While these two dogs were on a boat with their fur parents, enjoying the moment, a really unusual encounter takes places. One of the dogs and the most clever marine being re about to share a unique and so touching moment. Driven by curiosity, a lovely dolphin has spotted the furry creatures and decides to get closer. 

But, the marine mammal is not the only excited creature, as the dogs could not hide their enthusiasm when seeing the huge creature standing right in front of them.

Thankfully, someone managed to capture the sweet scene on camera. The footage is part of the award-winning IMAX classic that depicts the life of the dolphins in their natural habitat. 

“Dolphins” is a movie by MacGillivray Freeman Films, founders of the One World, One Ocean Campaign. 

Watch the heart-melting moment here:

 
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However, she was busy collecting materials for the nest and had no intention of taking the babies with her. Eventually, she stopped coming. Unfortunately, one of the babies did not survive, and after some advice from a veterinarian, it was determined that the other baby would not survive on its own either. 

So Christina and Michael adopted Thumbelina. Let’s just say that Thumbelina was special from the beginning. Because of her unusual birth and the loss of her sister, she had to grow up alone without interacting with other squirrels. Everything was slow with her. 

Other babies have no interest in milk as soon as they taste real food, but Thumb was a big baby with a bottle. She wasn’t interested in jumping and climbing, she walked instead of running and sat instead of climbing. Despite their efforts to introduce her to other squirrels, she never wanted to have anything to do with them. 

“I don’t know what she thinks she is, but definitely not a squirrel,” said one of her owners. 

Now Thumbelina is a happy squirrel who spends her time at peace with her owners, even if she occasionally gets into trouble. She likes sweet peas, arugula, and avocado. And she hates going outside, the cold, other squirrels and the vacuum cleaner. 

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Zira’s charming smile has gone viral, and it’s tearing Twitter down! Jesse, the dog owner, has this to say: “This was her second trip, although her first one she just slept the entire time. She reminded us so much of Rose from Titanic, the way she leaned against the front of the cart, looking out into the world of Target for the first time! We could tell she loved it so much.” 

The cute Corgi and Mini Aussie mix Zira has the habit of chewing anything she gets hold of, and she’s only four months old. “She loves getting new toys, ones that squeak, crinkle, or bounce. And since she’s our first dog, she gets spoiled as much as possible!” 

The viral photos of the Monterey, CA-based puppy, Zira on Twitter have amassed a whopping 487k and 127k retweets. Not only that, the shopping trip also got her some real love. 

“While we were turning a corner, this woman shopping saw her and freaked out,” shared Jesse. “She couldn’t stop going on and on about how cute Zira was. Zira just started licking her, and the woman loved it. She even picked Zira up and let her kiss her face!” 

 More info: Facebook | Instagram Turns out, Zira wasn’t the only cutie to enjoy a trip to Target:
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But according to an Opossum Awareness & Advocacy worker, this perception is changing, although we still see cases of violence towards these animals due to misinformation. “Not everyone sees opossums in the same way and the perception is changing, but for a long time people have believed that opossums were giant rodents that spread rabies, as they look a little like rats. 

Historically people killed them as pests and also ate them. There are places where that behavior has not changed. One of the reasons they are seen as pests is because opossums seek heat in the colder months and can make homes in basements and attics. 

Many horse owners hate opossums because they can carry a virus that can kill horses. Not all of them carry this virus, some get it when they eat another creature that has it. That’s why some horse owners kill opossums on sight. 

Others don’t and take precautions to keep opossums away from anything their horses might eat,” they said. Obviously, there is no need to call animal control (or take more severe measures) when these creatures visit your garden. 

In fact, they are more beneficial than many think. Opossums are the unsung heroes responsible for quietly reducing Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, not only in other animals but also in humans. 

How do they do it? Well, it turns out their favorite snack is not leftover food from your trash can. They prefer to eat ticks and it’s estimated that they eat 5,000 of them in a single season. 

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 Recently, a trail camera captured a touching moment between an opossum and a deer

Not long ago, the Vermont Wildlife Coalition posted a touching photo showing how useful opossums are at eliminating ticks. 

The picture shows an opossum eating ticks directly off a deer’s face. It quickly went viral, and it perfectly illustrates a symbiotic relationship between two different species, which managed to coexist and help each other. Photo credit: ramendan
It also shows that opossums have a very important task, as they are the “cleaners” of nature. These nocturnal creatures not only eliminate ticks, but also combat pests such as mice, snakes, slugs, and other garden pests. 

They are also not filthy animals as they are believed to be, since they clean themselves as much as cats do. In addition, they rarely contract or spread rabies because of their very low body temperature. Photo credit: James Gates
Although they try in different ways to appear intimidating, they really scare easily. That’s why they play dead, whistle and even pass out when they’re scared. They can also be pretty adorable. Photo credit: Tony Alter
If you encounter them, the best thing is to leave them alone. It is also not recommended to keep them as pets and it is even illegal in many states. Photo credit: born1945
The Opossum Awareness & Advocacy worker said that humans are causing these creatures significant damage by destroying their natural habitat and being misinformed about them.