"Can Mountain Lions Survive as Humans Close In? California Is Trying to Find a Way. - "The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/climate/california-mountain-lions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.vQzn.aBH6JhGDBnHL&smid=url-share 

"Are Coywolves Actually Living in Massachusetts?'"

"Coywolves are not a separate species. They are the result of historical interbreeding that occurred when gray wolves were nearly eliminated from the Northeast. Isolated wolves, lacking mates of their own kind, bred with expanding coyote populations. Over time, this produced a genetically distinct eastern coyote.

Most scientists now .."

https://share.newsbreak.com/h5493nfo 

Ask A Birder: Do Birds Play?'

"Yes, they do. Birds engage in various activities like aerial acrobatics, sliding down snowbanks, mock fights, and handling objects. This playtime helps them to learn motor and sensory skills, develop coordination, and strengthen social bonds. This behaviour..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/h547kdgu 

"Scientists explain squirrels' strange 'splooting' behavior happening across US: 'You'll often see them … just splayed out'"

"As reported by Texas Public Radio from an article in NPR, squirrels and other animals will often sploot to bring their body temperature down in extreme heat, something areas across the country have been experiencing more of lately..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/h546fslm 

"'Frozen' iguanas fall from trees in South Florida. See photos"

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https://share.newsbreak.com/h402zogq 

"An Asian Sheepshead Wrasse, first met scuba diver Hiroyuki Arakawa nearly 30 years ago when he was supervising the construction of an underwater Shinto temple gate 56 feet beneath the surface of the bay. On one dive he noticed Yoriko's mouth had been badly injured. Realising https://t.co/PO0oYkjmoW" / X

https://x.com/Protect_Wldlife/status/2016555128778547542 

"An Asian Sheepshead Wrasse, first met scuba diver Hiroyuki Arakawa nearly 30 years ago when he was supervising the construction of an underwater Shinto temple gate 56 feet beneath the surface of the bay. On one dive he noticed Yoriko's mouth had been badly injured. Realising https://t.co/PO0oYkjmoW" / X

"Rare Mountain Lion Sighted in San Francisco Near Popular Park, Billionaire’s Row"

https://underscoresf.com/rare-mountain-lion-sighted-in-san-francisco-near-popular-park-billionaires-row/ 

🎵"K-pop superstars Twice visit San Francisco Zoo during Bay Area tour" [once, to be clear😅] 🐆🐘🐒

https://share.newsbreak.com/gyiubqk3 

"Goliath frog defies amphibian limits: measuring up to 32 cm in length, weighing over 3 kg, and capable of leaps of nearly 3 meters, it has become the largest living frog ever recorded on the planet" -

https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/ra-goliath-biggest-living-frog-planet-dsca00/ 

They show a photo, but we're getting to that point where we don't even know anymore if the photos can be trusted

Funny dog 🐕 Daily Smile: Monday, January 19, 2026

https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/01/19/daily-smile-monday-january-19-2026/ 

"Tagged great white shark pings off coast of Gulf Shores"

https://1819news.com/news/item/tagged-great-white-shark-pings-off-coast-of-gulf-shores 

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Ernst, a 12-foot female white shark, was tagged off the coast of Nova Scotia on Oct. 4, 2025. In less than four months, Ernst made her way down the East Coast, around the state of Florida, and up to Gulf Shores, where she surfaced on January 11.."

"Massive Endangered Shark Discovered on UK Beach by Dog Walker"

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/72522/20250106/massive-endangered-shark-discovered-uk-beach-dog-walker.htm 

"...

giant thresher shark washed up on a beach in Cornwall, has sparked outrage and concern over the safety of endangered species.

The 11-foot-long shark, found on Par Sands Beach near St. Austell on New Year's Day, has fueled speculation that the animal may have been killed by fishing activities.."

🐘"Wild Elephant Kills Two Dozen People in a 10-Day Rampage Across Eastern India "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/horror-wild-elephant-kills-two-dozen-people-10/ 

"Reports say that the elephant moves fast at night, and covered as much as 25 miles a day, thwarting repeated attempts to tranquilize it, according to forest officials.

"The animal is believed to be in a state of musth — a natural but dangerous hormonal condition in male elephants marked by a surge in testosterone that can last weeks or even months..."

🐊Orange crocodiles "Cave-Dwelling Dwarf Crocodiles Mutating Into New Species, Researchers Say"

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/72521/20250106/cave-dwelling-dwarf-crocodiles-mutating-new-species-researchers-say.htm 

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The Abanda cave crocodiles (Osteolaemus tetraspis) are distinct from their forest-dwelling counterparts. They navigate through complete darkness, feed primarily on bats and cave crickets, and swim in pools of bat guano.

This unique habitat has caused their skin to turn orange, due to chemical bleaching from prolonged exposure to guano, which is rich in urea..."

"Here's How Bats Utilize Weather to Travel Long Distances Without Using Much Energy"

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/72520/20250103/heres-how-bats-utilize-weather-travel-long-distances-without-using-much-energy.htm 

"Among the few species capable of continental migration, these bats use warm storm fronts to "surf" through the skies, saving energy on their long journeys..."

Coyote swims to Alcatraz ( & gets locked up 😁😆😅

Coyote spotted swimming near Alcatraz Island https://search.app/rpCF2 

"Yellowstone Coyotes Square Off In Aggressive Standoff Biologists Say Is All Show "| Cowboy State Daily

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/01/14/yellowstone-coyotes-square-off-in-aggressive-standoff-biologists-say-is-all-show/ 

😁😆👍 "deer takes on a 1.7-ton rhino at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland. The deer was seen headbutting the rhino,

https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2009662882607456652 

..named Maruska, before chasing it around in the enclosure. "His partner is in heat, and the bachelor is pumping with testosterone. He needs to release his energy and https://t.co/WkdMlOf9Kh" / X

Deer 🦌 head stuck in bag 🛍️

https://x.com/CitizenFreePres/status/2008577089155592357/mediaViewer?currentTweet=2008577089155592357&currentTweetUser=CitizenFreePres 

"Rhode Island Firefighters Rescue 'Struggling' Dog Who Fell Through Icy Pond"

https://people.com/rhode-island-firefighters-rescue-dog-who-fell-into-icy-pond-11878448 

"

yellow lab named Phoenix was walking with his owner in Misquamicut when he wandered onto a pond and fell through the ice.."

Fascinating "What tiny brain monitors are teaching us about extreme animal sleep habits "| AP News

https://apnews.com/projects/extreme-animal-sleep/ 

"Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep.

Sleep is universal "even though it's actually very risky," said Paul-Antoine Libourel, a researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon in France.

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators

Altadena "a Black Bear Has Been Living in the Basement of a House in California – "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/month-black-bear-has-been-living-basement-house/ 

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Homeowner To Sue State Authorities as They Are Unable or Unwilling To Remove It ...

"Several weeks ago, the department set up a trap: a large metal cage sprayed with cherry and caramel scents. A bear was found inside it on Dec. 16, but officials said it was the wrong bear..."

