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Jul 11th, 2023, 12:34 pm
Little boy reunited with lost best friend thanks to major airline

A major Australian airline has reunited a little boy with his furry friend less than a day after posting a call-out to social media.

Virgin Australia discovered a lost little bear on a recent flight to Perth, taking to Facebook on Monday to help the toy find its way home.

“We’re sure there’s a beary upset little one at home missing their furry friend,” the post read.

“If you’ve (flown) to Perth recently and seem to have lost one of your pack while travelling, this cuddly (bear) has been on quite the adventure and is ready for a snuggle with its best friend.”

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The bear was left behind on a flight to Perth. The airline took to social media to try find the bear’s owner.

The bear, however, was put to work – pictured adopting several different roles aboard the aircraft. It was a flight attendant donned in Virgin’s signature purple, red and white scarf, and was even snapped atop the controls in the plane’s cockpit.

Aussies took to the comments section to try to hunt down the bear’s owner while also expressing their gratitude to the airline.

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The bear clocked in as a flight attendant and was allowed cockpit access during his journey home.

“Soooo lovely that you have gone to this effort to reunite (the) bear with his person! Our son lost his blankey when we flew from London and never got reunited …” one person said.

“This is the kindest thing I’ve seen anyone (in Australia) do for someone else in a very long time!!” said another.

Several hours after making the post, Virgin gave everyone the update they had been waiting for.

“We think we have found this little one’s family!” the airline said.

“Mission to reunite is underway!”

Firmly strapped in its seat, the bear began its journey home.

On Monday evening, Virgin put an end to the suspense with a big reveal.

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The teddy was at last reunited with its owner, Harry.

“The update you’ve all been waiting for!” the airline said.

“Meet Harry, Teddy’s beary happy little owner!

“We’re sure Teddy will be getting lots of snuggles tonight.”

The comments section was flooded with celebratory messages from community members following the bear’s journey who were stoked to see a happy ending to the teddy’s turbulent trip.
Jul 11th, 2023, 12:34 pm

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Jul 11th, 2023, 3:09 pm
Birth of Rare Okapi at Zoo is Inspiring Hope for One of the Least Understood Endangered Species on Earth

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Zookeepers threw a coming-out party for the baby calf of an okapi couple—a rare birth of ‘one of the least known and understood species on the planet’.

Known as the forest giraffe, the endangered mammal was born at Chester Zoo on May 12 to a 10-year-old mother and a 20-year-old male named Stomp.

The adorable calf, named Arabi, has been snuggled up in a nest behind-the-scenes but has now taken her first tentative steps outside at six-weeks-old.

Heartwarming photos and the video below shows the leggy youngster exploring her enclosure for the first time with some gentle encouragement from mum.

Conservationists hope the birth will shed new light on this shy and elusive species, which is classified as endangered, but was only scientifically discovered in 1901.

Arabi’s namesake is a village located in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, inside the only country where okapi are found—the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Africa.

It’s estimated that fewer than 10,000 remain in the wild, living in the dense rainforests in the DRC where their zebra stripes act as camouflage.

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The English zoo and its partners say the new arrival will be considered a ‘vital’ part of the global population.

“Every birth is incredibly special indeed,” said Hannah Owens, an okapi keeper at Chester Zoo. “Mum has been doing a fantastic job of feeding and nurturing her calf every day.”

Mike Jordan, animal and plant director at the zoo, added: “The arrival of this okapi calf is not only a cause for celebration but also a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to the conservation and protection of this charismatic species.

“Through our continued efforts, we hope to inspire others to join us in safeguarding these remarkable creatures.”

The okapi is the national symbol of the DRC and is protected under Congolese law. However, habitat loss, poaching, and prolonged periods of conflict have made conservation more challenging.

“Despite that, we’ve been supporting okapi conservation in the region for nearly 20 years and are now part of a global 10-year long project, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, to develop an action plan and investigate ways that we can help the last remaining populations thrive.”

Jul 11th, 2023, 3:09 pm

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Jul 11th, 2023, 3:30 pm
Mutant Pigeon With Puffed-Out Chest and Long Legs Baffles Internet
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Photos and clips of a proud-looking pigeon with its chest puffed out like a cartoon character and impressively long legs have been getting a lot of attention online.

