The Sunshine, Daisies, and Lollipops Happy Stuff Thread

[Farnhamia]

Argentian giant river otter believed to have been extinct in the wild rediscovered
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This great and all but sometimes I wish they'd keep it under their hats. You just know some ... how do you say "assholes" in Spanish? ... are heading out to collect some pelts.

[Kowani]

Argentian giant river otter believed to have been extinct in the wild rediscovered
(Image)

This great and all but sometimes I wish they'd keep it under their hats. You just know some ... how do you say "assholes" in Spanish? ... are heading out to collect some pelts.

depends on your dialect
i say cipollo

[San Lumen]

https://thekoalabears.com/2021/06/10/ok ... 3lQcRhwQCA

The Oklahoma City Zoo has announced the birth of a baby giraffe.

[Thepeopl]

https://www.sciencealert.com/this-creep ... telligence

It has fractals, intelligence AND bright colour!!

[San Lumen]

https://katu.com/news/local/gray-wolf-p ... Gs4R_23-HY

Gray wolf pups have been spotted in Colorado for the first time in 80 years.

[Luminesa]

https://katu.com/news/local/gray-wolf-pups-spotted-in-colorado-for-1st-time-in-80-years?fbclid=IwAR3fiHKn0QfFUwfzDWkGdhB4-YkXp-sskm54i6lfysSkzwvIyGs4R_23-HY

Gray wolf pups have been spotted in Colorado for the first time in 80 years.

NEW PUPPIES.

[San Lumen]

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-spe ... ew-guinea/

A new species of brown frog has been discovered in New Guinea. Its brown color and adorable appearance has given it the name the Chocolate Frog.

[San Lumen]

https://abc7ny.com/sea-lion-new-york-aq ... /10802253/

Sea lion gives birth in front of New York Aquarium visitors

[Kiltun]

Poggers
I already got a puppy about a year ago (April Fools Day, 2020 Pacific Daylight Time, to be exact). Now I’m getting another!!

In case you want to know, the one-year-old dog (April Fools Day 2020 is the day he turned 8 weeks old) is a pure Golden Retriever (who doesn’t retrieve. He goes and gets the ball and then, POOF! You’re playing Keep-Away). The new puppy is a Mini Bernedoodle. (Did I spell that right? Probably not tbh)

A Mini Bernedoodle is a mix between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Mini Poodle. This particular litter is from Idaho (ZZZZZ loooong drive coming soon).

[San Lumen]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-57439921

A rare orchid has been discovered on a bank rooftop in the City of London. It is the first time the small-flowered tongue-orchid has been seen in the UK since arriving in Cornwall in 1989.

Serapias parviflora is generally found in the Mediterranean basin and Atlantic coast of France, Spain and Portugal.

[Thepeopl]

The big question is:

Does it also count on NSG?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog ... ual-worlds

[San Lumen]

https://thekoalabears.com/2021/06/23/a- ... zfbzCO8ksQ

A rare white alligator has arrived at the Roger Williams zoo in Providence. She has been named Elsa.

Elsa is albino, causing her to lose the pigmentation in her skin. In addition to this, her eyes are red making her extremely unique.

Due to her condition, she deals with a few complications. Elsa has poor eyesight and has very sensitive skin. Therefore, she is prone to injuries. Subsequently, the zoo has made a covered enclosure for the new guest.

[San Lumen]

https://thekoalabears.com/2021/06/16/ho ... bLe68H166o

The Hogle Zoo in Utah has welcomed its second baby Zebra this year. His name is Archie

[Salus Maior]

After battling a nasty infection, my 20 year old Leopard Gecko pulled through and is doing fine.

I bought him a new log to celebrate, which he is shown here enjoying.

[San Lumen]

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/mich ... index.html

A boat captain found a 95-year-old message in a bottle in Michigan. The internet helped track down the writer's daughter

[Partybus]

Fenway Park is back at full capacity! Plus Billy Strings is going to be playing within walking distance of my home this summer... So it's a double (pun intended)

[San Lumen]

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-envir ... ur-by-2022

Canada Goose to end use of animal fur by 2022

[Postauthoritarian America]

One of our local symphonies performed before a live audience for the first time in awhile tonite. Normal is coming...

[San Lumen]

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mr-tras ... every-day/

‘Mr. Trash Wheel’ Gobbles Up 15 Tons of Trash Every Day From Harbors – And More Cities Are Adopting

[Neanderthaland]

After battling a nasty infection, my 20 year old Leopard Gecko pulled through and is doing fine.

I bought him a new log to celebrate, which he is shown here enjoying.

I'm very glad your little friend is okay.

[Thepeopl]

https://nerdist.com/article/pet-otters- ... n-machine/

This made me giggle

[Kowani]

New ancient human species discovered in China, homo longi (dragon man)

[Neanderthaland]

New ancient human species discovered in China, homo longi (dragon man)

I would be just a little bit skeptical of this. It might be the case that everything the article says is true, and perfectly reasonable. But science reporting is notorious for its attention grabbing. It's also being reported in a neurology magazine of all things. And I'm a bit suspicious of discoveries that come out of China. Especially when they claim to have the biggest, best, or earliest of something.

[Kowani]

New ancient human species discovered in China, homo longi (dragon man)

I would be just a little bit skeptical of this. It might be the case that everything the article says is true, and perfectly reasonable. But science reporting is notorious for its attention grabbing. It's also being reported in a neurology magazine of all things. And I'm a bit suspicious of discoveries that come out of China. Especially when they claim to have the biggest, best, or earliest of something.

well, it's being reported elsewhere
the neurology magazine was just the first one i grabbed

anyway...the 3 original papers are here if you want to confirm
Massive cranium from Harbin in northeastern China establishes a new Middle Pleistocene human lineage
Geochemical provenancing and direct dating of the Harbin archaic human cranium
Late Middle Pleistocene Harbin cranium represents a new Homo species

[San Lumen]

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bison-b ... ppi-river/

A bridge for bison has been proposed near the quad cities over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois.