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sealcore · 2 months

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going through the therian tag can be stressful sometimes

#rón.txt #mostly talking about people posting pics of unethical exotic pets #or unsafe interactions with wildlife #someone posted that stupid fucking video of some person petting a wild fox i am biting killing etc and not in a good way #i do not care i block people who post that kinda shit #other mildly less stressful things that still annoy me about going through the tag: discourse and tag spammers

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vote2 · 25 days

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confirmed no petting or feeding the animals in luminous

#like on one hand i understand that they might want to avoid promoting unsafe interactions with wildlife i get it but also :(#that was a lot of the fun. i liked how you poked the small ones instead of petting them

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handibrain · 11 months

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Two good photos of some of our favorite wildlife on our trail camera! First time seeing a fox during the day so close to the camera(which is on our fence)

#wildlife photography #fox #deer #Remember to not interact with wildlife directly and do not attempt to get them accustomed to humans #It is unsafe for both the animal and you

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technofinch · 2 years

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the elite. i couldn't care less if they "wrestle" or "are on tv" i just need bte to come back show me my boyyssssss

#give me hangman vignettes give me bread title defenses give me bte mailbag give me ryan nemeth having unsafe interactions with wildlife...#idk why it auto corrected to bread but we'll roll with it #give me private party give me peter & leva divorce arc give me adam cole murder fallout

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4rimoire · 5 months

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MAGIC SAFETY

magic safety is an important thing to know, so this post will cover both mundane and magical safety tips that you should always follow while practicing your craft! if i forgot to add anything to this list, feel free to reblog and add it on!

MUNDANE SAFETY

never burn anything you arent 100% sure is safe to be burned. remember that things give off fumes when burned, and if these fumes would be unsafe to breathe in, please dont burn the item

never leave any flame unattended, always have a way to put out the fire nearby if needed. make sure anything you are burning things in is fire-safe, and burn things in a well-ventilated space

make sure any crystal you are putting in water is water safe, some become toxic in water. salt and sunlight can also harm certain crystals

never leave salt in nature, it can harm animals and plants. in general, make sure anything you leave in nature is safe for the wildlife that lives there

never consume essential oils, and please do your research to make sure any that you use are skin-safe

never use witchcraft as a replacement for medical help. if you want to do a health spell, thats great! please also meet the spell halfway by seeking medical help

make sure any herbs or plants you are eating are safe to eat, and make sure they are safe to combine

MAGICAL SAFETY

always be respectful when interacting with entities or deities. if you allow a spirit into your house, its a good idea to set "house rules" and have the spirit agree to them

never cast a spell you cant undo, and always be sure of the outcomes of spells before you do them. in general, assume every spell you cast will work as intended

if you practice baneful magic, try not to use anything tied to you in your spells. this could have the spell be tied back onto you in some way and harm you as well

never give out your protection spells, this will give people the ways around them if they wish to harm you

always have proper protections up when practicing magic, this will lessen the chances of anything unwanted happening or any unwanted entities coming through

always know how to banish anything you work with

if you are mentally ill, know when something is intuition vs when something is disordered thinking. i cant elaborate on this too much, as everyones situation is different, but i can give an example. for example, if you have the assumption that everyone hates you, try to evaluate where this actually comes from. note that not all cases of disordered thinking will be this obvious and it is not always easy to recognize when something is disordered thinking

SPIRITUAL RED FLAGS

watch out for anything that pushes an ideology or belief set onto you, the most common example i see of this is judging everyone by the wiccan standards of doing things

please be aware of cult red flags when joining any kind of spiritual group. some red flags include an us vs them, or insiders vs "outsiders" mentality, having a leader resistant to criticism, demanding money, time, devotion, etc., isolating you from friends and family, and other things of this nature. for more detail, look into the BITE model

if the source or individual in question claims using things from closed practices while not being a part of that practice is okay, this is a red flag. same for claiming open practices are closed

look out for anything that claims you shouldnt use medication if youre a practitioner, that you cant practice the craft while being mentally ill, disabled, chronically ill, etc. or anything of the sort

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is-the-owl-video-cute · 1 year

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How do you justify falconry outside areas where it is traditional by UNESCO definition? It just seems a cultural appropriative hobby by people with some extra money and time, plus leading to some problems like hybrids and escapes. Outside the original ranges, or very specific contexts (like helping in airports, or as part of education programs), it is still an wild animal subjected to a lot of interaction with humans just because someone wanted it, by vanity or whatever. And both the animal and the environment around him are subject to the errors of the individuals in training. Even with permits and such, it seems such a big responsability to be available to people who are not trained biologists, or outside its original cultural and environmental context.

what… culture are you assuming to be appropriated by this? Falconry was and still is practiced all over Afro-Eurasia as it has been for millennia. It has been practiced in the Americas for centuries now.

