Rare snubfin dolphin spotted 'smiling' and playing in the water off the coast in Queensland

Don’t blink your eyes guys, A beautiful rare “snubfin dolphin” has been spotted “smiling” playing and jumping out of the water off the coast in Queensland. Emma Schmidt, a ranger for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, said she saw the rare mammal frolicking with a pod of around 10 Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins. I immediately took a photo of the “smiling” dolphin off Hinchinbrook Island, south of Cairns, and nicknamed him “snubby”. This is indeed very rare phot, so this photo was just pure luck, though we were heading to Sunken Reef Bay and I saw a pod of about 10 Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and between them was this cute little “snubby”. It was frolicking and mucking around jumping out of the water and in the photograph it looks like its smiling. I’ve been working in this area for twelve years, but have only spotted the infrequent mammals twice.

Ms Schmidt revealed the Hinchinbrook Channel was a “snubfin” pod hotspot because of the sheltered inshore waters. Therefore, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service posted a photo of the mammal on its Facebook page, saying: “Don't blink” it's a rare Australian snubfin dolphin “Orcaella heinsohni”. “Ranger Emma” just spotted little “snubby” here taking a relaxed backstroke off Hinchinbrook Island National Park. Anyone know anything about these defiant cetaceans? The “highly social” dolphins can only be found in the waters off northern Australia as far south as the Gladstone region in Queensland. Even, they can grow to between 1.5m and 2.7m in length and vary in color from brownish grey to pale white.
Snubfin dolphins have a very blunted, round head and they take their name from their small, triangular “snubby” dorsal fin. They live in minor populations of stuck between 50 to 100 individuals. 

Photographer catches the amazing moment seal went surfing on a WHALE

A photographer Robyn Malcolm has captured the unbelievable moment a seal was seen surfing on the back of a humpback whale off the NSW south coast. A pod of whales were in the midst of a feeding agitation when he captured the tremendously rare occurrence. On a recent whale watching trip out of Eden, NSW, we experienced dolphins, seals, birds and whales feeding on bait fish. At times there was so much going on, you didn't know which way to point the camera. The seals and dolphins were going crazy on top of the water, and then the whales would lunge straight through the middle. I managed to get some great photographs of whales feeding, but was astonished to find these photographs in amongst them, as I didn't see it at the time. I don't think he stayed there for long! This was not the only stimulating interaction she had with whales in recent times. We were “mugged” by the biggest group of humpbacks I have ever seen, who were pleased to play with us for a while. What expert to see a seal riding on a whale was really rare, and only knew of one other case. Indeed this was very rare instance and off course I've only heard of one of other occurrence and that was a seal that had climbed up on a whale to escape a killer whale.

A Cute Miniature Horse Give Therapeutic Benefits for People When They’re Really in Need of Them

Wow, a very cute Miniature Horses give Therapeutic benefits for People when they’re really in need of them. Probably you don’t know that animals can provide a potent form of therapy for those who have suffered a traumatic experience. As you know, that dogs are common companions, but there’s also a lesser-famous creature who makes a huge impact miniature horses. They are small equines at just 2 ½ feet tall, and they are famous for having a calm demeanor. Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses (GCMTH) is a non-profit organization who at currently works with 25 of these adorable animals, and more than past 20 years, they have supported countless peoples, including: survivors of the Sandy Hook shooting, victims of the 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes, as well as those in nursing homes and hospices.

The creatures’ lesser stature making a huge part of their attraction and ultimate achievement in providing therapy to those in need of a pick-me-up. Whereas a large horse can be intimidating to a small child or a flimsy senior, the miniature horses were at ease for them to trust and befriend," Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, co-founder of Gentle Carousel, told The Huffington Post. Actually one of the organization’s stars is named “Magic”, an all-black horse with a lovely white spot on its snout. She was acknowledged by Time magazine as one of the top ten heroic animals in history. Because their reason for including her on the list stems from the instant, potent connection people have felt with the horse. In one heartening instance, “Magic” was visiting a patient living in an assisted-living facility who hadn’t spoken to anyone during her three years there. As soon as the woman saw beautiful “Magic”, though, that all changed. Without missing a beat, she said, “Isn’t she stunning?” This instant was extremely affecting for all involved, and the activities director was so shocked to hear the woman speak that she start to cry. Hence, Gentle Carousel is headquartered in Florida, but has stretched across the world. They have bases in New York, California, and Greece, where each is run completely by volunteers.

Polish Photographer Uses Drone Camera to Capture Breathtaking Iceland Landscapes

Photographer Jakub Polomski has used a camera drone to depict a breathtaking scenic photo collection. He spent almost two weeks in July and most of his time capturing Iceland's unmatched landscapes. I must say, Iceland is a unique and rare landscape, as few locations are look really abstract in the bird’s-eye view.” The polish photographer using a drone camera, and he was able to showcase the terrain's fascinating patterns. There's the crystal clear white snow that breaks up the plainness of the mountains, the flowing curves of a deep blue river, and even the jagged roads that border an otherwise untouched area. However, Iceland is rich in lovely landscapes; and he also focused on great patience is the key to accurately capturing the splendor of any land. "You should be patient, he straightforwardly when asked about his advice for ambitious landscape photography.  He said you should have faith in in yourself but without overdoing it. You should learn from critiques, not refuse them.

Beautiful Transparent “Garden Igloo” Offers Sanctuary to Relish Your Garden Year-Round

When enjoying the outdoors, it’s really pleasure to have a sanctuary to protect against sudden inclement weather and bugs. The Garden Igloo is a stunning transparent canopy for your garden that permits you to relish the scenery all while being shielded under a geodesic dome. Its minimalist design provides a lot of versatility, and the product can function as a greenhouse, playground, gazebo, or quiet place to read. The 7ft-tall “Garden Igloo” can be used year-round. Therefore, it’s a standard package also contains a skeleton frame, which leaves the piece totally open and lets a nice breeze to pass through the space perfect for engaging friends on a warm summer night. Moreover in the cooler months, a clear domed cover shields the Garden Igloo from the harsher elements, making it perfect as a greenhouse or for a winter garden party.

A Man Documents His Unbelievable Outdoor Adventures with His Dazzling Wolfdog

Hey, you can meet “Loki”, a handsome wolf-dog hybrid who proves without any doubt, that dogs aren't man's only best friend. The Wolf-dog Loki, a low-content who's a husky-Arctic wolf-malamute mix, goes on astonishing hiking escapades with his best human friend, “Kelly Lund”, in the great outdoors of Colorado and beyond. From backcountry skiing, to asleep in hammocks under the shinning stars, to wandering miles in forest, to climbing to the tops of snow-capped mountains, Loki has done it all without any trouble. Kelly Lund, an outdoor exploration professional, is right by his wolfdog's side to document their wanderlust-inducing exploits and something he's done since he first started exploring the west coast with Loki less than three years ago. I have faith in dogs aren’t meant to live out their lives in a backyard or inside a house. I hate to see that, and i hope we’re inspiring people to get out, see the beautiful sights of planet earth and make memories with their pups.