Some two hundred penguins found covered in oil on Robben Island following a spillage by a stricken bulk carrier were washed, fed and restored to health. Thirty of the birds were released today.
A member of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition plays the bagpipes for an indifferent penguin, 1904.
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Another shot from this morning’s sunrise
Penguins return to the sea following oil spill in South Africa
(Photo: Schalk Van Zuydam / AP)
Heaven’s Trail, Ireland
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Beautiful Creature of the Day: Springbok.
Black Rhino Mother and Baby (by Steve - 1 Million+ (safe) views - thank you)
Such a privilege to work for these creatures every day. We have 5 black rhinos ranging in age from 1.5 years to 21 years, and each of them is so beautiful. Their horns are made of keratin - check your hair and nails, it’s the same thing - and because some cultures believe they have medicinal properties, they sell on the black market for more money than gold or cocaine. Black rhinos aren’t endangered because of a complex web of human needs. People don’t use them to create food or clothing or shelter. These 3,000-pound animals are killed by poachers, their horns are hacked off, and their bodies are left to rot, all so that someone can profit from the sale of the horn. This is the intensity of human greed, and it’s heartbreaking.
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Indigo Bunting #1 by PictureOnTheWall on Flickr.
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