God loves Animals, check out the Bible and "search" for some animals:
24 And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.-Genesis 1
Mangan's Cat, Pumpkin, gets ready to jump inside the Coca Cola 12-Pack Box and hides
Pumpkin hiding in another box again!
Pumpkin, the Mangan's newest cat (found on October 2004 around Halloween after their cat died a week or so earlier), does crazy stuff! She would jump into the Coca Cola box everytime one throws it in the ground.
FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS
'POSTED October 10, 2008 A musical appreciation highlighting the beauty of all God's creatures, great and small."
"'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself."-Exodus 19:4
Fly Eagle Fly
"Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" Eagle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "..are large birds of prey which are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. Most of the more than 60 species occur in Eurasia and Africa.[1] Outside this area, just two species (the Bald and Golden Eagles) can be found in the USA and Canada, nine more in Central and South America, and three in Australia...
The eagle is the symbol used to depict John the Apostle in some Christian churches, whose writing most clearly witnesses the divinity of Christ. In art, John, as the writer of the Gospel, is sometimes depicted with an eagle...
ASIA
=>Philippines
-Philippine Eagle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ".world’s largest eagle. It is the only member of the genus Pithecophaga and is genetically believed to be most closely related to the snake eagles. The Philippine Eagle has a dark brown back and white underbelly. Its nape possesses long brown feathers that resemble a crest. The bill and talons are large. ...
Music
-Hymns
On Eagle\'s Wings
"28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."-Isaiah 40
This picture was forwarded (by Casey from MT on 3/05) to me, which I
(Sal) would later found out about the "deception" of this....
Shark "Photo of the Year" Is E-Mail Hoax "The photo of a breaching great white shark was taken by South African photographer Charles Maxwell [see the link to his Web site at the bottom of this page]. The Air Force photo of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter was taken by Lance Cheung. They were spliced together by an unknown person, and reportedly began making the rounds on e-mail in August 2001."
Giant Squids
*a friend (Eric B.) just showed me some cool sites last night on these unique creatures, so I decided to look it up...
"But this isn't science fiction. A set of extraordinary images captured by Japanese scientists marks the first-ever record of a live giant squid (Architeuthis) in the wild.
The animal�which measures roughly 25 feet (8 meters) long�was photographed 2,950 feet (900 meters) beneath the North Pacific Ocean. Japanese scientists attracted the squid toward cameras.."
"once believed to be mythical creatures, are squid of the Architeuthidae family, represented by as many as eight species of the genus Architeuthis. They are deep-ocean dwelling animals that can grow to a tremendous size: recent estimates put the maximum size at 13 m (43 ft) for females and 10 m (33 ft) for males from caudal fin to the tip of the two long tentacles (second only to the colossal squid at an estimated 14 m (46 ft), one of the largest living organisms). The mantle is only about 2 m (7 ft) in length (more for females, less for males), and the length of the squid excluding its tentacles is about 5 m (16 ft). There have been claims reported of specimens of up to 20 m (66 ft), but no animals of such size have been scientifically documented."
"These gigantic cows resemble bovine body-builders. See how breeders have achieved such amazing results.
http://channel.nationalgeog....." Cattle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "..colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. They are raised as livestock for meat (called beef and veal), dairy products (milk), leather and as draft animals (pulling carts, plows and the like). In some countries, such as India, they are honored in religious ceremonies and revered. It is estimated that there are 1.3 billion cattle in the world today.[1] In 2009 the cattle became the first livestock animal to have its genome mapped.[2]...
Hogs-Pigs
Pig
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "..also called hogs or swine, are a genus of even-toed ungulates within the family Suidae. The name pig, hog, or swine most commonly refers to the domestic pig (Sus domestica) in everyday parlance, but technically encompasses several distinct species, including the Wild Boar. With around 2 billion on the planet, domestic pigs are also by far the most numerous pig species.[1][2] Pigs are omnivores, and despite their reputation for gluttony, they are generally social and intelligent animals....
"A 86-page book providing a 5-week Bible study on Jesus as the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), focusing on themes of redemption and atonement from sin through Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
When John was preaching repentance and the forgiveness of sins while baptizing in the Jordan River, Jesus came to meet him and be baptized. John looks at him and says, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." In these words he capsulizes the mission of Jesus and gives us a clue to understanding the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection. In this five-week series you'll study the concept of Jesus as our atoning sacrifice for sin. As you study you'll be amazed and thankful -- and a more thoughtful and faithful disciple as a result...
