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'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat' Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.

A bit of good news in these dark times, and my news to me good news for Jan 25. #EarthOptimism #BeyondTheObituaries www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Sloths (suborder Folivora): These are arboreal mammals native to South America. Sloths can swim three times faster than they can walk on land. And because of their ability to slow their heart rates to one-third its normal rate, they can also hold their breath for a whopping 40 minutes under water 🦥

You can make a full pot of nutritious and filling lentil soup for about $10-12 USD (less with coupons, sales, or discounts) that will make 6-8 servings.
The future is plants.

Lentil soup ingredients

Finished lentil soup

Would you rather:
Do 1,000 simulations to make a struggle “meal” out of “a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing,”
OR
Feast on delicious and nutritious plant based meals like lentil soup (for way less).
No simulation necessary.
#vegan #cooking #soup #animalrights

All that’s required to be amazed by everything around us is open eyes and hearts.

We must be vigilant of judging the intelligence and abilities of non-human life by human standards.

Humans are great at being humans…

How are we at being cows?

#animalrights #cows #vegan #animals #govegan

When “Illegal” Becomes State Property Last week, the government reminded us that criticism is “healthy”—even as the new penal code threatens those who practice it. This week, we are told that millions of hectares of “illegal” palm oil pla...

"If illegal plantations are allowed to continue operating under a state logo, then the message is clear: illegality is tolerated, as long as power changes hands. True reform would prioritize land restitution, ecosystem recovery, and community rights."
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Dr Jane Goodall.. still very much missed 💚 #jane #goodall #drjane #DrJaneGoodall

Peregrine falcon in flight

Goodnight
#Birds

Rescued baby orangutan Photo: The Orangutan Project.

#Orangutans have lost over 80% of their home largely due to #deforestation, agriculture, and logging.

This isn’t a statistic or a “so sad”.

Whether by action or inaction—this is the legacy of us.

Please help: www.theorangutanproject.org

Photo: The Orangutan Project.
#animalrights #conservation

Lamb standing in the sun

It’s not about healthy fats or New Year’s resolutions.
Pyramids or smart choices.
It’s about not needing a reason to do what’s right.

It’s not about who we are as a species.
It’s about who we can be.

We are all stardust. Every one of us.

#vegan #govegan #animals #animalrights #vegetarian

Eastern Grey (Gray) Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis): This tree squirrel from North America plays a key role in the regeneration of the natural forest in its eastern USA and Canada range. Grey Squirrels can sometimes have black fur. Super photo of a Squirrel taken by Will Emspan in the UK. #squirrel

Abandoned oil refineries are becoming unlikely havens for wildlife From southeast England to California, decommissioned oil refineries are being reclaimed by nature, prompting calls to protect them

File under silver linings - my news to me good news for Jan 13 #EarthOptimism #BeyondTheObituaries www.positive.news/environment/...

African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana): These mammals are highly intelligent with a large neocortex, a trait shared with apes, dolphin species and humans. Mimicry behaviour, grief, learning & play are regularly observed. 🐘 #elephant #elephants #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

What we euphemistically call 'the food industry' is actually the biggest and longest-running holocaust that ever existed.

Go vegan.

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#AnimalRights #Animals #Veganism

The greatest lie we’ve ever believed is that we’re separate.
That some are more important than others.
That rights only apply if you act like a human… and even then—maybe.

In all this wonder and majesty, we choose separation and suffering over harmony.

#animalrights #vegan #vegetarian #animals

Lord… What are we doing?
#vegan #animalrights #vegetarian

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta): This 50cm (20in) carnivore is a member of the mongoose family. They have a life-span of about 14 years in the wild. They are native to South Africa and also the Kalahari & Namib deserts in Africa. Terrific clip filmed by Bijan Mondal #meerkat #meerkats #nature #wildlife

Sometimes, we just have to sit and be.

Close up view of a cows face.

Let this be the year that we stop looking away.
That we take responsibility for what’s on our plate.
That we stop labeling atrocities “humane” and “free range” believing that forgives the atrocity.
Stop the suffering.
Stop the killing.
Eat plants.
#animalrights #govegan #vegetarian #animals

Love it!

Fun fact of the day: Research shows that Pigs are at least as intelligent as dogs, and can outperform dogs in many areas. They exhibit complex problem solving, are highly social, emotional, and mothers even sing to their piglet!
#plantbased #vegetarian #animalrights #pigs

Amazing.

The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs: Use Outdoor Clu… Turn Every Walk into a Game of Detection When writer a…

I didn’t know this book existed and randomly found it at a second-hand bookshop. Amazing book. If you spend a lot of time sauntering in #nature, you’ll really love this book.

#booksky #reading

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A bee resting in a flower with pollen.

Saw this little dude.
#nature #bees #photography

It’s sad that anyone has to say this, but: guys… Get the measles vaccine. What are you doing? Sure, you may be OK as an adult, but kids under 12 months usually aren’t vaccinated yet and it’s extremely dangerous for them. Get off Reddit, stop OD’ing on vitamin A, and go read some history.

This is a stunning example of an Einstein ring.

The bright, diffuse galaxy in the centre is closer to us—and it's so massive, it's bending spacetime itself, turning light from a far more distant galaxy behind it into a ring.

It's bending the very fabric of the Universe.

Asking AI why we’re divided and it says power fear and misinformation. Then asking it what we can do about it, and it says unite.

OK, one more heavy one for the day. Asking #ai questions.

#resist #humanity

PREACH

Asking AI why do we exist and it saying to complain and simultaneously refuse to change anything

Asking #AI existential questions.