Rest stop

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Ophelia Benson

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And now for something completely different.

Each year in Italy, grazing animals are moved from high pastures down to the plains. Newborn lambs are unable to make this journey on their own. Instead, they ride in the pouches of a specially made saddle on the back of a donkey or a mule nanny. They are taken down at rest stops and returned to their mothers for a bite to eat and a bit of nuzzling.

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Photo: medeamoon

H/t Vanina

Comments

7 responses to “Rest stop”

  1. iknklast Avatar
    iknklast

    Thanks. I needed that.

  2. Ophelia Benson Avatar
    Ophelia Benson

    We all do.

  3. Acolyte of Sagan Avatar
    Acolyte of Sagan

    Lambrettas?

  4. Catwhisperer Avatar
    Catwhisperer

    I’m sure you’ve posted this before, it looks familiar.

    I’m not complaining. By all means, make it an annual event.

  5. Ophelia Benson Avatar
    Ophelia Benson

    I think you’re right, it looks familiar to me too. I thought so at the time. But as you say…still welcome. (It might be a different photo of the same general practice…possibly.)

  6. Ophelia Benson Avatar
    Ophelia Benson

    Heh, nope, the same photo, only a year ago. A more amusing title though!

    http://www.butterfliesandwheels.org/2018/marsupials-for-a-day/

  7. Catwhisperer Avatar
    Catwhisperer

    Ha, you’ll have to make an effort next year. At least find a different photo.

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