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Some sanctuary and animal rights groups have taken issue with this interaction because they consider it unethical to ask a lion to engage in any “unnatural behavior” “for the benefit of the public,” calling it exploitation. It is worth keeping in mind, however, that learning and engaging in novel behaviors is hugely enriching for animals in human care, and that lions have no concept of exploitation. As long as the lion is not bothered by the presence or noise of the crowd, is not injured or harmed, and is engaging on an entirely voluntary basis, this sort of thing is entirely ethical. It is far safer than any type of interaction where a member of the public is coming into direct context with a big cat, but still allows people to directly experience the sheer strength of a lion up close.

Here you can see how the three tallest mountains in Washington state (Baker, Adams, & Rainier) stack up against the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States (Whitney).

Zbrush model and animation of the middle and inner ear. I hope to add to the animation when I learn After Effects in a few weeks!

A polar bear peers up from beneath the melting sea ice on Hudson Bay as the setting midnight sun glows red from the smoke of distant fires during a record-breaking spell of hot weather. (Photo and caption by Paul Souders)

Mt Fuji from the International Space Station (via)

Just to brighten your day. Image by Robert F. Bukaty.

A day off and finally had time to sit down and finish articulating Jynx’s stunning left front paw! @lolita_decay #skeleton #articulation #petpreservation #cats #catskeleton #art #sculpture #odd #oddities #vultureculture #claws #anatomy #animalbones #pagan #occult #bones #mutant #polydactyl #science https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSWybvlVoF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d3l37ln65rpi

-Mr. T on the subject of his name

Polar bear population by US state.

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