Do you know what goes into obtaining a falconry permit in the US, anon? It’s not just paying a simple fee. You have to find a master or general level falconer to mentor you, pass a written exam with four sections with an 80% or higher, you have to construct an appropriate mews following state and federal guidelines and that mews must be inspected by the state. For two years the only raptors you may obtain are wild-trapped juveniles which will not impact populations if they escape back into the wild.

At any point, no matter your rank as a falconer, if the state decides you are unsuitable to have the birds they take them without warning. Too many birds? Seized. Unsafe practices? Seized. Neglect? Seized. A game warden can enter a falconer’s property at any time and assess whether the facilities are appropriate and the bird is in good care. If they don’t like it, that bird is seized and a falconry license suspended or lost.

I won’t say “falconry” isn’t a problem in countries where you can just go out and buy a barn owl for less than you’d spend at a dine in restaurant, but in terms of the US where you actually need permits and regulations are there to protect birds I have no issue with falconry. Are there falconers who should lose their permits here? Sure. Same goes for wildlife rehabs and education centers too though. There will always be people who get away with abysmal care. That’s just the sad reality of any animal husbandry.

I can promise you though, your view of falconry as just being practiced by bored wealthy people is rather ignorant. Even in the US there are falconers who hawk to have food for themselves and for their birds, and like it or not, falconry is intertwined with raptor conservation. See a peregrine falcon in the Americas? Thank a falconer. Had it not been for a healthy population of falconry peregrines, we would not have been able to restore their populations. Captive breeding raptors was also pioneered by falconers. So was trapping, used extensively by bird banders at research stations. Raptor nutrition? Feather imping? Telemetry? Proper handling equipment and technique for raptors?That’s all falconers.

I don’t look fondly upon those who go and buy an owl and claim to be a falconer, but there are by and large more good than bad aspects to the sport.

#Falconry

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is-the-snake-video-cute · 2 years

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Really curious about how this blog would rate Steve Irwin's method of snake handling and interaction.

Gonna be honest here, I'm not super familiar with Steve Irwin's interactions with animals other than crocodilians. I grew up in an area without a lot of TV channels when his show was on, so I never really saw a lot of his programming, outside of clips at school. I've only ever seen a few clips of him handling snakes, so I'm just not familiar enough with how he handled snakes specifically.

I can say, on a related note, though, that his handling of wild animals, including dangerous animals like crocodilians and venomous snakes, was very typical for the time period he operated in. It's outdated, and would be considered very unsafe by today's standards. Steve Irwin had a very hands-on approach to wildlife that I will never feel is appropriate, even for educational programming, but I still have to stress that approach was very typical of the time. I do also think, despite how I feel about his approach, that his donations and efforts into crocodile research and conservation made great strides and are still helpful today.

I think, in general, Steve Irwin's methods of handling wild animals were largely outdated, reckless, and deserve to be left in the past. That said, though, his programming was amazing for getting people excited about wildlife and educating about how even misunderstood animals like crocodiles aren't monsters, and he put a lot of personal effort into wildlife conservation, which had effects that we can still feel today. I think he did a lot more good than harm.

#not a rating #wild reptile handling

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kenopsiascienceappreciation · 2 years

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Welcome to the Science Pit

Tags I use:

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Scale of Realism:

#reality -self explanatory, this is usually research-related and describes a real phenomenon.

#shitpost -Science related shitpost. May overlap with reality, may not.

#fiction -Fictional science stuff, has sub-categories.

#PSA -This post contains information which is important and should be spread for safety or other reasons.

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Under Fiction:

#scifi -science fiction. Aliens and stuff.

#fantasy -unicorn and dragon-type science.

#speculative science/culture/biology/fiction - fiction that speculates on scientific topics.

#mad science - fiction centering on mad science.

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Specific Sciences (all self-explanatory):

#biology

#zoology

#botany

#chemistry

#organic chemistry

(Note: there are other more specific tags, but these are the umbrella tags.)

