Barnacle geese regularly create nests on high cliffs to avoid predation, however within a few days of hatching goslings must jump off these cliff faces in order to meet their parents who are foraging on the grass below…
The young of species required to make astonishing jumps from cavities and cliffs have an incredible softness of their bones for the first few days of life, without which the fall would surely be fatal. It is astounding that a gosling can fall 100ft and survive at 2 days of age, where they could not at 1 week.”
Flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water into air, where their long, wing-like fins enable gliding flight for considerable distances. It appears these Flying Fish are in a no win situation, picked off above the surface by Frigatebird’s and devoured underwater by the Dorado.
really have to tell you, you give me faith in humanity. The way you watch out for the ecosystems and don’t just take any animal you see. I’m from Germany and studying Biology and it means a lot to me seeing how much excitement and care you have for animals. Favourite YouTuber for sure! Keep it up!
truly carved out a unique niche in the YouTube community with their captivating content. From heart-pounding adventures to heartwarming moments, every video is a testament to the boundless spirit of exploration and friendship.
What sets YBS apart is not just their thrilling escapades, but also the genuine camaraderie and infectious enthusiasm that shines through in every frame. It’s more than just entertainment; it’s an invitation to embrace life’s adventures with open arms. Here’s to YBS Youngbloods for continually inspiring us to seek out new experiences and live life to the fullest
During the summer months of the last few years I have been observing, photographing and filming social wasps in my garden in Dohr (located in the Eifel region) in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. As a nature photographer and filmmaker, these insects are very productive for me. I observed and arranged numerous hours until the animals got used to me (and I got used to them) and then I managed to take extraordinary pictures.
There is a flower bed in my garden with carnivorous plants. I noticed several times that the Venus flytraps had also caught wasps. Venus flytraps are extraordinary plants whose trap-leaves (which are strongly red when exposed to sunlight) with the red color and the liquid excreted by nectarines attract prey. There are feeler bristles on the inside of the leaf. If one or more potential prey is touched twice within 20 seconds, the leaf collapses suddenly with a release speed of up to 100 milliseconds. With a speed of 6-20 cm / second, this is one of the fastest movements in the plant kingdom. The prey is caught and digested, leaving behind the indigestible chitin shell after a few days.
I really wanted to film this and I experimented for a long time until I got these extraordinary shots. I actually wanted to take slow-motion pictures, but that was the wrong way to go. Because it is precisely the quick closing of the catching leaves of the Venus flytrap that is so impressive. Many people who are often bothered by wasps or, if they are allergic, also feel threatened, feel satisfaction and strong sympathy for the Venus flytrap when they watch these scenes.
My Guinea pig, Prizzie, I’ve had for 6 years died yesterday, he was a very old boy. He lived indoors and was a great friend, the ginger pig in this video looks just like him, so it cheered me up watching this. You have a very happy group there.
I had a heart operation and when I came home my Guinea came and layed on my belly or lap for about a full week.. She was so patient and Loving.
One of the loveliest things I have ever seen on u tube… How they all queue up politely to get back in…and how the chickens mingle so well together with them… Most of us are good… And we can all get along…
There just so cute! Some are small, some are round. They have beautiful coats and colours. I love their little parades. Everyone stick together now!
A Chameleon changes color out in the wild of Madagascar. This lizard walks along a branch and sticks out his tongue, changing from red to pink to green to yellow and blue. A master of camouflage when it wants to be unseen and a bright beacon of showmanship when its courting a partner or fighting off a rival.
Un caméléon change de couleur à l’état sauvage de Madagascar. Ce lézard marche le long d’une branche et tire la langue, changeant de rouge au rose au vert au jaune et bleu. Un maître de camouflage quand il veut être invisible et un phare lumineux de mise en scène quand il est courtiser un partenaire ou luttant contre un rival.
Un camaleón cambia de color en el medio silvestre de Madagascar. Este lagarto camina a lo largo de una rama y saca la lengua, cambiando de rojo a rosa a verde a amarillo y azul. Un maestro del camuflaje cuando se quiere ser invisible y un faro luminoso del espectáculo cuando está cortejando a una pareja o luchando contra un rival.
