Not only did Queen Elizabeth adore her corgis, These 10 photographs also reflect her lifelong love of animals.

• Queen Elizabeth, who died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, was well-known for her love for animals.
• She had a special affinity for horses and corgis and was known to seek consolation in them from a young age.
• She met elephants, lizards, owls, and other animals on royal engagements. 

▶ Queen Elizabeth had a special fondness for dogs.

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  Queen Elizabeth petted a guiding dog at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.

▶ Susan, her beloved corgi, was given to her as the 18th birthday present in 1944.

Princess Elizabeth with her pet Corgi Susan  in 1944.(Image © - Sheridan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

▶ She adored corgis and owned more than 30 of them over her 70-year reign.

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She had over 30 corgis and had stopped breeding them years before so they wouldn't outlast her.

▶ The Queen loved horses as well....

Princess Elizabeth, at the Richmond Royal Horse Show on 6th June 1934. (Image © -Keystone/Getty Images)

▶ ....She started riding as a child.

Princess Elizabeth,  aged 9 in 1935. (Image © -Getty Images)

▶ During her life, she attended several horse events.

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▶ In 2014, she made a visit to an equine hospital to cheer up the horses in their care.

At Cotts Equine Hospital in 2014. (Image © - Rebecca Naden/Reuters)

The Queen patted Teaforthree the horse's nose at Cotts Equine Hospital in Wales.

▶ She befriended an elephant in the Whipsnade Zoo in Dunstable, England.

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Donna the elephant was fed by both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

▶ During a trip to Australia, she got to know a koala.

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▶ In celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 96th birthday, the palace issued a photograph of her with her two white fell ponies.

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According to a tweet from the official Royal Family account, the portrait of the king, taken by the landscape and equestrian photographer Henry Dallal, was initially released by the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Her Majesty is shown standing between two of her lovely white horses, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale. The photo was shot in March on the grounds of Windsor Castle, according to the tweet description.

Elephant Recognizes the Thailand Vet Who Treated Him 12 Years Ago

 

        When a wild elephant remembered the veterinarian who treated him 12 years ago, a poignant incident was recorded on video. Plai Thang, a 31-year-old elephant, stretched his trunk to embrace Dr. Pattarapol Maneeon's hand during an impromptu reunion.

  The elephant was discovered in a jungle in Rayong, eastern Thailand, in 2009. It was infected with trypanosomiasis, a parasitic infection that may be lethal.

When Doctor Pattarapol came to treat the ailing jumbo, it was "near death" and suffering from a fever, loss of appetite, and swelling on its face, neck, and stomach. Plai Thang also had anemia, tight legs and back, and swollen eyes.

To treat the sick animal, a team from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation was brought to the Forest Industry Organization's site in Lampang province. He was freed after many months of recuperation.

   Doctor Pattarapol claimed to have identified the distinct sound of an elephant he had last heard while on patrol 12 years before. Plai Thang, who hadn't seen a human in over 10 years, replied to his summons by extending his trunk to meet Doctor Pattarapol.

According to the vet, Plai Thang recognized him. Doctor Pattarapol said that he remembers the sound clearly since Plai Thang's loudness was one-of-a-kind.

Plai Thang was a very belligerent elephant when they first met. He was unable to fight other elephants due to his fragile condition. Despite the fact that his rehabilitation took some time, he was highly brilliant and self-sufficient. They just reunited, according to Doctor Pattarapol. They recognized each other and exchanged greetings. It was a genuinely remarkable event.

Wonderful 10 animals that have the world records.

 

From a Great Dane that reached more than 7 feet tall to a slam-dunking bunny with great basketball abilities, there's quite a list of animals who have broken world records, either for having exceptional physical attributes or doing unusual hobbies like riding bicycles or jumping rope.

Guinness World Records, which bills itself as the authority on world records, tracks not just human feats but also those of animals ranging from household pets like cats and dogs to wild species like crocodiles and pandas.

Continue reading to discover about 10 animals that have won or currently hold world records.

1. Zeus, a Great Dane, was the tallest dog ever, at 7 feet 4 inches when standing on his hind legs.

   Zeus, a Great Dane, holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest dog. Zeus passed away in 2014, at the age of five. His record-breaking height — 7 feet, 4 inches while standing on his hind legs — has yet to be broken as of 2022.

