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One of the most beautiful sunsets ever! WOW! https://twitter.com/occidentalgirl/status/1583041991494860805

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CNN is here to tell you about a new study that says the more severe your reaction to the Covid vaccine, the better it's working! Daniel Payne ··Oct 25, 2022 · NottheBee.com "People who reported experiencing side effects to the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines such as fever, chills or muscle pain tended to have a greater antibody response following vaccination, according to new research. Having such symptoms after vaccination is associated with greater antibody responses compared with having only pain or rash at the injection site or no symptoms at all, suggests the paper published Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open. "In conclusion, these findings support reframing post-vaccination symptoms as signals of vaccine effectiveness and reinforce guidelines for vaccine boosters in older adults," the researchers – from Columbia University in New York, University of Vermont and Boston University – wrote in their paper." Source: NotTheBee article here: https://notthebee.com/article/great-news-a-new-stud-tells-us-that-the-more-severe-your-reaction-to-the-covid-vaccine-the-better-its-working RandomNonsense tweet here: https://twitter.com/RandomNonsensed/status/1584918987690893315 Brook Hines tweet here: https://twitter.com/nashville_brook/status/1584713807867174913 MORE from CNN article here: Covid-19 vaccine study links side effects with greater antibody response: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/24/health/covid-antibody-response-vaccines/index.html

The music stopped suddenly: the radio presenter (55) died during the live broadcast Created: 10/26/2022 5:29 am By: Michelle Brey Radio presenter Tim Gough died while on his own show. A British radio station had to deliver sad news to its listeners. A presenter died during his morning show. Suffolk/Munich – Radio presenter Tim Gough presented his breakfast show live for GenX Radio Suffolk on Monday morning (October 24) . A short time later, the radio station had to deliver the sad news of his death to his listeners and followers on social media. The music suddenly stopped: British radio presenter Tim Gough died According to a radio station press release, Gough died at 7:50 a.m. The BBC reported that the music suddenly stopped before returning to the radio a few minutes later. "It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that our dear friend and breakfast presenter Tim Gough passed away this morning while hosting his program," the broadcaster wrote on Facebook. It continued: “Our love goes out to his family, his son, his sister, his brother and his mother. Tim did what he loved. He was 55 years old. Rest in peace." ... The cause of death was initially unclear. The BBC assumes a heart attack. ... More here: https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-10-26-the-music-stopped-suddenly--the-radio-presenter-(55)-died-during-the-live-broadcast.r1xmf37LVj.html

Your Meme of the Day Huge elephant in room dies suddenly.

Activists glued to the floor of the Porsche museum are left 42 hours without light or heating 10/25/2022 The action was meant to be symbolic, but did not have the desired effect. A dozen activists from the environmental group "Scientist Rebellion" glued themselves to the floor of the Porsche Museum in Wolfsburg, Germany, on Wednesday, October 19. Their goal ? Demand the decarbonization of the German automotive sector. However, the site manager did not want to listen to the demands of these climate activists. After ignoring their presence, the man left the scene, as reported by the Swiss media Blick, leaving the activists without heating or light. Without heating or light The official finally called the police, leaving the demonstrators stuck on the ground near the cars for nearly 42 hours without a solution to relieve themselves. On Twitter, Gianluca Grimalda, one of the scientists who led the action, deplores the "hypocrisy" of the director of the site, who had nevertheless authorized them, according to him, to demonstrate. Gianluca even went on a hunger strike during the action to protest against this treatment. He was finally evacuated a few hours before the arrival of the police, having found that his hand glued to the ground was swelling, due to the potential presence of blood clots. Read also Thibaut Gress: “A vandalized Van Gogh: not a “drift”, but the putting into practice of a doctrine” In recent weeks, punching actions have multiplied among proclimate activists. In previous weeks, activists from the "Just Stop oil" association had performed several brilliant stunts by dousing a Van Gogh painting with tomato sauce, or even by scaling the face of the wax statue of King Charles III at the museum. Tussaud. Here: https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-10-25-activists-glued-to-the-floor-of-the-porsche-museum-are-left-42-hours-without-light-or-heating.HyQvDLH4s.html ..and: https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-10-25-climate-protest-at-porsche-escalates--vw-simply-lets-activists-stick--turns-off-the-lights-and-heating.S1gFajiS4i.html

Watch: This poor squirrel stashed 300 pounds of acorns in this comms tower and a mean technician dumped them all out by Harambe Oct 24, 2022 · NottheBee.com Think of how much work it would take to stash 300 pounds of acorns anywhere, let alone several dozen feet off the ground in an antenna array: You can also click here to view this tweet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fasc1nate/status/1584300261782454272 Poor little guy. That tower had everything: Food, shelter, safety from predators, and enough radiation to warm him all winter long!! Here: https://notthebee.com/article/watch-this-poor-squirrel-stashed-300-pounds-of-acorns-in-an-antenna-array-and-this-mean-technician-dumped-them-all-out

