mandolin mama
@mandolinmama.bsky.social
poet, musician, singer-songwriter, environmentalist, animal and human rights advocate, adoptive mum to naleku at sheldrick wildlife trust, book lover, librocubicularist, vegan, love baseball, recovering anthropologist, carbon-based lifeform, peacenik. 🕊 🇨🇦
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VICTORY! 🐋 France has officially approved the transfer of orcas Wikie and Keijo to the Whale Sanctuary Project! This is a historic win for captive cetaceans. #FreeTheOrcas #EmptyTheTanks #WikieAndKeijo bit.ly/4qpeGsB
Victory! Orcas Wikie & Keijo Approved for Seaside Sanctuary
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January 24, 2026 at 8:20 PM
January 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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🚨URGENT🚨
FOSTER needed Now
B4 she’s KILLED
East Coast
NY NJ NH NE ME MD
DC DE CT PA VA RI VT
6 yr old Pup🦮
”Cioccolata
😭DEATH row
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even temporary
2 save her life
➡️Plz-RE-POST ⬅️
She needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
2 transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
FOSTER needed Now
B4 she’s KILLED
East Coast
NY NJ NH NE ME MD
DC DE CT PA VA RI VT
6 yr old Pup🦮
”Cioccolata
😭DEATH row
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even temporary
2 save her life
➡️Plz-RE-POST ⬅️
She needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
2 transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
nycacc.app/browse/242736
Hi! Cioccolata 242736 here! Relisted 2b killed. Well soon be listed 2b euthanized. I’m a middle aged gal- loving/social- being ignored-I love being in ur lap but after a month in this noisy place is taking its toll- if ur on the East coast- pls apply 4me. Pls repost me!
Hi! Cioccolata 242736 here! Relisted 2b killed. Well soon be listed 2b euthanized. I’m a middle aged gal- loving/social- being ignored-I love being in ur lap but after a month in this noisy place is taking its toll- if ur on the East coast- pls apply 4me. Pls repost me!
January 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM
🚨URGENT🚨
FOSTER needed Now
B4 she’s KILLED
East Coast
NY NJ NH NE ME MD
DC DE CT PA VA RI VT
6 yr old Pup🦮
”Cioccolata
😭DEATH row
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even temporary
2 save her life
➡️Plz-RE-POST ⬅️
She needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
2 transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
FOSTER needed Now
B4 she’s KILLED
East Coast
NY NJ NH NE ME MD
DC DE CT PA VA RI VT
6 yr old Pup🦮
”Cioccolata
😭DEATH row
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even temporary
2 save her life
➡️Plz-RE-POST ⬅️
She needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
2 transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
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www.bbc.com/future/artic...
it's too bad the orange blob can't read. he could learn a thing or two from this great article.
💙🐒🦍🦧🐜🐁
#tyranny #primates #society #egalitarianism #ethology
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it's too bad the orange blob can't read. he could learn a thing or two from this great article.
💙🐒🦍🦧🐜🐁
#tyranny #primates #society #egalitarianism #ethology
What animals can teach us about overcoming tyranny
Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have lessons for us.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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www.bbc.com/future/artic...
it's too bad the orange blob can't read. he could learn a thing or two from this great article.
💙🐒🦍🦧🐜🐁
#tyranny #primates #society #egalitarianism #ethology
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
it's too bad the orange blob can't read. he could learn a thing or two from this great article.
💙🐒🦍🦧🐜🐁
#tyranny #primates #society #egalitarianism #ethology
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Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing marsh...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nanimo and Area Land Trust is accepting donations for this great project. just google them for info and to donate. this wonderful wetland is worth preserving. deadline is jan.30/26.
💙🦆🦉🐦🐻🐿🦫🦨🐢🐍🦎🐝🦗🐞🦅🕊
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing marsh...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nanimo and Area Land Trust is accepting donations for this great project. just google them for info and to donate. this wonderful wetland is worth preserving. deadline is jan.30/26.