A whale saved her life

https://youtu.be/OXNCCdcBhcY?si 

Merry X 🎄🙏✝️❤️⭐😊

"This Is Why Sharks Are Afraid of Dolphins"

"Firstly, dolphins are supremely agile. Their horizontal tail allows them to turn, spin, and change direction at a moment's notice. Secondly, dolphins have a superior intellect. They know precisely where to strike a shark to cause the most significant damage, typically aiming for its gills or soft underbelly. A well-placed strike can be fatal, causing extensive internal bleeding, organ rupture, or irreparable damage to the shark's gills, causing them to drown..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/ghg2kmg5 

But they don't show the footage☹️ "Expert captures stunning footage after leaving camera in US cave for 10 years:

"The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein." — Psalm 111:2

I asked chat GPT how these wildlife cameras work : 

"Great questions — and the answers make this even more impressive.

Short version:

👉 No — this camera was not remote-access.

👉 Yes — he physically had to go retrieve the footage.

👉 And no — the battery did not run continuously for 10 years without attention.

Here's what actually happens with long-term wilderness cameras:

These are not Wi-Fi, cellular, or streaming cameras. They are passive trail cameras designed for extreme environments.

They work like this:

• Motion sensor triggers recording

• Camera sleeps 99.9% of the time

• No radio transmitters running

• No screens

• No Wi-Fi / cellular chips

• Only wakes for seconds per event

That makes power consumption extremely low.

How power lasts so long

Trail cameras use:

• Lithium AA or D-cell batteries

• Cold-resistant chemistry

• Ultra-low-power sleep circuits

A properly set camera can last 1–2+ years on one battery set if it's in a low-traffic area.

But not ten years straight.

What filmmakers like Anderson do:

• They revisit the camera periodically (often once a year or less)

• Swap batteries

• Swap memory cards

• Re-hide the unit

• Leave it alone again

Because Yellowstone backcountry is so remote, those visits are infrequent — sometimes once every 1–2 years.

So the "10 years" means:

👉 Ten years of accumulated footage

👉 Across multiple service visits

👉 Not one untouched battery pack running for a decade

Which actually makes the project more impressive — it means quiet long-term stewardship, not a forgotten gadget.

That's how you get a decade of pristine, non-intrusive wilderness observation.

https://share.newsbreak.com/ghfwycak 

The Zola Story "Hikers Spot A Speck Of Black On Mountain And Realize It’s A Dog |"🐕 GreaterGood

"When the team finally reached the edge and looked down, they were stunned to find Zola alive. "Imagine our surprise and absolute delight when we peeked over the edge and there she was, alive and wagging her tail," Widler said. The dog had fallen nearly 600 feet and was perched at the top of a steep snowfield, just below a 15-foot snow wall backed by a rock..." face. https://share.google/EFZnLYBgFKa6I9dns 

🐮😆😁"Cow With an Extra Leg on His Head Looks Like He's Wearing a Festive Hat"

"At first glance, you'd swear Manny the cow is just rocking some kind of quirky winter hat. He's standing there, happy as can be, looking like he's dressed for a farm-style holiday party. Then your eyes focus, and you realize… that's not a hat at all. It's an extra leg! Yep, a full leg and hoof perched right on top of his head, and somehow he's still the cutest, most unbothered creature alive.."

https://share.newsbreak.com/gh06ly0w 

"10 Facts about the North American Gray Wolf, the Largest in the World"

"Gray wolves are red-green colorblind, meaning they see the world primarily in shades of yellow and blue, similar to a human with red-green colorblindness. They have two color receptors in their eyes, blue and yellow, while humans have three. However, wolves can distinguish more shades of gray than humans. .."

https://share.newsbreak.com/gh065t1d 

*Tourist captures unprecedented photo of rare 'white ghost' animal experts thought was extinct: 'I couldn't believe what I was seeing'"

"Ángel Hidalgo managed to photograph a white Iberian lynx near Jaén after spending months checking his trail camera traps in the forest at sunrise"

https://share.newsbreak.com/gh05gtox 

"18,000 dinosaur tracks discovered along ancient Bolivian coastline — and they set a new record | "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/dinosaurs/18-000-dinosaur-tracks-discovered-along-ancient-bolivian-coastline-and-they-set-a-new-record 

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Most of the tracks belong to bipedal, three-toed dinosaurs known as theropods ..."

"Scientists find a startling discovery in a national park's hot waters"

https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/scientists-find-startling-discovery-national-park-21221483.php 

"

Beryl Rappaport, a microbiologist completing her Ph.D. at Syracuse University, and a team of researchers identified a new eukaryote, a type of amoeba whose cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, that can live in heat once thought to be fatal. "Eukaryotes can grow at higher temperatures than we thought was possible for them," Rappaport said..."

"Octopus: Fun Facts about the 8-armed geniuses of the sea" | Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/55478-octopus-facts.html 

"

An octopus has three hearts. The largest heart is called the systemic heart, which is in the middle of an octopus's body. The systemic heart pumps blood all around the body except for the two gills, which each have their own smaller heart called a branchial heart, or gill heart...

All octopuses are venomous. Blue-ringed octopuses are among the most toxic animals on Earth, and have a neurotoxin that can kill humans...

The largest known octopus is the giant Pacific octopus, which weighs as much as 600 pounds (270 kilograms) and grows as long as 30 feet (9 meters) across, according to the Marine Conservation Society. That's as long as a bus! .."

"Wolf stealing underwater crab traps caught on camera for the first time — signalling 'new dimension' in their behavior | "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/wolf-stealing-underwater-crab-traps-caught-on-camera-for-the-first-time-signalling-new-dimension-in-their-behavior 

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The wolf swam into deep water to retrieve a floating buoy attached to a submerged crab trap. It couldn't see the crab trap, but seemed to know the trap was there and how the human tool worked — once back on shore, the wolf began to reel in the line that led to the trap, scientists explained in a new research paper. Finally, when the trap emerged from the water, the wolf broke it open and devoured the bait inside.."

"Scientists find rare tusked whale alive at sea for the first time — "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/whales/scientists-find-rare-tusked-whale-alive-at-sea-for-the-first-time-and-shoot-it-with-a-crossbow 

"The newly-sighted cetaceans are ginkgo-toothed beaked whales (Mesoplodon ginkgodens), which were previously only known from dead individuals that had washed ashore and from bycatch. This isn't all that unusual for beaked whales, which are deep divers and notoriously cryptic, spending their lives away from coastlines..."

Video:" A lineman successfully coaxed a bear off a utility pole in Arizona after it risked being electrocuted. The animal eventually dropped from the pole and ran off unharmed. " / X

https://x.com/FoxNews/status/1995483478838718942 

https://t.co/0OVUVIuciq

Literally a party animal 🦝 🎉🍺🍷😁😅😆 "Drunk Raccoon Found Passed Out in Liquor Store Bathroom After Raiding Shelves "

https://share.newsbreak.com/g62rf5x0 

Dinos🦖 were real but beware of evolution propaganda "Figured Out A Way To Determine A Dinosaur's Gender

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/11/23/broken-dinosaur-tails-from-mating-injuries-may-reveal-which-fossils-belonged-to-females/ 

"

It seems that while male dinosaurs got some tail, they might have broken some tails.

"We imply that they're mating injuries, which would imply that all the ones that bear those injuries should be female," said Denver Fowler, curator of the Dickinson Museum Center in North Dakota and one of the contributors to the new research. "It makes the most sense."

"Spiders seen keeping fireflies as glowing prisoners that draw more prey to their webs | "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/spiders/spiders-seen-keeping-fireflies-as-glowing-prisoners-that-draw-more-prey-to-their-webs 

"

Nocturnal spiders have been filmed capturing fireflies and keeping them in their webs to attract more prey, even intermittently checking on them over the course of an hour, according to a new study.."