Not Having Enough Stress And Frustration In His Life, Man Decides To Start Following Sports SPORTS·Oct 24, 2022 · BabylonBee.com VISTA, CA — Local man Alex McCarthy has reported high levels of well-being, with his career trajectory, family life, and leadership in his church and community all on an upward trajectory. Things were going so smoothly that he decided to follow sports to bring some more crippling stress and frustration into his life. "I was just winning too much, and I knew my life needed the challenge of more losing – so I became a Padres fan," McCarthy admitted he has been surrounded by sports fandom since childhood, but always put his emotional energy into a productive career rather than sports — over which he has no control, but has total investment. While McCarthy had also been on a long streak of upward momentum in his workout regimen, he reported that he needed "a good old-fashioned vice" to keep from becoming "too ripped" — and sources confirm he went back to drinking hazy IPAs as the brutal losses of his newfound favorite team began to mount. Sports fans online have defended the camaraderie of talking with each other about wins and losses, ups and downs, and player antics of their favorite teams, and said the net effect is positive. At publishing time, McCarthy reported that watching sports was too infuriating, and announced that he would take up playing golf instead. Here: https://babylonbee.com/news/not-having-enough-stress-and-frustration-in-his-life-man-decides-to-get-into-watching-sports

New Breakthrough Treatment For Depression Just A Hammer To Smash Your Phone With HEALTH·Oct 24, 2022 · BabylonBee.com NEW YORK, NY — Pfizer has announced the launch of a new breakthrough treatment for depression, Thorovil, a pharmaceutical that consists of a heavy metal head mounted at a right angle at the end of a handle. Patients prescribed Thorovil can use the object to smash their cell phones into tiny pieces, instantly curing all depression. "We found that when patients smashed their smartphones into tiny bits with a claw hammer, 100% of them saw an immediate and lasting decrease in depression symptoms," said Pfizer researcher Fritz Von Schlegelsteinhausen. "We don't yet understand the connection between smashing your phone and being instantly cured of depression, but you can't argue with those results." Thorovil has already been authorized by the FDA and has been approved for all ages. It's currently available with a doctor's prescription for only $12,000 per unit from Pfizer or $12 at the local hardware store. "This is a giant leap forward in the field of mental health, and medicine more broadly," said Dean of Harvard Medical School George Q. Daley, MD, PhD. "We're not sure why none of us thought of this before." At publishing time, Pfizer also announced the release of a new prescription smartphone to help cure depression caused by smashing your smartphone. Here: https://babylonbee.com/news/new-breakthrough-treatment-for-depression-just-hammer-you-smash-with-your-phone

We are waiting for @XPerceniol... we are hoping... You have our support! - hmm his recuperation could be prolonged and we must be patient.

Haha, I have the same feelings, and I definitely don't want to get my hands in those gears! Maybe a little reminder... to change your mind, you can also check these other topics: Pretty Detox Posts: https://msfn.org/board/topic/183266-pretty-detox-posts/page/21/ so the latest page 21.. The MSFN café - A Penny for Your Thoughts: https://msfn.org/board/topic/182193-the-msfn-café-a-penny-for-your-thoughts/page/56/ latest page 56..

Fascinating @fasc1nate - twitter Hummingbird chicks are incredibly small. https://twitter.com/fasc1nate/status/1584518375366983681 Beautiful slowed-down video of a Peacock taking flight by Harsha Narasimhamurthy https://twitter.com/i/status/1584314533576790017 A lion opens up a car door on a safari. https://twitter.com/i/status/1583890148080881665 Oceanography @Oceanographyy - twitter Have you seen an octopus do this before? https://twitter.com/i/status/1581468296117121025

Bear attacks climber - video of the fight goes viral 10/24/2022, 4:57:24 AM By: Sina Lück As a man is climbing in the Japanese nature, he is suddenly attacked by a bear. The scenes of the fight go around the world. The further nature enthusiasts move away from urban habitats, the higher the probability of encountering a wild animal. The risk is particularly great in some countries. A climber in Japan who is on his way up Mount Futago and is suddenly attacked by a bear also has this experience. The man's GoPro records how he fights back with his hands and feet. The recordings go all over the world. Bear attacks climber - video of the fight goes viral While climbing, a bear comes dangerously close to a man. Bear Attacks Climber - YouTube At the beginning of the video, which the man later uploads to YouTube, there is nothing exciting to see. With the GoPro on his head, he sets off on the descent of the Japanese mountain Futago. But the climber cannot enjoy the breathtaking view of nature for long, because suddenly a bear appears above him. When the wild animal lunges at him, he can just hold on to the rock face. A moment later, the bear launches a new attack. But not only in Japan you can meet a bear. Brown bears also roam around in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Intuitively, he decides to counterattack: the climber hits the bear's head with full force and starts screaming loudly. But the aggressive animal does not let go of him. Determined, the man kicks with his feet. After a few more seconds of fear, the bear finally turns away and disappears into the bushes. Full of panic, the Japanese climbs up the rock face to get to safety. On the other hand, the residents of one house do not notice that a family of bears is wintering in the basement. Under his video, which already has 3.8 million views on YouTube, the climber describes his thoughts during the bear encounter. "Instead of being scared, I switched to feeling like I had no choice but to face it," he explains. "Looking back at the video, it seems the bear attacked me to protect a cub. I invaded their territory, but since they attacked me, I had to defend myself.” In doing so, he was able to benefit from his skills in karate and mixed martial arts. The man got away from the climbing trip with a fright. Only a few scratches on his hands and a sprained wrist remind him of the bear mama's attack. Here: https://newsrnd.com/life/2022-10-24-bear-attacks-climber---video-of-the-fight-goes-viral.S1-afyFXVi.html