In 2011, Zeus set the world record.

2. Jonathan, a tortoise that is 187 years old, is currently the oldest known living land animal.

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   The tortoise Jonathan has seen it all. Jonathan will reach 190 years old this year, according to Guinness World Records, making him the oldest-known land animal still living.

According to Guinness World Records, he was born in 1832 and has seen two World Wars, the construction of the Eiffel Tower, and the first powered flight.

3. Blosom, the tallest cow in the world, measured more than 6 feet tall.

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      Blosom reached 74.8 inches tall, or 6.23 feet. Blosom, who belonged to Patricia Meads-Hanson of Orangeville, Illinois, died in May 2015 at the age of 13, according to Guinness World Records.

Blosom established the world record in May 2014.

4. Poncho Via, a longhorn with huge horns, set two world records: it has the widest horn spread on a live steer and the largest horn on a living steer.

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         Poncho Via, a Texas longhorn from Alabama, with enormous horns that measure 10 feet, and 7.4 inches in length. According to Guinness World Records, it is wider than a concert grand piano by more than twice as much.

The greatest horn spread on a live steer and the widest horn on a living steer were both records that Poncho Via the longhorn broke in May 2019.

5. Franchesca, a bunny, is the world record holder for having the longest fur on a rabbit.

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    Betty Chu's rabbit Franchesca in Morgan Hill, California, has fur that reaches 14.37 inches in length. According to Guinness World Records, Franchesca is an English Angora rabbit who is often misidentified as a Pekingese dog.🫢

Franchesca achieved the record in 2014.

6. Lou is a three-year-old black and tan coonhound. She currently holds the world record for the longest dog ears.

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   Lou is a three-year-old black and tan coonhound. She's a cute, sassy, and now record-breaking dog.

Paige Olsen, her owner, fell in love at first sight (USA). She couldn't say no to adopting her!

Paige has always made fun of Lou's "extravagantly long" ears.

However, it wasn't until she was stranded during the pandemic that she decided to take measurements.

7. The first twin pandas to be born to a captivity-based mother and a wild father were named He He and Mei Mei.

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   Panda twins He He and Mei Mei were the first panda twins born on July 28 at the Hetaoping Wilderness Training Base in Suchuan Province, China, between a captive mother and a wild father. The name "He He" means "Harmony," while the name "Mei Mei" means "Beautiful."

According to Guinness World Records, the pandas were also the tiniest placental mammal newborns relative to adults, which means they had a record-breaking size disparity when they were born compared to the size of a full-grown giant panda.

8. Bini, a bunny, set a record for the most basketball slam dunks in one minute.😍

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   The Guinness World Record for the most basketball slam dunks made by a rabbit in a minute is achieved by Bini, a bunny. In the allotted 60 seconds, the Holland Lop breed rabbit made seven dunks.

In 2016, Bini established a new record.

9. The biggest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, is more than 17 feet long and is the size of two ping-pong tables placed end to end.👀

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      According to Guinness World Records, Cassius, a crocodile housed at an Australian wildlife park on the Great Barrier Reef, is the biggest crocodile kept in captivity. Cassius is the length of two ping pong tables placed end to end, at 17 feet, 11 inches.

In 2011, Cassius surpassed all other giant live captivity crocodiles.

10. With more than 695 million views in March 2018, Maymo the Lemon Beagle rose to the top place as the most-watched animal on YouTube.😮

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      Maymo starts on the aptly titled Maymo YouTube channel. According to Guinness World Records, Maymo and his dog brother Potpie's videos have had more than 695 million views as of March 2018.

In March 2018, Maymo the Lemon Beagle overtook all other animals as the most watched on YouTube.

Weasel Enjoys a Magical Ride on the Back of Woodpecker - Is this real...?

             Though this appears to be a magnificent animal rendition of Jasmine's magic carpet journey from Disney's classic Aladdin, the shot is real, and the truth behind it is a little darker. Martin Le-May, an East London hobby photographer, captured these images of a woodpecker and a baby weasel fighting for their life over Hornchurch Country Park.

According to Le-May, he and his wife were walking in the park when they heard and subsequently observed the altercation. When the bird soared directly over them, they noticed it had a little creature on its back, and that's when he took these photos.

