He struggled with the government and his neighbors, but American cowboy Dayton O. Hyde refused to give up. After lots of hard work and dedication, Hyde founded the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota, where over 500 wild Mustangs call home. Hyde was born on March 25, 1923. In addition to being passionate about horses, he is also known as an author and conservationist. Hyde even began his career as a Rodeo photographer on his way to being a cowboy. Dayton O. Hyde’s Journey to Saving Wild Mustangs His journey to save wild Mustangs began in 1987 when…
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It is well known that horses are highly intelligent creatures. In fact, horses can identify humans and understand their emotions. These magnificent animals have proven to show emotions and develop strong bonds with people. Not only are horses beautiful animals, but they are capable of expressing themselves and recognizing different humans. Can Horses Identify and Remember Humans? Yes, horses can not only identify humans but also remember them. A study done by the University of Sussex proved that horses were able to identify people and remember those they have come across before. In the study led by Leanne Proops, PhD,…
What started as a lovely afternoon shoreline ride nearly ended in disaster for Nicole Graham. A potentially deadly coastal accident, at the lips of a rising tide, led to a three-hour horse rescue that was captured on video. Horse Falls into Hidden Mud Hazard While riding with her daughter along the coast near Geelong, just south of Melbourne, the pair didn’t see the trouble that lay ahead until it was too late. The low flowing sea tides left plenty of beach exposed for Nicole and her daughter Paris, but the women couldn’t see that the ground beneath their feet was…
A one-of-a-kind hotel in the UK is allowing guests to get an up close and personal experience with horses. The Black Horses Ltd. in Cartmel, Cumbria is offering “Stable Stays” where visitors can spend the night in a converted stall within a horse barn. From £250 a night, horse lovers can stay in a decked out stall that has a double and single bunk bed, mini-fridge, kitchen, dining area, and en suite bathroom with a shower. A beautiful Friesian horse or an adorable Shetland pony will keep guests company in the adjacent stall with fresh hay and automated water. Both…
As an icon of the Sand Wash Basin, the mesmerizing stallion Picasso has gained a large following over the years. However, as he has not been seen since December 2019, many now speculate that the beautiful steed is no longer with us. Picasso was always seen every spring by tourists who come to visit the herd of horses located in the Sand Wash Basin. Sadly, this spring no one saw the spunky stallion which leads many to believe he likely passed away in an unknown location. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy will forever live on.…
Melody Hames, also known as the Horse Barber, is no ordinary artist. She creates beautiful masterpieces by clipping incredible designs into the hair of her horse Romeo. Hames began clipping on her pony when she was only nine years old. Her Connemara pony had Cushing’s Disease and in order to keep him comfortable she taught herself how to clip. Fast forward 20 years, Hames became the first clipper in the UK to offer traditional and creative clipping skills as an equine educator, in the form of education and training. Her skills have been showcased nationally and internationally. She has even…
Though there may be a never-ending debate over the preference for coffee or tea, a 20-year-old police horse named Jake has made his decision and he’s sticking by it. After sneaking a sip from his rider’s cup of tea one day, it became apparent that the horse had developed a strong liking for his daily brew when he started sticking his tongue in the officer’s cup daily. He’s grown so fond of tea that he often refuses to start his day without it. Jake the Police Horse Drinking his Tea Jake from the London Merseyside Mounted Police has his own…
Draft horses may look imposing, but most are very sweet animals. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy to care for them. Many horses end up neglected, abused, and abandoned. That’s where the Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue comes in. Clydesdales have become more popular because of famous horses such as the Budweiser Clydesdales that regularly grace our TV screens and show grounds. While we love to look at them and make use of their considerable strength, it isn’t always the case that draft horses end in such pleasant homes. That’s where the Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue comes in. Gentle Giants Clydesdale…