ON A STALKING TRIP - SMALL AFRICAN BIRD SPECIES by Susanne Schlesinger For ornithologists and amateur birdwatchers, the South and East African savannahs, deserts and rivers are a veritable Mecca. An estimated 5,000 bird species live here - from tiny pygmy sparrows to cormorants and goliath herons, birds of all sizes and colors can be found. The different habitats have turned them into true survival artists, who have developed amazing skills and strategies to protect themselves from enemies on the one hand, but also to impress the opposite sex in order to preserve their species. Not all birds of Africa are permanent residents, many species winter in the warm climes and travel long distances between different continents. Still others have come to terms with the large savanna dwellers and live incredibly close to elephants, lions, buffalo or hippos without being eaten or injured. In some cases they even pick vermin from the skin or teeth of the large animals. To describe all bird species individually would be going too far, so here is a summary of the most popular smaller bird species and their characteristics. Unlike most savanna dwellers, which try to camouflage themselves as much as possible, nature has often given small birds a colorful plumage. The males in particular are garishly colored, shiny metallic and eye-catching, while many females often have rather inconspicuous brown plumage. The reason is actually that the males have to impress the females and therefore have to be particularly conspicuous. In addition to the colorful exterior, a male bird must then also assert itself against the competition. This happens in different ways... More (and pictures): https://www.outback-africa.de/blog/2014/07/02/auf-pirschfahrt-kleine-afrikanische-vogelarten