I like how the tree frog and salamander have normal pet-type names, and then there’s just Lesnar. He works a 9-5 at an office and likes to go out to a local bar with his clique of coworkers on early fridays.
The salamander is adorable, even though his expression looks like he has a single brain cell bouncing around in his cranium like a windows screen saver.
Incredible Dolphin Birth at Dolphin Quest Hawaii.
Great underwater video!
Keo and female calf- born Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at 5:10pm.
September 18, 2012
It’s A Girl!
New Dolphin Baby Is First
Second-Generation Calf Born
at Dolphin Quest Hawaii
A baby dolphin was born yesterday (Monday, September 17, 2012) at Dolphin Quest Hawaii, located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
It’s the first baby for proud dolphin mom, 12-year-old Keo. Dolphin Quest trainers were in the water during the dolphin birth to observe and comfort the new dolphin mom. Dolphins Pele (the new baby’s grandmother) and Noelani (the baby’s aunt) were also in the Dolphin Quest lagoon to keep Keo company.
The baby, a female calf, and mom are both well and wonderful. The baby dolphin began nursing within four hours of birth. About 50 people gathered around the Hilton’s Dolphin Quest lagoon to witness the rarely-seen event. Keo was in labor for approximately one hour.
The first 30 days of a newborn dolphin’s life are the most critical. Dolphin Quest trainers will continue round-the-clock watch over the pair, recording nursing and respiration rates, and making sure that Keo is well-fed and hydrated. Over that period, Keo’s new baby will be introduced to the other nine dolphins at Dolphin Quest Hawaii. After the initial 30 day care period, trainers will select a name for the new baby girl.
Visitors can see the new baby swimming with mom at Dolphin Quest Hawaii at Hilton Waikoloa Village.
6 Orca Rescues That’ll Warm Your Heart. In this video you’ll see an orca stuck on rocks, an orca kept alive for 8 hours, 7 orca stranded in Argentina, 4 orca resued from ice, a calf orcas rescued and a orca rescued in Danmark.
Orcas (or killer whales) are large, powerful apex predators. In the wild, there have been NO RELIABLY VERIFIED FATAL ATTACKS ON HUMANS. In captivity, there have been several non-fatal and four fatal attacks on humans since the 1970s.
The orcas are so smart that they obviously knew that the humans helped them. I like to think that they remember it and tell it to their friends and that’s why it’s rare for orcas to attack humans because they know we’re friendly.
One of the reasons why Orcas are peaceful towards humans, they are very smart, they communicate and surprisingly they learn from experiences and pass the knowkedge down to later generations
“While out on the drive, we spotted a female giraffe, and we could instantly tell that something was different about her. Her body language and movement were not normal. As we approached, we discovered that she was in the process of giving birth—something that is not often seen, let alone caught on camera.”
“We watched her for a while, giving her space and not adding any extra stress to her. This is important, as female giraffes are extremely vulnerable when giving birth. They are not able to defend themselves during this process. Thus, they are under a lot of stress, not for only their safety but also the safety of their newborn baby.”
“The process took around 45 minutes to an hour, and we were able to witness the entire birth. First, the newborn’s legs emerged from the mother, and bit by bit, the rest of the body became visible. As it came to an end, we could see the relief on the mother’s face, and with a loud thump out came this tiny newborn giraffe.”
Considering that giraffes give birth while standing, the calf drops to the ground from a height of about 6 feet! This may seem scary, but it helps the calf take its first breath and get its blood flowing. This is also another stressful period for the mother, as the afterbirth smell may alert any predators in the area, and the mother needs to be on full guard.
“We watched as the little one struggled to take to its feet, wobbling and falling over. This was incredibly cute and heartwarming for everyone to see. New life had been witnessed, and it was amazing to see how active the little calf was from the get-go.”
“The mother tried to nudge the baby and assist it in standing, and this continued for around an hour. After all of the failed attempts, the calf eventually stood on its own. Being born with long legs and a long neck is no easy task. But it managed to eventually stand, with some care from its mother.”
“At this point, we waited until it took its first steps, and that’s when we decided to leave and offer the mother and baby some well-deserved space. Being considerate and ethical about these moments is crucial, as added stress on either of the two could be negative. So, we went with warm hearts and smiles all around for being able to witness this incredible moment.”