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Miscellaneous Zoology/Animal Specific:

#human intervention (positive) -positive interaction between humans and animals- often domestic animals or professional rehabilitators

#human intervention (negative) - Negative interactions between humans and animals- think humans with exotic pets or feeding wildlife or mistreating domestic animals.

#dangerous interactions -interactions between species that are unsafe for one or both parties, like cats and birds or other predator/prey interactions in domestic situations.

#cute animal - Critters considered conventionally cute- cats, dogs, raccoons, etcetera. This tag will be excluded from dangerous or negative interaction posts for obvious reasons.

#unconventional cute animal - Critters I consider cute, doing cute things. May include arthropods.

#predator prey - interactions in the predator-prey dynamic. Involves suffering or death by one party to sustain the other.

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My Additions (stuff I add to the conversation):

#Kenopsia commentary - my commentary, not necessarily adding new information.

#Kenopsia explains - me trying to explain a phenomenon.

#home science advice - my advice on little bits of science you can do at home safely (birdwatching, for example)

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Miscellaneous tags:

#death - post contains explicit talk of death.

#bugs - post contains arthropods that some may find upsetting. This is not a scientific tag.

This post is tagged with all of the tags listed above for ease of navigation.

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hotelproduce · 5 months

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What are the things you should consider while travelling?

Traveling can be an exhilarating and enriching experience, providing opportunities for personal growth, cultural exploration, and memorable moments. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first journey, several key considerations can significantly enhance your travel experience.

1. Research and Planning: Before setting off, research your destination thoroughly. Understand its culture, customs, traditions, local laws, and any potential risks. Plan your itinerary, but also leave room for flexibility. Make reservations for accommodations, transportation, and activities in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.

2. Packing Wisely: Pack light but efficiently. Consider the climate and activities you'll engage in. Don't forget essentials like travel documents, medications, appropriate clothing, and chargers. Consider versatile clothing items and essential toiletries to streamline your luggage.

3. Health and Safety: Prioritize your health and safety. Get necessary vaccinations, carry a first-aid kit, and secure travel insurance. Be mindful of food and water hygiene, and take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases or other local health risks.

4. Stay Connected: Keep your loved ones informed about your travel plans. Share your itinerary, accommodation details, and emergency contacts. Stay connected through phone calls, messages, or social media to ensure someone knows your whereabouts.

5. Money Matters: Manage your finances prudently. Carry local currency and a mix of payment methods such as cash, credit/debit cards, and a travel card. Inform your bank about your travel plans to prevent card issues due to international transactions.

6. Cultural Sensitivity: Respect local customs, traditions, and etiquette. Learn a few basic phrases in the local language; it demonstrates respect and can be incredibly helpful. Adapting to local customs shows appreciation for the culture and helps you blend in more comfortably.

7. Stay Aware and Mindful: Be mindful of your surroundings. Stay vigilant against scams, pickpockets, and tourist-targeted crimes. Trust your instincts and avoid risky situations or unsafe areas.

8. Travel Documents and Copies: Keep your travel documents safe. Carry physical and digital copies of your passport, visas, IDs, travel insurance, and tickets. Store these in different bags or secure digital cloud storage for easy access.

9. Adaptability and Flexibility: Travel often brings unexpected changes. Embrace flexibility and adaptability to unforeseen circumstances like flight delays, weather changes, or sudden closures of attractions. A positive attitude can turn challenges into memorable experiences.

10. Environmental Responsibility: Travel responsibly by minimizing your environmental impact. Reduce plastic waste, conserve resources, and support local businesses and eco-friendly initiatives. Respect wildlife and natural habitats by following designated paths and guidelines.

11. Stay Healthy on the Go: Maintain a healthy routine as much as possible. Stay hydrated, eat nutritious meals, and get enough rest. Travel can be exhausting; taking care of your physical and mental health is crucial for an enjoyable trip.

12. Local Interaction and Learning: Engage with locals to gain deeper insights into the destination's culture. Attend local events, try regional cuisines, and participate in cultural activities. Interacting with locals can lead to authentic experiences and cherished memories.

13. Backup Plans and Contingencies: Have backup plans in case of emergencies. Familiarize yourself with the nearest embassy or consulate, emergency services, and healthcare facilities. Carry a backup charger, extra cash, and essential supplies.

14. Photography Etiquette: When taking photos, be respectful. Ask for permission when photographing people, especially in culturally sensitive areas. Follow guidelines at museums, historical sites, and religious places where photography might be restricted.