"How do frogs breathe and drink through their skin? |" Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/frogs/how-do-frogs-breathe-and-drink-through-their-skin 

"

network of small blood vessels right underneath the skin absorbs oxygen directly from water or the air, and also allows carbon dioxide to be driven out of the body in a process called cutaneous respiration, explained Kurt Schwenk, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Connecticut .."

re Tuna migration

"The sea is His, for He made it." — Psalm 95:5

How far do tuna roam?

Tuna are some of the longest-distance travelers of any fish on Earth. The exact distance depends on the species, but several roam oceans, not regions.

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

*One of the greatest travelers in the ocean

*Regularly swims from Japan to California

*Crossing distance: 6,000 miles one way

*Round trip: 12,000+ miles

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

*Cross the entire Atlantic

*From North America to Europe

*Typical range: 3,000–5,000 miles

*Some migrate between the Gulf of Mexico & the Mediterranean, an enormous loop

Yellowfin Tuna

*Stay in warm water but still roam widely

*Ranges of 1,000–2,000+ miles depending on currents & food supply

Albacore Tuna

*Make circular migrations in the Pacific

*Commonly thousands of miles per year following currents & gyres

Bigeye Tuna

*Deep-diving migrators

*Travel 1,500–3,000 miles across tropical & subtropical oceans

What drives these huge migrations?

Tight, asterisk-style list:

*Spawning cycles

*Seasonal water temperature changes

*Movement of prey like sardines & anchovies

*Large ocean currents (Kuroshio, California Current, Gulf Stream)

Bottom line

Tuna are true ocean wanderers. The largest species routinely cross entire oceans, making journeys as long as 6,000–12,000 miles. Even the smaller species migrate thousands of miles in a year

"He hath made the deep to praise Him." — Psalm 148:7

Tuna do not roam randomly. Their movements follow very regular, predictable routes, almost like highways in the ocean, though there is natural variation.

Do tuna have regular migration routes?

Yes — strongly. Scientists call them migration corridors.

These routes repeat year after year, driven by water temperature, currents, prey, and spawning cycles.

How predictable are they?

Tight list as you prefer:

*Pacific bluefin cross the Pacific on the same east–west path every generation

*Atlantic bluefin follow the same loop between North America, Europe & spawning grounds

*Yellowfin & bigeye consistently circle warm-water currents

*Albacore ride the rotating gyres like clockwork

These migrations are so predictable that researchers can tag tuna in one region and reliably estimate where they'll show up months or years later.

So is anything random?

Only small parts:

*Exact timing can shift slightly

*Currents change year to year

*Food availability can cause detours

*Storms or ocean anomalies (El Niño) can push them off-route briefly

But the core pathways remain the same, generation after generation. Tuna inherit these routes just like birds inherit their migratory paths.

Bottom line

Tuna migrations are not random. They follow repeatable, long-distance routes across the oceans with only minor variations caused by environmental conditions.

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👍"Trump Administration Continues Historic Efforts to Save Lab Animals "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/trump-administration-continues-historic-efforts-save-lab-animals/ 

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In a significant victory, the Trump CDC has announced it will end all primate testing, following WCW investigations that prompted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to commit to phasing out such experiments and collaborate with WCW..."

🐒🐵Metacognition"Chimps 'think about thinking' in order to weigh evidence and plan their actions, new research suggests" | Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/chimps-think-about-thinking-in-order-to-weigh-evidence-and-plan-their-actions-new-research-suggests 

"

In the final test, the researchers again added extra evidence for the apes to consider after they had made their first choice. This time, the new evidence undermined the first piece of evidence; for example, by showing the chimps a pebble inside one of the boxes that could have made the rattling sound they had previously heard. The apes consistently responded to this contradictory evidence by changing their mind..."

'Almost like science fiction': European ant is the first known animal to clone members of another species" | Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/ants/almost-like-science-fiction-european-ant-is-the-first-known-animal-to-clone-members-of-another-species 

"

Together, all these findings show that Iberian harvester ant queens are cloning M. structor males and not passing on any of their own nuclear DNA. Researchers now need to pinpoint the exact mechanism underlying this cloning, Romiguier said, and find out at what point the maternal DNA is removed..."

"Kākāpō: The chonky parrot that can live almost 100 years "| Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/kakapo-the-chonky-parrot-that-can-live-almost-100-years 

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They have endearingly round heads and bodies, owl-like faces and sturdy legs, and they are the biggest of all modern parrots; males measure up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) long and can weigh nearly 9 pounds (4 kilograms). Kākāpō are also one of the longest-lived birds in the world, estimated to reach 90 years.

The name "kākāpō" means "night parrot" in the Māori language, ..

AI GENERATED 

Psalm 139:14 – "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."

. When it comes to flightless birds like the kākāpō, there are several reasons God might have given them wings, even if they don't fly:

1. Evolutionary or ecological function – Wings aren't always for flight. Even flightless birds use wings for:

Balance when walking or climbing.

Courtship displays to attract mates (kākāpō males use wing movements when booming to signal females).

Defense or intimidation, like making themselves look bigger.

2. Remnants of original design – Wings may be part of their original blueprint. God could have made them with wings as part of a versatile design, even if over time, their lifestyle didn't require flight. Wings still serve purposes beyond flying.

3. Adaptation to a safe environment – Kākāpō evolved in predator-free New Zealand. Without threats from predators, wings for flight became less necessary, yet they remained useful for other functions. God's design allows for adaptation while keeping features functional.

4. Beauty and wonder – Wings also add to the kākāpō's unique appearance and charm, showing God's creativity. Their owl-like faces, chonky bodies, and wings together make a bird no one could mistake for anything else.

So even though they can't fly, their wings are not useless—they serve other purposes and reflect God's intricate design, showing that not every feature has to serve one obvious function.

If you want, I can give a list of several flightless birds and what their wings are used for, which might make it even clearer why wings exist even when flying isn't needed. Do you want me to do that?

"Watch 'spaghetti monster' with dozens of pink-tipped sausage legs swimming near Nazca Ridge "| Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/cnidaria/watch-spaghetti-monster-with-dozens-of-pink-tipped-sausage-legs-swimming-near-nazca-ridge 

Probably looks like a tasty appetizer for a lot of underwater sea creatures as well

"

New footage shows a "flying spaghetti monster" waving its many arms nearly 2,200 feet (665 meters) below the surface, near an underwater mountain off the coast of Chile.."

"New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive" | Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/crustaceans/new-supergiant-darth-vader-sea-bug-discovered-in-south-china-sea-and-its-absolutely-massive 

"The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars."

Including me: Why Many Christians Believe Some Secular Scientists Push Old-Earth Views Intentionally

"Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath" — James 1:19

Why Many Christians Believe Some Secular Scientists Push Old-Earth Views Intentionally

1. The dominant scientific culture is built on naturalism

Naturalism = "everything must be explained without God." Young-earth teaching requires a Creator, a global Flood, miracles, & supernatural history. Old-earth models remove all of that & keep everything strictly material. For some scientists, this isn't just a method — it's an ideology. If your worldview rejects God, then a young earth simply cannot be allowed.

