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Arvo Pärt: Da Pacem (full album) - Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier

by Sylvain Moore

1,050,693 views Sep 15, 2020

Arvo Pärt: Da Pacem (full album). No will of illustration in the choice of these images, just that to evoke the movement and the tangle of the voices, the sonorities of the organ, the setting in space of the sound... I will take again these few lines from the poem "Correspondances" of Charles Baudelaire (The Flowers of Evil) Nature is a temple where living pillars sometimes let out confused words; Man passes through forests of symbols that observe him with familiar eyes. Like long echoes which from afar merge in a deep and dark unity, Vast as the night and as the light, the perfumes, the colors and the sounds answer each other. [...] Everyone is free to see what they want, I will add the words of Captain Nemo in the Mysterious Island: "seek, and you shall find...". sources images : Deep Ocean: 10 Hours of Relaxing Oceanscapes | BBC Earth, ELV Nautilus, Guillaume NERY,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojTAxYheSns

- Sublime, images too!

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Deep Ocean: 10 Hours of Relaxing Oceanscapes | BBC Earth

 

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4 minutes ago, msfntor said:

Deep Ocean: 10 Hours of Relaxing Oceanscapes | BBC Earth

 

I might enjoy this instead of watching a movie tonight and fall asleep on the sofa.

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Fascinating @fasc1nate

 

Best friends

 

 

Sleeping Squirrels in their nest on someone's window ledge.

 

Flying through the Swiss Alps! Video by marcowaltenspiel IG In frame fuerstmarco

 

 

Mountain goat, on the verge of losing it's final fight against an eagle, throws itself down the mountain in a last-ditch attempt to live

 

 

 

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Animal friendships are surprisingly like our own

Publié: 12 octobre 2022, 17:47 CEST

by

Beki Hooper  - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

Delphine De Moor - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

Erin Siracusa - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

slowmotiongli/Shutterstock

When you think of friendship, what comes to mind? Is it a phone conversation that lasts late into the night? Watching a movie and sharing a pizza? Enjoying some laughs over a beer? Friendship is a central part of the human experience. Our stories, our songs and our conversations are fabrics woven with threads of friendship.

In scientific terms, two people are considered friends if they consistently prefer each other over other individuals. Humans aren’t the only ones who form friendships, though.

Two baby Bonobo sitting on the grass. Gudkov Andrey/Shutterstock

It may not shock you that our closest relatives, such as chimpanzees and bonobos, make friends. But species throughout the animal kingdom, from birds and fish to horses and dolphins, have pals too. And you might be surprised to learn just how much they resemble our own human friendships.

Birds of a feather

When you think about your own friends, you might realise that you are alike in one way or another. Maybe you grew up in the same town and went to school together, share hobbies or have similar jobs.

This inclination for similarity, or what scientists call “homophily”, is not exclusive to humans. It is thought this preference for similarity increases the predictability and trust of a friend. Monkeys, zebras, marmots, elephants, and whales all show a preference for interacting with group mates close in age to them.

Chimpanzees and Assamese macaques like to hang out with partners who have a similar personality (yes, animals have personalities too) and dolphins favour other dolphins who find their food in a similar way.

Marmots like their friends to be close to them in age. Tadeas Skuhra/Shutterstock

One of the most established homophilic tendencies is an affinity for others who share the same genes: for kin. Across the animal kingdom, species show a predilection for interacting with relatives. So despite those stubborn sibling rivalries, family can be some of the very best friends you have.

It’s physical

When we consider the importance of touch for relationships, we often think about romantic partners. But physical connection can be equally important for any kind of relationship.

Our animal counterparts show us just how important physical touch can be. Some of the behaviours that animals engage in to form and maintain friendships are quite hands-on. Rooks gently preen friends with their beaks, while monkeys groom pals with their hands. These behaviours aren’t so different from how we humans embrace our friends.

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In some animals though, friendship rituals can look wild. White-faced capuchins greet their best buds by sticking their fingers in each other’s eye sockets. Male Guinea baboon test their bonds by fondling each other’s genitals.

 

The friendship rituals of white-faced capuchin monkeys aren’t for the fainthearted.

So, while we don’t recommend poking the eye sockets of your friends, a hug the next time you greet your best friend may not go amiss.

Distance is no barrier

But, of course, not all friendships require people to be near one another.

Animals provide many examples of how friendships can flourish even when pals are apart. Dolphins foster closeness by exchanging calls with other dolphins across long distances. Dolphin whistles can travel up to 740 meters to help preserve long-distance attachments. Many primates, including lemurs, Japanese macaques, bonobos and chimps use vocalisations to sustain social bonds.

These dolphins look like a friendly bunch. Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock

Friendships can even form in species that actively avoid one another. North American red squirrels are territorial, meaning they each defend their own homes and rarely come into contact apart from mating.

But scientists have shown squirrels who live next to each other for a long time develop friendships that help them live longer and have more babies. The longer these squirrels live close to the same neighbour, the more they relax and spend less time and energy defending their territory.

While in the past friends were formed with those we spent physical time with, international travel, social media and video calls have changed the way we connect. Although human friendship has begun to look a little different, especially since the COVID pandemic, our animal counterparts suggest that good friendships can be nurtured even at a distance.

Literal lifesavers

Friendship evolved because it helps us, whether we are human or not. Animals (including humans) who have allies live longer and healthier lives by helping their companions deal with challenges. Comrades can offer support in times of conflict and provide protection against threats like predators and food shortage.