1. Behold, the Lamb of God - Basic Concepts of Sacrifice (John 1:29)
2. The Lamb Who Took Our Place (Isaiah 53)
3. The Lamb Who Redeems Us from Slavery (1 Peter 1:18-19)
4. The Passover Lamb of Whom We Partake (1 Corinthians 5:7)
5. The Triumphant Lamb We Worship (Revelation 5:1-14)
"The Messiah is called the "Lamb of God" throughout the Bible's New Testament. This may seem a peculiar label to those who aren't familiar with biblical idioms, but to those who know their Bible, it is a cherished title for the beloved Messiah, Jesus Christ."
-Lost Sheep Story
"A modern day look at the parable of the lost sheep"
Wikipedia-Domestic Sheep "(Ovis aries) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are even-toed ungulates, also commonly called cloven-hoofed animals. Although the name "sheep" applies to many species, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries. Domestic sheep are the most numerous species in their genus, and are most likely descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia....
Being a key animal in the history of farming, sheep have a deeply entrenched place in human culture, and find representation in much modern language and symbology. As livestock, sheep are most-often associated with pastoral, Arcadian imagery. Sheep figure in many mythologies—such as the Golden Fleece—and major religions, especially the Abrahamic traditions. In both ancient and modern religious ritual, sheep are used as sacrificial animals. In contemporary English language usage, people who are timid, easily led, or stupid are often compared to sheep."
-Music
Worthy Is The Lamb
"I didn't see this very good song anywhere, so I decided to make a video for it. This is a very good song by Keith Green, and is from Matthew 25:31-46. Hope you enjoy it, and please rate and give constructive comments."
-Passover (see Judaism)
"
Balaam's Donkey
(see Numbers 22
21 Balaam got up in the morning, saddled his donkey and went with the princes of Moab. 22 But God was very angry when he went, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him. 23 When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the road into a field. Balaam beat her to get her back on the road.
24 Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow path between two vineyards, with walls on both sides. 25 When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she pressed close to the wall, crushing Balaam's foot against it. So he beat her again.
26 Then the angel of the LORD moved on ahead and stood in a narrow place where there was no room to turn, either to the right or to the left. 27 When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she lay down under Balaam, and he was angry and beat her with his staff. 28 Then the LORD opened the donkey's mouth, and she said to Balaam, "What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?"
29 Balaam answered the donkey, "You have made a fool of me! If I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now."
30 The donkey said to Balaam, "Am I not your own donkey, which you have always ridden, to this day? Have I been in the habit of doing this to you?"
"No," he said.
31 Then the LORD opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown.
32 The angel of the LORD asked him, "Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me. [c] 33 The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If she had not turned away, I would certainly have killed you by now, but I would have spared her."
34 Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, "I have sinned. I did not realize you were standing in the road to oppose me. Now if you are displeased, I will go back."
35 The angel of the LORD said to Balaam, "Go with the men, but speak only what I tell you." So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.
36 When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the Moabite town on the Arnon border, at the edge of his territory. 37 Balak said to Balaam, "Did I not send you an urgent summons? Why didn't you come to me? Am I really not able to reward you?"
38 "Well, I have come to you now," Balaam replied. "But can I say just anything? I must speak only what God puts in my mouth."
39 Then Balaam went with Balak to Kiriath Huzoth. 40 Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep, and gave some to Balaam and the princes who were with him. 41 The next morning Balak took Balaam up to Bamoth Baal, and from there he saw part of the people.
Who handles disabandoned animals in our area. Becareful of handling these animals (look for signs of sickness though the eyes-yellow gunk, mouth-foaming, etc...)
Just yesterday, I got a call to pick up a 3-month old yellow retriever.
Law enforcement is asking the public to stay away from the neighborhoods around East 9th Street and Oregon Avenue, where a bear has taken refuge in a tree "There's a bear in a tree in Morris.
Let's repeat that: There's a bear in a tree. In Morris.
Granted, that's not quite as strange as, say, seeing a kangaroo romping down Atlantic Avenue. But the burly black beasts typically are denizens of the northern forests of Minnesota, not the flat, open fields of West Central Minnesota.
But, nonetheless, there it is, perched in a tree near the intersection of East 9th Street and Oregon Avenue.
Law enforcement and state wildlife officials have concluded that the best approach is to let the bear come down from the tree when it's ready and to keep the public as far away from it as possible.