2. Many scientific institutions openly state that creationism must be opposed

Major organizations (NAS, NCSE, AAAS) say plainly that biblical creation is "non-science," "dangerous," or "must be removed from public education." This reveals that the conflict is not only scientific — it's cultural & political.

3. Millions & billions are repeated because they reinforce an old-earth worldview

Phrases like "millions of years" & "billions of years" serve as worldview reinforcement, rhetorical emphasis, a way of making biblical timelines seem impossible, & a tool to normalize naturalism. They become slogans that train the public to think in deep-time categories.

4. Some leading voices openly admit anti-Bible motives

Not all scientists — but some. Examples (paraphrased): certain evolutionary thinkers have said they promote deep time specifically because it removes the need for God; some have said religion must be "eradicated" for science to advance; others frame biblical creation as a threat to secular culture or politics.

5. Academic pressure strongly discourages any young-earth viewpoint

Even secular scientists who privately question deep time risk losing grants, tenure, credibility, or being mocked publicly. This pressure naturally pushes the field toward a unified old-earth narrative — even when evidence allows multiple interpretations.

6. The cultural motives are real, even if every individual scientist isn't hostile

Many are simply repeating what they were taught. But the gatekeepers of the system — publishers, institutions, elite voices — often hold explicit anti-biblical goals. So the overall system ends up pushing old-earth ideas as a political & ideological shield against Scripture.

7. This is why young-earth Christians see deep time as not just a scientific disagreement, but a spiritual clash

Bible: A young earth created by God

vs Secular Culture: A godless universe shaped over billions of years

Because if you remove a Creator, remove Genesis, & remove the Flood, then you remove accountability to God. The old-earth timeline becomes emotionally & politically important to some secular scientists — it supports the worldview they want society to adopt.

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🦕🦖 we believe in dinos at awesome animals but not always the old dates "Gigantic dinosaur with croc leg still in its jaws in Argentina

https://www.livescience.com/animals/dinosaurs/gigantic-dinosaur-with-claws-like-hedge-trimmers-found-with-croc-leg-still-in-its-jaws-in-argentina 

🦕🦖 we believe in dinos at 'awesome animals', but not always the dates or dating system that some of these scientists use   "Gigantic dinosaur with croc leg still in its jaws in Argentina ..."

''

There is a new dinosaur king of South America. This newly discovered top predator, named Joaquinraptor casali, was some 23 feet (7 metres) long and was a fast-moving hunter with powerful "claws like hedge trimmers.."

AI GENERATED SUMMARY 

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"Commit thy works unto the Lord & thy thoughts shall be established" — Proverbs 16:3

CATEGORY: When Dinosaurs Lived

• Young-Earth: Created on Day 6 with humans

• Old-Earth: Lived 65–230 million years before humans

CATEGORY: Origin of Fossil Layers

• Young-Earth: Buried rapidly during Noah's Flood

• Old-Earth: Formed slowly over millions of years

CATEGORY: Dating Methods

• Young-Earth: Radiometric dating relies on assumptions

• Old-Earth: Radiometric dating is considered reliable

CATEGORY: Dinosaur Extinction

• Young-Earth: Post-Flood climate changes & human activity

• Old-Earth: Asteroid impact & volcanic activity

CATEGORY: Soft Tissue in Fossils

• Young-Earth: Evidence fossils are young

• Old-Earth: Rare preservation under ideal conditions

CATEGORY: Dragons in Ancient Cultures

• Young-Earth: Possible memories of dinosaurs

• Old-Earth: Mythological creatures

CATEGORY: Behemoth & Leviathan (Job 40–41)

• Young-Earth: Dinosaur-like descriptions

• Old-Earth: Hippo, crocodile, or poetic symbolism

CATEGORY: Dinosaurs on the Ark

• Young-Earth: Juveniles taken aboard

• Old-Earth: No Ark; dinosaurs extinct long before humans

CATEGORY: Why Fossils Appear Old

• Young-Earth: Flood-produced geological layering

• Old-Earth: Slow formation through deep time

CATEGORY: Dating New Fossils

• Young-Earth: "Millions of years" reflects assumptions

• Old-Earth: Literal scientific age measurements

CATEGORY: Coexistence With Humans

• Young-Earth: Yes, before & possibly after the Flood

• Old-Earth: No, separated by millions of years

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Believe it or not "Oldest-known dome-headed dinosaur 🦖 🦕 discovered sticking out of a cliff in Mongolia's Gobi Desert | "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/dinosaurs/oldest-known-dome-headed-dinosaur-discovered-sticking-out-of-a-cliff-in-mongolias-gobi-desert 

"

The juvenile pachycephalosaurs, which predates the previous oldest dome-headed dinosaur by 15 million years, reveals more about how and when this unusual feature developed..."

The problem for me as a young Earth Christian believer is that this timeline doesn't agree with the Bible .

So I asked AI how how I could reconcile this with the young Earth theology 

"By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God" — Hebrews 11:3

AI GENERATED:

Great question — and I completely understand where you're coming from. Many believers who hold to a young-earth view (around 6,000–10,000 years) wrestle with how to interpret dinosaur fossils, radiometric dating, and geological claims of millions of years. There are ways young-earth Christians reconcile these things without abandoning the authority of Scripture.

Here are the clearest, most common approaches used by young-earth scholars, pastors & Christian scientists:

✅ 1. Dinosaurs Lived Recently — Before the Flood

Young-earth creationists (YEC) hold that:

Dinosaurs were created on Day 6 along with man.

They lived with humans before the Flood.

Many died during the Flood, and the sudden burial created the fossil record.

This explains:

Why fossils show rapid burial

Why so many dinosaurs are found in "graveyards"

Why soft tissues & preserved proteins have been found in some dinosaur bones

Why fossilization appears catastrophic, not slow & gradual

✅ 2. The "Millions of Years" Dates Come From Assumptions

Young-earth scientists argue that radiometric dating relies on assumptions, such as:

Initial conditions are known

Decay rates were constant

No contamination occurred

If any assumption is wrong, the entire "108 million years" collapses.

Examples often cited:

Rocks of known age (from recent lava flows) being dated as millions of years old

Carbon-14 found in dinosaur bones (should be gone after ~100,000 years)

So a YEC perspective says: The dates may not reflect actual age — they reflect a model.

✅ 3. The Flood Rapidly Created the Sandstones, Mudrocks & Sediment Layers

Most dinosaur fossils are found in:

Flood-like sediments

Suddenly deposited layers

Huge water-laid rock formations

YEC geologists argue these layers were formed during:

The global Flood

Its aftermath

Post-Flood catastrophes

In this model: The Mongolian dinosaur was buried during the Flood, not 108 million years ago.

✅ 4. Dinosaurs Could Have Been on the Ark

Genesis says Noah took "two of every kind," not every species.

Many YEC researchers note:

Dinosaurs existed in "kinds," not hundreds of species

Juveniles would easily fit

Most dinosaurs were smaller than horses

After the Flood:

Many died out due to climate change, lack of food, or humans hunting them

This explains why dinosaurs suddenly disappear in the post-Flood world

✅ 5. "Old" Dinosaur Fossils Can Fit a Young Earth Timeline

From a young-earth view:

Dinosaurs lived recently

The fossils formed quickly

Dating methods overestimate age

Evolutionary timelines assume long ages

So a fossil labeled "108 million years old" may be: ➡️ Simply a dinosaur buried during the Flood, around 4,500 years ago.

