Ostara's Blessings

14/08/2025

Ancient Shadows

This mountain lion chose a quiet, hidden place deep in the wilderness to take his final breath. There were no signs of injury, no struggle, no distress—just stillness and silence.

It’s a natural instinct shared by many wild animals. When they sense the end is near, they often retreat far from the noise and presence of others—away from predators, people, and the chaos of the world. They seek solitude, finding a place of peace to let go, undisturbed.

Life begins and ends with a single breath—that final slow exhale as they slip gently from this world.

But perhaps it’s not an ending to mourn, but one to revere—like a sunset. Their life, once blazing like the sun, gradually softens, casting its final rays toward the sky. A quiet farewell. A peaceful passing.

In that hidden place, far from the eyes of the world, the mountain lion’s journey came full circle—not with fear or pain, but with grace. A soul returning to the wild, as silent and dignified as it lived.

14/07/2025

28/06/2025

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05/02/2025

The she-wolf has this habit of wrapping herself around the neck of her wolf because the neck is the most vulnerable part of the animal.

By doing so, she shows him her unconditional love.

For ethologists: Wolves are the most loyal and loving animals: they have only one partner throughout their life. The wolf is known to have an almost extraordinary tenderness and affection towards his she-wolf...which she knows perfectly well to return.

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22/01/2025

Rack Junkies says this is a huge Bobcat

It’s a Lynx

They used hounds to torture and kill it
Why is she smiling
She used hounds to hunt this animal

25/12/2024

A plan to relocate thousands of burros that live in the San Jacinto Mountains to Texas is coming under fire - as local residents say the beloved animals are a part of their community's culture. 🙁 https://abc7.la/401QhP8

20/12/2024

Did you know that in Vermont, hunters can hunt bobcats on your property at night without your permission—using hounds, thermal scopes, and high-tech game-calling devices?

Hunters bait hungry bobcats, luring them into close range, and then hunt them in the dark using thermal rifle scopes. This isn't hunting—it's thrill killing.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife allows this dangerous, environmentally harmful practice, even though it's not supported by sound ecological science.

The good news is, you have the power to take action. It’s not too late to post your land and prevent bobcat and other furbearer hunters from hunting on your property. Email us to learn more at [email protected].

27/10/2024

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International Wolf Center

Sage first came to Diane Boyd's cabin in Glacier National Park in November 1983. After four years of studying the phantom wolves in the Flathead River region, Diane heard the howl and opened her door to find Sage on the opposite river bank.

During those years, Diane tracked the Magic Pack, named such because of their ability to evade detection. The pack continued to stay away from the research team until Sage became curious and appeared at the cabin.

Over the next month, Sage would visit Diane and her dogs. Sage seemed curious about the dogs, even attempting to interact at one point. Months later, Dick Thiel set traps to capture and collar wolves. Another team member, Mike, radioed in about a two-year-old male wolf, Sage.

Over the years, the team was able to track Sage's collar. One year, Diane and the team found a trap with evidence of Sage having been caught and subsequently escaped the trap.

Following the tracks of a struggling wolf, Diane and the team found Sage alive. They began to pull out the medical equipment to care for the wolf, eventually waiting for Sage to awaken and walk away. Finally, around 4:00 a.m., Diane poked Sage, who jumped up, looked around, and limped off.

Using the tools available, Sage became part of Diane's story as much as Diane became part of Sage's journey.

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27/10/2024

There is not one good reason to trap and kill bobcats.

As a vital predator species that are beloved by so many Vermonters, they should be protected, not killed for "sport."

Stand with science 🔬
Stand with coexistence ☮️
Stand with wildlife 🦁

20/10/2024

One of our members had this POSTED sign created and so can you!

Spaulding Press prints the signs on all-weather paper that lasts for years. The date must be updated annually and you must file with the town clerk each year.

20/10/2024

Millions of dollars have been doled out in predator shooting competitions in which hundreds of animals could be shot

20/10/2024