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A four month old horse's reaction to its trip to the sea for the first time

Horses often share a surprisingly gentle and joyful bond with the sea. Many horses love walking or trotting along the shoreline because the cool water soothes their legs and joints, while the rhythmic sound of the waves helps them feel calm and relaxed. Some horses even splash, play, or dip their noses into the water out of pure curiosity and happiness. For them, the beach can feel like a natural playground — open, peaceful, and free — making seaside moments especially wholesome and heartwarming to watch. 🐎🌊 [credit on IG: _merilver_

u/Alternative_Theme190 — 4 days ago
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The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), The Only Member Of Its Genus. It Is The Largest Non Condor New World Vulture, With A Wingspan Of 4–7 ft).

u/HalfDeadHughes — 5 days ago
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This lady crafted a Pennywise figure with some extra junk in his trunk (results towards the end)

u/Little_BlueBirdy — 7 days ago
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The birds (not real) are conspiring with aliens (also not real) to deny our reality

I saw this in Hamilton, Ontario this morning and had to double-check my existence.

u/Little_BlueBirdy — 7 days ago
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Common Bronzewing Dove (Phaps chalcoptera)

Native to Australia. They lack a typical preen oil gland and instead possess specialized "powder down" feathers. These feathers constantly wear down into a waxy powder, which they spread over their bodies to keep clean and waterproof.

u/Little_BlueBirdy — 9 days ago
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Three-wattled Bellbird (Procnias Tricarunculatus)

Native to the mountainous and coastal regions of Central America.

Only males feature the three long, black, stringy "wattles" hanging from the base of their bills. When singing or interacting, these structures can extend up to 4 inches long. They remain completely flaccid, have no muscle control, and simply shake wildly as the bird calls. It has one of the loudest bird calls on earth!

u/Little_BlueBirdy — 9 days ago