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✅ 6. Reconciling It Spiritually

A young-earth believer can say:

> "God's Word is my starting point.

Science is interpreted through Scripture, not the other way around."

You do not need to abandon Scripture to appreciate dinosaur discoveries.

You just interpret the science through a different worldview lens.

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⭐ Bottom Line — How You Reconcile It

You don't deny the fossil — you reinterpret the claimed age, not the creature itself.

You believe:

Dinosaurs were real

They were created by God

They lived recently

They were buried catastrophically

Dating methods are flawed because they rest on old-earth assumptions

This keeps your faith intact, honors Scripture, and still allows you to enjoy paleontology.

🐭🐁"Mystery creature found in 'forbidden cloud forest' of Peru is new species of marsupial "| Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/mystery-creature-found-in-forbidden-cloud-forest-of-peru-is-new-species-of-marsupial 

"

The newly described mouse opossum was discovered at a surprisingly high altitude in the Andes.. " 🐁 🐭

"Jaguar in Brazil smashes record for the species' longest documented swim" | Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/jaguars/jaguar-in-brazil-smashes-record-for-the-species-longest-documented-swim 

"

A jaguar in Brazil has been documented making a record-breaking swim of up to 1.54 miles ..."

"About Black Squirrels in California"

https://share.newsbreak.com/g38t1fup 

SD zoo "Gramma the 'shy, sweet tortoise' dies at 141 ," 🐢

"Two World Wars, two pandemics and more than 20 U.S. presidents. That is a snippet of what Gramma, a 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the San Diego Zoo, experienced in her lifetime.."

https://share.newsbreak.com/g2r79ygy 

'Nothing but a nightmare': Worker ants are tricked into murdering their mom by an imposter queen — who quickly takes the throne for herself | ''

https://www.livescience.com/animals/insects/nothing-but-a-nightmare-worker-ants-are-tricked-into-murdering-their-mom-by-an-imposter-queen-who-quickly-takes-the-throne-for-herself 

"

The parasite appears to infiltrate the colony then sprays the reigning queen with formic acid.

"The queen's odour is wiped out by the formic acid, and in an instant the individual whom workers most urgently protect turns into a vicious menace. For the host queen and for the workers alike, it is nothing but a nightmare,"

"World's biggest spiderweb discovered inside 'Sulfur Cave' with 111,000 arachnids living in pitch black | ''

https://www.livescience.com/animals/spiders/worlds-biggest-spiderweb-discovered-inside-sulfur-cave-with-111-000-arachnids-living-in-pitch-black 

"

Researchers have discovered more than 111,000 spiders thriving in what appears to be the world's biggest spiderweb, deep inside a pitch-black cave on the Albanian-Greek border...''

Fun facts about animal eyes! 👀 One species has 10 eyes 😲. Others have 6 👀👀👀

Psalm 104:24 – "O Lord, how many are your works! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures."

1. Animals with Two Eyes

Most vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and most fish) have two eyes.

Two eyes allow for binocular vision, depth perception, and a wider field of view.

2. Animals with More Than Two Eyes

Spiders: Most have 6–8 eyes depending on species. Example: wolf spiders have 8 eyes arranged in three or more rows.

Scorpions: Usually have 2–5 eyes, with some species having more.

Horseshoe crabs: Have 10 eyes, including compound and simple eyes for different functions.

Insects (many flies, bees, ants): Have two large compound eyes plus several simple eyes (ocelli)—so technically more than two light-sensitive structures.

3. Animals with One Eye

Rare or developmental anomalies: A condition called cyclopia can produce a single eye in certain embryos, but this is usually fatal.

No known normal, healthy species exists that naturally has just one eye as an adult.

4. Animals Without Eyes

Some species adapted to dark or subterranean environments have no functional eyes, e.g.:

Cave fish and cave salamanders

Certain worms and invertebrates

These animals rely on other senses like touch or chemical detection.

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Summary

Two eyes is common but not universal.

Eye number ranges from none to more than ten, depending on species and evolutionary adaptations.

GENERATED BY AI,

ALWAYS VERIFY 

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"Why Do Crocodiles Not Eat Capybara?" | IFLScience

Why Do Crocodiles Not Eat Capybara? | IFLScience https://share.google/p7zvzfXRoMYuATuMr 

"The main reason behind the unexpected truce is that capybaras are surprisingly good at defending themselves. They look harmless enough from afar, but they possess incredibly large and sharp front teeth that can inflict significant damage if need be..."

"On a Clipped Wing, Flamingo Escapes a British Zoo for a Life in France ''- The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/world/europe/flamingo-zoo-escape-britain-france.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1U8.CnUl.7fLO3RzTPD0t&smid=url-share 

"

On a blustery Sunday morning this month, the juvenile bird vanished from the zoo in Cornwall where she was born. After a frantic six-day search to find her, Frankie's keepers learned this week that she had traveled roughly 130 miles away — to a beach in France..."

Wow 😲"Bald Eagle Drops Cat Through Driver’s Windshield in Crazy Highway Scare"

https://share.newsbreak.com/g0mprk4w 

"Thousands of cannonball jellyfish wash ashore after swarming North Carolina’s Outer Banks | "Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/jellyfish-jamboree-cape-hatteras-north-carolina 

awww 🐆😻"National Zoo's conservation facility in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed four cheetah cubs in

https://x.com/NationalZoo/status/1989679936097931276 

awww 🐆😻"National Zoo on X: "We have some positively purr-fect news—the National Zoo's conservation facility in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed four cheetah cubs in mid-Oct. Get to know them by tuning in to the Cheetah Cub Cam! 🐆 Keepers say the litter is doing well and first-time mom Amabala is doing a https://t.co/6VHKQLFR5c" / X

Since April 2025, there have been more than 100 injuries and at least 12 people killed in bear attacks, in Japan

 There is a serious surge in bear attacks in Japan recently, and it's not just sensational — multiple credible sources say it's a real, worsening problem. Here's what's going on, why it's happening, and how Japan is responding:

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What's Actually Happening

1. Record Number of Attacks & Deaths

Since April 2025, there have been more than 100 injuries and at least 12 people killed in bear attacks, per Japan's Ministry of the Environment. 

Fatal attacks have hit record highs. 

The scale is big enough that Japan has deployed military troops (Self-Defense Forces) to help with trapping and control. 

2. Types of Bears Involved

Two main species: Asiatic black bears (found on Honshu, Shikoku) and brown bears (in Hokkaido). 

The black bear attacks are more frequent, but brown bears (because they're bigger) cause more severe or fatal encounters. 

3. Where the Attacks Are Happening

Heavily in northern prefectures: Akita, Iwate, Hokkaido, etc. 

Worryingly, bears are being spotted near human infrastructure — schools, supermarkets, even hot-spring resorts. 

In some places, sightings have increased sixfold compared to prior years. 

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Why This Is Happening Now — Key Drivers

Several interlocking factors are contributing to the spike. Experts point to:

1. Food Shortages for Bears

Natural food sources (like acorns and beech nuts) have declined, forcing bears to roam in search of sustenance. 

Some scientists link this to climate change — changing weather patterns can impact nut production. 

2. Bear Population Growth

Bear populations have been increasing over the decades, partly due to conservation and reduced hunting. 

The Ministry of Environment estimates more than 54,000 bears currently in Japan. 

