunately, one of them came to help Eric in just a few minutes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Follow us on<a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/animalpond/\"> Pinterest</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So they have taken Mamas to Sean Casey Animal Rescue, a shelter in Windsor Terrace, where they will be cared for for a while.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The kind young man said, \"I didn\'t know what to do, but I wanted to help her.\" \"A dog shouldn\'t be alone in the park, especially if it\'s tied up with a metal chain.\" I thought I had to do something.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1356} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1351-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1356\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>ERIC MAUS via THE DODO</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mamas looked so happy when she got to the rescue center, even though she was very thirsty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were two things that made her feel good: that she was in good hands, and that she had finally left the park. As soon as she passes all the medical tests, Mamas will be ready to be taken in by a family. She was saved by Eric, the man who did that. He hopes that she will find a family that loves her as she is.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1358} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/word-image-1351-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1358\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>ERIC MAUS via THE DODO</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her big brown eyes are \"doe-eyed,\" he said. \"She\'s a happy dog.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more from us: <strong><a href=\"http://australian\">Red Merle Australian Shepherd: Quality Breeds, Puppies, Prices, Names etc.</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Sweet Pit bull tied to a tree in the park with a note', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1351-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-11-02 15:40:22', '2022-11-02 15:40:22', '', 1351, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1492', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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The Department of Conservation and community organizations are working to avert extinction and restore takah to their original habitats. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The success of DOC\'s Takah Recovery Programme is significantly reliant on Mitre 10\'s relationship with Mitre 10 Takah Rescue, which contributes to the long-term survival of this cherished species.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Identification</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Island takah is the world\'s largest live rail species. It is a huge gallinule with dark blue head, neck, and underparts, olive green wings, and a white undertail. The enormous conical bill is brilliant red, becoming lighter towards the tip, and extends as a crimson frontal shield onto the forehead. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The legs are crimson with an orange underside. The juveniles have a blackish-orange beak and pinkish-brown legs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The takah\'s primary cries consist of a loud shriek, a quiet hooting contact cry, and a muffled boom signaling alarm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The extinct North Island takah was taller and more slender than its South Island counterpart. Pukeko are able to fly, are smaller and more slender than other birds, have relatively longer legs, and have black wings and backs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Distribution and environment</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Island takah was once widespread over the whole South Island. A residual population exists in the highlands of Fiordland due to hunting, predation, and habitat degradation. The modern conservation program has established additional populations, including a captive breeding and rearing facility at Burwood Bush near Te Anau, as well as free-ranging populations on wildlife reserves in the North and South Islands and several offshore islands, including Tiritiri Matangi and Motutapu (Hauraki Gulf), Kapiti and Mana (Wellington), and Maud Island (Marlborough Sounds).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1318,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/takahe-2120328__340-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1318\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Takah primarily inhabit grasslands and use shrubs for cover. Preferred in Fiordland are alpine tussock grasslands and red tussock river flats. When snowfall blankets these places, birds migrate to the surrounding beech forest. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At other locations, farm pasture is regenerating in various phases of reversion to mixed native lowland woodland. Some now have extensive forest cover. At these locations, takah choose grasslands with scattered shrubs, however they do spend some time in the forest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Population</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2011-2012, there were approximately 276 takah on the South Island, with 110 in Fiordland, 107 at restoration sites, 11 at captive display sites, and 48 at the captive breeding site.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Difficulties and conservation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The population of takah in Fiordland is threatened by avalanches and a chilly climate. Predation by introduced stoats and competition for food from introduced red deer are contemporary challenges. Since 1980, deer populations have been kept at low levels, allowing tussock grasslands to gradually regain their normal size and nutrition. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1317,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/western-swamphen-6962825__480-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1317\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In most years, the impact of stoat predation on takah survival is very minor, but when environmental conditions align, stoat populations expand dramatically and have a bigger impact on takah survival. The population of takah in Fiordland is subject to a recently expanded stoat trapping operation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From 1986 until 2009, the takah population in Fiordland was maintained by growing wild eggs in captivity and releasing yearlings back into the wild. To maximize output, artificial incubation and puppet rearing were utilized.