The 11 languages of South Africa By SOUTH AFRICA GATEWAY - Researched, written and designed by Mary Alexander. Updated 29 May 2021. South Africa has 11 official languages and a multilingual population fluent in at least two. IsiZulu and isiXhosa are the largest languages, while English is spoken at home by only one in 10 people – most of them not white. South Africa’s Constitution recognises 11 official languages: Sepedi (also known as Sesotho sa Leboa), Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu. For centuries South Africa’s official languages were European – Dutch, English, Afrikaans. African languages, spoken by at least 80% of the people, were ignored. In 1996 South Africa’s new Constitution gave official protection to all major languages... Overview of South Africa’s languages IsiZulu is South Africa’s biggest language, spoken by almost a quarter (23%) of the population. Our other official languages are isiXhosa (spoken by 16%), Afrikaans (13.5%), English (10%), Sesotho sa Leboa (9%), Setswana and Sesotho (both 8%), Xitsonga (4.5%), siSwati and Tshivenda (both 2.5%), and isiNdebele (2%). English is an urban language of public life, widely used in the media, business and government. Out of the 4.9-million South Africans who speak English as a first language, a third (33%) are white, a quarter (24%) are black, 22% are Indian and 19% are coloured South Africans. English is widely used as a second language and common language of communication, mainly in the cities. Afrikaans is a version of Dutch that evolved out of a South Holland dialect brought here in the 1600s. Over the centuries it has picked up many influences from African languages, as well as from European colonial languages such as English, French and German. More than half (50.2%) of Afrikaans speakers are coloured, 40% are white, 9% black and just 1% Indian. South Africa’s nine African official languages all fall into the Southern Bantu-Makua subfamily, part of the broad and branching Niger-Congo family of languages. ... South Africans are more than bilingual... English- and Afrikaans-speaking people (mostly coloured, Indian and white South Africans) tend not to have much ability in African languages, but are fairly fluent in each other’s language. Multilingualism is common among black South Africans. The contrast between first language and second language is shown in the maps above. While the geographical pattern of dominant first languages neatly conforms to the facts of history and urbanisation, the picture of second languages is more complicated, more of a mess. The second map reveals a couple of things. The first is how few South Africans speak just one language. The second is that while English is the dominant first language only in the cities – Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban – it is widely used as a second language across the country. English is spread by the media and used as a common language of communication. But many South Africans are compelled to learn English, and often Afrikaans as well, simply to get a job and to work. ... The main languages of each province are: Eastern Cape – isiXhosa (78.8%), Afrikaans (10.6%) Free State – Sesotho (64.2%), Afrikaans (12.7%) Gauteng – isiZulu (19.8%), English (13.3%), Afrikaans (12.4%), Sesotho (11.6%) KwaZulu-Natal – isiZulu (77.8%), English (13.2%) Limpopo – Sesotho sa Leboa (52.9%), Xitsonga (17%), Tshivenda (16.7%) Mpumalanga – siSwati (27.7%), isiZulu (24.1%), Xitsonga (10.4%), isiNdebele (10.1%) Northern Cape – Afrikaans (53.8%), Setswana (33.1%) North West – Setswana (63.4%), Afrikaans (9%) Western Cape – Afrikaans (49.7%), isiXhosa (24.7%), English (20.3%) Afrikaans evolved out of a 17th-century Dutch dialect introduced to South Africa in 1652 when the Dutch first colonised the Cape of Good Hope. Today it is the majority language of the Northern Cape. Afrikaans became an official language in South Africa with the Official Languages of the Union Act of 1925, which retroactively dated the language’s official status to 1910. The 6,855,082 South Africans who speak Afrikaans as a first language make up 13.5% of the country’s total population. More than half (50.2%) of these Afrikaans speakers are coloured, 39.5% white, 8.8% black, 0.9% Indian or Asian, and 0.6% other. More than three-quarters (75.8%) of coloured South Africans speak Afrikaans, as do almost two-thirds (60.8%) of whites. It is the home language of 4.6% of Indian or Asian people, and of 1.5% of black South Africans. Most Afrikaans speakers (41%) live in the Western Cape, and 21% in Gauteng. Ten percent of all Afrikaans speakers live in the Eastern Cape, 8.8% in the Northern Cape, and 5% in the Free State. Within the provinces, Afrikaans is the majority language in the Northern Cape (53.8%) and the Western Cape (49.7%). It makes up 12.7% of languages spoken in the Free State, 12.4% of Gauteng’s languages, 10.6% of languages in the Eastern Cape, 9% in North West, 7.2% in Mpumalanga, 2.6% in Limpopo and 1.6% in KwaZulu-Natal. English Also known as: Engels (Afrikaans), isiNgisi (isiNdebele and isiZulu), isiNgesi (isiXhosa), Senyesemane (Sesotho), Seisemane (Sesotho sa Leboa), siNgisi (siSwati), Xinghezi (Xitsonga) First-language users: 4,892,623 (9.6% of South Africans) Second-language users: 11,000,000 (2002 estimate) All users: 15,892,623 (estimate) English is a prominent language in South African public life, widely used in government, business and the media. As a first language it is mainly confined to the cities. In 1910 English and Dutch were declared the official languages of the new Union of South Africa. English has retained this official status ever since. The 4,892,623 South Africans who speak English as a first language make up 9.6% of the country’s total population. Among first-language English speakers, 32.8% are white, 23.9% black, 22.4% Indian and 19.3% coloured. The majority (86.1%) of Indian South Africans speak English as their home language, as do over a third (35.9%) of whites. It is the first language of 20.8% of coloured people, and of 2.9% of black South Africans. The largest number of English speakers are in Gauteng – 1.6-million people, or a third (32.8%) of all English-speaking South Africans. Over a quarter (27.3%) live in KwaZulu-Natal, 23.5% in the Western Cape, and 7.4% in the Eastern Cape. English is a minority language within all nine provinces. It is the second-largest language in both the Western Cape (after Afrikaans) and Gauteng (after isiZulu). In the Western Cape it is spoken by 20.2% of the population, and in Gauteng by 13.3%. English is minimally spoken in the other provinces. ... More: https://southafrica-info.com/arts-culture/11-languages-south-africa/

