Animals

[Vrede too]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cus2EkrAgkK/

That cinema is hoppin'.

[Whack9]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cus2EkrA ... BiNWFlZA==

Related, but did you know earthworms are an invasive species to North America? I didn't know this until recently. Apparently they wreck forest floors.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasiv ... th_America

[billy.pilgrim]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cus2EkrA ... BiNWFlZA==

Related, but did you know earthworms are an invasive species to North America? I didn't know this until recently. Apparently they wreck forest floors.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasiv ... th_America

Didn't know that, but I've done my best every time I go fishing to reduce the worm population.

[Vrede too]

Related, but did you know earthworms are an invasive species to North America? I didn't know this until recently. Apparently they wreck forest floors.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasiv ... th_America

Didn't know that, but I've done my best every time I go fishing to reduce the worm population.

Build a wall!

[Vrede too]

Massive stingray estimated to be about 400 pounds caught in Long Island Sound



A giant roughtail stingray that is more than 6 feet long, 5 feet wide, and approximately 400 pounds was caught off the coast of Connecticut.

Connecticut Fish and Wildlife said its Long Island Sound Trawl Survey crew caught the big ray with a net on Wednesday while in Long Island Sound.

These gentle giants are found along the Atlantic coast from New England to Florida but are relatively rare in Long Island Sound," the agency noted in a Facebook post. "Like all stingrays, roughtails have a venomous spine in their tail -- but not to worry -- they are not aggressive, and don’t frequent shallow nearshore waters where people wade and swim."

The agency shared a photo of the stingray on its back, with its light-colored 'ventral side,' or its belly, facing up.

https://www.facebook.com/CTFishAndWildl ... 0336781353

Rather than attempt to roll the animal over, our crew quickly took some measurements and immediately returned the ray to the water to watch it swim away alive and well," according to the post.

Beautiful.

[Vrede too]

Department of Defense official charged with running dog fighting ring

Since at least 2009.

... In one instance in 2018, the DOJ alleges that Moorefield disposed of two dogs who had been killed on his Maryland property that had wounds consistent with dog fighting. Officials eventually linked Mooerfield to the dead dogs by identifying a piece of mail located with the dogs' bodies, authorities said....

Dog fighters are stoopid.

[billy.pilgrim]

https://youtube.com/shorts/BA126BXseW8?feature=shared

Bald eagle hangs with guy everyday

[Vrede too]

The Top Comedy Wildlife Photos of 2023
Animals, they're just like us: a bunch of weirdos. See the finalists of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Examples:

"grey seal ... on the eastern coast of England" auditioning for the Macy's Parade.


"A white grouse looks like it’s ready to be thrown at an unsuspecting passerby. But please don’t."


"swan ... on a beach in Poland."


“A grey kangaroo looks like he’s practicing air guitar in this shot taken in Perth, Australia.”


Ones y'all like?

[Vrede too]

"It was my first time seeing a gator in real life so I was like it's pretty cool, but once I saw what it had I was like 'is that like a mannequin?'"



Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

Can you imagine? I would move away from the Southeast.

That, or stay out of canals.

Sure, but what strikes me is that being the first gator he ever saw. I would avoid a second time.

That was a huge gator - way bigger than most in public-ish places. And they rarely attack adults and practically never on land. Gators like to grab their lunch and roll it around under water until it drowns then eat it in peace (piece?) But hey - nothing about Florida is "like it used to be" so maybe they're getting aggressive and vicious.

Like RepuQs and Florida Man?

Otoh, your old home is so wealthy and laid back that even the bears go yachting:
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/flori ... atch-video

[Vrede too]

He needs a sandwich, or maybe some lox and bagels.

An Old Bear Has Returned To Get Fat For Another Year, And People Are Celebrating

Might be Otis' last opportunity to win Fat Bear Week, but that will be postponed or cancelled by Spineless SINO McCarthy and the unpatriotic House GQP extremists:

Government Shutdown Could Spell Trouble For This Big Alaska Tradition
The state's most-watched popularity contest involves residents choosing one of these animals who's been stocking up for winter.

Bastards.

Well that's criminal.

Lock him up!

Good news - the tradition was saved, no doubt the GQP's prime motivation.
Bad news - Otis did not even Place.

... Bear 128, also known as "Grazer," was crowned "Fat Bear 2023 Champion" after racking up more than 108,000 votes against bear 32, or "Chunk," who only had a little over 23,000 votes....

A worthy champion

[GoCubsGo]

A worthy champion

I didn't see a number assignment for Otis.

[Vrede too]

I didn't see a number assignment for Otis.

480 according to your OP. Left side of bracket, knocked out in quarterfinals by 901.

[GoCubsGo]

I didn't see a number assignment for Otis.

480 according to your OP. Left side of bracket, knocked out in quarterfinals by 901.

Thx.

Looks like he had a bye in round 1.
At least it wasn't a first round upset.

[Vrede too]

Thx.

Looks like he had a bye in round 1.
At least it wasn't a first round upset.

Saw that. I wonder if past winners get a bye, but .

[billy.pilgrim]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyM1OQpt ... BiNWFlZA==

A new singing sensation

[billy.pilgrim]

"The finalists are here for the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, and they’re a hoot!"

https://coleandmarmalade.com/2023/10/11 ... re-a-hoot/

[GoCubsGo]

"The finalists are here for the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, and they’re a hoot!"

https://coleandmarmalade.com/2023/10/11 ... re-a-hoot/

I love owls.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx3fq-sKul- ... _copy_link

[billy.pilgrim]

"The finalists are here for the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, and they’re a hoot!"

https://coleandmarmalade.com/2023/10/11 ... re-a-hoot/

I love owls.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx3fq-sKul- ... _copy_link

That be some shaking

[Vrede too]

I love owls.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx3fq-sKul-/

That be some shaking

Shaking and extreme fluffing.

[billy.pilgrim]

Peabody

https://youtu.be/2RpFPQk7Qw8?feature=shared