The “chad pigeon” went viral after a UK pigeon breeder shared a clip of their impressive-looking bird on TikTok, where it quickly went viral. Million of people around the world have seen the footage and still can’t believe it’s a real animal. Some are convinced that it is the work of an AI-powered digital tool, while others claim that the video was digitally altered for views. However, the bird in the video is just a really impressive specimen of a rare pigeon breed called “English Pouter”. A simple Google search reveals that there is nothing too special about this particular bird, and that the extremely puffed-out chest and long legs are breed-specific traits.

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The origin of the English Pouter, like that of many other fancy pigeons, is somewhat of a mystery, but according to English naturalist William Bernhardt Tegetmeier, it was the result of cross-breeding between old pigeon breeds like the Dutch Cropper, Uploper and the Parisian Pouter. Its endlessly long legs make it the tallest fancy pigeon breed in the world.

This majestic pigeon’s name was inspired by its ability to fill its crop with air and maintain this puffed-out look for long periods of time. It is believed that the breed developed this capacity to increase the success rate of the courtship ritual.

“The body is also far removed from that of the bird your mind associates with pigeons. It is slim with a ‘V-shaped keel,” pigeon breeder Frank Barrachina told Backyard Poultry.

The English Pouter is often called ‘the most distinct of all domesticated pigeons,’ so it’s no surprise that it always draws the attention of people unfamiliar with the breed. The specimen in the recently-gone-viral video was dubbed ‘chad pigeon’, ‘mutant pigeon’, ‘bodybuilder pigeon’, and ‘world’s buffest pigeon’, among other creative nicknames.

For more unusual-looking pigeons, check out the google-eyed Budapest Short Faced Tumbler, and the curly frillback pigeon.
Jul 11th, 2023, 3:30 pm
Jul 11th, 2023, 4:04 pm
Zoo asks visitors to stop showing phone videos to gorillas


The Toronto Zoo is asking visitors to help limit screen time for certain primates by refraining from showing cellphone videos to the facility's gorillas.

The zoo posted signs outside the gorilla enclosure asking visitors not to use their phones to show photos or videos to the gorillas "as some content can be upsetting and affect their relationships and behavior within their family."

Hollie Ross, behavioral husbandry supervisor at the zoo, said keepers have not yet noticed any significant behavioral changes in the primates, but officials want to ensure the animals' lives remain as natural as possible.

"We just want the gorillas to be able to be gorillas," Hollie Ross, behavioral husbandry supervisor at the zoo, told CP24. "And when our guests come to the zoo, we want them to be able to see gorillas in a very natural state, and what they would be doing naturally -- to sort of connect with them on that level."

Officials said gorilla named Nassir has been seen showing a particular interest in the videos on visitors' phones.

Nassir, born in 2009, is "fascinated by videos and screen time would dominate his life if he had his way," the zoo's website states.

"We've had a lot of members and guests that actually will put their phones up to the glass and show him videos," Maria Franke, the zoo's director of wildlife conservation and welfare, told The Toronto Star. "And Nassir is so into those videos. It was causing him to be distracted and not interacting with the other gorillas, and you know, being a gorilla. He was just so enthralled with gadgets and phones and the videos."

Ross said Nassir and his fellow gorillas are already allowed to watch videos including nature documentaries under controlled circumstances.

"We just want to make sure that we know the content. Very much like managing an account for a child or something, you want to make sure that your parental controls are on, and that you're in control of what the content is that they're seeing," she said.
Jul 11th, 2023, 4:04 pm

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Jul 11th, 2023, 5:07 pm
EVIDENCE OF ROMAN MARCHING CAMP FOUND IN PADERBORN

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Archaeologists have found evidence of a Roman marching camp in Paderborn on the eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Excavations have been conducted by the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL) prior to the construction of a new educational campus at the St. Johannisstift Hospital.

Archaeologists have found fragments of several different Roman wine amphorae, in additional to two field ovens from over 2,000-years-ago.

Paderborn was founded as a bishopric by Charlemagne in AD 795. According to the researchers, the discovery is the first sign of Roman military activity found in the Paderborn area.

The camp would have been constructed on a raised flat hill at the St. Johannisstift Hospital site, likely resembling other typical marching camps with of a polygonal area surrounded by an earth wall with a V-shaped ditch in front.

“Amphora finds like those found in Paderborn have so far only come to light in military camps such as Haltern am See or Bergkamen-Oberaden. The fact that amphorae have now been found in the city of Paderborn is outstanding,” says Prof. Dr. Michael M, Director of LWL Archaeology for Westphalia.

The field ovens were built by constructing a pit up to 60-80 cm’s deep in the shape of a figure of eight. Generally, field ovens were only built in temporary marching camps, used for baking bread in between marches during campaigns.