Africanis, the original dog of Africa By SOUTH AFRICA GATEWAY - Researched and written by Mary Alexander. Africanis are clever and attentive to people, as shown in the face of this dog photographed in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (Johan Gallant, © Africanis Society) They’ve been dismissed as mongrels, ‘township dogs’ and worse. But as a breed they are smart, tough, athletic, loving – and ancient. They are the Africanis, the dog of Africa. You’ll see them in the villages and on the dirt roads of rural South Africa, and in the country’s townships. They’re ordinary-looking medium-sized dogs, sometimes scrawny, with long snouts, pointed ears, short brownish coats and springy up-curled tails. They’ve been dismissed as mongrels, strays, curs and street dogs. Racists have euphemistically labelled them “township” dogs and, without euphemism, “k*****” dogs. But the dogs are a distinct breed, endemic to southern Africa. And they have a proven lineage going back at least 7,000 years. They are the Africanis, the original dog of Africa. Africanis dogs were long valued in precolonial South Africa for their hardiness, intelligence, loyalty and hunting ability. But it was only in the 21st century that they began to lose the Western stigma of “mongrel”, thanks to the work of two men: dog experts Johan Gallant and Joseph Sithole. For years Gallant and Sithole roamed rural KwaZulu-Natal, studying and photographing the dogs they came across in kraals and homesteads. They concluded that these animals were not a mess of mongrels but members of coherent breed of dog, with a distinct behaviour and appearance. Gallant came up with a name for the breed: “canis” (Latin for dog) and “Africa” – the Africanis. He later wrote up his and Sithole’s work in The Story of the African Dog, published by the University of KwaZulu-Natal Press in 2002. “The Africanis is the real African dog – shaped in Africa, for Africa,” Gallant and Sithole say in the book. “It is part of the cultural and biological heritage of Africa.” The Africanis is descended from dogs pictured in ancient cave art and on Egyptian murals. The earliest remains of the domesticated dog in Africa was found in the Nile delta and dated to 4,700 BC. Today, Africanis dogs are found all over southern Africa. Rock art in Algeria’s Tassili n’Ajjer plateau has been dated at 7,000 to 10,000 years before present. The dog at the top right of this hunting scene shows typical Africanis traits – long snout, pointed ears, elegant build and curled-up tail. (Alberto Bertelli) A carved limestone mural of a dog from Giza, Egypt, dated to about 4,400 years ago. Again, the dog has the snout, ears, build and tail seen in today’s Africanis. (Wikimedia Commons, via the Walters Art Museum) - photo in the original article An 1805 aquatint by Samuel Daniell shows Kora Khoekhoe pastoralists in the southern Cape region of South Africa, breaking camp to move to new pastures. Note the dog at lower left. (Museum Africa, via Wikimedia Commons) - photo in the original article Natural – not human – selection What makes the Africanis unique is that the dog is a mainly a result of natural, not human, selection. Unlike Western dog breeds, whose bodies have been artificially shaped by the arbitrary and sometimes cruelstandards of the Kennel Clubs, Africanis dogs are healthy and valued only for their usefulness and loyalty. As Gallant and Sithole point out: The Africanis is the result of natural selection and physical and mental adaptation to environmental conditions. It has not been “selected” or “bred” for appearance. For centuries, the fittest and cleverest dogs survived to give us one of the rare remaining natural dog races in the world. Also unlike Western breeds, the Africanis does not have a rigidly uniform appearance, although Gallant and Sithole have identified the common traits that define the breed. “The beauty of this dog is embodied in the simplicity and functionality of its build,” they say. The Africanis is of medium size and well muscled. It is agile and supple and can run at great speed. The coat is generally short, in a range of colours and with or without markings. A ridge of hair is sometimes be seen on the back – one of the Africanis’s genetic contributions to the Rhodesian Ridgeback. The head is wedge-shaped, and the face expressive. Its slender build is sometimes wrongly attributed to starvation. When in good condition, the animal’s ribs are just visible. Because the Africanis has roamed freely in and around rural settlements for centuries, it has a need both for space and for human companionship. ... Africanis dog in Botswana. Note the similarity in colour and shape to the dogs’ distant feral relative, the Australian dingo. (Johan Gallant, © Africanis Society) ... More: https://southafrica-info.com/arts-culture/africanis_original_dog_africa/

Jeff Eagan The Rhodesian Ridgeback Parable Rhodesian Ridgebacks are fierce. If you aren’t familiar with the Ridgeback, it was bred to hunt lions. Yeah. Lions. Ricky Gervais accurately observed that the Ridgeback got a bad assignment when the genetic gods created it in his recent Netflix special Humanity. You also don’t need to imagine what centuries of lion-hunting have done to the psyche of the Ridgeback. As insane as it might sound, this breed of dog is intended to be able to kill the King of all animals — and some people have it just hanging out at home. The Ridgeback is a very protective dog that can easily become aggressive when it encounters strangers. A strong, assertive person is required to keep this dog from doing some serious damage to other humans in the neighborhood. If a Ridgeback gets into the hands of the wrong person, it should go without saying, there can be deadly consequences. Don’t get me wrong. The Ridgeback is a beautiful dog. It is smart and strong, and doesn’t even bark all that much. A good owner can raise a happy and well-socialized Ridgeback. It can be a lover and a protector, and isn’t inherently bad. It is just inherently deadly. The other day, a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Siberian Husky wandered into the taproom where I bar-tend, with their owner in tow. These dogs were strong and beautiful. Their owner is a laid back 20-something who seems to be quite proud of this unique pair. He was also pretty casual with the dogs, letting them wander and get to know the place. Ostensibly, this was a good way to get the dogs acclimated to the new environment. As he sipped cider with his friends, his dogs snooped and sniffed their way through the place, both on very long leashes. No big deal. Just a normal Thursday evening at the taproom, where dogs are honestly more welcome than children. After about fifteen minutes, a guy came in to deliver a box full of pretzels. The Ridgeback snapped, barking with an intensity intended to make the delivery guy pause and reflect on his life. Other people had walked in and out of the taproom without any reaction from the Ridgeback, so I supposed it was unsure of the box the man was carrying. Not cool, but explicable, I thought. Ten minutes later, another guy came in carrying music gear. He was there to play music later that evening. Again, the Ridgeback unloaded its lion-taming roar, one that would put any Rottweiler or Doberman to shame. With that famous ridge of hair standing at attention on its spine, the Ridgeback stood guard, staring the sweetest young man in Longmont down as if he were carrying a bazooka in that guitar case. At this point, a good owner would have reeled in his dog. He would have some skills to disarm the weapon that was about to go off on an innocent person. He just said, “Sorry. She honestly never does this. I don’t know what’s going on with her. She’s a really nice dog.” Two minutes later, my coworker walks out from the production area carrying a box and a jacket. This time the Ridgeback snapped its jaws at her, again barking so wildly that I wanted to run away. Since dogs are wild animals at heart, I don’t trust the ones that act like they enjoy eating humans. She laughed it off and stood talking to us at the end of the bar. Behind her, the Ridgeback silently puffed its chest, standing guard between her and its owner. It peered with its lion-killer eyes at her back, waiting for her to make a move. I complained to my coworker (the one who was almost eaten alive) about the dog, wondering why anyone would want to have a Rhodesian Ridgeback as a pet when it is a lion-killer at heart. She said that it wasn’t a dog issue but an owner issue. She argued that there is nothing wrong with the dog itself. The problem is the person carrying, er, raising the dog. The problem isn’t the dog, but the person with the dog. ... More here: https://extranewsfeed.com/the-rhodesian-ridgeback-parable-9f9b363a21b5