15. Sustainable Travel Practices: Practice responsible tourism. Minimize waste, respect local wildlife, and support eco-friendly accommodations and tour operators. Contribute positively to the places you visit to ensure their preservation for future generations.

By keeping these aspects in mind, you can enhance your travel experiences, foster meaningful connections, and create lasting memories while respecting diverse cultures and environments across the globe. Traveling not only broadens horizons but also teaches valuable life lessons and facilitates personal growth.

#destination #outdoors #tourism #travel #travel photography #traveling #trip #adventure #vacation #tourist

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sukitails · 7 months

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The Three R's (Rules and Reasons for Rejection)

These are reasons I have decided not to add videos to the Safe Animal Media playlist. Some are broad and some are oddly sepcific. I will add reasons as I find them.

Wild animals being kept as pets

Compilations (the playlist itself is a compilation and just about every compilation I see has at least one or two unsafe videos)

Pestering/excessively bothering animals

Pets not being corrected for biting/aggression (this happens A LOT with small dogs)

Videos from content creators that have multiple unsafe videos. Unfortunately, there are a lot of these.

Unsafe animal interaction (especially predator/prey pets)

Unsafe, unprofessional 'rescue' of injured wildlife (especially baby animals)

Getting too close to wildlife

Unhealthy breeds (subject to change)

Unsafe animal/baby or animal/small child interaction

Animals in too deep a bath (I do have the famous video of McLovin on the playlist since he's crouching, but if the water really is too deep then please let me know!)

Pets in unsuitable living conditions

Animals in precarious situations (for example, small kittens or puppies on a high surface they could fall from and hurt themselves)

Captive wildlife with possible zoochosis

Animals being fed things they shouldn't eat

Jumping out and scaring animals on purpose. They don't think it's funny and I think it's mean.

#animal info #dogs #cats #pets #pets of tumblr #petblr #animal welfare #wildlife #cute animals #oreo crunches #safe animal media project

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palmerpoeblog · 10 months

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Developing an Environmental Impact Study on the Ballard to UW Light Rail Corridor

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Hey all! It’s Palmer here, hoping everything is going well with your summer internships! I have been given the opportunity to work with Seattle Subway Foundation’s 501c3 branch! Seattle Subway is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization working to expand access to the Light Rail in the greater Seattle area. Their primary goals involve public outreach and grassroots advocacy to spread awareness of the benefits of public transportation projects. Currently they are working to hold local leaders and transit organizations accountable to the goals and timelines approved by voters in the ST3 extension plan. My internship is mainly focused on developing a Draft Environmental Impact Study based on the proposed extensions for ST4, which are delineated on the Seattle Subway Vision Map (pictured below) and have not been approved yet by voters. My research is focused on the Ballard to Sand Point Line Extension, which would connect U-District with the already approved Ballard Link Extension which is projected to be completed in 2035. I have been lucky enough to collaborate on this portion of the project with Mae Langford (also pictured below) who has been incredibly helpful in this process. Together, we have organized site visits to the Ballard/Fremont region to visualize possible Link station locations along SR99 and 46 Avenue and researched many of the residential and commercial impacts that a project of this scale may illicit. The other aspect of the internship has involved public outreach and social media. For this portion of the project, I have been attending various farmers markets and events in Capitol Hill, Chinatown/International District, and Ballard, where I have worked to spread awareness of current events involving transit projects, rallied support for Seattle Subway Foundation on social media, and garnered community awareness of Seattle Subways mission to expand grade separated transit systems attractive enough to compete with private automobiles.

One of the most interesting things I have come to realize during my time with Seattle Subway Foundation and my associated research is just how much of the public realm is dedicated to private vehicles, and how that infrastructure has affected the quality of life for pedestrians and urban dwellers. Most of the city’s land mass is developed for the automobile, which has created expensive and undesirable consequences for residents and municipalities. Some notable impacts include urban heat island effects, ambient air and noise pollution, stormwater contamination and expensive diversion systems, unsafe conditions and limited autonomy for children and young persons, economic losses resulting from traffic congestion, reduced access for the elderly and disabled, and reduced opportunities for socialization and community interactions. Cities with car-centric transportation infrastructure are less permeable and sprawl outwards from the urban center, gobbling up arable farmlands and wildlife habitat, at the heavy expense of taxpayers.