Weasels enjoy robbing nests, but this one was most likely targeting the woodpecker itself. In any event, he appears to have been thwarted for the time being.  As Le-May wrote, "The woodpecker left with its life. The weasel just disappeared into the long grass, hungry".

What appears to be a wonderful woodpecker ride...

It was actually a dirty, terrible fight for life.

They battled after the woodpecker landed, and then the weasel escaped.

"The woodpecker left with its life. The weasel just disappeared into the long grass, hungry".

Top 10 Rare, Scary And Beautiful Hybrid Animals. - What exactly is a hybrid animal..?

You've most likely heard about hybrid animal species. But did you know that there are lots of hybrid creatures all over the place?

Some of these hybrid creatures occur naturally, but the majority are the result of human intervention and selective breeding.

What exactly is a hybrid animal..?

Species are groupings of living creatures that are related enough to exchange DNA or interbreed. A hybrid animal, on the other hand, is born when parents from two distinct (though generally highly closely related) species can have offspring.

Although there are a few exceptions, hybrid offspring of two distinct species are normally sterile and unable to reproduce. It is possible to create a breeding line of fertile hybridized animals with scientific intervention and specific breeding techniques (including artificial insemination).

well, let's take a look at 10 such rare, scary and beautiful hybrid animals.

1. Liger
(Male tiger & female lion)

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     The liger is the biggest feline living today, weighing up to 420 kg. It is a combination of a male lion and a female tiger. They have brown fur with subtle striped patterns that fade away in various spots. Ligers are not known to occur in the wild (since their parents' habitats do not coincide) and have only been spotted in captivity where they have been carefully bred.

2. Tigon
(Male lion & female tiger)

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   A tigon is the offspring of a male tiger and a female lion. The body of a tigon is light brown with stripes and a white underbelly, and it has a huge mane and spotted head. Since they are mostly infertile, tigons only exist in captivity as part of breeding projects (though there have been several notable exceptions).

3. Jaglion
(Male jaguar & female lion)

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  These rare hybrid large cats are known as 'jaglions,' and only two are known to exist. Jahzara and Tsunami are naturally born siblings of a male jaguar and a female lion bred in the same zoo, and they currently reside at Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada.

4. Leopon
(Male leopard & female lion)

   The leopon is an extremely rare cross between a male leopard and a lioness that has never been seen outside of captivity. The leopon resembles a mythical beast, with the head of a lion and the body of a leopard. The first leopon was made in India in 1910, and it is estimated that just approximately 100 remain in the world today.

5. Cheetoh
(Bengal cat & Ocicat)

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   The cheetoh was created in 2001 by a breeder who wanted to produce a new feline with the morphological traits of a wild cat and the kindness of a domestic cat. They succeeded, and the cheetah now has a beautiful, velvety coat that resembles a little leopard or cheetah, with small rosettes or spots in brown, gold, and cinnamon hues. Cheetohs are one of the most common domestic cat breeds, yet hybrids are very unusual.

6. Grolar bear
(Polar bear & brown bear)

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    These remarkable hybrid apex predators, which combine grizzly and polar bears, are also known as polar Grizz, polizzle, pizzly bear, grizzlar, or nanulakm. They are relatively uncommon in that they are more commonly seen in the wild than in zoos.

A strange-looking bear that was shot on Banks Island in the Canadian Arctic provided the DNA evidence for the first verified sighting of a grolar, which occurred in 2006. It's possible that polar bears and brown bears are interacting more in the wild due to climate change, leading to an increase in their sharing of overlapping regions.

7. Coywolf
(Coyote & wolf)

    Coyotes and wolves just started diverging from one another around 200,000 years ago, and the two species are still able to mate and give birth to coywolves, who are healthy offspring. Coywolves are between the size of a coyote and a wolf when fully grown, and they exhibit numerous traits from both of their parents. It is unknown whether coywolves are creatures that form lifelong partnerships, like both of their parent species do.

8. Beefalo
(Buffalo & cow)

 

  Beefalo are the progeny of domestic cattle and American bison that have been fertilized (known as buffalo). The earliest crossings between these two species are considered to have happened some 250 years ago, with purposeful crossbreeding beginning in the nineteenth century.