ON A STALKING TRIP - AFRICAN WILD DOGS by Susanne Schlesinger Source: https://za.pinterest.com/pin/15551561203989790/ Source: https://www.outback-africa.de/blog/2014/03/07/auf-pirschfahrt-afrikanische-wildhunde/ If you are lucky enough to go on a game drive, you will see them. African wild dogs, also called "Painted Dogs" because of their colorful patches of fur. They are very rare and endangered.A larger settlement area is in central southern Africa between the Kalahari in Namibia and Botswana to the border area between Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique. Other small distribution areas are in central Africa as well as northern Kenya, southern Tanzania and Somalia. Only a few smaller packs are sighted in each case. Wild dogs look similar to jackals, wolves, and distantly to hyenas, which has earned them the nickname "hyena dog." Biologically, they are most closely related to jackals, although the latter are considerably smaller. Like all members of the genus, the African wild dog is a pack animal and the social bond with the family is so strong that young animals in the pack are raised by all members and fed by regurgitating food mash. Likewise, all members of a pack capable of doing this go hunting together several times a day and help care for sick or elderly dogs. The dogs are very skillful hunters, however, the prey is often disputed by hyenas or lions, against which they are physically inferior.hunted during the day on sight, the prey is killed by tearing. Unlike predatory cats, dogs cannot grasp their prey with their paws. The long legs make them fast, the large ears hear approaching prey particularly well. The dogs do not have fixed territories, they wander where there is water and food. The puppies like to be hidden in a burrow, which is guarded by the pack. When they are old enough to hunt (after about six months), the wild dogs move around again. The pack leader is a male wild dog. Only he and his leader mate and have offspring. All other adult members are hormonally "controlled" so that they have no mating instinct. This changes only when the alpha dogs can no longer have offspring. However, there is hardly any aggression and rank fights. This peculiarity is certainly one of the reasons why the dogs are threatened with extinction. There are simply not enough offspring, moreover many of the dogs are killed by other predators, so that the population is getting smaller and smaller. In addition, there are diseases, accidents and the ever-shrinking habitat. In Zimbabwe, therefore, a conservation project was launched in the Hwange National Park. Our colleague René reported about it some time ago. Further chances to see the rare wild dogs are in Botswana in the Moremi Game Reserve and in the Okavango area (here Doreen and Ulrike were independently lucky). Marco also experienced unforgettable wild dog sightings in Botswana and in Zambia in the Luangwa Valley. Svenja saw the dogs in the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania. Also in private reserves around the Kruger National Park you can meet wild dogs, but luck is always a part of it... More photos here: https://www.outback-africa.de/blog/2014/03/07/auf-pirschfahrt-afrikanische-wildhunde/ - yes, Pretty Animals!