The greatest challenge so far has been in coordinating the actual Draft Environmental Impact Statement. These documents are often many hundreds of pages long and incorporate the help of electrical engineers, environmental scientists, political scientists, policy experts, transit authorities, and many others. Mae and I have a good deal of knowledge regarding environmental impacts and the tenants of sustainability, but we are not engineers, nor are we environmental lawyers, so this process has involved quite a bit of background research and collaboration with our site supervisors Keith Kyle and Arthur Backus, who have helped us visualize the finished product and narrow our research topics. They have provided valuable academic and media sources to illuminate some of the more confusing or complex aspects of drafting an impact study, and how current events have affected timelines and locations of future Light Rail stations. By collaborating with my site supervisors, meeting with my faculty advisor, and scheduling interviews with transit experts, I have no doubts that Mae and I will be successful in developing a Draft EIS on the Ballard to Sand Point Link Extension that will be useful to Seattle Subway in their mission to educate the public and influence decision makers.

For my questions, I would love to know how public transportation has or has not benefited you personally, and how often you utilize the Link Light Rail during your day to day activities? Or, how do you think Sound Transit and Seattle should manage some of the negative impacts of transit expansion like gentrification, construction delays, and/or displacement?

#publictransit #outreach #Seattle #Subway #Nonprofit #Publictransportation #ENVIR491

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spiderweb-bf · 2 years

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I'm sorry I know I talked about this on here not that long ago but what makes my blood boil like nothing else is videos of people obviously not handling wild animals in a safe way and then posting it online

#there is no reason why you should be kissing a leopard on the forehead and having it lay on top of you #if that animal is not 100% domesticated it still poses a threat to you. even if in the moment it's being compliant you never know what it #could do if its instincts kick in #even domesticated animals like cats dogs and horses injure people all the time #a wild animal will to #you don't have a 'special connection' with the animal and you are not the exception to the rule #plus the fact that this animal is comfortable enough around humans to lay on top of you means it can never survive in the wild #so you've essentially conditioned this animal to be in between a pet and a wild animal #you have robbed this creature of ever being able to experience a normal life #outside of needing human contact #and posting this online only encourages unhealthy and unsafe human/wildlife interactions #do you know how many people have gotten injured trying to pet wild buffalo and bison?#and those are herbavores #wildlife related injuries and deaths can and do happen all the time #i wish people would be more conscious of the impact their videos have #you are encouraging an unhealthy mindset whether you realize it or not #and you are completely disrespecting the autonomy and freedom of a wild animal so you can train it to lay on you for videos #it makes me SO fucking mad

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tendercoretroglodyke · 4 years

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I hope you all know that, while the covid-19 pandemic is of course a public health issue, it is absolutely an environmental issue as well. this pandemic was a direct result of the too-close interactions humans have had with wildlife. increasingly overlapping habitats, illegal wildlife trade, bushmeat trading and consumption, all cause us to get uncomfortably close to zoonotic diseases that are often far more deadly in humans than in the animals we got them from. illegal wet markets (those that sell wild animals) must be closed down and we need to change attitudes to discourage use of wild animals in traditional medicine or in black market exotic pet trading. if nothing changes (and you know it won't), our next pandemic will be soon and it will be from animals we are entirely too close to, and it could be far more deadly

#we of course want to be sensitive to the needs of humans and traditions of other cultures #but bushmeat hunting (esp for commercial trading) and traditional chinese medicine involving wild animals #is simply unsustainable for the environment and unsafe for humans #most of the epidemics we have witnessed in our lifetimes have been from close contact with animals #i hope that people will start to take notice that the way we interact with the environment and wildlife is unsafe and must be changed #but it takes a lot to make people think past the money they can make and it takes even more to change behavior #covid-19 #coronavirus

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is-the-owl-video-cute · 2 years

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HI THERE!! I'm no where near an eel expert, but I am a SCUBA diver and trained in Rescue diving (i would be the one treating your eel bite.) This is indeed unsafe! There's been multiple cases in the wild of people feeding and 'befriending' eels, only for one day the eel to attack them. You should NEVER interact with wildlife in this way!! The eel isn't displaying signs of fear I've seen with eels in the wild, but that doesn't mean this interaction is beneficial. In fact, the way the man is scratching the eel is likely damaging to the eel's mucus barrier. When SCUBA diving, there are a few major rules. But the big animal one is DO NOT TOUCH. NO TOUCH. Take only photos, leave only bubbles. You are NEVER supposed to interact with ANY wildlife underwater in this way. Don't feed eels, don't touch eels, respectfully observe the eel ONLY.