💙🦆🦉🐦🐻🐿🦫🦨🐢🐍🦎🐝🦗🐞🦅🕊
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island's Hamilton Marsh | CBC News
The Regional District of Nanaimo needs to secure $7.5 million by the end of January to purchase the Hamilton Marsh site and, if all goes to plan, turn it into a public park and conservation area. With...
www.cbc.ca
January 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing marsh...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nanimo and Area Land Trust is accepting donations for this great project. just google them for info and to donate. this wonderful wetland is worth preserving. deadline is jan.30/26.
💙🦆🦉🐦🐻🐿🦫🦨🐢🐍🦎🐝🦗🐞🦅🕊
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing marsh...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nanimo and Area Land Trust is accepting donations for this great project. just google them for info and to donate. this wonderful wetland is worth preserving. deadline is jan.30/26.
💙🦆🦉🐦🐻🐿🦫🦨🐢🐍🦎🐝🦗🐞🦅🕊
January 23, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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northern lights, study from north norway (detail)
anna boberg
💙💚💜💛🩷🤍🕊
#auroraborealis #northernlights #norway #art #painting
northern lights, study from north norway (detail)
anna boberg
💙💚💜💛🩷🤍🕊
#auroraborealis #northernlights #norway #art #painting
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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northern lights, study from north norway (detail)
anna boberg
💙💚💜💛🩷🤍🕊
#auroraborealis #northernlights #norway #art #painting
northern lights, study from north norway (detail)
anna boberg
💙💚💜💛🩷🤍🕊
#auroraborealis #northernlights #norway #art #painting
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Timelapse video shows northern lights...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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#auroraborealis #northernlights #yukon
Timelapse video shows northern lights...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
💚🕊
#auroraborealis #northernlights #yukon
Timelapse video shows northern lights glowing in Yukon
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on a show in parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe overnight Monday into Tuesday, with the vivid display seen much farther south than usual a...
www.cbc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Timelapse video shows northern lights...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
💚🕊
#auroraborealis #northernlights #yukon
Timelapse video shows northern lights...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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#auroraborealis #northernlights #yukon
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COWICHAN VALLEY: “Haley Trenerry was reported missing on Jan. 18. Police say she was last seen five days earlier, on Jan. 13.” cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-he... - @cheknews.ca
#BCNews #CowichanValley #DuncanBC #MissingPerson #Nanaimo #YYJ
#BCNews #CowichanValley #DuncanBC #MissingPerson #Nanaimo #YYJ
RCMP seek help finding missing Cowichan Valley woman
RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old woman who has been reported missing from the Cowichan Valley.
cheknews.ca
January 21, 2026 at 4:12 AM
COWICHAN VALLEY: “Haley Trenerry was reported missing on Jan. 18. Police say she was last seen five days earlier, on Jan. 13.” cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-he... - @cheknews.ca
#BCNews #CowichanValley #DuncanBC #MissingPerson #Nanaimo #YYJ
#BCNews #CowichanValley #DuncanBC #MissingPerson #Nanaimo #YYJ
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annie cat perched on top of the door into my study. she jumped at least 5ft from the top of the bookcase just inside the door. she did a perfect dismount onto the sideboard just outside the door. i think she might have been an olympic gymnast in a past life!
🤔🐾🏅🕊️
#cats #gymnastics #nutcase
annie cat perched on top of the door into my study. she jumped at least 5ft from the top of the bookcase just inside the door. she did a perfect dismount onto the sideboard just outside the door. i think she might have been an olympic gymnast in a past life!
🤔🐾🏅🕊️
#cats #gymnastics #nutcase
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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annie cat perched on top of the door into my study. she jumped at least 5ft from the top of the bookcase just inside the door. she did a perfect dismount onto the sideboard just outside the door. i think she might have been an olympic gymnast in a past life!
🤔🐾🏅🕊️
#cats #gymnastics #nutcase
annie cat perched on top of the door into my study. she jumped at least 5ft from the top of the bookcase just inside the door. she did a perfect dismount onto the sideboard just outside the door. i think she might have been an olympic gymnast in a past life!
🤔🐾🏅🕊️
#cats #gymnastics #nutcase
January 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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A transcendent being, a knower of worlds, with extensive powers and the highest manifestation of wisdom. Sat next to Buddha.
