My people, the Sioux, tell a story... at the beginning of time humans and animals were good friends, living in harmony together. But the great trickster spirit, Iktomi, convinced man that he should rule over the animals. Iktomi is very persuasive and it wasn't long before humans were domesticating the animals, putting them to work in the fields or in their homes, and eventually hunting them for food. It was very sad, the bond between them was broken and forgotten. The animals felt so betrayed by their former friends that they stopped speaking altogether. But Sioux believe it's never too late to make amends - to rebuild the friendship. But it starts by treating all animals well.
Today I'm posting video clips of extraordinary examples of bonds between man and animal. These clips aren't long, and worth watching. They remind us of what's truly possible.
Malaysian Eagle Owl
The capybara (The largest rodent on the planet. It's in the same family as the rat and the mouse)
Another amazing video of the capybara, this time enjoying a popsicle.
And maybe one more surprising video before I go. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Do something nice for an animal friend! Let's earn their trust back!
That is so sweet! Thanks for showing us those videos. We really loved them. They touched our heart! -Audrilyn and Grant
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