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.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1997.(Image © - Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

▶ 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.

Lion's mane jellyfish - Is Lion's Mane jellyfish bigger than Blue Whale?

    

           The lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata), also known as the gigantic jellyfish, arctic red jellyfish, or hair jelly, is one of the largest Jellyfish species. It exclusively lives in the chilly, boreal waters of the Arctic, Northern Atlantic, and Northern Pacific seas. The North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel, and waters surrounding western Scandinavia south to Kattegat and Resund are also affected. It may also move toward the southwest corner of the Baltic Sea (where it cannot breed due to the low salinity). Jellyfish that seem identical to one another and maybe the same species may be seen in the seas of Australia and New Zealand. The largest specimen ever discovered was discovered off the coast of Massachusetts in 1865, with tentacles measuring roughly 36.6 m (120 ft) long and a bell of 210 cm (7 feet) in diameter. Lion's mane jellyfish have been found in the larger bays of the US east coast, below 42°N latitude.

Characteristics & Appearance

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    The size of a lion's mane jellyfish varies according to its location. Lower latitude species are smaller in size than those in the north.
Because lion's mane jellyfish are among the biggest in the world, it stands to reason that these organisms, which are 95% water, may weigh up to 200 pounds.

The tentacles of a lion's mane jellyfish may range in length from 30 to 120 feet. They become smaller as the environment warms. The size of the bell may range from less than an inch to almost 10 feet.

The body of a lion's mane jellyfish is bell-shaped, with flowing tentacles hanging from the bottom. Eight clusters, grouped in four rows, surround the jellyfish's mouth, which is located at the bottom of the bell.
Each cluster, or lobe, may include up to 150 tentacles. That implies a single lion's mane jellyfish may have up to 1,200 separate tentacles that can grow to be 100 feet long.

A rhopalium, or balancing organ, is also found in each lobe. There are also broad oral arms that protrude from the mouth.
Each tentacle - or appendage - now contains nematocysts that carry strong neurotoxins that may damage humans. The oral arms are covered by the same nematocysts.

The top of the bell is often crimson or dark yellow, with a thick core that thins toward the margin. Tentacles are usually yellow or red in color, with purple oral arms. The top section of the bell is protected by similar deadly nematocysts.

Smaller jellyfish with bells less than 5′′ in diameter are generally yellow or pink. Those between 5′′ and 18′′ are more crimson or yellowish-brown in color. When they reach a height of 18 inches, they become a dark brownish-red color.

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Lifespan & Reproduction

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   Lion's mane jellyfish go through four phases of development. They begin as larvae. Then they convert into a polyp, then into an ephyra, and lastly into a medusa. The life span of this jellyfish species is just one year.

When an adult female reaches the medusa stage, she is sexually mature. This jellyfish breeds in March and then again in early May by external fertilization.

The female lion mane will transfer the fertilized eggs in her tentacles until the eggs hatch into larvae.

When the larvae are mature enough, the mother abandons them on a hard surface to develop into polyps. Lion mane jellyfish (and many other species) reproduce asexually during the polyps stage.

During this phase, each polyp develops stacks of ephyrae. Then each of these ephyrae separates from the group and progresses to the last life stage, medusa. They are fully mature and ready to reproduce sexually at this stage. Typically, the procedure takes 30 to 40 days.

Where Does the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish live?

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 This jellyfish favors cooler waters in areas with severe, icy winters and cool summers. They thrive in waters cooler than 68°F since they do not thrive in warm water.

Throughout their adult life, they like to float near the surface in open waters, although they spend most of their time in shallow bays. They seldom travel deeper than 66 feet.

The coldest portions of the Arctic, as well as the northern Pacific and Atlantic seas, have the highest numbers of lion's mane jellyfish. They sometimes move towards the Baltic Sea's southwest.

During the winter, outlying populations may be seen in the Chesapeake Bay. However, they do not grow to the size of those that reside in the center of the ocean. These massive jellyfish have been seen in major bays along the east coast below 42°N.

This species may also be found in the North and Irish Seas, the English Channel, and portions of Scandinavia as far south as Kattegat and resund.
Lion's mane jellyfish are constantly in motion, generally alone rather than in swarms. When there is fast-flowing water, they may go long distances. These jellyfish may swim in big bunches during storms or tides.

What Does the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish eat?

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 This species glows in the dark because it is bioluminescent. The illumination may draw prey in close enough for the jellyfish to reach out and grasp them with their additional sticky tentacles and lethal stingers.

When their tentacles wrap around their victim, their stingers shock them.
Out in the open sea, though, certain food species take refuge inside a jellyfish's bell. Food and shelter are provided by medusafish, shrimp, juvenile prowfish, butterfish, and harvestfish.

Threats & Predators

When these jellyfish reach maturity, other animals find it much more difficult to consume them.

Their massive bulk and venomous stingers protect them from predators and transform them into prey. Anemones, which also feed on juveniles, are among the only creatures that may consume an adult.

Status of Conservation

      The diet of a lion's mane jellyfish is restricted to tiny fish, other smaller jellyfish, ctenophores, zooplankton, crustaceans, and moon jellies.