The beefalo was intended to combine the finest qualities of both species to boost beef production, but it has regrettably resulted in a significant setback to wild American bison conservation, with wild bison populations getting tainted with cow DNA.

9. Dzo
(Cow & wild yak)

 

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    The dzo is a male hybrid of a yak and a domestic cow that originated on the high plateaus of Mongolia and Tibet. Male hybrids are normally infertile, while the female hybrid, known as a dzomo or zhom, is fertile. These hybrids are bigger and stronger than cows and yaks, and they are appreciated for their meat and milk production.

10. Zubron
(Cow & European bison)

 

   Zubron was created by breeding domestic cattle with European bison to create a new breed of domestic cattle that was bigger, stronger, and more disease resistant.

Zubron is an extraordinarily huge hybrid capable of withstanding hard winters, with males reaching up to 1,200 kilograms. The first zubrons were produced in 1847, but the effort failed for a variety of reasons, leaving just a tiny herd roaming freely in Poland's Bialowieski National Park.

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The 10 Small Wild Cat Species Found in Asia

          Asia has diverse flora and animals that occupy the continent's vast and varied regions. Although Asia's large cats, such as the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, and snow leopard, are well-known, the continent also has 10 lesser cat species with distinct looks and behaviors. Many of these wild cats are endangered and require conservationists' care. It is critical to prioritize the conservation of these tiny wild cats before they go extinct. Here is a list of the 10 Asian tiny wild cat species.

10. Bornean Bay Cat

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     The Bornean Bay Cat (Catopuma Badia) is a species of wild cat found exclusively on the island of Borneo. These cats may be found in a broad range of environments, from forests to marshes., from woods to marshes. The bay cats have a beautiful chestnut coat that is lighter on the undersides. The length of these cats varies between 49.5 and 67 cm from head to tail. The tail is around 30.0 to 40.3 cm long. Bornean bay cats are nocturnal and solitary creatures. As a result, studying the behavior of these cats is tough. According to the IUCN Red List, the cat is an Endangered species. The illegal wildlife trade as well as the deliberate loss of this cat's habitat owing to palm oil plantations and deforestation are the primary causes responsible for the species' population decline.

9. Chinese Mountain Cat

     The Chinese Mountain Cat (Felis bieti) is a Chinese endemic. It may be located on the Tibetan Plateau's northernmost rim. Elevations range from 8,200 to 16,400 feet for the cat. Coniferous woods, alpine shrublands and meadows, and high-altitude grasslands are among its habitats. These cats' head-body lengths range from 69 to 84 cm, and their black-ringed tails are 29 to 41 cm long. Sand-colored fur with Dark guard hair. The Chinese mountain cat's prey base includes rodents, birds, and pikas. This species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. One of the most serious hazards to this species is human poisoning of pikas, which results in the death of these cats that feed on pikas.

8. Asiatic Golden Cat

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     The Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii) may be found throughout Southeast Asia and India. It lives in a variety of environments, including woods and grasslands. It has been observed at altitudes of up to 12,000 feet. The species' head to body length ranges from 66 to 105 cm, and its tail is 40 to 57 cm long. The coat's hue ranges from crimson to black and is consistent. Stripes and spots may appear. Black and white lines go over the face. These cats like to be alone and nocturnal. They can climb trees and hunt birds, rodents, reptiles, hares, and other animals. The IUCN has classified the Asian golden cat as a Near Threatened species. Illegal wildlife trading, human persecution, and deforestation all pose threats to Asia's wild cat populations.

7. Asiatic Wildcat  

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        The Asiatic Wildcat (Felis lybica ornata) is a wildcat subspecies found in Asia. The Caucasus mountain range serves as a physical barrier between European and Asian wildcat populations. The wildcat lives in semi-desert and desert areas surrounding the Caspian Sea in Asia. These cats have also been sighted at elevations as high as 9,800 feet. The hue of this subspecies' coat changes depending on where it lives. Desert-dwelling populations have paler coats with little patches or stripes. The ones that live in woodland areas are deeper in color and extensively striped, spotted, or both. These cats' prey includes tiny animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. They have been observed killing very deadly snakes such as cobras and vipers. The Asiatic wildcat is classified as Least Concern, however, numbers have fallen over time.