3. Rural Depopulation & Aging Hunters

Many rural areas in Japan are losing population. As young people move to cities, there're fewer people living in and managing forest-adjacent communities. 

The number of hunters is dropping (older generation), so there's less capacity to control bear numbers. 

4. Wildlife Management Challenges

Historically, Japan hasn't heavily invested in large-scale wildlife management. 

Estimating bear populations is hard, making proactive management tricky. 

Local governments are now loosening gun restrictions to allow more hunters to respond. 

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What Japan Is Doing About It

Military Involvement: Troops are helping to set box traps, transport hunters, and remove captured or dead bears. 

Loosened Gun Rules: Emergency authorizations are being made so hunters can use rifles more easily in populated areas. 

Surveillance & Tech: Some areas are trialing AI-based warning systems (using cameras + sensors) to detect bears and alert people. 

Preventative Measures: Recommendations include better trash management, removing fruit-bearing trees near homes, and putting up electric fencing. 

Recruitment of "Government Hunters": Plans are underway to hire and train hunters on the government's payroll to help manage the bear population. 

Public Education: Authorities are stressing how to behave if you see a bear — e.g., back away slowly, don't run, don't make sudden moves.

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Why It Feels Like an "Epidemic"

Long-term Trends + Sudden Spike: The bear population has been growing, and now food scarcity plus other pressures are pushing more bears into human areas.

Escalating Risk Just Before Hibernation: Bears forage more intensively before hibernation in fall, increasing contact with people.

Under‑resourced Response: With fewer hunters and less wildlife infrastructure, rural and mountain areas are less prepared to manage surging bear numbers.

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Bottom Line

Yes — it is a big deal. This isn't just isolated incidents: there's a convergence of ecological, demographic, and climatic factors driving a real crisis. Japan's response is ramping up, but the challenge is complex, and solving it will require a mix of wildlife management, community adaptation, and probably more long-term investment.

I

You got deer in your basement and they're fighting ⁉️😁😄😆"Brawling Deer Smash Through Window Into Denver Basement Exercise Room |'' Cowboy State Daily

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/11/11/brawling-deer-smash-through-window-land-in-denver-basement-exercise-room/ 

"

After the befuddled homeowner called for help, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) agents showed up and shot the bucks with tranquilizer darts.

The zonked-out deer, which apparently suffered only minor cuts, were too much for CPW personnel to move, so firefighters from West Metro Fire Rescue were brought in to assist...''

Hilarious 😂😆"Halloween surprise for the opossum. " / X

https://x.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1986471244099993670 

https://t.co/TEw4x4SyuX

Do you say possum, or opossum ⁉️

" The discerning heart seeks knowledge." — Proverbs 15:14

It depends on where you are:

Opossum (with the O) is the correct name for the animals native to North America — specifically, the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana).

Possum (without the O) properly refers to different species in Australia and nearby islands, which are smaller, fluffier marsupials related to kangaroos.

That said, in everyday American speech, most people just say "possum" even though they're technically talking about an opossum.

✅ Summary:

🦘 Australia → "Possum" (true possum)

🇺🇸 United States → "Opossum" (but people often say "possum")

"Police dog leads rescuers to 2 kids lost in Hoosier National Forest''

https://eu.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2025/10/09/police-dog-leads-rescuers-to-2-kids-lost-in-hoosier-national-forest/86585387007/ 

"

But it was Deputy Loncaric's partner, a not-so-typical police canine, who saved the day by leading the search team.

In 2024, Knox was living in a field near a Shelbyville truck stop, eating chicken nuggets provided by truckers and dodging traffic, according to a news release from Redemption Ranch K9 Rescue..."

"Never-before-seen adorable pink bumpy snailfish with funny little beard filmed in deep canyon off California coast | "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/fish/never-before-seen-adorable-pink-bumpy-snailfish-with-funny-little-beard-filmed-in-deep-canyon-off-california-coast 

"Rare blue-and-green hybrid jay spotted in Texas is offspring of birds whose lineages split 7 million years ago "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/rare-blue-and-green-hybrid-jay-spotted-in-texas-is-offspring-of-birds-whose-lineages-split-7-million-years-ago 

"Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the world | "

https://www.livescience.com/52716-crows-ravens.html 

"

*Crows have been spotted using tools — a sign of their high intelligence.

*A group of crows is called a "murder."

*Crows nesting on electric poles once caused a string of blackouts in Japan..."

Read more 

Metacognition 🧠🐒 "Chimps 'think about thinking' in order to weigh evidence & plan their actions, new research

https://www.livescience.com/animals/chimps-think-about-thinking-in-order-to-weigh-evidence-and-plan-their-actions-new-research-suggests 

"

Chimpanzees use a variant of the "scientific method" — discarding prior beliefs if convincing new evidence comes along to change their minds, new research suggests.."

"'Lovely freak of nature': Mutant blue frog hops into wildlife sanctuary workshop" | Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/frogs/lovely-freak-of-nature-mutant-blue-frog-hops-into-wildlife-sanctuary-workshop 

"Why is a mushroom growing on a frog? Scientists don't know, but it sure looks weird "| Live Science

https://www.livescience.com/animals/frogs/why-is-a-mushroom-growing-on-a-frog-scientists-dont-know-but-it-sure-looks-weird 

Prob not "Are Bobcats in California Breeding with Domestic Cats?"

I've seen a few wild bobcats in California and sometimes you do have to take a double take because they often do resemble house cats

https://share.newsbreak.com/fq1jurxx 

🦋✨👍"Scientist Who Discovered Species of Butterfly Names it After Iryna Zarutska to Ensure She is Never Forgotten | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/scientist-who-discovered-species-butterfly-names-it-after/ 

"

To honor her memory, lepidopterist Harry Pavulaan, a 70-year-old scientist who discovered the new butterfly species in the southeastern U.S., named it "Celastrina iryna" or "Iryna's Azure."

AI STRIKES AGAIN "Why Hollywood’s Animal Actors Can’t Find Work"

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/hollywood-animal-actors-work-1236405362/ 

"

Rocco, whose credits include Veronica Mars, Jane the Virgin and The Morning Show, is one of many four-legged actors in the L.A. area who aren't landing Hollywood gigs like they used to. As AI continues to advance, more productions are opting to create animal performances in post rather than film with the real thing — a trend that's left trainers, wranglers and animal coordinators increasingly anxious about the future of their profession..."

Oakland "Squirrels Are Displaying 'Widespread Carnivorous Behavior' for the First Time in a California Park, New Study Finds

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/squirrels-are-displaying-widespread-carnivorous-behavior-for-the-first-time-in-a-california-park-new-study-finds-180985707/ 

"Bison's mysterious new behavior foretells major shift across the US "| Daily Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15199357/Bisons-new-behavior-foretells-major-shift-US.html 

"

A six-year study using GPS collars, satellite imagery and field experiments found that these massive animals are retracing ancient migration routes, the same paths their ancestors followed long before human settlement reshaped the land....

The study highlights the critical role of large, free-ranging bison herds in maintaining ecosystem health, suggesting that restoring their ancient migratory patterns could revitalize landscapes across North America, reconnecting wildlife with the natural rhythms that shaped the continent for millennia. .."

