The Animal Thread (cuteness, bravery, animal justice, and the fantastique)

[Jeff]

This is something I should have done years ago.

So the whole purpose for this thread is just purely animals- from spiders to giraffes, dogs, cats, gorillas, bunnies, snakes, sharks....and the stories that surround them. Acts of Bravery, Animal abusers brought to justice, or the latest grumpy cat memes.

All I ask is that stories that have to do with animal abuse should contain a warning or heads up, and no pics of the actual abuse. Tends to be unnerving.

I hereby christen the maiden voyage of this thread with some luvs:

[Space Cop]

Baby jaguar cautiously checks it out.

[Agent Purple]

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Agent Purple

[Booster Beetle]

[Jeff]

*heart melts*

[Jeff]

Pandas hear more than we do
Sensitivity beyond human range may have conservation implications

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0322133822.htm

[Booster Beetle]

Leopards are the coolest of the jungle kitties

[Jeff]

Starfish tries to steal fish’s cave. [video]

[Hypo]

Y'all should browse r/aww.

[Space Cop]

Here is a little hopper from the site Hypo recommended:

[Space Cop]

Of course, Jeff probably prefers this dry, but none-too-happy fellow:

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Space Cop

Of course, Jeff probably prefers this dry, but none-too-happy fellow:

Oh, that poor pup. You can tell when a dog feels humiliated. But cute as a button for sure. He/She can come live with me, and join my Corgi Army for Doom's conquest of the world!

[Jeff]

The World's Largest Whale Sharks Are Disappearing

Full story at National Geographic here:


http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2...ceans-biggest/

[buffalorock]

[Jeff]

This Weird Little ‘Walking’ Cavefish Is A Living Link To A Key Moment In Evolution
Cryptotora thamicola may help show how life first stepped out of the oceans.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...hp_ref=science

[Agent Purple]

Somewhat sad article: "Lion made ultimate sacrifice for her cubs"

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Agent Purple

Somewhat sad article: "Lion made ultimate sacrifice for her cubs"

Unless I missed something, everything turned out ok for everybody involved, right? The Lioness had to let her jaw heal, but she was otherwise fine?

[Agent Purple]

In all honesty, I didn't have the heart to read more than the title. I saw it, was saddened by the heavy wording, assumed the worst implications were true, and the site's other links weren't helping any. I posted it and just let it be.

If she's still alive, then great. Either way, that's how the wildlife is: predators eat, simple as, even when it's one we don't think of as cuddly.

[Jeff]

I got to read that again. This time on the laptop.

[Jeff]

Ok, here's the real deal:

(Safe to Read the article)

"Lioness risks all for Pride to cross a river" (truth version)

Basically, a couple Lionesses and their cubs needed to cross a river. One Lioness spotted a Croc and went after it as a diversionary tactic while the rest of the group crossed the river. There was a bit of drama between the brave Lioness and the Croc, but she made it out fine with a bit of a bloody mouth. Everyone lived happily ever after except for grumpy Croc.

[Space Cop]

This one is local for me (about an hour away):

Rare albino baby squirrel rescued in Warren County

[Hypo]

Golden Dump 2

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Hypo

Golden Dump 2

Lol this one caught my attention

[Space Cop]

Panda takes selfie with human foster dad at China zoo

+ YouTube Video