Police have set up barricades on East 9th, East 8th and East 7th streets and at intersections on Oregon and California avenues. Law enforcement is asking the public to stay away from the area since the bear likely won't descend until it feels safe.
Stevens County Sheriff's Posse members, police officers and Morris firefighters are volunteering their time to man intersections to keep vehicle and pedestrians outside a two-block area around the bear, said Morris Chief of Police Jim Beauregard.
"It's going good so far, we're being patient," Beauregard said. "With wildlife, you have to be patient sometimes, and a lot of times we humans aren't very good with that."
"It would make our job a lot easier if people don't come down here," said Morris Police Officer Robert Velde.
Law enforcement first heard the bear was in town at about 11 p.m. Tuesday night. A woman reported that she hit the bear with her car. However, there was no damage to the car so the collision probably was minor, law enforcement stated.
Morris police responded and attempted to chase the bear out of city limits, but the bear instead climbed the tree and spent the night there.
Word spread quickly Wednesday morning and dozens showed up. People, including a group of daycare kids, walked up close to the tree to take a look. Police estimated that at least 100 people were around the area, watching, photographying and videotaping the bear.
The bear, wedged fairly securely in a crook in the tree, occasionally looked around at the commotion below and at times appeared to be napping. If the bear does move, it probably will be at night, DNR officials said.
"Poor bear, I'm sure he'd like nothing more than to get out of town," said Kevin Kotts, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Area Wildlife Supervisor. "The reason bears go into trees is because they're scared, and this one certainly isn't going to move if there are a lot of people there."
DNR Conservation Officer Tony Anderson said officials weighed the options: tranquilizing the bear was dismissed. No one in the area has a tranquilizer gun, the shooter would have to be fairly close to the animal to ensure a direct hit, and even if the tranquilized bear didn't fall to its death, officials couldn't come up with an efficient and safe procedure for carrying it out of the tree.
Killing the bear also isn't feasible since it would involve shooting a high-powered rifle, into the air, in a residential area.
Waiting the bear out is the only way, Anderson said.
"That's the best outcome for the bear, for sure," Anderson said. "In cases like this, it's a tough decision to make."
Anderson estimated the bear's weight at about 150 pounds and that it's likely about 18 months old. It probably was kicked out of its den by its mother and it has been wandering, searching for territory, he said.
Kotts said he's been in contact with DNR bear researchers in Grand Rapids, who advised leaving it alone and letting it make an exit when it feels comfortable.
Neither Kotts nor Anderson can recall a bear sighting in the Morris area. Kotts said he has received reports of bear wandering in Pope and Douglas counties, which have more wooded areas. That the bear made its way to Morris signals that it's probably a male.
"It's common for young males to be wondering," Kotts said.
"MORRIS, MINN. - On Tuesday evening, people in the city of Morris, Minn., were surprised to see an unusual visitor stuck up a tree in a local neighborhood.
"We have a little excitement here in the city of Morris today. We have a black bear that's up a tree," Police Chief James Beauregard said.
Around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, the Morris Police Department received a call from a concerned person that a black bear had climbed up a tree and was not coming down.
"We road our bikes down to see the bear didn't we," Onlooker Matthew Steen said.
"The bear was startled by a car and didn't want to come down," Chief Beauregard said. "This isn't a cub, it's a 125 lb male black bear."
The bear climbed a tree on Oregon and 9th street after being startled by a car.
As of 5:15 Wednesday evening, the bear was still at the same location. At one point there were more than 200 people looking at the bear.
"He's a celebrity. We must have had about 200 to 300 people out here already just looking at him," Steen said.
Law enforcement said something like this hasn't happened in Morris for years.
"Not in this town. I've seen moose and deer. That's about it. This is the first time we've seen a bear in a tree," Steen said.
"We are urging everyone to stay out of the area," Beauregard said. "The bear is not posing a threat to anyone, we just don't want anyone else scaring him."
Local law enforcement began barricading the area and it could take as long as three days to get the bear out of the tree authorities said.
"It's not unusual for them to stay in a tree for a few days if they feel they are in danger," Beauregard said.
The Morris City Manager and Minnesota State Patrol assisted the Morris Police Department.
Stay with KSAX-TV for updates.
Written for the web by: Emily Deem and Megan Matthews
edeem@ksax.com
megan@ksax.com
UPDATE: Bear ends Morris visit early Friday Published April 28 2010 By Tom Larson
Morris Sun Tribune morrissuntribune.com
A black bear that took up residence in a tree three days ago and was the talk of the town in Morris climbed down at 1 a.m. Friday and took off out of town "A black bear that wandered into town on Tuesday night ended his brief stay in Morris when he climbed out of the tree he called home on the east side of Morris and headed north out of town about 1 a.m. on Friday.