"‘Dragon'-like creatures seen mating at cave in Thailand. They're a new species"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/ecology/dragon-like-creatures-seen-mating-at-cave-in-thailand-they-re-a-new-species/ar-AA1OBkSN 

"

During their fieldwork, researchers climbed up some rock formations and found dozens of unfamiliar-looking millipedes on the walls and in crevices, the study said. They took a closer look at the animals and soon realized they'd discovered a new species: Desmoxytes chaofa, or the princess dragon millipede...

🦍 Wow ! "Gorilla at San Diego Zoo shatters glass wall of enclosure in front of panicked visitors | " Daily Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15189541/San-Diego-California-zoo-gorilla-Denny-enclosure.html 

"So What Should We Call This – a Grue Jay? "| College of Natural Sciences

https://cns.utexas.edu/news/research/so-what-should-we-call-grue-jay 

"Jane Goodall, pioneer who discovered chimpanzees use tools, dead at 91 during U.S. tour"

https://share.newsbreak.com/f9hkfd28 

"Incredible Display Of Strength: Grizzly Pulls Elk From Yellowstone Mud Hole |" Cowboy State Daily

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/09/23/in-awesome-display-of-power-bear-pulls-adult-bull-elk-from-yellowstone-mud-hole/ 

"Massive pink jellyfish with 70-foot tentacles terrorize Texas coastline – "

https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-09-24-pink-jellyfish-tentacles-texas-coastline.html 

"Massive 50-pound "pink meanie" jellyfish with 70-foot tentacles are invading Texas Gulf Coast beaches in rare numbers this summer.

These predatory giants feed on moon jellyfish and were only classified as a new species in 2011, requiring an entirely new biological family..."

"Foreign parasitic wasps infiltrate U.S. forests, threatening native ecosystems – "

https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-09-10-foreign-parasitic-wasps-infiltrate-us-forests-threatening-ecosystems.html 

"Parasitic wasps are small, solitary insects that do not sting or harm humans. They are parasites that lay their eggs inside the larvae or eggs of other insects, such as beetles, moths and butterflies , " Brighteon.AI 's Enoch said . When their own eggs hatch, the young devour the host insect from the inside out. They are found everywhere and are a diverse group, including braconid and chalcid wasps.

 A decline in native gall wasp populations, caused by these new hyper-efficient parasites, could trigger a cascade of negative effects throughout the forest ecosystem ..."

What is a hoodwinker sunfish ? 🐠

https://www.google.com/search?q=hoodwinker+sunfish&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new&sg_ss=*v4Oag9vyAAYlKIToBSh9MmD0JWY3y_4EADQBEArZ1FLbXVcqakRrA6x5JJhnNm4HRc46Num25V8V7PAztwC1BAQOR-aD5XI-6rqQ-jLLPQAABHptAAAApFcBB0EANavqpHCimurHOVLqAy0GnI7SCWLm9mICyFg-ImJMstPLBk8TuXhgQ7Bl7fFF9Sx7V8Hh6LIhpgJP3JrPXLzaRvmZoI3QHpl1v67irUTde-O6oZRQtkhnYQXXCZ5HgpYTIsGj-NrLOt_3dyNHRBfh66cTiSkG6CvIwZeILyI_UlPMEBdnel1c9jnO_RPfcJs6lX1_E57HqIhbzg75STXOsSD5kv1hfllzdHdgaOuC2hkolQ04IprBeAEVo05rBWmRAJPiaq6aUeOvtNvcdmdwdnas-i0UoFjHQrEBz8X81dspUDhSr8UPAtEwsXfP0ol1EougbG5LkyIfKxttCEVxcPV5HB5r-veWYMPMtLVtWNWDyBq1I2dl6vyBNpk7PgKQbxbEvkBEs-6S8X3YiBMBQEvkLsLbnqgWaEAl12U0xtOhoU_HYNaYRBpqsEXPYQtUMJJSKrM3fHlNM1R94TNja7NkOqgouffzrHsnfhUvq-183SkcWjuCreWzBq0ql0csXGtNSZAS3snc4NRw2sue-uXQSg8sgfQ2gp7prK24WXZ9hXTa8x8Y-rKQvIppbZq5lJD6Lmyr7Hc393G7aioCNdj9GxNEjaNDy8dIqYeWTz4LHyOk4l29XGla6ke5zg6cdOZdUuIizkIZ4GyZDCfFtoV0wr94ltRIuep6zJEBdLWWUl_s9qdzh49Zt8A9NBCX7vtnhPz6icOEFq6QSR0Y0y1HIURmRuRBBUxbC96PoJOzm2o4wFCRdCokudqkW3TATykaIGTcSrJmzs3QRjPyj0FbC_KOdI7VAuta6VBVPiY8t--oSDGHfpsJkskqno0Ug13cRncovGZ7u5pJYqmMR-4VsfLrsmZK&sei=WuzCaODdPOOMm9cPnKvPgQE 

but they don't show it here ? "Experts thrilled as trail cameras capture first-ever video of incredibly rare creature: 'It isn't easy to see them, let alone film them'

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/experts-thrilled-trail-cameras-capture-061500907.html

"

Very rare sight" may even be an understatement in this case, as the Foa's red colobus is an Old-World monkey, with such sparseness in population, an actual consensus on how many are left is fairly unknown. The post went on to say it was "the first ever footage of this Endangered species." 

"Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean | "

https://www.livescience.com/animals/sharks/fishers-discover-first-of-its-kind-bright-orange-shark-with-two-rare-conditions-in-caribbean&utm_source=dsdf,sharefoc,,sh/x/discover/m1/4&utm_campaign=dsdf,sharefoc,,sh/x/discover/m1/4 

"Fishers caught a bright orange shark off Costa Rica that had albinism, alongside the species' first scientifically documented case of an extremely rare condition called xanthism..."

A mama deer with an albino baby (or close to albino)

https://youtube.com/shorts/AJIFs-Xthx8?si=ZcOTywQihSholjTD 

What kind of spider is this? Or is it a cricket ? 🦗

https://youtube.com/shorts/Z3ThhbqYXEo?si=FJlGODH2lWBfTUo6 

"Saving bees with ‘superfoods’: new engineered supplement found to boost colony reproduction" Oxford

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-08-20-saving-bees-superfoods-new-engineered-supplement-found-boost-colony-reproduction 

"

Our study demonstrates how we can harness synthetic biology to solve real-world ecological challenges. Most of the pollen sterols used by bees are not available naturally in quantities that could be harvested on a commercial scale, making it otherwise impossible to create a nutritionally complete feed that is a substitute for pollen.

Senior author Professor Geraldine Wright, Department of Biology, University of Oxford"

"All of Kananaskis Country under bear warning, some trails closed |" CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/kananaskis-bear-warning-grizzly-black-buffaloberry-1.7607817 

"

With 17 bear advisories now in effect throughout the Bow Valley, Alberta Parks has issued a bear warning encompassing the entirety of Kananaskis Country.

The bear warning, put into effect on Tuesday, comes after multiple reports of bear bluff charges and close encounters in popular parts of Kananaskis..."

"Chocolate Lab Named Belle Saves Wyoming Man From Burning Trailer |" Cowboy State Daily

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/08/09/chocolate-lab-named-belle-saves-wyoming-man-saved-from-burning-trailer/ 

"

John Lea of Powell was fast asleep after working a graveyard shift when his trailer home caught fire last week. He likely would have died in the blaze if not for his chocolate Lab Belle, who woke him up just in time to escape the growing flames..."

