Cypress trees in the United States.
Waterfowl and wading birds tend to roost in large flocks for protection, and often sleep near or even on water. Consequentially any unusual water sounds will quickly alert them to possible predators nearby.
Crested pigeon in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
Golden trevally swim with a whale shark in Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia.
Donna Boston's three cats appear to have found the perfect place where to nap during the winter chill. 🐱💓
Originally a skinny, bad-tempered stray cat, Nick was befriended by Jo Darden, a teacher of English, who took a liking to him when he was about five years old. After four years of friendship, whilst Nick was napping on the bench where Jo was sitting, she picked him up and put him quickly into a cage, and took him to a veterinarian, who vaccinated, dewormed and desexed him. Afterwards Jo released Nick back to his neighbourhood. Eventually, after about a year, Nick forgave Jo's "betrayal", and walked into Jo's house, where he stayed for the next ten years, passing away peacefully in Jo's arms in 2015.
Life during the dry season is fraught with challenges and dangers.
Our group "The Beauty of All Animals and Living Things" welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Water Rabbit, which starts today, the 22nd of January. (By way of further explanation, the Rabbit symbol comes from the Chinese Zodiac, whilst the Water element arises from the Chinese Five Elements.)