The bear stood around in the street near East 9th Street and Oregon Avenue for about five minutes while law enforcement backed off a couple of blocks. The bear cross Highway 28 near the former Anderson Acres building, then took off running to the north, said Morris Chief of Police Jim Beauregard.
"Fortunately, it was pretty quiet down there," Beauregard said. "He hit a field north of town and away he went."
It was the best ending the public and law enforcement -- and the bear -- could have hoped for, Beauregard said.
"It's nice for the people living down there," he said. "We kind of held up their lives for a few days, but they were very considerate of what we were trying to do. The animal survived and it came to a good conclusion."
On Thursday, law enforcement and wildlife officials expressed concern that the bear might be injured more seriously than previously thought after a woman hit the bear with her car Tuesday night.
The bear climbed into the tree after police tried to chase it out of town, and then it didn't leave Wednesday night, prompting concern it might be injured. However, Beauregard said the animal appeared healthy and wasn't limping when he left Friday morning.
Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Tony Anderson said "he's off to do what bears do best: being a bear instead of a spectacle in town."
There's no feasible way to track the bear's movements without a radio collar, but Anderson suspects the bear will be avoiding towns and people if at all possible.
"This was by far the best option for everyone," Anderson said, although he added that he's surprised the bear, like the law enforcement officials standing watch, wasn't tempted to stay longer by the smell of the chicken fryer at Willie's Super Valu.
So the city population has dropped by one, and Beauregard said he doesn't expect that the bear will be promoting Morris as a vacation destination among his family and friends.
"He'll be telling them, 'Don't go to Morris,' " Beauregard joked. " 'You'll get hit by a car, people will chase you and they won't give you any food.'"
Birds
-Canadian Geese
Canadian Geese Migration Flyover
by gooodnews everybodycom
"I was raking my leaves on the evening (an hour to sunset) of Friday, November 6th 2009. I happened to have my digital-video camera with me, so I quickly took this shot over my front yard in Morris, Minnesota.
I "
Canada Goose
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Distribution and habitat
A flock near a weir on the Humber River near Raymore Park in Toronto, Ontario.
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
This species is native to North America. It breeds in Canada and the northern United States in a variety of habitats. Its nest is usually located in an elevated area near water such as streams, lakes, ponds and sometimes on a beaver lodge. Its eggs are laid in a shallow depression lined with plant material and down. The Great Lakes region maintains a very large population of Canada Geese...
Relationship with humans
In 1995, a US Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska struck a flock of Canada Geese on takeoff and crashed, killing all 24 crew. The accident sparked efforts to avoid such events, including habitat modification, aversion tactics, herding and relocation, and culling of flocks.[11] A collision with a flock of migratory[12] Canada Geese resulted in US Airways Flight 1549 suffering a total power loss after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport, New York City, New York on 15 January 2009.[13] The pilot brought the plane to an emergency 'splash'-landing in the Hudson River causing only minor injuries to the 155 passengers and crew.[14]
Geese have a tendency to defend against humans when they feel themselves or their goslings to be threatened. First the geese will stand erect, spread their wings and produce a hissing sound. Next, the geese will charge. They may then bite or attack with their wings.[15..
-Zebra Finches
Got this pair (female and male ready to mate) of zebra finches for free from Wilmma (through Morris' Community Info Please) on Saturday, November 11th 2006-cool! A nice addition to my "new house".
"The Skeptic", from funny-animal (pictures in this link too)
Sheep
"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety�nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? =
Luke 15
"October 22, 2009—In the wilds of northern Minnesota, bear expert Lynn Rogers teaches participants at a "wild encounters" education camp about bear language, manners, and lifestyle—all while getting up close and personal with wild black bears."
Birds
-Ducks
Why Did the Ducks Cross the Road?
"Here is a question to ponder after watching this video:
Why Did the Ducks Cross the Road?
Was it because they ....?
Share your answers..."
Pets
"MINNEAPOLIS -- This was one squirrel that was ready for a close-up.
A curious squirrel is an Internet star -- thanks to a Minnesota couple's photograph.
Melissa and Jackson Brandts of Watertown were on vacation in Alberta, Canada, last May when the squirrel popped up in their camera shot.
