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]]>Fitchet is a wildlife artist based in South England, who specializes in lifelike portraits of wild animals. She enjoys challenging herself to achieve realism in her work because she wants to capture movement and emotion through her art and make the viewers feel like the animals in her paintings could come alive at any moment.
Fitchet has always been obsessed with animals because she grew up on a farm, and she’s now using her work to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.
“I have always been captivated by the natural world and had a fascination with creating wildlife art from a young age. It has been a passion of mine to use my artwork to support conservation efforts… With my art I wish to help raise awareness of conservation issues and encourage others to make a difference,” she explains on her official website.
In addition to sharing her work on social media, Fitchet is also selling original paintings, prints, and greeting cards in her online shop, and occasionally sharing tutorials to help other aspiring artists get into wildlife art.
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]]>The post Park Ranger Investigates Strange Nest, The Discovery Leaves Him Completely Speechless appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>When seasoned park ranger Tim Whitaker discovered a strange nest in the forest, he thought he knew exactly what to do. Little did he know he was about to find something that would completely change his life forever.
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]]>The post Man Captures a Video of a Kangaroo Performing an Epic Jump appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>An Australian landscaper named Nathan Xuebsy was recently doing some work in a town named Beveridge, near Melbourne. At one point, he and his fellow workers noticed a kangaroo casually walking past them and into an empty patch of land surrounded by a tall gate.
Wanting to help the animal continue its journey, the workers opened up one of the gates. However, the kangaroo wasn’t interested in using it. Instead, it simply jumped on the fence and used it to gain footing for another jump.
After recovering from amazement, Xuebsy and his colleagues rushed to check in on the kangaroo. It turned out that the animal was completely fine and was joyfully hopping away.
Xuebsy managed to capture the entire thing on video and later shared it on his social media alongside a screenshot of the kangaroo at its highest point.
“I took a screenshot of the video when the kangaroo was at its highest,” Xuebsy said in a chat with Australian media outlet 9 News. “I put it on Facebook and said I think I just took the best photo I ever will in my life.”
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]]>The post Injured Bald Eagle Turns Out to Be Just “Too Fat to Fly” appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The bird was originally discovered at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, a reserve near Republic, Missouri, where the Battle of Wilson’s Creek took place. It was initially believed that the bald eagle was dealing with some kind of wing injury, so the rangers transported it to nearby Dickerson Park Zoo for X-ray tests.
The tests showed that the eagle didn’t have any apparent injuries that would prevent him from flying. However, they did find the remains of a raccoon in his stomach. It turned out that the bird likely swallowed a whole raccoon and became too stuffed to get off the ground.
“The eagle has been rehabilitated and released back into the park. The bird, originally reported to be injured, was found to be healthy but engorged with raccoon — in other words, too fat to fly,” it said in the post on the Facebook page of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield also attached several photos in the post including X-ray results.
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]]>The post 5 Fun Facts That Make Pronghorns North America’s Most Fascinating Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>With a running speed of up to 88.5 km/h (55 mph), pronghorns are the fastest land mammal in North America and the second-fastest in the world after the cheetah.
Even though they’re commonly known as American antelopes, pronghorns belong to a completely different family. The giraffe and okapi are actually its closest living relatives.
Pronghorns owe their name to their unique horns. Males have horns with a forward-pointing tine coming off each side of them, while females tend to have smaller horns with barely visible “prongs”.
Pronghorns’ movements are quite fascinating to witness because they have at least 13 different gaits, including one that reaches up to 20 feet per stride.
Pronghorns are much more prone to migration than other North American land mammals. Their migration route covers more than 260 km (160 mi), which is quite a rare phenomenon in the U.S.
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]]>The post Melbourne Zoo Welcomes Rare Southern White Rhino Calf appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>According to the zoo, the calf was born earlier in August by proud parents—mother Kipenzi and father Kifaru—after a 16-month pregnancy. The calf is a male and weighs 132 pounds.
This is a big event considering that the southern white rhino is considered a threatened species with a population of 10,000. There are a number of white rhino breeding programs, with Werribee Open Range Zoo being part of one, looking to increase their population.
The visitors are still unable to see Kipenzi and the calf as they are kept in a secluded area. This will allow the pair to get to know each other and develop a mother-son bond. After several weeks, the calf will then be introduced to other rhinos before being unveiled to the public.
Speaking with The Guardian, Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Mark Pilgrim said that Kipenzi and the calf have already developed a great relationship.