Jaws Lives 🦈: "Dude who went out to sea in Norway captured footage of a massive shark he encountered. "

https://x.com/DudespostingWs/status/1955396000316850419 

https://t.co/mmYApMEMcq" / X

10 recent encouraging animal stories

1. Rescue Dalmatian Wins Best in Show at Miramar Dog Event

At the fourth annual Miramar Best in Show dog event in Montecito, California, a rescue Dalmatian named Tucker clinched the top prize. The inclusive competition celebrated dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, with proceeds benefiting Love Leo Rescue and Santa Barbara Humane.

https://people.com/jane-lynch-and-camilla-belle-help-crown-new-top-dog-at-miramar-dog-show-11800169?utm_source=chatgpt.com

2. Tiny Goat Adopted by Sheepdogs Thrives

A triplet goat rejected by her mother found an unlikely family in two sheepdogs. The dogs took her under their wing, teaching her to behave like a collie. Now thriving, the goat is a testament to interspecies compassion.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/animals/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

3. Red Panda Cub Born at National Zoo

The Smithsonian's National Zoo welcomed a red panda cub, marking the first birth of its kind at the facility in two years. The cub is healthy and bonding with her mother, Keahi, in a conservation area.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/08/26/baby-red-panda-national-zoo/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

4. International Dog Day Celebrated Worldwide

On August 26, communities around the globe celebrated International Dog Day, honoring dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. The day promoted dog adoption and recognized the roles dogs play in human society.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Dog_Day?utm_source=chatgpt.com

5. Baby Elephant Tula-Tu Debuts at Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo's baby elephant, Tula-Tu, made her public debut, delighting visitors. Her birth is part of ongoing conservation efforts to protect Asian elephants.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose-Tu?utm_source=chatgpt.com

6. Vantara Animal Sanctuary Inaugurated in India

The Vantara animal sanctuary in Jamnagar, India, was inaugurated, focusing on the rescue and rehabilitation of over 150,000 animals across more than 2,000 species. The initiative aims to provide a safe haven for endangered wildlife.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vantara?utm_source=chatgpt.com

7. Red-Billed Chough Returns to Skies After 200 Years

Conservation efforts led to the successful release of a red-billed chough in England, marking the first time the species has flown in the region in 200 years. This achievement highlights the impact of dedicated wildlife restoration programs.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/animals/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

8. Somerset Eel Recovery Project Combines Science and Culture

In Somerset, UK, the Eel Recovery Project is blending scientific research with local folklore to restore the eel population. Community engagement through educational programs and habitat restoration is central to the initiative.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/28/activists-blend-science-and-folklore-as-they-try-to-revive-somersets-eel-population?utm_source=chatgpt.com

9. "Heart" Finds His Forever Home

A long-term shelter dog named Heart, an American Bully mix, had been adopted and returned multiple times. Despite his gentle nature, he struggled to find a permanent home. Recently, Heart was adopted by a loving family, marking a joyous chapter in his journey.

https://animalfoundation.com/from-heart-to-obi-a-long-term-shelter-dogs-happy-ending/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

10. Zoo Experts Hatch Eight Rare Dove Chicks in Bid to Save Extinct Species

Conservationists at a zoo have successfully hatched eight rare dove chicks, marking a significant step in efforts to revive a species on the brink of extinction. This achievement underscores the importance of dedicated conservation programs in preserving biodiversity.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/animals/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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That must have been a horrific experience for the bear 🐻. Unable to eat or drink, maybe even difficult to breathe inside that jar. 

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/robo-bunnies-are-the-newest-weapon-in-the-fight-against-invasive-burmese-pythons-in-florida-180987018/ 

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https://x.com/johnmccumber/status/1946664458463416365 

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https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/08/colorados-famous-larry-the-camel-hit-and-killed-by-lightning/ 

"WATCH: 'Ed the Zebra' Airlifted Home After More than a Week on the Run in Tennessee"

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/72584/20250609/watch-ed-zebra-airlifted-home-after-more-week-run-tennessee.htm 

"Beyond Dire Wolves: How De-Extinction Technology Could Transform Species Conservation"

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/72588/20250626/beyond-dire-wolves-how-de-extinction-technology-could-transform-species-conservation.htm 

"Young Boy's Ant Discovery Uncovers Hidden Connection in Nature"

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/72531/20250110/young-boys-ant-discovery-uncovers-hidden-connection-nature.htm 

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His father, Andrew Deans, a professor of entomology at Penn State, took a closer look and realized that the ants were collecting not seeds, but oak galls — growths induced by wasps. This unexpected discovery has reshaped long-standing ideas about the relationship between ants, plants, and insects...."

"Flying to the Rescue: How We Saved Three Wild Elephants in One Day"

https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/flying-to-the-rescue 

"Supercell Thunderstorms Pummel Wildlife, Bust Windows With Baseball-Sized Hail"

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/06/17/supercell-thunderstorms-pummel-wildlife-bust-windows-with-baseball-sized-hail/

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desert dust 🐎 🏜️ "A Las Vegas Investigator’s Decades-Long Search For The Most Famous Wild Horse In America | "

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/05/31/a-las-vegas-investigators-20-year-search-for-famous-wyoming-horse/ 

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https://savetheelephants.org/news/how-elephants-plan-their-journeys-new-study-reveals-energy-saving-strategies/ 

👍 "Department of Defense Confirms Cancellation of Cruel and Deadly Cat Experiments Following Campaign by Laura Loomer and White Coat Waste | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/department-defense-confirms-cancellation-cruel-cat-experiments-following/ 

"Bambi-like baby deer is miraculously rescued after its mom is hit and killed by car | Daily Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14699317/Bambi-like-baby-deer-rescued-mom-hit-killed-car-gave-bith-michigan.html 

"Meet the coal black tree snake, a newly discovered species

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/04/23/new-snake-species-four-foot-black-tree-snake/83209923007/ 

"Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal black tree snake, was identified by scientist Fred Kraus while visiting Sudest Island (a..."

First ever lethal Florida bear attack "Florida Man Killed In 'Horrifying' Bear Attack On Monday"

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"The Great Moose Migration livestream: A slow TV sensation in Sweden | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/europe/moose-sweden-tv-show-latam-intl/index.html 

"Grizzly Chased From Old Faithful By Ornery Yellowstone Bison Herd |" Cowboy State Daily

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/03/31/grizzly-chased-from-old-faithful-by-ornery-yellowstone-bison-herd/ 

Mexican gray wolf "Endangered predator that cannot be killed has lost fear of humans and is now eating pets "

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14568431/endangered-predator-lost-fear-humans-eating-pets.html 

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"Mayflies hold the record for the shortest adult lifespan among animals. —sometimes less than a day—..."

https://www.google.com/search?q=Did+you+know%3A%C2%A0Shortest+Lifespan+%E2%80%93+Mayflies%3A+Mayflies+hold+the+record+for+the+shortest+adult+lifespan+among+animals.+Some+species+live+as+adults+for+just+a+few+hours%E2%80%94sometimes+less+than+a+day%E2%80%94after+spending+months+or+even+a+year+as+aquatic+nymphs.+Their+sole+purpose+as+adults+is+to+reproduce%2C+and+they+don%E2%80%99t+even+have+functional+mouths+to+eat.&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

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