Life on the water can be a dramatic affair for the birds that swim there. Bad tempered neighbors can make the difference between an enjoyable swim, and a desperate defense.
This family of geese found out the hard way that that desperate defense is never off the cards. Despite their superior size and their own ferocity, the geese still found themselves under attack from two angry coots.
A Lovely Day On The Water
This patch of water was clearly home to several different kinds of aquatic fowl. Before the coots arrived on the scene, the footage showed a family of geese, complete with a mother and several tiny goslings.
So young that they were still bright yellow and more fluff than feather, the goslings were having a lovely day on the water as they learned their place in the world, safely beneath the wings of their mother.
King Of The Castle
That same mother goose soon found herself standing atop her nest, guarding it from the smaller coots that had swum closer and were clearly preparing themselves for an attack.
Posturing is a common part of conflict in the animal kingdom, where infection can make even a small injury potentially fatal. The imposing presence of the goose could not dissuade these coots, however, and they continued their approach.
It’s unclear exactly what had caused animosity between the two birds. During breeding season coots can get aggressive and attack other birds, including young chicks and their nests, but a goose is a bold target.
Coordinated Assault
There were two coots and they moved in concert with one another, approaching the goose as it stood firm on its nest, and then launching themselves out of the water to attack from two directions at once.
With its wings spread out defensively, the goose dwarfed its attackers in size and cut an imposing figure against the invaders. It was able to withstand multiple attempts to dislodge it from its position, but ultimately it couldn’t continue.
One coot was relentless in its attack, and it eventually forced the larger bird into retreat,as it abandoned its nest and fled far enough that the coots didn’t give chase.
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A Victorious Bird
The coots didn’t appear to try and capitalize on this victory and were content to let the larger bird flee the scene. Once the goose had been driven away, the coots continued to swim around almost idly.
Perhaps they were testing their opponent to see if the goose would return once it thought the coast was clear, or they just needed a few moments to recover after their attack.
Although the goose had been driven away, the little goslings were safe from any kind of attack, as they were seen in later footage swimming around in a large group and skimming insects from the surface of the water.
If the coots had been hoping to catch the entire family they’d timed their attack poorly. They had, however, provided an exciting and high stakes sighting.
Neglected Senior Pup Finally Learns What Love Feels Like After He Meets His New Family
For the past ten years of his life, all Conrad, a senior Beagle, knew was neglect and abuse.
He was found in horrific shape in one of the city shelters, completely shut down from everything.
Despite his situation being vague, Conrad’s shape spoke for itself. He was severely malnourished, had rotten teeth, and was deeply depressed. This skin-and-bones dog knew nothing but suffering for the last decade, but all that was about to change within days!
Conrad’s Heartbreaking Backstory
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Conrad was on the way to being euthanized by the shelter he was found in when the Beagle Freedom Project team, from Los Angeles, California, came across his story.
After ten long years in a home where he knew nothing but neglect, Conrad ended up being a shelter dog with zero chance for a new start. But, the BFP team acted timely!
In coordination with their partnering rescue groups, Beagle Freedom Project took Conrad in, ready to give him the transformation of a lifetime.
In the video posted by this Californian rescue, Kait, the social media manager, explains that this senior boy hasn’t had an easy life.
“This poor boy is in horrific condition. As you can see he is severely emaciated, he’s skin and bone, his hips are sticking out, his spine is sticking out, he has extremely dry skin,” Kait, BFP’s social media manager, says in the video.
However, thanks to the community and his amazing caregivers, Conrad was given a new chance in no time.
After weeks of care, TLC, and dental surgery, Conrad finally found a glimmer of hope that things might eventually end well!
The Most Wonderful News
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Conrad’s incredible transformation took everyone by surprise!
Despite all odds, this senior boi showed remarkable spirit and resilience, which eventually resulted in his speedy recovery!
“We are excited to share that after a month of intensive care, healthy meals, and dental surgery, Conrad is feeling much better. He is finding joy in life again— exploring, playing, and even digging through the trash like a typical beagle,” the rescue wrote in an update post.
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But, that wasn’t about it for sweet Conrad. In the same post, the rescue announced the greatest update about this lovely dog. After spending a few meaningful weeks in a new foster home, his dad couldn’t help but go all in for Conrad!
Instead of helping him find a new home, Conrad’s foster decided to make him a permanent member of the family.
“His incredible foster dad fell in love with him and decided to ADOPT him. Conrad has a forever family,” the rescue added.
After a lifetime of neglect and abuse, Conrad will finally have a nice, cozy home and a family to love him. And, that’s pretty much everything he had been looking for this entire time.
We wish you the best golden years of your life, sweet boi!
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