Various charcoal samples were taken from the ovens and sent to the University of Kiel for Carbon-14 dating. The results places the ovens during the time of the Augustan campaigns in Germania around 12 BC. The campaigns were a series of conflicts between the Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire over expanding territory.
Jul 11th, 2023, 5:07 pm
Jul 11th, 2023, 8:47 pm
Optical illusion reveals if you see the bright side — or have trust issues

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An optical illusion can tell you whether you always put a smile on people's faces, or if you have a hard time trusting others.

This optical illusion can reveal if you're someone people love being around, or if you're someone who has trouble trusting others. Mia

This optical illusion determines if you’re easily fooled

How strong is your relationship? This famous optical illusion will tell you
Optical illusion reveals if you are independent or have strong intuition
Viral disappearing optical illusion will blow your mind: Can you see green?

Are you an optimist or a perfectionist?

TikToker @mia_yilin posted a video of the puzzle, which has gained 34,400 views as people decipher what kind of person they are.

[Warning: spoilers ahead]

“What’s the first thing you see in this picture?” the poster asked the viewer.

The photo shows an image that depicts both a man holding binoculars with the outline of the hands holding them as well as a car, with the man’s hat and eyes as the car — and your personality is all depending on what you see first.

If the viewer sees the car first, they are a “ray of sunshine” and always find the “bright side” in situations.

“People love being around you because you always know how to bring a smile to their faces,” Yilin explained.

However, she warns that using humor as a defense mechanism might hinder the ability to address deeper emotions with others.

Yilin continued to reveal that those who saw the man first have “a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature.”

“Your love language is acts of service and what moves you the most is when others pay attention to the small details,” she said. “You’re a bit of a perfectionist and have trouble trusting others to follow your instructions correctly so you can get pretty stressed over things potentially going wrong.”

People in the comments couldn’t believe how accurate Yilin was.

“Calling me out fr [for real],” one said.

“Okay this is too accurate,” another wrote.

“LMAO [laughing my ass off] these things be calling me OUT,” someone admitted.

“She’s always accurate,” a user pointed out.

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Jul 11th, 2023, 8:47 pm
Jul 12th, 2023, 12:59 am
Driver Stops Train to Rescue Frightened Pug Before a ‘Massive’ Tearful Reunion with Owners

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A freight train driver took a break from his work in the locomotive to play the part of rescuer for a little lost pug which had run away from her owners the night before.

Poppy the pug had become frightened by a speeding car in Rutland, UK, and 60-year-old owners Dawn and Ian Bain had been out searching for her all night long.

At twenty-past eight the next morning, Michael Jones was nearing Langham Crossing in his freight train when he described seeing a “flash of red” from Poppy’s harness disappear into the bushes near the level crossing.

“All of a sudden there was just this tiny little face just looking back at me,” Jones told the BBC. “She was trembling and looking down at the ground.”

He stopped the train and lept out of the cabin to collect the tiny dog who was happy to see a friendly face. Inside the locomotive, he called ahead to the next crossing at a town called Oakham that he had found a lost dog, and then turned his attention to feeding the little pug crumpets and water.

At that same moment, Mrs. Bain arrived at the Oakham crossing to ask the employee there if any dog had been reported on the tracks that morning, to which the worker in the box replied that not only had one been found, but that it was on its way to them at that very moment.

“My heart—it didn’t know whether to sing or stop,” said Mrs. Bain, still in her nightgown from the previous 12 hours of searching. “In comes this train with this beautiful man on, with Poppy sat on his knee. I cried, massively, and he cried.”

Poppy was totally unharmed from her ordeal, and is recovering from the shock of it all at home with her companion Tinker.

The belief amongst those involved was that if Jones had not been so observant early on a workday, she would never have been found because neither the Bains nor anyone else had thought to look for her around the tracks.

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Jul 12th, 2023, 12:59 am

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Jul 12th, 2023, 1:52 am
Shiny, happy planet: Newly discovered exoplanet is largest known “mirror” in the universe
The first detected ultrahot Neptune LTT9779b has clouds made of metals like silicates and titanium

By Matthew Rozsa
Staff Writer


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An artist impression of exoplanet LTT9779b orbiting its host star. The planet is around the size of Neptune and reflects 80% of the light shone on it, making it the largest known “mirror” in the Universe. (ESA/Ricardo Ramírez Reyes/Universidad de Chile)


Imagine an exoplanet with clouds so shiny, they make it literally the shiniest exoplanet ever discovered by humans. Meet planet LTT9779b, which according to a recent study in the scientific journal Astronomy & Astrophysics is covered in metallic clouds. Located 262 light-years from Earth, planet LTT9779b has an atmosphere made of silicates and metals like titanium. Both these and other details about the distant world were gleaned by the European Space Agency's CHEOPS mission, or the Characterising Exoplanet Satellite. While Earth only reflects about 30% of the light from our star, the Sun, planet LTT 9779 b manages to reflect 80% of the sunlight from its host star.

