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[arielilane]

Gatorland announces birth of extremely rare Leucistic white alligator​

Gatorland announces birth of extremely rare Leucistic white alligator

Gatorland is celebrating an extremely rare and incredible new addition to its park.

www.clickorlando.com

Published: December 7, 2023 at 1:04 PM

 

[arielilane]

Extra festive tree mode: ACTIVATED!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1734982828549370320

 

[arielilane]

After a New Jersey man joked about throwing a party at the self-checkout at his local Walmart, the idea has since evolved into a more generous shindig: a toy drive.

A man joked about throwing a Walmart party and thousands RSVPed. So he made it a toy drive

New Jersey man asks attendees to purchase toys and will collect them to donate – ‘something good can come from this’

www.theguardian.com

13 Dec 2023 11.07 EST

 

[arielilane]

What Christmas looks like in every state

Updated Dec 24, 2020, 9:30 AM EST

 

[arielilane]

@MikeKATU

https://twitter.com/MikeKATU
GEEZ… the sunrises lately have been incredible! This beauty over @vista_house_ in the Columbia River Gorge Wednesday morning. Had to lay on my back for the shot, couldn’t stand steady in 65 mph wind! Have a great Friday and be safe out there #LiveOnK2 #fridaymorning #Portland

 

[arielilane]

'Tis the season for elk crossings! While they are large animals, deep snow (like the 10-15 feet that can happen at Mount Rainier National Park in the winter) can still be a struggle. As snow builds up at higher elevations, the elk often move to lower elevations.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736082222594044211

 

[arielilane]

Sliding into the weekend like...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1735774407333642248

A group of skiers in Lake Tahoe captured an unbearlievable sight while on the chairlift - a family of bears passing beneath them!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736046052057469371

 

[neesaki]

 

[arielilane]

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Thousands of people are expected to take over the streets of the Sunset Hills neighborhood, which is an aera that’s covered in thousands of Christmas light balls.

Volunteers worked around the clock Friday night to pass out shirts and bibs to participants of the 12th annual Running of the Balls 5K.

Nick Loflin, who founded the Greensboro race back in 2011, says more than 50,000 people have participated over the years.


He says the idea to hang Christmas light balls above participants came from a friends daughter.

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4,000 runners expected to enter the 12th annual Running of the Balls 5K in Greensboro’s Sunset Hills neighborhood

Updated: Dec 15, 2023 / 10:11 PM EST




-- Video posted 2 years ago is 1+ minutes

Running of the Balls in Greensboro attracts thousands from the Triad​

Running of the Balls in Greensboro attracts thousands from the TriadGet the latest North Carolina news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow FOX8 on our website and social media channels.

 

[arielilane]

Uh, we have a small problem here…#xmas

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736594210529136723

 

[arielilane]

WASHINGTON — The new year is around the corner and with it comes several skywatching events.
Stargazers will have an array of opportunities to see celestial marvels such as meteor showers, supermoons and even a total solar eclipse in 2024. That's all on top of plenty of full moons in the calendar year.

If you're planning to gaze at the night sky in the upcoming year, be sure to jot down these dates for some of the biggest celestial events.

Here are the top skywatching events in 2024:

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Top skywatching events for 2024 you don't want to miss

If you're planning to gaze at the night sky in the upcoming year, be sure to jot down dates for big events such as the solar eclipse and popular meteor showers.

www.localmemphis.com

Updated: 9:15 AM CST December 18, 2023

 

[ifindedout]

Owl found indoors in family's Christmas tree in Kentucky

Small owl discovered in US family's Christmas tree

It had been rocking around the Christmas tree in a Kentucky home for four days before it was found.

www.bbc.com

 

[arielilane]

In Australia, you never know what might be lurking in floodwaters https://bit.ly/4atVemI

https://twitter.com/x/status/1736884101486149800

 

[arielilane]

Virginia hunter accused of illegally killing '1 in a million' buck

The shooting of the deer came to light when a hunter posted on social media with claims that he killed the white-tailed buck.

www.wrtv.com

last updated 10:45 AM, Dec 19, 2023

 

[whitelilac]

Gabon mask sold for $165, resold for $4.6 million.

A second-hand dealer has won a case to keep the €4.2m (£3.6m; $4.6m) proceeds from the sale of a rare African mask he found in an elderly French couple's attic.
He had been brought in to help clear the attic of the couple, who sold him the mask for €150 (£129; $165).

Elderly French couple lose rare African mask case worth millions

A dealer bought the African mask from the couple for €150, reselling it for €4.2m.

www.bbc.com

 

[neesaki]

Owl found indoors in family's Christmas tree in Kentucky

What a cutie!
I wonder How it survived for several days without food or water? I sure hope its mommy finds him!

ETA: It appears to be a live free so it could Have gotten water from the water in the stand.

 

[charminglane]

What a cutie!
I wonder How it survived for several days without food or water? I sure hope its mommy finds him!

ETA: It appears to be a live free so it could Have gotten water from the water in the stand.

There are probably more little live tidbits for an owl to gobble down in a tree than we think.

 

[Chimera]

Wildlife expert debunks 'black panther' sighting in Texas

Texas man claims to have photographed a black panther near his home in Huntsville.

www.chron.com

An expert with the state agency believes the creature photographed in Walker County on Saturday was most likely a house cat, though it notes the photo quality makes it difficult to decipher.

Or ... someone's secret 'pet' escaped ?

 

[neesaki]

Speaking of jaguars

https://twitter.com/x/status/1738105533905637420

 

[neesaki]

Wildlife expert debunks 'black panther' sighting in Texas

Texas man claims to have photographed a black panther near his home in Huntsville.

www.chron.com

An expert with the state agency believes the creature photographed in Walker County on Saturday was most likely a house cat, though it notes the photo quality makes it difficult to decipher.

Or ... someone's secret 'pet' escaped ?


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That’s too big for a house cat. Could be a bob cat. Idk…