“She’s being an amazing mum, really protective of [the calf] right now,” he said. “She’s doing her best to shepherd it and keep it close to her, and making sure that it’s not wandering off too far. So she’s just doing the perfect thing we expect a mother rhino to do.”
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]]>The post Phoenix Zoo’s Trail Camera Captures the First Ocelot Sighting in 50 Years appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>According to Phoenix Zoo’s official statement, this is the first time an ocelot was spotted in the Atascosa Highlands region in at least 50 years.
The ocelot footage was discovered by Phoenix Zoo’s Field Research Project Manager, Kinley Ragan, who was checking the trail cameras in order to ensure they were working properly. Ragan was going through the recorded material to see if the cameras needed some adjusting when she was met with an unexpected video.
“This particular location required a 40-minute hike to the site as the temperature was reaching 95 degrees,” Ragan shared. “The ocelot video was one of the last videos I reviewed and sent full chills through my body at the excitement and pride in what we had recorded. I was in disbelief at first, watching the video over and over again, but soon a big smile spread across my face as the full impact of this discovery for the important region set in.”
Ocelots have been considered endangered in the United States since 1972. Nowadays, they are mainly found in the states of Texas and Arizona, although sightings in Arizona have been rare over the years. The most recent ocelot sighting occurred in 2023 in the Huachuca mountain range, 50 miles away from Atascosa Highlands.
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]]>The post Hong Kong Panda Becomes World’s Oldest First-Time Panda Mom After Welcoming Twins appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Ying Ying has been living at Ocean Park in Hong Kong since 2007 with her partner Le Le, but their attempts to produce offspring have been fruitless—until now. Ying Ying finally became a first-time mom to not one, but two baby pandas at the ripe age of 19, which is the equivalent of about 55 in human years.
Paulo Pong, chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, describes this birth as “a true rarity, especially considering Ying Ying is the oldest giant panda on record to have successfully given birth for the first time.” Ying Ying started showing signs of pregnancy, including decreased appetite, increased rest time, and changes in hormonal levels, back in July but her pregnancy was only made official after she gave birth.
After five hours of labor, Ying Ying gave birth to a female cub weighing 122 grams (4.3 ounces) and a male cub at 112 grams (3.95 oz.). According to Ocean Park’s statement, the babies are currently very fragile and need time to stabilize and they remain under 24-hour intensive care.
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]]>The post Paul Miller Will Rock Your World With His Wildlife Drawings appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Miller specializes in realistic drawings of wild animals, and his followers have been tracking his progress as an artist for years. One of the most impressive things about him is that he’s completely self-taught, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a true social media sensation, with over 70,000 people following his artistic journey on Instagram alone.
Despite having no formal training, Miller is open to tackling every challenge that comes his way. From tigers and gorillas to frogs and iguanas, he’s capable of capturing the essence of pretty much every animal, but birds and insects hold a special place in his heart. He’ll win you over with his incredible attention to detail, and he puts a special focus on perfectly capturing the eyes of each animal.
Even though Miller specializes in wildlife, he’s no stranger to drawing domesticated animals. He’s open to working on commissions and we’ve seen him share many dog and cat portraits, but his talent is definitely shining the brightest when he steps on the wild side.
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]]>The post The Fascinating World of Bioluminescent (Glowing) Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>In marine environments, bioluminescence is particularly prevalent. The anglerfish uses its glowing lure to attract prey in the dark depths, while tiny dinoflagellates create the mesmerizing “sea sparkle” effect in coastal waters. Firefly squids in Japan’s Toyama Bay perform spectacular light shows during their breeding season.
On land, fireflies are perhaps the most well-known bioluminescent creatures. Their synchronous flashing in certain species creates a breathtaking natural light display. Less known are bioluminescent millipedes found in California, which use their glow as a defense mechanism against predators.
The purposes of bioluminescence vary widely among species. It can be used for communication, camouflage, attracting mates, or luring prey. Research into bioluminescence has led to important scientific applications, including the development of green fluorescent protein (GFP), now widely used in medical research. As we continue to explore this fascinating aspect of nature, who knows what other secrets the world of living light may reveal?
The post The Fascinating World of Bioluminescent (Glowing) Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The post Zoe Fitchet’s Art Celebrates the Diverse Beauty of Wildlife appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Fitchet is a wildlife artist based in South England, who specializes in lifelike portraits of wild animals. She enjoys challenging herself to achieve realism in her work because she wants to capture movement and emotion through her art and make the viewers feel like the animals in her paintings could come alive at any moment.
Fitchet has always been obsessed with animals because she grew up on a farm, and she’s now using her work to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.
“I have always been captivated by the natural world and had a fascination with creating wildlife art from a young age. It has been a passion of mine to use my artwork to support conservation efforts… With my art I wish to help raise awareness of conservation issues and encourage others to make a difference,” she explains on her official website.
In addition to sharing her work on social media, Fitchet is also selling original paintings, prints, and greeting cards in her online shop, and occasionally sharing tutorials to help other aspiring artists get into wildlife art.
The post Zoe Fitchet’s Art Celebrates the Diverse Beauty of Wildlife appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The post Park Ranger Investigates Strange Nest, The Discovery Leaves Him Completely Speechless appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>When seasoned park ranger Tim Whitaker discovered a strange nest in the forest, he thought he knew exactly what to do. Little did he know he was about to find something that would completely change his life forever.
The post Park Ranger Investigates Strange Nest, The Discovery Leaves Him Completely Speechless appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The post Man Captures a Video of a Kangaroo Performing an Epic Jump appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>An Australian landscaper named Nathan Xuebsy was recently doing some work in a town named Beveridge, near Melbourne. At one point, he and his fellow workers noticed a kangaroo casually walking past them and into an empty patch of land surrounded by a tall gate.
Wanting to help the animal continue its journey, the workers opened up one of the gates. However, the kangaroo wasn’t interested in using it. Instead, it simply jumped on the fence and used it to gain footing for another jump.
After recovering from amazement, Xuebsy and his colleagues rushed to check in on the kangaroo. It turned out that the animal was completely fine and was joyfully hopping away.
Xuebsy managed to capture the entire thing on video and later shared it on his social media alongside a screenshot of the kangaroo at its highest point.
“I took a screenshot of the video when the kangaroo was at its highest,” Xuebsy said in a chat with Australian media outlet 9 News. “I put it on Facebook and said I think I just took the best photo I ever will in my life.”
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]]>The post Injured Bald Eagle Turns Out to Be Just “Too Fat to Fly” appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The bird was originally discovered at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, a reserve near Republic, Missouri, where the Battle of Wilson’s Creek took place. It was initially believed that the bald eagle was dealing with some kind of wing injury, so the rangers transported it to nearby Dickerson Park Zoo for X-ray tests.
The tests showed that the eagle didn’t have any apparent injuries that would prevent him from flying. However, they did find the remains of a raccoon in his stomach. It turned out that the bird likely swallowed a whole raccoon and became too stuffed to get off the ground.
“The eagle has been rehabilitated and released back into the park. The bird, originally reported to be injured, was found to be healthy but engorged with raccoon — in other words, too fat to fly,” it said in the post on the Facebook page of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield also attached several photos in the post including X-ray results.
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]]>The post 5 Fun Facts That Make Pronghorns North America’s Most Fascinating Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>With a running speed of up to 88.5 km/h (55 mph), pronghorns are the fastest land mammal in North America and the second-fastest in the world after the cheetah.
Even though they’re commonly known as American antelopes, pronghorns belong to a completely different family. The giraffe and okapi are actually its closest living relatives.
Pronghorns owe their name to their unique horns. Males have horns with a forward-pointing tine coming off each side of them, while females tend to have smaller horns with barely visible “prongs”.
Pronghorns’ movements are quite fascinating to witness because they have at least 13 different gaits, including one that reaches up to 20 feet per stride.
Pronghorns are much more prone to migration than other North American land mammals. Their migration route covers more than 260 km (160 mi), which is quite a rare phenomenon in the U.S.
The post 5 Fun Facts That Make Pronghorns North America’s Most Fascinating Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The post Melbourne Zoo Welcomes Rare Southern White Rhino Calf appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>According to the zoo, the calf was born earlier in August by proud parents—mother Kipenzi and father Kifaru—after a 16-month pregnancy. The calf is a male and weighs 132 pounds.
This is a big event considering that the southern white rhino is considered a threatened species with a population of 10,000. There are a number of white rhino breeding programs, with Werribee Open Range Zoo being part of one, looking to increase their population.
The visitors are still unable to see Kipenzi and the calf as they are kept in a secluded area. This will allow the pair to get to know each other and develop a mother-son bond. After several weeks, the calf will then be introduced to other rhinos before being unveiled to the public.