"Imagine a burning world, close to its star, with heavy clouds of metals floating aloft, raining down titanium droplets," study co-author James Jenkins, an astronomer at Diego Portales University in Santiago, Chile, said in a statement. The study purports to "provide the first steps toward understanding the atmospheric structure and physical processes of ultrahot Neptune worlds that inhabit the Neptune desert."

The "Neptune desert" refers to the region close to a star where no Neptune-sized exoplanets appear — in the case of this particular exoplanet, the star LTT 9779. Generally speaking it is unusual for large gas giants to exist very close to their host star. Planet LTT 9779 b is being dubbed a "ultra-hot Neptune" because it is so unusually close. "It's a planet that shouldn't exist," study co-author Vivien Parmentier, a researcher at the Observatory of Côte d'Azur in Nice, France, said in the same statement.
Jul 12th, 2023, 1:52 am
Jul 12th, 2023, 2:08 am
Unknown Rembrandt portraits found in private collection fetch $14.2 million

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN

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A pair of previously unknown and “exceptionally rare” portraits by Rembrandt sold for over £11.2 million ($14.2 million) Thursday after they were discovered in a private collection in the UK.

Depicting relatives of the Dutch master, the intimate paintings are the last Rembrandt portraits still in private hands, according to Christie’s auction house, which did not reveal the winning bidder’s identity.

Signed and dated 1635, the eight-inch-high pictures are of an elderly couple related to the painter by marriage: wealthy plumber Jan Willemsz van der Pluym and his wife Jaapgen Carels, who were from a prominent family in the Dutch city of Leiden.

Their son Dominicus van der Pluym was married to Rembrandt’s cousin Cornelia van Suytbroec. The couple had one child, Karel van der Pluym, who is thought to have trained with Rembrandt and included the artist’s only surviving heir, Titus, in his will.

In 1635, the year the portraits were painted, the subjects acquired a garden next to that of Rembrandt’s mother in Leiden.

Ahead of the auction, experts at Christie’s said in a press release that the portraits have a “remarkable, virtually unbroken line of provenance.”

The artworks stayed within the sitters’ family until 1760, a year after the death of the couple’s great-grandson, Marten ten Hove. The portraits then traveled to Warsaw, to the private collection of Count Vincent Potocki, before briefly entering the collection of Baron d’Ivry in Paris in 1820 and then James Murray, 1st Baron Glenlyon.

In June 1824, Murray put the artworks up for sale with Christie’s, where their listing described them as “Rembrandt — very spirited and finely colored.”

Since that sale almost two centuries ago, the paintings remained in Britain in the same family’s private collection and were unknown to experts. The most recent owners have not been named.

Henry Pettifer, international deputy chair of Old Master paintings at Christie’s, told CNN in a telephone interview in May that the discovery was made a couple of years ago, as part of a “routine valuation to look at the contents of a house.”

“The pictures were immediately of terrific interest,” he said, adding that the then-owners were also taken by surprise.

“I don’t think they had looked into it,” he said. “They didn’t have expectations for the paintings.”

Pettifer told CNN he had been “incredibly excited” to see the paintings, but “at that stage I didn’t jump to any conclusions.”

Details of the earlier sale at Christie’s got the process rolling, followed by a long period of research at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where the portraits were investigated and underwent scientific analysis.

“What’s extraordinary is that the paintings were completely unknown. They had never appeared in any of the Rembrandt literature of the 19th or 20th century, so they were completely unknown,” said Pettifer.

The identities of the sitters were only confirmed by researchers at the Rijksmuseum.

The “small, very intimate, very spontaneous” nature of the paintings indicated a close relationship with the artist, Pettifer told CNN.

“They are not grand, formal commissioned paintings,” he said. “I think they are the smallest portraits that he painted that we know of.”