6. Rusty Spotted Cat

       The Rusty-Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is a wild cat of Asia with a somewhat limited range that may be found in portions of the Indian subcontinent. The cat lives in deciduous woods, grasslands, and scrubland settings. The cat's length ranges from 35 to 48 cm, with a tail length of roughly 15 to 30 cm. The gray fur has rusty streaks on the sides and back. The underparts are white with black markings. Because of the secretive character of this species, nothing is known about its habits. The cats are said to be nocturnal. The rusty-spotted cat's prey includes rodents, birds, insects, frogs, and lizards. Because of its limited range and habitat destruction, the cat is considered Near Threatened.

5. Pallas’s Cat

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       The Pallas’s Cat (Otocolobus manul) inhabits the Central Asian montane steppe and grassland environments. This cat's body size spans from 46 to 65 cm, and its tail is 21 to 31 cm long. The cat has long, dense ochre-colored hair and a robust, plush look. Pallas's cat is a solitary and territorial creature. During the day, it sleeps in caves, other animals' burrows, and rock crevices, and hunts in the late afternoon. Because the cat is a slow runner, it hunts by stalking and ambushing its victim. Its primary prey is birds and rodents. The Pallas' cat is classed as Near Threatened by the IUCN because poaching, a fall in the prey base, and habitat degradation threaten the species' population stability.

4. Jungle Cat

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           The swamp cat, (Felis chaus), is found across Asia. The cat loves to dwell in locations with lush vegetation and many water supplies. As such, it is found in wetland and riparian environments. It may also be found in man-made environments such as big plantations and cultivated fields. The cat may also be found at altitudes ranging from sea level to around 7,500 feet. The jungle cat's head to body length ranges from 59 to 76 cm. The face is long and thin, with a white muzzle. The coat's color ranges from gray to sandy to reddish brown and is devoid of markings or stripes. These cats are solitary and territorial, and they hunt during the day. Small animals, fish, birds, insects, and reptiles are all prey for jungle cats. The IUCN classifies this species as Least Concern because of its widespread range and generally steady population. However, habitat degradation and unlawful hunting endanger the species' existence.

3. Fishing Cat

           The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is a species of wild cat found in Southeast and South Asia. These cats enjoy wetland settings such as mangroves, marshes, swamps, reed beds, and so on. They can also be found in tropical dry and evergreen woods. From the tip of the tail to the tip of the skull, these cats measure 57 to 78 cm. The tail is between 20 and 30 centimeters in length. The coat is grey in color, with spots and stripes dispersed irregularly. Because of their nocturnal and stealthy nature, fishing cats are difficult to see. These cats are skilled swimmers that can even swim underwater. Fish makes up the majority of their diets. They also eat reptiles, rodents, snakes, amphibians, and other animals. The greatest threat to this species is the degradation of wetlands. The fishing cat is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

2. Marbled Cat

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        Southeast and South Asia are home to the Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata). It lives in deciduous and evergreen tropical kinds of wood, swamps, and peat bogs. The feline is around the size of a domestic cat. The cat's size spans from 45 to 62 cm from head to tail, with a tail length of 35 to 55 cm. The coat is brownish-gray to buff in hue, with black stripes, solid spots, and 'marbled' patterned dark-edged patches. Because the marbled cat is a reclusive species, little is known about its habits. It is a skilled climber who frequently hunts in the forest canopy. These cats hunt birds, reptiles, rodents such as squirrels, and other small mammals. The IUCN has classified the species as Near Threatened. Snaring and killing for body parts, as well as habitat degradation, pose a threat to the marbled cat's survival.

1. Leopard Cat

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           The Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is a species of wild cat found in East, Southeast, and South Asia. The cat may be found at heights of up to 3,300 feet in tropical, subtropical, and deciduous woods. Leopard cats may also live in modified ecosystems such as plantation areas. The feline is around the size of a domestic cat. The cat's length ranges from 38.8 to 66 cm. Long tails range in length from 17.2 to 31 cm. The fur is normally tawny with black patches, and white underparts. However, the color and patterns on the cat's pelage change depending on where it lives. The leopard cat is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. However, numerous populations of this species are threatened by hunting and habitat degradation.

 (Source: www.worldatlas.com)