With shiпy, iridesceпt berries that look like little Christmas orпameпts, Pollia coпdeпsata takes home the title of the brightest liviпg matter iп the world. Also kпowп as the marble berry, this fasciпatiпg pereппial plaпt grows iп the forests of Ceпtral Africa. Growiпg υp to 3 feet tall, the plaпt sproυts clυsters of υp to 40 electric blυe berries. While iridesceпce isп’t υпcommoп iп the aпimal world—thiпkiпg of bυtterfly wiпgs or a beetle shell—it’s extremely rare for plaпts. So what accoυпts for the marble berry’s strikiпg appearaпce? Iп 2012, researchers from the UK pυblished a stυdy that revealed the mystery behiпd the plaпt’s shiпiпess. Usiпg a sample of Pollia…
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The browп-tail moth (Eυproctis chrysorrhoea) is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is пative to Eυrope, пeighboriпg coυпtries iп Asia, aпd the пorth coast of Africa. Descriptioпs of oυtbreaks, i.e., large popυlatioп iпcreases of several years dυratioп, have beeп reported as far back as the 1500s. The life cycle of the moth is atypical, iп that it speпds approximately пiпe moпths (Aυgυst to April) as larvae (caterpillars), leaviпg aboυt oпe moпth each for pυpae, imagos aпd eggs. Larvae (caterpillars) are covered iп hairs. Two red spots oп the back, toward the tail, distiпgυish these species from other similarly hairy…
Sightings of black panthers, especially in Africa, are insanely rare, let alone capturing one on camera. Well, English photographer Will Burrard-Lucas pulled it off in an incredible fashion, also confirming the existence of the elusive African black panther in Kenya. If you look closely, you can see the spots on its fur. Image credits: Will Burrard-Lucas Surprisingly, the animal known as a “panther” refers to leopards and jaguars that have a black or white color mutation. So, the large cat we call a black panther is actually a black jaguar of the Americas or a black leopard of Asia and…
Spider webs and the 8 legged creatures which wove them might be some of the scariest things out there. For some people, at least. However, there are levels to spider webs and the rare phenomenon called “ballooning” will make you think twice before approaching one of these castles of silk. Trees cocooned by spider webs in Pakistan. Image source: DFID – UK Department for International Development Spiders usually create webs to trap their prey and to protect their eggs. Furthermore, they can also use webs as a way of transport, by climbing to an elevated point and then release one…
Recently, many photos of babies with lovely expressions such as cool faces, bewilderment, or even smiling have been shared, proving that not everyone is born with “closed eyes, crying mouths” as people think. And recently, the image of another newborn baby with a series of extreme expressions “substance” continues to cause “storms”. The adorable boy has attracted thousands of likes on social media. Her photos have been widely shared on social media. Every post attracts attention and gets tens of thousands of likes and interactions. Netizens expressed their interest in the funny face of the baby and left many comments…
After giving birth to albino baby girl Kachi and her brother Kamsi in 2016, Judith Nwokocha, 38, was concerned that medical officials had made a mistake. When she tells people they’re both hers, they’re generally surprised and confused, but ‘beautiful’ Kachi has never had a bad reaction. The twins ‘haven’t noticed anything odd’ about one another and get along like a house on fire. Judith tried unsuccessfully for eight years to conceive before undergoing .I.V.F. But she was in for a sʜᴏᴄᴋ when she delivered birth. ‘I was sʜᴏᴄᴋed-I believed they had given me someone else’s kid; I didn’t think…
Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you how precious and breathtakingly beautiful their children are. Undoubtedly, all parents see their kids as the most loveable and special beings and never miss a chance to shower them with tender love and care. Indeed, there are many amazing aspects that distinguish us as humans. Different skin tones, hairstyles, tattoos, and languages all around the world create a beautiful rainbow of culture and beauty. One thing is for sure, though – everybody can agree that every baby born is precious, adorable, and just generally super lovable. A special birth Some babies are more…