The Majestic South African Dog Rhodesian Ridgeback Rhodesian Ridgeback Other names: Rhodesian Ridgeback with dorsal crest, African Lion Hound Source: www.europuppy.com Source: en.petglobals.com The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog originated from southern Africa and is a perfect companion for life. It has a gentle, calm temperament. It is affectionate and in constant need of affection although capable of being left alone. It is a very sporty dog with almost no maintenance. Its health, although robust, opposes some hereditary diseases which it will be advisable to detect as of its youth. The Rhodesian Ridgeback can be recognized by the ridge on its back, formed by a line of hair growing against the direction of the coat. The Rhodesian Ridgeback's gait is characterized by parallel, free and active movements. Breed History The Rhodesian Ridgeback is descended from the dogs of the Cape Colony of Southern Africa. It has received contributions from various primitive canine varieties and back-crested hunting dogs bred by the Khoikhoï (or Hottentots) tribes. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was once used to hunt lions, which it circled in the company of 2 or 3 other members of the pack. The first standard of the breed was established in 1922 in Rhodesia, and was approved 4 years later by the Southern African Kennel Club. The Rhodesian-Ridgeback breed was finally recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on February 21st 1955. Physical characteristics Its coat: short, dense, smooth and shiny. The dorsal crest goes from behind the shoulders to the point of the hip, becoming thinner. His color : light wheaten to red fawn, with possibly a little white on the chest and toes. Head : rather long, in harmony with the rest of the body. The skull is flat and wide between its ears. The stop is well marked, but not exaggerated. The nose is black or brown (going with the color of the eyes), the muzzle long and powerful, the lips clear, the jaws strong and articulated in scissors, the cheeks well chiselled. Ears : Set high, medium size, wide at the base, tapering to a rounded tip. His eyes : round, medium sized, shining, showing a look full of vivacity and intelligence. Its body : powerful and robust. The neck is rather long and strong, the back powerful, the loins slightly arched, the chest well let down and ample, the ribs well sprung. Tail : thick at its base and tapering towards its tip. Carried slightly curved upwards, but in no case curled. Behaviour and temperament: AFFECTIVE. Companion dog, hunting dog, guard dog. Its many qualities make the Rhodesian Ridgeback an excellent dog for family life. He is very attached to his master, faithful and loyal, almost potty. He is very attentive to children, with whom he will not hesitate to play. He is also benevolent towards his adoptive family, not hesitating to protect and watch over them. It does not show any aggressiveness, especially not with strangers that it prefers to ignore. It can be used in endless hunting parties. He will know, thanks to his instinct, how to find the rare pearls. His intelligence is both his greatest quality and his main weakness. If its education is not good, it could take advantage of it to show itself untenable. Fortunately, taken early, it proves to be quite easy as long as one is firm, gentle and fair. The Rhodesian Ridgeback should be rewarded for every good deed, without overdoing it. Never be aggressive when he doesn't execute a command well. It is preferable to have previous experience with a canine before taking on this breed. You should not hesitate to contact a professional trainer. It is recommended to rely on its intelligence and its desire to please its owner, by applying positive reinforcement methods based on encouragement and rewards. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is not fussy about its environment. He adapts to any type of life, as long as he can go out long enough on a daily basis. So, he will not be against a comfortable and cozy apartment, just as he will like to stretch his legs as he pleases in a garden backing onto a house. He needs to be able to exercise every day to fully develop. The ideal living environment for this dog would be a house with a large fenced-in garden, where he can exercise and stand guard. Guest wrote: I have a 14 1/2 year old dog.... What a great life journey together! Loyal, guarding, calm and a great long walk buddy. I will miss her immensely. Bérengère Fleury wrote: I have a 6 month old Rhodesian dog, she is a sweetheart. Extremely intelligent and alert, she is very social with other people and other dogs. We continue to socialize her as much as possible as she is a breed that is known to be rather cautious around strangers. Training sessions are nevertheless necessary because it is a stubborn dog which risks to make the law in the house. It is indestructible, sporty but also adept at long naps and cuddles next to family members. She needs to be able to exercise daily, and even though we have a large garden, she can't do without long walks, alternating between the cityscape for leash training and the forest/parks for her to socialize and let off steam. It is a very sensitive dog that perceives the emotions of those around him. It needs a firm and rigorous education without ever showing aggressiveness. It is an incredible companion, and it is a dignified and beautiful dog. It is a breed that I did not know before, and in fact not many "bad crosses", the character and the look of this dog are preserved: we know what to expect! Here: https://www.woopets.fr/chien/race/rhodesian-ridgeback/

