Beyond the lies, beneath the deception, the truth will surface.
Magnolia Pictures has debuted the trailer for the chilling Sundance documentary Blackfish, directed Gabriela Cowperthwaite, about orcas in captivity.
Holy shit.
OKAY, WE NEED TO REBLOG THE FUCK OUT OF THIS. EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT AN ANIMAL PERSON, YOUR FOLLOWERS NEED TO SEE THIS. ESPECIALLY DURING THE HEIGHT OF VACATION SEASON. DO NOT SUPPORT SEA PARKS WITH CAPTIVE WHALES. IT’S NOT ENVIRONMENTAL PROPAGANDA (I can’t believe I even used those words) IT’S A REAL ISSUE AND IT’S NOT A MATTER OF PROOF, IT’S A MATTER OF COVERING IT UP AND IGNORING IT!
Ugh, I was gonna leave this, because it’s just a trailer and not worth getting upset about, but these kinds of things always make me super annoyed. Maybe it’s just the fact that I dislike on principle any documentary that sells to me through emotions rather than facts (again, I’ve only seen the damn trailer, so why am I writing this? Because I’m annoyed), or just my general mistrust of any CNN production tendency to hype beyond belief. Either way I want to point out that going “omg evil humans have turned killer whales into psychopaths”..is just…?? Excuse me?? Killer whales. They are extremely large, playful predators with very sharp teeth. If you were balancing on the nose of a tiger and it attacked you, you’re not gonna say “oh no that was the tiger’s childhood trauma that made it do it!” you’re gonna say “oh no that large carnivore attacked someone! how tragic yet predictable!”. Just because orcas are an extremely friendly, intelligent, and sociable predator, does not mean you should view them through the lens of omnivorous, hunter-gatherer, hyperintelligent human values. Not only do they kill and rip apart their bloody prey for survival in the wild, but like pretty much all dolphins they’re mischievous and rough with each other and other species within a social context. If you don’t believe me, have a look at these damn dolphins. For such massive, powerful carnivores, orcas are extraordinarily tolerant and sweet with their funny, breakable companions that are the same size as some of their regular prey. The fact that there are SO FEW captive orca incidents is a tribute to the people who take care of them and train them, and to the intelligent and downright awesome killer whales themselves.
When I first started getting into chickens, I was given a lot of flack by some people in person about how nasty, mean-tempered and horrid chickens were to keep. I made this video for anyone that thinks that a chicken is incapable of the basic affections that we recognize in our other pets (such as cats and dogs). This is not a political statement; rather, it is made with the hope that people can see chickens as something other than stupid, nasty animals.
This is Moa, a.k.a. “The Big Stink”, and she visits me just to be pet, at least once a day. She knows I do not have food or treats— she isn’t visiting me looking for a hand out. She wants pet, and usually falls asleep within a few minutes. If I stop petting her, she will whisper at me and tap me with her beak. Think “feathered cat”. She has no aim to please me, the way a dog might, but is affectionate on her terms, the way some cats are.
This.
I’m trying to get the chickens at work to be this used to me, but it’ll take some time. There are a couple of assholes among them (mostly the cocks) but most of them are fluffy and tame and cute and generally entertaining. Bob the bobtail is an escape artist, and I grab and throw her out of the stables at least twice a day and she doesn’t seem to mind. There are also the two massive caramel fluffybutt hens who are much tamer than the rest, and only make small cautionary noises if you stroke them.
The dog has an issue where his esophagus doesn’t work right; it doesn’t get food in there right because it’s all stretched out and stuff. So what dog owners (and cat owners and I guarantee you the cat ones look goofier) do is make a highchair and feed them upright so gravity can be a hero. It’s also really cute.
The disorder is called Megaesophagus.
Here is a cat with the same disorder in his eatin’ sock.
My heart! It sounds so concerned, like “are you in there, tiny cat? Why aren’t you coming out of there?”
It is so adorable.
I think that ringtone is a kitten calling for it’s mom. Our cat used to do something similar every time kittens came on the TV and started meowing - she’d come running into the room like: “BABIES?! Ohmygod, babies? Where are they? Are they okay? Are they my babies? Babies?”
That is indeed the sound of a kitten who is hungry/a bit lost/scared/generally wants to be taken care of and wants attention. She tried to flip the phone over, but then realises there’s no kitten underneath it. é u è
Whenever people say they don’t think spiders are cute I get sad, because this thing is a small fluffy animal with big shiny eyes and seriously that is most people’s criteria for cute animals, but noooo it’s a spider so icky.
I mean seriously LOOKS HOW THE POOR THING IS SO CONFUSED ABOUT THE CUP RIM IT JUST WANT TO GET OFF, POOR BABY, BUT THE WALLS ARE SO STEEP AND TALL.
I just spent 8 minutes watching a jumping spider on a cup what am I doing with my life
Drunk? Naw, just proving how smart as fuck they are!
Playful behavior
In recent years, biologists have recognized that birds engage in play. Juvenile Common Ravens are among the most playful of bird species. They have been observed to slide down snowbanks, apparently purely for fun. They even engage in games with other species, such as playing catch-me-if-you-can with wolves, otters and dogs.[77] Common Ravens are known for spectacular aerobatic displays, such as flying in loops or interlocking talons with each other in flight.[78][79]
They are also one of only a few wild animals who make their own toys. They have been observed breaking off twigs to play with socially.[80]
“Stop trying to make snow angels, you already have wings”
“YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME”
*rolls around everywhere*
“I don’t know you”
*walks off*
Ravens are so cool!
oh fuck
ravens are even cooler now that i know they do this
basically any animal is cooler when you find out that they like to play
What I find interesting is that the raven is using a car to form the snowy slope.
Even allo thinks these are ravens that’s it I’m done goodnight
In recent years, biologists have recognized that birds engage in play. Juvenile Common Ravens are among the most playful of bird species. They have been observed to slide down snowbanks, apparently purely for fun. They even engage in games with other species, such as playing catch-me-if-you-can with wolves, otters and dogs.[77] Common Ravens are known for spectacular aerobatic displays, such as flying in loops or interlocking talons with each other in flight.[78][79]
They are also one of only a few wild animals who make their own toys. They have been observed breaking off twigs to play with socially.[80]
Sometimes I just have moments where my brow furrows and I introspectively stare into the abyss of mysteries and try to comprehend how it’s possible for secretary birds to be so awesome.
As creepy as it may be for the owner when cats come home with dead animals/insects, you cannot get mad at them. In fact, praise them, tell them thank you. Because when a cat kills an animal for you, it means they love you, and are eternally grateful for the life you’ve given them. It’s the most honorable thing you could possibly receive from your kitty.
awaw
Actually, that’s a common misconception. Cats kill animals and bring them to you because they think you’re a shitty hunter and they don’t want you to starve.
So it’s kind of love, but it’s mostly because you suck at catching food
I’m pretty sure “I don’t want you to starve” is the maximum level of love cats are able to give.
Hm, also worth noting that there is a distinct difference between finding an intact, whole bluetit or mouse in the entrance to your bedroom (“I caught this for you to eat”), finding half a mouse or an inedible shrew in the same place (“I decided I didn’t want this, so you can have it”), and a cat just bringing home prey and playing with/eating it in the house (“home is a safe place where other carnivores won’t bother me so I’m just gonna play here, ‘kay?”)
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