The quotation by Samuel Butler fits nicely with this video of an elk calf frolicking in a puddle.
Via Joanne Casey's I Have Seen The Whole of the Internet.
Originally posted two years ago; now updated to add this video of interspecies play:
"Every evening a river otter comes to play with our daughter's dog Rio. What was once an acquaintance on the other side of the fence has now become a friend who comes to play through the fence.It has been interesting to watch as their trust of each other has developed over the past several months."
No actually all animals know that the principle businees of life is to enjoy it, it is just that some animals for some reason don't do it and this occurs usually in humans.
ReplyDeleteThat young elk with a bit of photoshopping could easily have been me when I was a kid, my parents never stopped me from jumping in puddles or playing in the rain and snow. I must admit that I have not jumped in many puddles of late, but I still do have fun.
Love the video, thanks.
Regards.
Video removed. :(
ReplyDeleteRena - Thanks for the heads-up. I've replaced it with another one (which may also be taken down by the author later). Posts inevitable undergo "linkrot" as time passes. When this happens, the easiest thing to do re videos is to go to YouTube and enter the key words and look for other copies. Today I just typed in "elk calf" and had several to choose from.
ReplyDeleteHere are some twin moose calfs in a sprinkler!
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So cute, reminds me of the young dancing gorilla in playing with the water from the Calgary Zoo:
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Does anyone know the piece of music playing while the young elk is having fun?
Thanks in advance!
It's the allegro movement of the Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G major:
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Many thanks for letting me know about Bach's musical piece. I really enjoyed the clip that you posted!
ReplyDeleteback in early 90's nat geo magazine did a whole article w/pictures of animals in play and went into the reasons/theories for it.
ReplyDeletecompare these animals playing to kids today sitting on a sofa twitching thumbs.
(fair warning-i was born in 67 so i was lucky enough to grow up in one of the last generations of kids to actually 'play' and not 'game'.... )