The pictures sold as part of Christie’s “Old Masters Part I” auction, which fetched over £53.9 million ($68.5 million) in London on Thursday. The evening’s biggest sale was a previously unknown work by Flemish painter Michael Sweerts that went for almost £12.6 million ($16 million)
Jul 12th, 2023, 2:08 am
Jul 12th, 2023, 9:29 am
Asda customer shocked to discover 'reduced' croissants nearly cost him £617
"It was a good job I did a double take, I was very close to just tapping my card without checking."

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An Asda customer was left gobsmacked when a reduced packet of croissants went through the till priced at £617.91.

The man, who has not been named, visited his local supermarket to "pick up a few bits" and was delighted to spot the reduced pack priced at 60p, down from £1.70. He then made his way to the self-service checkout where he scanned his items.

Without paying too much attention he then placed his last purchase in his carrier bag and was about to tap his card on the machine when he did a "double take". Because of an error the 60p croissants had gone through priced at £617.91.

The Asda customer in Warrington told the ECHO: "It was a good job I did a double take, I was very close to just tapping my card without checking. The member of staff and myself both saw the funny side of it though.

"Imagine if I hadn't noticed, they'd have had to have been the best croissants of my life."

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An Asda spokesperson said the incorrect price was a "complete anomaly", caused by a smudged barcode.

They added: “We know our croissants are good, but we agree £617 might be pushing it! This looks to have been a one-off caused by a smudged or damaged barcode that has scanned incorrectly and we’ve checked our other yellow sticker products at this store and not found any other issues.

"Thankfully this was spotted and rectified by our colleague immediately, and we hope this customer enjoyed their croissants knowing he only paid 60p for them in the end."

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Jul 12th, 2023, 9:29 am

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Jul 12th, 2023, 2:07 pm
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It's always about a global pandemic threatening life as we know it,
protests around the world, stupid politicians, natural disasters,
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A naked sunbather was seen chasing wild boar through a park after it stole his laptop bag.
Amusing photographs from Germany show the man running after the animal to try and claim the plastic bag back.
But the cheeky boar and its two piglets appear to be too quick for the sunbather, who can't keep up with their speedy little trotters.
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Jul 12th, 2023, 2:07 pm

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Jul 12th, 2023, 2:11 pm
Hospice grants dying 79-year-old woman’s final wish – to see her beloved horse one last time

Dying wishes are a gift that sadly many of us never get to see fulfilled. The fragility of life – and the accompanying, often sudden nature of death – means that very few people have the time or resources to make one final wish come true before their time comes.

For some, that wish might be as simple as having their family gathered at their bedside prior to their passing. Others might like to visit a special place one last time, or meet an idol or hero.

As far as dying wishes go, Karina Courtmanche, a 79-year-old from Bethany, Connecticut had a rather simple one: to see her beloved horse, Bella, one last time.

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As per KLTV, Karina is on hospice care, and her caretakers have said that she doesn’t have much time left.

The 79-year-old has owned Bella since the 30-year-old horse was a baby – one can only imagine the unbreakable bond the two have forged since then.

Suffering from a terminal illness in its latter stages, Karina reportedly made clear her wish that she get the chance to interact with Bella one last time.

Michelle Walker, RN Case Manager for Connecticut Hospice, said Courtmanche told her how desperately she wanted to see her four-legged friend.

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“We were talking with her, and she kept talking about her horse Bella, that she wanted to see Bella,” Walker explained.

Given Karina’s condition, it wasn’t so simple as just taking her to the stables to see Bella, but Walker – and the staff at Karina’s nursing home – were determined to ensure they did everything to make the reunion possible.

Together, the teams worked to get her an ambulance ride to Bittersweet Farm where Bella lives, ensuring that she had a stretcher and on-hand care should she need it.



Needless to say, Karina and Bella’s final meeting was a tear-jerking affair, but Karina was able to feed her companion carrots and stroke her nose with affection.

“I’m very excited that I’m able to give her this last wish. It’s important to her, so it’s important to us,” Walker added.

As per reports, Bella will continue to be looked after at Bittersweet Farm when Karina passes.
Jul 12th, 2023, 2:11 pm

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Jul 12th, 2023, 2:18 pm
Neglected one-eyed dog dumped by owner looks unrecognisable after rescue

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A neglected dog who was found dumped on a busy road now looks unrecognisable after being rescued by an animal shelter.

Rochelle Steffen, the founder of Mac’s Mission in Missouri, US, came to rescue Pearl on Saturday after she was found with one eye missing and covered in thick flea-ridden fur.

Pearl, who was walking along a busy road, didn't "even look like a living dog", according Rochelle, who admitted her fur was "so mattered" that it took three people to get rid off.