Smaller, younger lion's mane jellyfish are more likely to be devoured by bigger animals.

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   The lion's mane jellyfish has a common conservation status, which implies it is a common species found in a variety of locales. They are not now threatened with extinction.

Interesting Facts About the Lion's Mane Jellyfish

◈ The world's biggest lion's mane jellyfish featured a 7-foot-diameter bell and 120-foot-long tentacles. That's longer than a blue whale, which experts claim is the world's longest species.

◈ This specimen was discovered in 1865 by an engineer named Alexander Agassiz. He discovered this world-record-breaking jellyfish somewhere off the coast of Massachusetts.

◈ The mane of a lion The jellyfish acquired its name from the eight lobes of tentacles that flow around the bell, which resemble a lion's mane.

◈ A tentacle from this jellyfish may hurt even if it is not linked to the jellyfish. Even one stinger may make a person ill. To remove the suction cup, you may require medical treatment or the aid of a specialist.

◈ Vomiting, rash, headache, anxiety, and chest discomfort are all possible symptoms of a Lion's mane jellyfish sting.

◈ The anatomy of the jellyfish comprises a single entrance for consumption and waste disposal.

◈ The lion's mane jellyfish, like other jellyfish, lacks eyes, a brain, and blood.

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The Ruddy kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) - A Rusty-orange bird with a lipstick-red beak.

   The Ruddy(Halcyon coromanda) kingfisher is a dark rusty-orange bird with a lipstick-red beak. The bright azure blaze on the rump is particularly noticeable on flying birds. Shy and seldom seen out in the open, preferring deeply shaded rivers in dense, tangled woodlands. On the breeding grounds, it makes a loud descending rattle; throughout the winter, it is quiet.

The Ruddy kingfisher is a medium-sized tree kingfisher that may be found across east and southeast Asia. This 25-cm-long bird has a large, vivid red underside, which is complemented by similarly bright red legs. Their bodies are an orange-rust-red color that develops to a gorgeous purple towards the tail, which is largely hidden while the bird is in flight.

There is typical sexual dimorphism, which means it is difficult to tell the female from the male.

Though it is reported that the male's plumage is somewhat brighter.

  

The Ruddy Kingfisher is a migratory bird found in South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, China, and India. When migrating, they have been seen to fly as far as Borneo.

 

  From temperate to tropical locations, these birds prefer wooded environments near streams and rivers, frequently in dense jungles and rainforests. Because of its affinity for densely wooded locations, the kingfisher's loud, descending cry is more typically heard than seen, and these birds usually move alone or in couples.

  

   Ruddy, like other kingfishers, Kingfishers like to eat fish, crabs, and big insects, although, in locations with less running water, they have been seen eating rats, frogs, and other amphibians.

 

   From March through May, the mating season for the Ruddy Kingfisher species in India and Nepal. It is on the Malay Peninsula in May and late June in South Korea. Both birds build nests in tree holes, termite mounds, and sandbanks. Jointly, the male and female of this species are monogamous, and they both incubate the eggs. They will jointly care for and feed the chicks until they fully grow.

 The ruddy kingfisher's worldwide population estimate is unknown, although it is thought to be declining. It presently does not meet the criteria for vulnerability.

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Deep Sea headless chicken monster (Enypniastes eximia) - Did You Know About This Creatures...?

    

           Enypniastes is a deep-water sea cucumber genus. It is monotypic, with just one species, Enypniastes eximia, representing it. The species has been called the headless chicken fish, the headless chicken monster, and the Spanish dancer due to its unusual look. It is also known as the swimming sea cucumber and the pink see-through fantasia by others.

Species in this genus have evolved webbed swimming fin-like appendages on the front and rear of their bodies, allowing them to swim up off the sea bottom and go up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) into the water column. This is supposed to aid the animals in moving to new food areas and avoiding predators.

Description

   The size of a sea cucumber varies from 11 to 25 cm (4.3 to 9.8 in). Its most distinguishing trait is its color, which varies according to size: young enypniastes are brilliant pink, while bigger ones are more reddish-brown. It is also semi-transparent, with its intestine visible through its body, Particularly after feeding. The body of the enypniastes is spherical and bulbous, with bifurcated tentacles and a broad anterior sail. They are also bioluminescent.

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Distribution and habitat

  Enypniastes are mostly found in the ocean's benthic zone. They may be found all over the world in a variety of habitats. They spend most of their time in the water column, only coming to the seafloor to feed.

The first observation of E. eximia in the southern ocean happened in October 2018, when a team from Australia's Department of Environment and Energy captured a picture of it on a camera positioned in seas near East Antarctica.

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Feeding

The enypniastes Mostly feed on benthic silt. Their tentacles are used to push food into their mouths. They feed swiftly and only remain on the seafloor for around 64 seconds. Because it is more than enough time to eat Completely, the enypniastes Feed episodically.

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Movement

The enypniastes moves in a variety of ways. The first is that their anterior veil moves in a rowing motion. The second characteristic is that when there is a current, the creature will utilize its tentacles to draw itself down the current. They also move with their tentacles in a pushing manner.

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