This is around what I’ve heard before from others. It’s a very bad idea at an aquarium as well because witnessing a man get mauled by an angry moray may not align with what one expects from a day at the fish building.

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is-the-horse-vid-cute · 2 years

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We evaluate and look over horse related media and let you know if we believe that it is safe or unsafe.

While our blog url says “cute,” this is to remain with the theme of similar blogs (ie: is-the-owl-video-cute), not to apply a “cuteness” factor to the stuff we reblog.

Tier System: Instead of applying an arbitrary “cute” and “not cute” rating to what we analyze, we are using a three tier color system to describe the content.

Blue Ribbon: Horse(s), rider(s), and other animals present are interacting in a manner that is safe. There is little chance of injury on any party.

Yellow: This content isn’t totally safe, but is being handled accordingly. An example of this would be a fall or a buck where the rider is able to remain in control effectively. This content could also contain things that wouldn’t be safe if unsupervised (ie: small animals and horses interacting), or with a rider of a lower skill level.

Red: This content isn’t safe at all. The rider(s) do not have the skill to control the horse, the horse isn’t being treated correctly, or the horse (or other animals in the video) are stressed or injured, or could become stressed or injured if the content continues.

Unsure: Not enough info to rate.

We are not a cat blog, nor will we discuss barn, outdoor, or feral cats interacting with horses. We have already made our stances on this clear. Cats are a danger to livestock due to disease spread, and livestock are a danger to cats due to possibilities of physical injury. it does not matter if they are “friends.” Any further asks regarding outdoor cats and horses interacting will be deleted.

Reblogging a red rating and removing our caption WILL result in a block without warning!

Mods: We currently have two mods around to evaluate media.

Mod Redtail: Blog creator, also found on @ordinaryredtail Casual equestrian of 3 years riding mostly english. Enjoys looking at breeds and colors, knows body language and husbandry, still very much learning. Has a background in range management and wildlife laws.

Mod Jo: Found on @sleepysorrel Off and on Western riding lessons for 10 years, acquired two horses in 2020 and began learning training and care outside of lessons. Now studying ethical horsemanship and the science behind how equines learn and process the world with a focus on ethology and learning theory.

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is-the-rodent-video-cute · 2 years

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there's a trend on tiktok right now with people keeping wild mice that get into their houses as pets (like capturing them and putting them in cages), instead of releasing them with the argument "if i released them, they'd just get back in anyway." can we get your thoughts on the matter? how unsafe is a wild mouse as a pet?

I don't have tiktok so I was unaware of this!

I feel like it may be easy to guess my answer here: This is absolutely a terrible idea!!

In keeping a wild mouse as a pet, you are not only causing the animal extreme stress, you are putting yourself in danger.

The urine, droppings, bedding, and fleas of wild mice can all can transmit hentavirus, a highly dangerous disease that by keeping a wild animal, you would be exposing yourself to every day. Also, even an animal as small as a mouse, when it feels it has no other option (say, if you put it in a little box and force it to interact with you) can and probably will bite.

In addition, fully “taming” a wild mouse is pretty much impossible. A wild mouse can never love you. It will never feel fully safe. It will fight every day to escape. It will be miserable for the rest of its life. With a pet mouse, you could spend time playing with it, observing it, bonding with it and feeding it, with a wild mouse, it will hide from you all day. I’d ask these people how they plan to care for this animal. What do they do when it comes time to clean out the cage and they somehow have to convince the mouse to leave their prison without fully escaping. What do they plan to do when the mouse gets sick? When my mice were sick I had to pick them up and administer oral medication, do they think they can make this wild animal trust them enough to let them hold it and shove something in its mouth? How do they plan on getting it in to a carrier? What if they’ve got a pregnant mouse (and do they even know the sex of their mouse in the first place)? What about when the mouse gets old and sick and just doesn’t work right anymore, how would euthanasia be administered? Would they let the mouse continue suffering until it reaches a slow and painful death?

In addition, their reasoning for keeping these animals isn’t even sound. If you want to release a mouse and ensure it doesn’t come back, all you have to do is bring it at least a mile from your home. Alternatively, you could contact a wildlife expert or rehabilitator in your area.

(Also, btw, in some states, keeping a wild animal, even one as seemingly insignificant as a mouse, as a pet, is illegal)

#mice #not a rating #animal death #ask

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