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> In an effort to expand the range, yearlings were released outside of the source population from 1986 to 1991. From 1991 to 2009, there was a shift in the source population\'s release practices, which enhanced the survivability of released birds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, beginning in 1984, captive-bred birds were utilized to create breeding populations on predator-free offshore islands and predator-proofed mainland reserves. Fiordland is no longer a source of eggs for captive breeding, as the island/reservation population is now well-established.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Since 2010, instead of augmenting the Fiordland population, yearlings raised in captivity have been used to establish colonies at new sites and expand the captive breeding population.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On island and mainland reserves, the population is controlled by removing surplus young. This action maintains an appropriate population density and prevents inbreeding by mixing genetic lineages from diverse areas. At the facility for captive breeding, puppet rearing is unnecessary, and artificial incubation is minimized. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead, the expanded breeding group is handled intensively through egg and chick fostering, ensuring that each pair is laying, incubating, or raising chicks. The management of genetic lines ensures that none is overrepresented.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Breeding</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Fiordland, Takah lay between late October and January. September is the month when nesting begins at lower altitude habitats. One to three eggs (often two) are laid two days apart, and both the male and female contribute equally to incubation and chick rearing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> The eggs are a pale buff hue with reddish-purple spots (c. 74 x 48 mm, and 95 g when fresh). The duration of incubation is thirty days, and chicks hatch two days apart. The chicks remain in the nest for about a week before climbing out and following their parents as they beg for food. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The incubation of chicks in the nest under cold or wet conditions. The parents feed their young tussock shoots with the harder outer leaves removed. As soon as the chicks are able, the parents shift the family to a new feeding place, repeating as necessary. If the initial clutch is unsuccessful, takah may lay a second. They can lay a third egg under intensive management.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Conduct and ecology</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Takah inhabit couples or small families. The young remain with their parents until shortly prior to the next breeding season, or for an additional year. There have been observations of breeding trios and larger (two females producing eggs). Pairs defend their breeding territory by calling or fighting, returning annually to the same locations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Food</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Fiordland takah mostly consume the leaf bases of tussock grasses (Chionochloa spp). Sometimes, we take sedges (Uncinia spp, Carex coriacea), rushes (Juncus spp), and Aciphylla spp. On islands and lowland reserves, smaller grasses are browsed from the tips down; this is the primary food source. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When accessible, grass seeds are stripped while still connected to the stem. In the winter (forest) habitat of Fiordland, alternative carbohydrates can be obtained by harvesting the starchy rhizomes of the fern Hypolepis millefolium and the sedge Carex coriacea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> In other locations, the seasonal variation in the diet is less pronounced; pasture grasses are accessible year-round. 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(1494, 0, '2022-11-02 15:40:26', '2022-11-02 15:40:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through time, history has blessed us with some incredible horses. They have influenced us in some way, whether on the racetrack, the battlefield, or our television screens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The horse is a robust, intuitive, and clever animal that is flexible as a working animal and beneficial for emotional support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are loyal, autonomous, and one-of-a-kind creatures that serve a multitude of purposes. Each horse on this list was talented and will be remembered for an accomplishment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Seabiscuit</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seabiscuit, the famed racehorse, may be the most well-known horse on this list. Because Seabiscuit overcame obstacles to become one of the greatest racehorses of all time, his story is remembered. Seabiscuit was smaller than most horses and initially was not a particularly good racehorse, losing his first 17 races.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1134,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/film__2929-seabiscuit-hi_res-7707ad16-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"5 Most Famous Horse Stories\" class=\"wp-image-1134\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.intofilm.org/\">www.intofilm.org</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not until he was partnered with jockey Red Pollard did his racing fortunes begin to improve. Seabiscuit began to win race after race, and he quickly became a favorite in California.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pollard was hurt, but Seabiscuit continued to win and defeated War Admiral in an incredible match race. Pollard was injured in a subsequent race. Both Seabiscuit and Pollard were thought to have sustained injuries that would prevent them from racing again, but they both healed and continued to defy the odds and win races together.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, many retired racehorses work as therapy horses for persons with PTSD, addiction, or autism; but, when Seabiscuit retired in California, he was bred.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two of his 108 offspring were reasonably successful racehorses. He passed away six days shy of his fourteenth birthday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Budweiser Clydesdales</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Budweiser Clydesdales are a group of Clydesdales owned by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, not a single horse or pair of horses. There are horse teams that travel throughout the United States as well as those who remain in St. Louis, Missouri, or Merrimack, New Hampshire.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1133,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/080703-O-9999D-004-1024x680.webp\" alt=\"5 Most Famous Horse Stories\" class=\"wp-image-1133\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Budweiser Clydesdales are among the most prominent and identifiable modern horses due to their use in Budweiser advertisements, especially Super Bowl advertisements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Clydesdales were introduced for the first time on April 7, 1933, to commemorate the end of Prohibition, and their commercial potential was immediately recognized. To be eligible to pull one of the Budweiser hitches, a Clydesdale must be a gelding with an even temperament and a strong appearance, be at least four years old, stand at least 18 hands at the withers, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, be bay in color, have four white stocking feet and a white blaze on the face.