She told Newsweek: "She was the sweetest and just sat there while we got all the terrible thick matts of her which took quite a while. Thankfully, she didn't have maggots from the matts which many do when they get matted."

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Mac’s Mission, which “specialises in special”, focuses on helping homeless dogs who need medical care and provides “life-saving care” to animals in distress.

Pearl was taken to the shelter where she was given a bath to help get rid of any fleas before falling asleep in her new surroundings.

Rochelle added: “We got her cleaned up, shaved down, and a bath to get rid of any grime and fleas. She got settled into one of our spaces and fell asleep pretty quickly."

Mac’s Mission posted Pearl’s story on social media showing the newly-shaved dog being cuddled and then carried to a bed covered in blankets while being offered some food.

In the video, the shelter said Pearl was "settling into her new spot" to eat and rest "after such a long time fighting for her life."

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On Instagram, pictures of Pearl were also posted as the shelter said she is "like a new dog after her spar session."

The rescue shelter praised the hundreds of donations they receive from kind-hearted animal lovers.

They wrote: "Your donations allow us to do this and help us save dogs like this very neglected girl. Pear has a new life ahead of her thanks to you all!”

Pearl's touching story led to many social media users praising the brilliant work the animal shelter does.

"I wouldn’t have known that was a dog! Wow! Thank you for everything you do", one user said.

Another commented: “What a difference a day makes. Deepest thanks to everyone who came together to help this pup. She's a cutie.”

Many criticised the previous owner for leaving the dog on a busy road and in such a horrible condition.

One user wrote: "Poor little thing. I bet she feels so much better after her grooming and bath.”

Another added: "I seriously don’t understand people. The neglect I see as a groomer, it’s so hard to not be upset. She came out looking great, she’s precious.”
Jul 12th, 2023, 2:18 pm

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Jul 12th, 2023, 2:55 pm
ROYAL TOMBS FOUND IN CYPRUS FULL OF PRECIOUS ARTEFACTS

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Archaeologists from the University of Gothenburg have uncovered royal tombs near the Bronze Age city of Dromolaxia Vizatzia, located at Hala Sultan Tekke on the south eastern coast of Cyprus.

The tombs date from the around 1500 to 1300 BC during a period when the city was a centre for the copper trade, which according to the researchers are among the “richest” tombs ever discovered in the Mediterranean region.

Professor Peter Fishcher from the University of Gothenburg said: “It is a reasonable assumption that these were royal tombs, even though we do not know much about the form of government practiced in the city at the time.”

The site was discovered using magnetometers, a device used for measuring the Earth’s magnetic field in geophysical surveys to detect magnetic anomalies of various types, and to determine the dipole moment of magnetic materials.

“We compared the site where broken pottery had been ploughed during farming with the magnetometer map, which showed large cavities one to two metres below the surface. This led us to continue investigating the area and to discover the tombs,” said Professor Fischer.

The tombs consist of underground chambers each measuring up to 4 x 5 metres, which are accessed via a narrow passageway from the surface. Inside two of the chambers the team found over 500 complete artefacts, consisting of precious metals, gems, bronze weapons, ivory, high-status ceramics, and a gold-framed seal made of haematite.

Around half of the tomb contents were imported from neighbouring cultures and civilisations. Gold and ivory came from Egypt, precious stones were imported from Afghanistan, India and Sinai, while amber objects came from the Baltic region.

Excavations also revealed several well-preserved skeletons, including a burial containing a woman who was found surrounded by dozens of ceramic vessels, jewellery and a round bronze mirror.

Professor Fishcher, said: “Several individuals, both men and women, wore diadems, and some had necklaces with pendants of the highest quality, probably made in Egypt during the 18th dynasty at the time of such pharaohs as Thutmos III, and Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) and his wife Nefertiti.”
Jul 12th, 2023, 2:55 pm
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Alligator spotted in Pennsylvania creek



An alligator was spotted swimming in a creek in a Pennsylvania park, police confirmed.

Upper Darby police said the 2-foot gator was spotted swimming in Darby Creek at Penn Pines Park, near Providence Road.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission was summoned to the scene, but police said the reptile swam off in the direction of Yeadon.

A witness reported seeing someone wearing a mask grab the gator out of the creek on the Yeadon side.

A 3-foot alligator was previously pulled from Darby Creek in Prospect Park in 2018. The alligator in that incident was believed to be an abandoned pet and was given a new home at an aquarium.
Jul 12th, 2023, 3:42 pm

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