The Brandts, both 29, were sitting in the background on the shore of Lake Minnewanka with the camera set on a rock. Up close is the curious squirrel -- attracted, the couple thinks, by the sound of the camera focusing.
The couple submitted the photo for National Geographic's "Your Shot" contest.
Jackson Brandts says the couple has received e-mails and phone calls from Canada, Australia, Italy and South Korea.
Click here to check out the Brandts' picture for yourself. They're listed in the drop-down menu under "August - Week 1." You can also vote for their picture on the site. The picture with the most vote gets published in National Geographic Magazine.
(Copyright 2009 by KARE and The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) "
Hidalgo (film)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "In 1891, a wealthy sheikh, Sheikh Riyadh (Omar Sharif), invited an American, Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen), and his mustang horse, Hidalgo, to enter the Ocean of Fire, an annually held three thousand mile survival race across the Arabian desert restricted to the finest Arabian horses bred of the purest and noblest lines....
A recurring theme in the film is the fact that Hopkins' father was White American and his mother a member of the Native American Lakota tribe. The tribespeople refer to him as "Blue Child" or "Far Rider". As a half-breed, he feels sympathy and pity for his mother's people, who are being driven to extinction by the settlers. However, he does not generally reveal his heritage, especially after the Wounded Knee massacre for which he feels partly responsible. Jazirah, who has become his friend, compares her desire not to wear a veil with Hopkins' heritage; that he mustn't "go through life hiding what God made you.... like me." In the end, he almost doesn't make it, with Hidalgo severly injured, and he himself dying of thirst, Hidalgo struggles up, and they both go the last stretch of the race bareback...
*see GoodnewsEverybody.com Native Indian-Aborigines-Indigenous
Music
Ask The Animals
"A song from Patty Mondore's "Heaven & Nature Sing" music video. All songs written, played and sung by Patty Mondore. Nature video filmed by Robert Mondore. Visit our website at www.gold-mountain.com"
-Contemporary
IN WONDER by Newsboys
"POSTED March 18, 2009 Nature at it's finest glory put to the beautiful song by the Newsboys Outdoors, animals, Our Lord's handiwork."
-Worship
'POSTED August 1, 2008 Discover the wonders of God's Creation from the beginning of time to the present day. Animals in the Bible is an award-winning film (Winner-Best Children's Film, Best of the Festival-at the Creation Arts Film Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2008) that will create a renewed sense of awe for the Creator and his creation. Visit our website, http://www.pesdirect.com/animalsinthebible.html to also learn about the 80 page full-color Study Guide on Animals in the Bible."
" In a once-lost forest in Africa, six animal species new to science have been discovered, members of a two-month expedition now reveal, including a bat, a rodent, two shrews and two frogs...
"If we can find six new species in such a short period, it makes you wonder what else is out there," said Wildlife Conservation Society researcher Andrew Plumptre.
Visit LiveScience.com for more daily news, views and scientific inquiry with an original, provocative point of view."
"The Bible names over 120 species of animals but, as it is not a book of science, does not offer any kind of biological classification. The sacred books were composed by a people almost exclusively given to husbandry and pastoral life and hence in constant communication with nature. To this people references to the animal world and animal customs were quite natural. As may be expected, the more a particular animal abounded in the Holy Land, the more frequent allusions to it may be found....
It must be known, however, if we wish fairly to understand the language of the Scriptures on the matters connected therewith. The first class, the behem�th, or beasts, in the Biblical parlance, includes all quadrupeds living on the earth, with the exception of the amphibia and such small animals as moles, mice, and the like."List of Animals in the Bible "The following is a list of animals whose name appears in the Bible. Whenever required for the identification, the Hebrew name will be indicated, as well as the specific term used by Zoologists. This list will include even such names as griffon, lamia, siren or unicorn, which, though generally applied to fabulous beings, have nevertheless, on account of some misunderstandings or educational prejudices of the Greek and Latin translators, crept into the versions, and have been applied to real animals. In the following list D.V. stands for Douay Version, A.V. and R.V. for Authorized and Revised Version respectively."
"And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every [sort] shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep [them] alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every [sort] shall come unto thee, to keep [them] alive.
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather [it] to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he."-Genesis 6
-Noahs Ark
What Happened After the Flood
"This video discusses how the world may have become as we now know it after the Great Flood. This video particularly deals with the issue of how animals could have gotten to Australia after the Flood."
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Perro, dog's name given by migrant workers on December of 2004