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These horses are a depiction of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, and they are rather attractive. Without them, their brand would likely not be as recognizable as it is now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Bamboo Harvester</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may not remember the name Bamboo Harvester, but the name Mister Ed is likely familiar to you. From 1961 through 1966, Bamboo Harvester was a film horse who dazzling the television screen and made people laugh on the set of Mister Ed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1132,\"width\":650,\"height\":488,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/he-wasn_t-even-originally-the-horse-set-to-play-mr-ed-photo-u1.webp\" alt=\"5 Most Famous Horse Stories\" class=\"wp-image-1132\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.ranker.com/\">www.ranker.com</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1949, he was born in California to an American Saddlebred father and a partially Arabian mother. The palomino-colored stallion lived until 1968.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bamboo Harvester portrayed a talking horse and was trained to appear to speak by having nylon thread placed in his mouth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eventually, though, Bamboo Harvester was trained to twitch his lips whenever his trainer touched his hoof, and he eventually began doing so whenever his co-star finished speaking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The makers of the show concocted the story that peanut butter was used to make Bamboo Harvester appear to speak in order to prevent children from discovering the truth, and everyone seemed to believe it. Bamboo was an intelligent and skilled horse responsible for making people across the nation laugh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/bamboo-harvester-story-as-mr-ed/\">Bamboo Harvester</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Bucephalus</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bucephalus may not be a common name, but his owner is certainly well-known. He was one of the most renowned horses in the Greco-Roman world and Alexander the Great\'s mount.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His name means \"ox head\" and was derived from a branding mark on his haunch representing an ox\'s head.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1131,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/18300435114_bc7632a9a5_b.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1131\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/\">www.flickr.com</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bucephalus is described as having a dark coat, a white star on his forehead, and blue eyes. Alexander won the horse from his father through a wager that he could tame him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alexander spoke reassuringly to Bucephalus, turned him so horse couldn\'t see his shadow, and removed his cloak in try to calm him and gain his confidence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In countless wars, Bucephalus served as a military horse for Alexander the Great. Alexander created the city Bucephala in honor of his horse, Bucephala.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bucephalus is reportedly buried in the contemporary city of Jalalpur Sharif. Bucephalus is one of the most well-known and esteemed horses of his day due to his bold and loyal attitude.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Clever Hans</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On this list, we have got swift horses, attractive horses, skilled horses, and courageous horses; now we have Clever Hans, an intelligent horse.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1130,\"width\":702,\"height\":419,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Osten_und_Hans.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1130\" width=\"702\" height=\"419\"/><figcaption><a href=\"https://jonathanbecher.com/\">jonathanbecher.com</a></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clever Hans was an Orlov Trotter horse who was employed as a spectacle because he was rumored to be capable of performing simple math calculations that required him to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with fractions, tell time, read, spell, and comprehend German.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clever Han\'s handler never charged for his performance, but The New York Times reported on the horse\'s ability in 1904. By tapping his hoof, clever Hans would respond to written or vocal math questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a great deal of public curiosity in Clever Hans and his extraordinary intelligence, an investigation was launched to evaluate his skills.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an official investigation, it was determined that Clever Hans was not performing these mathematical equations. Clever Hans was responding to involuntary cues and his trainer\'s body language. His trainer was unaware that he was giving Clever Hans any indications.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite the fact that he does not solve math problems, he is a very clever and intuitive horse that responded to his handler\'s accidental and minute gestures, which is astounding in and of itself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are numerous notable horses missing from this list, including General Lee\'s horse Traveller, Queen Elizabeth II\'s horse Burmese, and the incredible racehorse Man o\' War.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each of these horses is a fascinating creature in its own right. Each horse on this list is well-known for a particular skill and exemplifies all the positive qualities of these animals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each horse on this list possesses extraordinary physical prowess, athleticism, intelligence, and beauty. Whether they race, are gorgeous, make you laugh, engage in combat, or represent intelligence, each of these horses has an incredible story.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you like to read more animal stories stories visit <a href=\"https://animalpond.com/\">https://animalpond.com/</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '5 Most Famous Horse Stories', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1129-revision-v1', '', '', '2022-11-02 15:40:26', '2022-11-02 15:40:26', '', 1129, 'https://animalpond.com/?p=1494', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