January 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A transcendent being, a knower of worlds, with extensive powers and the highest manifestation of wisdom. Sat next to Buddha.
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'I thought she'd like a lasagna...
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this brought back many memories from when i volunteered at our local wildlife rehab. i rescued and transported many eagles in my 15 years there. i even had one get loose in my car when i was driving down the highway!
💖🦅🕊
#eagles
'I thought she'd like a lasagna...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
this brought back many memories from when i volunteered at our local wildlife rehab. i rescued and transported many eagles in my 15 years there. i even had one get loose in my car when i was driving down the highway!
💖🦅🕊
#eagles
'I thought she'd like a lasagna': Rescuer lures injured bald eagle from B.C. dump | CBC News
Ed Butler had a hunch that the young bird — which was unable to fly — would like lasagna, so he went to the store and bought one. His hunch was right.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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'I thought she'd like a lasagna...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
this brought back many memories from when i volunteered at our local wildlife rehab. i rescued and transported many eagles in my 15 years there. i even had one get loose in my car when i was driving down the highway!
💖🦅🕊
#eagles
'I thought she'd like a lasagna...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
this brought back many memories from when i volunteered at our local wildlife rehab. i rescued and transported many eagles in my 15 years there. i even had one get loose in my car when i was driving down the highway!
💖🦅🕊
#eagles
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TRON LOVES CATS AND DOGS!
Come on guys! Save him
Come on guys! Save him
January 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
TRON LOVES CATS AND DOGS!
Come on guys! Save him
Come on guys! Save him
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I’m Brie- adopted and 3 days later- bc I was spayed and got kennel cough - the lady DUMPED ME BACK IN HERE 2die instead of taking care of me! Said bc I was ill she couldn’t take care of me. Now I’m devastated. Stressed in here. Need a foster NY NJ NH NE CT ME MD DE DC PA RI VT VA- pls repost!
January 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I’m Brie- adopted and 3 days later- bc I was spayed and got kennel cough - the lady DUMPED ME BACK IN HERE 2die instead of taking care of me! Said bc I was ill she couldn’t take care of me. Now I’m devastated. Stressed in here. Need a foster NY NJ NH NE CT ME MD DE DC PA RI VT VA- pls repost!
January 17, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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quote of the day...
"never in the history of calm down has anyone calmed down by being told to calm down"
-anonymous
😱🕊
#quoteoftheday #calvinandhobbes #calmdown
quote of the day...
"never in the history of calm down has anyone calmed down by being told to calm down"
-anonymous
😱🕊
#quoteoftheday #calvinandhobbes #calmdown
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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quote of the day...
"never in the history of calm down has anyone calmed down by being told to calm down"
-anonymous
😱🕊
#quoteoftheday #calvinandhobbes #calmdown
quote of the day...
"never in the history of calm down has anyone calmed down by being told to calm down"
-anonymous
😱🕊
#quoteoftheday #calvinandhobbes #calmdown
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Girls are banned from Afghan s...
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i have a good friend in ontario who is part of this network. it's wonderful how she and her student use code names and various ploys to get around the taliban's oppressive tactics.
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Girls are banned from Afghan s...
www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...
i have a good friend in ontario who is part of this network. it's wonderful how she and her student use code names and various ploys to get around the taliban's oppressive tactics.
💙⭐️✒️🤫🕊
Girls are banned from Afghan schools. Secret networks are teaching them anyway | CBC Radio
Organizations are working hard to circumvent the Taliban's ban on higher education for women and girls, which has now been in place for over four years. One advocate says that women and girls have bee...
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January 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Girls are banned from Afghan s...
www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...
i have a good friend in ontario who is part of this network. it's wonderful how she and her student use code names and various ploys to get around the taliban's oppressive tactics.
💙⭐️✒️🤫🕊
Girls are banned from Afghan s...
www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...
i have a good friend in ontario who is part of this network. it's wonderful how she and her student use code names and various ploys to get around the taliban's oppressive tactics.
💙⭐️✒️🤫🕊
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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