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Me: I’m not going to turn into a hand made clay jug tonight !

Me after 7 tequila shots:

This post allowed me to draw two cards from my deck and add them to my hand

Queen.

I always have to reboot this.

For anyone wondering, this is amazing enrichment for the animal and a great way to involve guests! The lions aren’t forced to play with the rope if they don’t want to, and these guys (and anyone else who tries this out) have an awesome close up and hands on experience, all without having to come in direct contact with the cat!

@why-animals-do-the-thing

This definitely counts as #actually cute. This video is from the San Antonio Zoo, and the lioness’ name is Axelle. As @ordinaryredtail said above, the tug of war interaction is entirely voluntary on her part.

My guess is that the zoo staff did use some positive reinforcement training to teach her how to pick up and pull on the rope at first, because that’s not necessary something a lion would just do on their own. While it’s also probable that she’s rewarded with something tasty did choosing to engage with the members of the public like this, Axelle wouldn’t be engaging if it was a negative experience for her (there aren’t enough snacks in the world to coerce a lion into doing something they find actively distressing). If she didn’t want to participate, she could just walk away.

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.

#3beefcakes v. one good girl (via @doctortay)

there aren’t enough snacks in the world to coerce a lion into doing something they find actively distressing

my friends cat is a mood

can not pick this burrito up bc its heavy and im scared it’ll bust a fat burrito nut if i lift it so its positioned like a meat obelisk for me to deepthroat

This is the most unattractive thing ive ever eaten. It’s drooling and slouching

im light headed from laughing

this is the only tik tokk ever, actually

The CINEMATOGRAPHY the Drama! The TWIST.

This is the best parody of every Western ever and every time I see it I love it more

A masterclass in how to set up and deliver drama!

i went through an entire character arc during quarantine

i became more evil if you’re curious

We’re still in quarantine, don’t worry, there’s time for a redemption arc still!

i’m going to get worse on purpose

JOE IS BIDEN ?

FUCK I MEANT JOE IS PREISDENTE ?

Juice with a big mood

Every morning, Hank Hill wakes up and drinks a big glass of Respect Women juice

ive never seen the movie so im just gonna assume this is the actual plot

everyone must watch this rn

Unmute !

This is what “Boys Will Be Boys” should mean

That poor guy… has a snore like that AND was burned horribly by his friends???

birthday bird

RIVERDALE IS THE ONLY SHOW ON TV

Can’t believe jughead died in thr fucking future

only 12 days until jughead dies

9 days until we kill jughead

in two days he’ll be jug-dead

rip jughead

rip jughead

froggy friend