Speaking with The Guardian, Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Mark Pilgrim said that Kipenzi and the calf have already developed a great relationship.
“She’s being an amazing mum, really protective of [the calf] right now,” he said. “She’s doing her best to shepherd it and keep it close to her, and making sure that it’s not wandering off too far. So she’s just doing the perfect thing we expect a mother rhino to do.”
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]]>The post Phoenix Zoo’s Trail Camera Captures the First Ocelot Sighting in 50 Years appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>According to Phoenix Zoo’s official statement, this is the first time an ocelot was spotted in the Atascosa Highlands region in at least 50 years.
The ocelot footage was discovered by Phoenix Zoo’s Field Research Project Manager, Kinley Ragan, who was checking the trail cameras in order to ensure they were working properly. Ragan was going through the recorded material to see if the cameras needed some adjusting when she was met with an unexpected video.
“This particular location required a 40-minute hike to the site as the temperature was reaching 95 degrees,” Ragan shared. “The ocelot video was one of the last videos I reviewed and sent full chills through my body at the excitement and pride in what we had recorded. I was in disbelief at first, watching the video over and over again, but soon a big smile spread across my face as the full impact of this discovery for the important region set in.”
Ocelots have been considered endangered in the United States since 1972. Nowadays, they are mainly found in the states of Texas and Arizona, although sightings in Arizona have been rare over the years. The most recent ocelot sighting occurred in 2023 in the Huachuca mountain range, 50 miles away from Atascosa Highlands.
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]]>The post Hong Kong Panda Becomes World’s Oldest First-Time Panda Mom After Welcoming Twins appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Ying Ying has been living at Ocean Park in Hong Kong since 2007 with her partner Le Le, but their attempts to produce offspring have been fruitless—until now. Ying Ying finally became a first-time mom to not one, but two baby pandas at the ripe age of 19, which is the equivalent of about 55 in human years.
Paulo Pong, chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, describes this birth as “a true rarity, especially considering Ying Ying is the oldest giant panda on record to have successfully given birth for the first time.” Ying Ying started showing signs of pregnancy, including decreased appetite, increased rest time, and changes in hormonal levels, back in July but her pregnancy was only made official after she gave birth.
After five hours of labor, Ying Ying gave birth to a female cub weighing 122 grams (4.3 ounces) and a male cub at 112 grams (3.95 oz.). According to Ocean Park’s statement, the babies are currently very fragile and need time to stabilize and they remain under 24-hour intensive care.
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]]>The post Paul Miller Will Rock Your World With His Wildlife Drawings appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>Miller specializes in realistic drawings of wild animals, and his followers have been tracking his progress as an artist for years. One of the most impressive things about him is that he’s completely self-taught, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a true social media sensation, with over 70,000 people following his artistic journey on Instagram alone.
Despite having no formal training, Miller is open to tackling every challenge that comes his way. From tigers and gorillas to frogs and iguanas, he’s capable of capturing the essence of pretty much every animal, but birds and insects hold a special place in his heart. He’ll win you over with his incredible attention to detail, and he puts a special focus on perfectly capturing the eyes of each animal.
Even though Miller specializes in wildlife, he’s no stranger to drawing domesticated animals. He’s open to working on commissions and we’ve seen him share many dog and cat portraits, but his talent is definitely shining the brightest when he steps on the wild side.
The post Paul Miller Will Rock Your World With His Wildlife Drawings appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>The post The Fascinating World of Bioluminescent (Glowing) Animals appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.
]]>In marine environments, bioluminescence is particularly prevalent. The anglerfish uses its glowing lure to attract prey in the dark depths, while tiny dinoflagellates create the mesmerizing “sea sparkle” effect in coastal waters. Firefly squids in Japan’s Toyama Bay perform spectacular light shows during their breeding season.
On land, fireflies are perhaps the most well-known bioluminescent creatures. Their synchronous flashing in certain species creates a breathtaking natural light display. Less known are bioluminescent millipedes found in California, which use their glow as a defense mechanism against predators.
The purposes of bioluminescence vary widely among species. It can be used for communication, camouflage, attracting mates, or luring prey. Research into bioluminescence has led to important scientific applications, including the development of green fluorescent protein (GFP), now widely used in medical research. As we continue to explore this fascinating aspect of nature, who knows what other secrets the world of living light may reveal?
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