Mondays suck, but I’ve heard that having a positive attitude can help get you through the day and increase productivity. Of course, I usually heard that from a supervisor who was trying to make my life worse. But I want you to have a good day, so here’s a story that will hopefully brighten your outlook.
A dozen endangered red wolf pups were born at the North Carolina Zoo. Canis rufus is the most endangered wolf in the world. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife, only 20 red wolves remain in the wild. Breeding programs are critical to the survival of the species. Welcome to the world, wee puppers!
I like to imagine this little Gray wolf in Minnesota is howling a greeting to his southern cousins.
Talk about your morning, wolves, positivity, talk about anything you want.
Aw man, I wanna howl with those little wolves. I hate that they have such an uphill battle against man and outdated notions.
I know, I hate that breeding programs are even needed.
A relative has shown me photos of a coyote that hangs out in a park nearby her — in the middle of Chicago.
There are enough coyotes in Chicago that there’s even a research center devoted to them.
https://urbancoyoteresearch.com/
I was in Chicago once and watched a rat wait on a street corner for the light to change, and then run across. I snapped a picture of the rat, but should have shot video.
Like rats, coyotes are extremely adaptable, breed quickly, and are virtually invisible. They’re like the ninjas of the animal kingdom. They’ve spread through Florida largely because they love golf courses. I live near a golf course (now abandoned and awaiting redevelopment) and there have been reports of them there. When I used to walk my daughter to the bus stop at 5:30 am, you would very occasionally hear one yipping way off in the distance. But you have to work to see one. It’s mostly people catching them on security cameras.
We have them here in Stone Mountain, GA – in the park and in the village. They snatch a lot of cats and small dogs. My sister’s boss was in her back yard with her beagle and lab one day and a coyote just came out of nowhere and snatched the beagle. She said it happened so fast that it took her a moment to realize what was happening. She unfortunately didn’t get her beagle back. Ever since then, my dogs aren’t allowed to be in the back yard without someone there. A few years ago, I had to chase one out of my front yard. I usually walk the dogs with a can full of coins to throw at the coyotes or an umbrella.
I don’t want them to get my dogs, but you have to learn to live with them.
And, since I’m bombarding the thread with my favorite animal rescues – here’s Dakota Coyote at SaveAFox.
@lymond OMG that’s terrible! Poor beagle. I know a woman who owns a goat farm a couple hours from me. She keeps an air horn on a lanyard around her neck when she’s out on the property. She said it’s a good way to scare off coyotes.
Yes, every time I see a missing cat poster around here I wonder if the coyotes got it.
There have been a few coyote sightings in town here. And as you pointed out they’re pretty stealthy. So if a few have been seen, there are a lot more that haven’t.
Oops , the above reply was for@bryanlsplinter
Buzz kill here…
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/03/wisconsin-hunters-kill-216-wolves-less-than-60-hours-uproar
That makes me so angry and sad.
I love wolves, watched a pack take down an elk in Yellowstone and it was amazing. It really pisses me off that they are under attack again!
https://www.dailycal.org/2021/05/08/silenced-howls-the-reemergence-of-the-war-on-wolves/
We have coyotes all around my house and whenever a large jet flies over they will howl. I wish we had more of them since the rabbits are taking over the last few years.
@Loveshaq Be careful what you wish for! Coyotes bring a whole different set of problems. I love wolves too. We have a wolf center nearby that I donate to regularly.
The wolf in the post pic looks like Zephyr at the Wolf Conservation Center in NY. Such a beautiful being.
My company has a meeting every Monday AM at 9:15. WHYYYYYYY
It’s just awful. That is all.
Hey! I used to have a 9 am every Monday. But it’s typically 4-7 minutes long.
Plus I just moved it to 11 am.
@MegMegMcGee Because your boss is evil and stupid.
#facts
im actually having a rough time of it today
thats mostly coz im starting to sober up and havent been to bed since friday tho….
i am getting too old for this shit…
@farscythe Sorry it’s a tough day. I don’t recuperate as quickly as I once did either. But I always forget that and make the same mistake. Maybe carbs and a good night’s sleep will make for a better Tuesday.
carbs and a good nights sounds smart…
i’ll be doing exactly not that
i figures a couple beers should have me feeling right as rain again
#farscyisagoddamngenius
or…possibly just a glutton for punishment….anyways…all the shit on youtube aint gonna watch itself and i figure being half dead wont make me workday less fucking sucky tomorow
so….yay?
(that made less sense than i thought it did before typing it)
Our veterinarian volunteers at the local wolf sanctuary. While the wolves in this clip appear penned, they have acres and acres and acres to roam and pack.
@Elliecoo Did you ever do one of their tours pre Covid? Our sanctuary doesn’t do tours . ☹️
You can see in the clip that they are well fed and cared for.