This can prevent injuries and death. For example, socially integrated killer whales and wolves are more likely to survive when food is scarce than those on the edges of their groups. This is because their friends share food and social information about where to find it.

Two grey wolves playing. Raphael Rivest/Shutterstock

We still have much to learn about animal friendship and some scientists are devoted to deepening our understanding of animal social bonds. Modern human life tends to be far removed from risks such as being hunted by bears and wolves, but the bottom line still holds true.

Humans make friends because there are mutual benefits. Those perks might be a shoulder to cry on, a babysitter to watch our kids, or a heads up about job opportunities. As whales, birds and primates prove, friends help us. Without them we are less likely to survive and thrive.

Here: https://theconversation.com/animal-friendships-are-surprisingly-like-our-own-188120

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This rescued sparrow is convinced he's a dog

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Man brings home two cats. Then one of them started disrespecting gravity.

 

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Maïba: The Lion Queen - by Best Documentary

2,627,357 views Premiered Nov 4, 2020

The lion is not the king of beasts. A lioness dethroned him: this is the true story of a wild and courageous lioness named Maïba.

"So beautiful to see a mother's instinct to save her cubs and her sister's cubs as well. What a bond between the lionesses."

"idk why im just binge watching lion documentaries"

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Suckers for learning: why octopuses are so intelligent

by Lisa Poncet

Our last common ancestor with the octopus existed more than 500 million years ago. So why is it that they seem to show such peculiar similarities with humans, while at the same time appearing so alien? Perhaps because despite their tentacles covered with suckers and their lack of bones, their eyes, brains and even their curiosity remind us our own thirst for knowledge.

In ethology, the study of behaviour, we explore this intelligence, which we classify as individual “cognitive abilities”. These are the mechanisms through which information from the environment is perceived, processed, transformed, remembered and used to take decisions and act.

From a behavioural point of view, the flexibility with which an animal can adapt itself and adjust its behaviour to novel situations is a good indicator of its cognitive abilities. Numerous studies indicate the octopuses possess great flexibility in their behaviours, whether they express them in their natural environment or inside a tank in a laboratory.

Armed and dangerous

So what makes octopuses so smart?

Let’s focus first on their defence mechanisms. Faced with multiple predators – including fish, birds and whales – octopuses are masters of camouflage. They can imitate their environment by modifying the colour and even the texture of their skin.

Without a shell, octopuses are vulnerable, and always try to remain hidden in a shelter such as a cavity or the space beneath a rock. Some species maintain their shelter by removing sand and adding pebbles and shells. Some prefer to wrap themselves in shells and pebbles, while others transport their shelter in their arms. This is the case for the coconut octopus, which, true to its name, has been observed carrying coconut shells around to hide within in case of danger....

MORE: https://theconversation.com/suckers-for-learning-why-octopuses-are-so-intelligent-162122

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https://phys.org/news/2022-11-frog-species-thought-extinct.html

Up to 32 frog species thought to be extinct may not be, new research shows

by Matt Davenport, Michigan State University

Research from Michigan State University provides a more comprehensive account of the status of harlequin frogs. Many species are still believed to be extinct, but others have been rediscovered in the wild, providing a case study in persistence that could help improve protection and conservation efforts. Credit: Morley Read

If there's news about amphibians these days, odds are it's not going to be good. A pathogenic fungus has been decimating populations around the world for about forty years and counting, pushing many species to extinction. Once a species is classified as extinct, odds are it isn't coming back.

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On 11/30/2022 at 2:27 PM, msfntor said:

Distance is no barrier

But, of course, not all friendships require people to be near one another.

Animals provide many examples of how friendships can flourish even when pals are apart. Dolphins foster closeness by exchanging calls with other dolphins across long distances. Dolphin whistles can travel up to 740 meters to help preserve long-distance attachments. Many primates, including lemurs, Japanese macaques, bonobos and chimps use vocalisations to sustain social bonds.

These dolphins look like a friendly bunch. Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock

Friendships can even form in species that actively avoid one another. North American red squirrels are territorial, meaning they each defend their own homes and rarely come into contact apart from mating.

But scientists have shown squirrels who live next to each other for a long time develop friendships that help them live longer and have more babies. The longer these squirrels live close to the same neighbour, the more they relax and spend less time and energy defending their territory.

While in the past friends were formed with those we spent physical time with, international travel, social media and video calls have changed the way we connect. Although human friendship has begun to look a little different, especially since the COVID pandemic, our animal counterparts suggest that good friendships can be nurtured even at a distance.

Literal lifesavers

 

I really enjoyed watching this today - thank you for sharing it

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On 11/30/2022 at 2:27 PM, msfntor said:

Animal friendships are surprisingly like our own

Publié: 12 octobre 2022, 17:47 CEST

by

Beki Hooper  - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

Delphine De Moor - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

Erin Siracusa - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

slowmotiongli/Shutterstock

 

Gosh this is just amazing to see. Hope you are well today, friend. 

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Ojamashimasu

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12 hours ago, XPerceniol said:

Gosh this is just amazing to see. Hope you are well today, friend. 

Yes, I feel good, always better...Because I move, so I can interact with the changing environment, and that is interesting for me. I am interested in everything, because I choose the way to what I am interested in... move, move - that's the right recipe

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21 hours ago, XPerceniol said:

I really enjoyed watching this today - thank you for sharing it

BUT is always better to have friendships with people who are close to each other, of course.