Whether you grin joyfully or cry tears of joy, it all stems from your unending love for your child. The first time you see your kid, you are always overcome with emotion. Let’s look at some heartwarming photos of the first time you saw your kid and listen to them describe their feelings and thoughts at the time. “After all this time, I’ve been here. It’s like we’ve been seeing each other for a long time, right? Yes! She’s definitely my daughter!” “I love you so much!” I cried ᴜɢʟʏ on the best day of my life. I gave birth…
There’s no sensation quite like being a mother, but there’s nothing quite like seeing your spouse with your kid for the first time. “At this time, there are so many emotions: pleasure, relief, surprise, pride, love, exhilaration, satisfaction, and so many diverse reactions: smiles and tears,” says the author. “Moments of silence and moments of extreme joy. Time after time after time, this is a magical moment, a moment in which you shed a tear yourself.” Continue to see her beautiful “First Moment” photos: “After a long battle with infertility, this was the first time my husband held his son.”—Jennifer…
This is the adorable moment 3-year-old Molly beams with pride as she holds her baby sister for the first time in hospital. Molly is seen hugging her newborn sister Cora and grinning with joy in the heartwarming photographs, which were taken on November 1, 2019, at a hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. During the footage, which has since received more than 27,000 on social media, older sister Molly, from Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, cradles her newborn sister Cora tightly in her arms and can’t take her eyes off the new bundle of joy. As the toddler gently pats the baby’s head and offers…
For years, parents have been sharing the beauty of their child’s birth experience via the lens of professional photographers for years. We’re concentrating on one tale at a time in a new series, highlighting the many diverse ways infants are born and the beauty of each family’s narrative. In her own words, Wilkenson describes how unpredictable childbirth can be, no matter how many times you’ve been through it. I have five children. My eldest is 6 years old, and then I’ve had four babies in the last four years. It’s been interesting! After having my first child in a hospital,…
In their mid-forties, Jennifer Jones and her husband were surprised to find out they were expecting their fourth child. With twin 14-year-olds and an 11-year-old, the surprise new addition to the family was shocking enough. Then the couple was told their baby had Down Syndrome. Courtesy of Jennifer Jones “The Down syndrome diagnosis hit me hard. My husband and I were terrified of how this was going to change our lives. We both sunk into a dark place,” Jennifer tells Love What Matters. “We felt resigned to a life of feeling held back and burdened. I thought God was punishing…
Early Passion For Disabilities “When I was a little girl, I loved everything about dolls. Every birthday, every Christmas, and every special event was a good one if it meant receiving a new doll. In my little girl mind, each of these dolls was an orphan that desperately needed a home, and I was the very lucky one to be able to provide that! Looking back on that season, I now smile because of one little detail: nearly every doll I received – though new – was not perfect. I have no idea how this happened. One doll developed spots…
The Arabian horse is easy to recognize. The dished face and slender throat-latch are characteristic of the horse breed. However, a young Arabian horse called El Rey Magnum has raised concerns among veterinarians. Concerns over breed standards exist in all sorts of domestic animal breeds. This happens when the search for an ideal look or function overcomes functionality and sometimes even the welfare of the animal. We see this in dogs, cats, and sometimes — horses. A young Arabian horse, El Rey Magnum, caused controversy in the veterinarian world back in 2017 due to an extreme dish to its face,…
Después de años de intentar quedar embarazada, una pareja se sorprendió cuando dieron la bienvenida a su bebé milagroso: una niña. Dos años más tarde, su deseo de hacer crecer su familia fue respondido de una manera que nunca habían visto venir, dejándolos sin palabras. Natalie Maree y su esposo Kahn de Roebourne, Australia Occidental, se casaron en 2013 e inmediatamente comenzaron a buscar un bebé. Cuando pasaron dos años y nada parecía funcionar para la pareja, buscaron atención médica. Allí, recibieron una noticia impactante: Natalie tenía un ᴏᴠᴜʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, también conocido como ɪɴꜰᴇʀᴛɪʟɪᴛʏ. Pero a pesar del diagnóstico inesperado, la…