As the title suggests, I’ve been fascinated by ancient coins since I was a kid. However I’ve never actually gotten my hands on one! Today I was gifted this by a coin enthusiast. I’ve been told it’s Constantine I, wearing a crested intercisa helmet. Anyone able to precisely date this coin & get me some info? I’m intrigued! Thank you :)
I’ve searched several subreddits & googled away but cannot find one similar. Anyone know what this is? Thank you :)
Alabama’s wildlife rehabilitation system is failing rural wildlife and the people trying to help them.
Most people don’t realize Alabama has VERY few licensed wildlife rehabbers for the entire state especially for reptiles and mammals. We’re talking FIVE. Five licensed rehabilitation facilities in the ENTIRE STATE. In many rural areas, injured wildlife are HOURS away from the nearest legal help.
In Dothan? The closest rehabber is in mobile. 4. Hours. Away.
And it’s against the law to cross state lines with injured wildlife to get them help even if it’s closer.
Why? Because Alabama’s rehabilitation process is heavily restricted through ADCNR/WFF permitting, with strict regulations, limited permits, species restrictions, little funding, and almost no statewide support system. Most rehabbers operate entirely out of pocket while juggling expensive vet care, food, medications, enclosures, transport, and burnout.
Alabama also bans rehabilitation of several rabies-vector species entirely. Putting our raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote, & bat populations at risk. Many licensed facilities are only permitted for certain species like birds of prey, leaving little to no options for reptiles, turtles, mammals, and other native wildlife in huge portions of the state. Even with many of these rabies vector species deemed nuisances, every single one of them play a vital role in our ecosystem & environment. Whether you choose to believe it or not.
There’s also a long-standing state philosophy that injured wildlife are simply part of the “natural food chain” unless the species is endangered…but that mindset ignores the fact that many of these injuries are CAUSED by humans: cars, habitat destruction, pesticides, fishing line, domestic animals, pollution, and urban expansion.
This female box turtle is lethargic, has swollen eyes, and is struggling with a respiratory infection. She NEEDS help. She NEEDS antibiotics. The closest rehabber? FOUR HOURS away. She’s estimated to be anywhere between 20-30 years old. She has lived her entire life here in rural Alabama. She could be older than me! But despite being native, and playing a vital role in our ecosystem… she is left without help. Without intervention… and she may pass away.
Our wildlife deserves better than this. Rural Alabama deserves better resources than this.
As a Florida native, Alabama has absolutely got to do better than this.
I was able to reach out to a rehabber in my home state & get guidance on the next steps for this poor girl, but something HAS to change in Alabama.
‼️‼️If you care about Alabama wildlife, now is the time to speak up. Contact your legislators and support HB476 so injured native wildlife aren’t left to suffer because help is impossible to access.‼️‼️🫳🏼 🎤
Alabama’s wildlife rehabilitation system is failing rural wildlife and the people trying to help them.
Most people don’t realize Alabama has VERY few licensed wildlife rehabbers for the entire state especially for reptiles and mammals. We’re talking FIVE. Five licensed rehabilitation facilities in the ENTIRE STATE. In many rural areas, injured wildlife are HOURS away from the nearest legal help.
In Dothan? The closest rehabber is in mobile. 4. Hours. Away.
And it’s against the law to cross state lines with injured wildlife to get them help even if it’s closer.
Why? Because Alabama’s rehabilitation process is heavily restricted through ADCNR/WFF permitting, with strict regulations, limited permits, species restrictions, little funding, and almost no statewide support system. Most rehabbers operate entirely out of pocket while juggling expensive vet care, food, medications, enclosures, transport, and burnout.
Alabama also bans rehabilitation of several rabies-vector species entirely. Putting our raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote, & bat populations at risk. Many licensed facilities are only permitted for certain species like birds of prey, leaving little to no options for reptiles, turtles, mammals, and other native wildlife in huge portions of the state. Even with many of these rabies vector species deemed nuisances, every single one of them play a vital role in our ecosystem & environment. Whether you choose to believe it or not.
There’s also a long-standing state philosophy that injured wildlife are simply part of the “natural food chain” unless the species is endangered…but that mindset ignores the fact that many of these injuries are CAUSED by humans: cars, habitat destruction, pesticides, fishing line, domestic animals, pollution, and urban expansion.
This female box turtle is lethargic, has swollen eyes, and is struggling with a respiratory infection. She NEEDS help. She NEEDS antibiotics. The closest rehabber? FOUR HOURS away. She’s estimated to be anywhere between 20-30 years old. She has lived her entire life here in rural Alabama. She could be older than me! But despite being native, and playing a vital role in our ecosystem… she is left without help. Without intervention… and she may pass away.
Our wildlife deserves better than this. Rural Alabama deserves better resources than this.
As a Florida native, Alabama has absolutely got to do better than this.
I was able to reach out to a rehabber in my home state & get guidance on the next steps for this poor girl, but something HAS to change in Alabama.
‼️‼️If you care about Alabama wildlife, now is the time to speak up. Contact your legislators and support HB476 so injured native wildlife aren’t left to suffer because help is impossible to access.‼️‼️🫳🏼 🎤
3 months ago I posted pics of the trunk of my 2020 corolla asking for help finding where water may be leaking in. I fixed the seal, now after some nice torrential downpours in southern Alabama… my entire vehicle smells like a wet dog.
Anyone else have this problem? Didn’t think I’ve have multiple issues with seals in this car. What the 💩, man.
Southeast AL. We had 2 great harvests, now all of my berries are clearly very unhappy. We did just get a BUNCH of rain. Is that the culprit? Pics of current problem. Last pic is most recent healthy harvest. Thanks for any insight!