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Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

An elephant’s spine is not built like a horse’s or a camel’s. Beneath their thick skin and muscle, their vertebrae feature sharp, upward-pointing protrusions. These structures are designed to support the animal’s own body weight and natural movements, not the additional burden of heavy equipment or passengers.

When elephants are used for tourist rides, the combined weight of saddles—often made from rigid materials—and multiple riders presses directly on these bony points. Over time, this pressure can cause abrasions, tissue damage, and even permanent deformities in the spine. The injuries often lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, making daily life far more difficult for the animals.

In many tourist destinations, these risks are not widely explained to visitors. Yet veterinary studies and wildlife organizations have repeatedly documented the harm caused by such practices. Understanding the biology of these animals makes it clear that their welfare is compromised when they are used in this way. 🐘🚫

Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

My spirituality involves demons. 😈

Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

Scientists in Vienna have created a leather alternative from mushroom mycelium that’s stronger, more flexible, and more fire-resistant than animal hide. Grown in low-oxygen chambers and treated with non-toxic enzymes, it’s biodegradable, cruelty-free, and produced without harmful chemicals or environmental damage.

Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

Why do pregnant women typically receive ultrasounds rather than MRIs? The image provided might offer a clue. In truth, while MRI images of a fetus can appear unsettling—sometimes resembling an alien or demonic figure—the primary reasons for favoring ultrasounds are their safety and cost-effectiveness. Ultrasounds pose no known risks to the mother or fetus and are more affordable and accessible for routine prenatal monitoring. However, MRIs are utilized when ultrasounds fall short, particularly for detailed imaging of soft tissues or when fetal abnormalities are suspected.

Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

Princeton researchers found human brains emit ultra-low-frequency electromagnetic waves that form a coherent global “neural network.” These signals can influence other brains up to 10,000 km away, suggesting human consciousness may be subtly interconnected across vast distances.

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Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

Drivers who saw it on the treacherous 22-mile trail told us it snapped multiple tie rods and needed a steering rack replacement. https://trib.al/JpQYfM1
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Damon
@DamonCrowley@mindly.social

I died today.
I was found by a kind, sweet woman who does wildlife rescue.
I was so sick, I could barely open my eyes.
She took me inside, cradling me in her warm arms, and made me warm and comfortable.
I opened my eyes and looked at her and thanked her for making my last few minutes as comfortable as possible.
But I was too sick to keep fighting anymore.
I had eaten a mouse that was poisoned, and it made me very sick.
I closed my yellow eyes for the last time and went somewhere else.
Please, all I ask is never use poison to kill the mice.
Poison kills owls, like me.
All I wanted was a mouse for dinner.
Stop the use of poison for rats or mice.
Live traps are the best to use. Catch and release.
It only takes one share to spread the word.