The Majestic South African Dog Boerboel Source:dogtime.com Boerboel is understood as "rancher's dog" or "Boer canine" and should be pronounced to some degree as "boo-r-bull". The Boerboel is the main South African puppy breed designed to protect property... Despite the long history of breeding the Boerboel, there is an extraordinary number of breeds that have been used to make it. In most cases, it is believed that the breed was created from crosses between local African breeds, such as the Africanis, and breeds brought to South Africa by Dutch, French and British pilgrims. In all likelihood, the origins can be traced back to Jan van Riebeeck's entry into the Cape in 1652. Van Riebeeck brought with him a "Bullenbijter". These early pioneers, and later European pilgrims, also had long, strong dogs that most likely bred with the indigenous and local South African dog types. By the mid-1860s, when military posts were scattered across the South African plains, hunting dogs, staghounds, sighthounds, bulldogs, terriers, mastiffs, pointers, and the occasional foxhound had to be sought out at each post. The Boer hound was a cross between these breeds. The best Boer hounds are found mainly in the area of military posts. In addition, the best dogs for hunting panthers and monkeys were a combination of a mastiff and a bulldog. The South African Boerboel was first introduced to thoroughbred enthusiasts around the world, including the United States, by American anthropologist Dr. Carl Semencic, first in an article in Dog World Magazine, and then in his book Gladiator Dogs which was first distributed by T.F.H. Productions in 1998, and then reissued by another distributor in 2013... These dogs are currently being shipped from South Africa to various parts of the world. Boerboel is wanted for its defensive side, as well as the calm, steady and confident nature of the breed. The puppies are conscientious and clever... The Boerboel remains the favorite guard dog of the breeders in the region. It is extremely famous for a similar reason in urban communities. The Boerboel is an exceptional type of dog, because of its use as a farm dog, which has led it to fight many African predators. For example, against lions, the Boerboel was chosen for its ability to protect itself and others... Here: https://petsnurturing.com/south-african-boerboel/ Source:buzzsouthafrica.com

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Today on Bing 23 October 2022 A swan in the Netherlands (1824x600) - David Pattyn/Minden Pictures Thanks to the fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling", which tells the story of an awkward and unsightly duckling who, growing up, realizes that he is actually a swan, the mute swan has become a symbol of beauty and elegance. This wise children's story is often used to illustrate the power of time and the surprises it reveals, as well as the relative nature of beauty. Admiring this swan holding a feather in its beak in a nature reserve in the Netherlands, one understands why the animal is synonymous with grace. Dumb swans come from Europe. Despite their name, they are perfectly capable of making sounds, although they are less "talkative" than other species. This ill-chosen name is also at the origin of the expression "the swan song" which refers to the most beautiful thing or work made by someone before dying. In the past, it was thought that swans, after a lifetime walled in silence, produced a splendid song, just before remaining silent forever. Thanks, Very NiceBing! - here too: https://www.nicebing.com/item/20221023 So "all" photos by NiceBing:https://www.nicebing.com/all (allow in your uBlock: beecdn.cn and bootcdn.net)...click NiceBing logo... ...and MORE photos: https://www.nicebing.com/ - hmm no right click, sadly So look at free of charge Premium wildlife and nature stock photos: Minden Pictures: https://www.mindenpictures.com/

If you solve this optical illusion in six seconds you will break the world record How many animals are hidden in the picture? If you solve this optical illusion in six seconds you will break the world record! The following optical illusion is designed to test your recognition skills. A number of animals are hiding in the picture, some of which are really not easy to spot, how many of them did you manage to spot? The solution is at the end of the article... How many animals do you see in the picture? (@kingpuzzle37/) Many optical illusions examine what you see first, or what you see in an unclear image in front of you. The next optical illusion presented to you will have you scratching your head for a while. In the next picture you will have to find the animals that are hiding between and under the mountains. If you've already scrolled down to try and start spotting and only saw a few of the animals, go back and check again. In the picture there are six different types of animals that can be found, some are big, some are small - but how many of them did you manage to discover? The New York Post claims that only 17 percent of humans can identify all the animals hiding in the picture. For what is happening at SUN, they claim that you can break the world record if you find all six animals in less than six seconds. If you don't succeed, it doesn't mean too much about you, and don't be afraid, there are many more good ones like you. After you try to find on your own we will help you find out where the animals are. How many animals did you find? 1...6 And the answer is... The butterfly is the easiest animal to spot, and many of you recognize it right away, it hides at the bottom of the picture in the bushes next to the flowers. When you look at the picture closely, you can find more animals that are starting to emerge. On the left side in the center of the tree, there is a crocodile. Moving clockwise, there is a camel eating fruit from the tree close to the mountain. A rabbit is right above the camel's head. The last two are the hardest. The first is a young deer found as part of the trunk of the right tree and part of it is also found in the grass, and at the bottom, hiding as part of the grass, a snake is also found. When should the resume be shortened and how to do it? Here is the solution (Photo): https://news.walla.co.il/item/3520748 Some people claimed that this was too easy an illusion for them. "I found all the animals in ten seconds," claimed one, another added: "Too easy, I found them in 17 seconds." A third claimed to have broken the record: "I found all the animals in 8 seconds." Another genius says there are more than six animals: "I actually found nine." Here: https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-10-17-if-you-solve-this-optical-illusion-in-six-seconds-you-will-break-the-world-record---voila!-news.S1IRMwoXi.html

Wolves only Man Saved this Wolf and her Cubs, but 4 Years later THIS happens... Old Woman Saved 4 Wolf Cubs, Years Later You won't Believe how they Returned the Favor Wolves Get Very Close to Cameraman | Snow Wolf Family and Me | BBC Earth Canada's White Wolves: Ghosts Of The Arctic | 4K Wildlife Documentary | Real Wild EDIT: If you've found the better video about wolves, please put it in the next post. Thanks!