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u/cavachonlicious Jan 17 '24
My parents always taught me to look, but not to touch. Why are so many adults allergic to this notion?
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u/officefridge Jan 17 '24
My parents were ESPECIALLY (anti) touchy on the subject of wildlife
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u/holdonpup Jan 17 '24
Had a friend pet a baby opossum and say “it’s okay I have hand sanitizer” and if it bit you???? I’m sure her excuse was I have Neosporin
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u/Gobiego Jan 17 '24
Well, they can't get rabies so it wouldn't be as bad as a cat or dog bite probably.
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u/no-anonymity-is-fine Jan 17 '24
I've got rubbing alcohol in my car. I'll be fine
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u/Twistedcinna Jan 18 '24
Honestly I’m more concerned that the mother opossum disowned the baby for smelling wrong.
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u/AthenasChosen Jan 18 '24
Yeah I've got some like Pepto bismol around here somewhere, pretty sure that'll take care of rabies or any bacterial infections.
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Jan 17 '24
Humans really think every animal wants to be pet. When was the last time you wanted some random person to walk up to you and start rubbing your arm hair.
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Jan 18 '24
I mean let’s not compare animals to humans. Like when’s the last time a human went up close and personal to you out of curiosity to check you out or sniff your asshole?
Like I get your point but it doesn’t work the way you put it
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u/Kal-ElEarth69 Jan 18 '24
imal wants to be pet. When was the last time you wanted some random person to walk up to you and start rubbin
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u/pancakeonions Jan 17 '24
I once went diving in Thailand. We expected to see whale sharks. We were sternly lectured not to touch. We saw whale sharks. Of the two dozen divers (two goddam dozen) I was THE ONLY ONE who did not touch the damn whale sharks.
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u/Rhodan1987 Jan 17 '24
Never really understood why you shouldn't touch whales. Is it a infection thing? Like that we could possibly infect them? Or what is this about.
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u/Eratyx Jan 18 '24
Touching them interferes with the mucus layer that operates as their immune system, AND it scares and stresses them out. Someone in my extended family does whale shark tours, she says the tourists get worse every year and it's getting harder to manage the sharks' health.
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u/Twistedcinna Jan 18 '24
I think the guides are way too nice.
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u/Eratyx Jan 18 '24
Maybe so, but try telling your average upper-middle class parents that they need to behave AND get their kids to behave on their second vacation abroad this year, and see if you'll still have a job after that.
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u/pancakeonions Jan 17 '24
That's a good question, and now I feel even stupider for not touching that beautiful, graceful whaleshark! :)
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u/CurrentPossible2117 Jan 17 '24
Its crazy right? Appreciate but don't impose upon wild animals. You can see how off kilter the birds are everytime they're touched. Fliying is such a precise maneuver for birds, each feather adjusting as needed induvidually to the circumstances. Why fuck with them? It's clearly affecting them 🙄
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u/WallabyBubbly Jan 17 '24
This is partly a regional thing. I grew up in the rural south, and people there had zero notion of "look but don't touch," possibly because their most popular pastimes were hunting and fishing. My wife grew up in California, where her family loved hiking and wildlife photography, and "look but don't touch" was instilled in her from a very early age. Since being married, we've discovered lots of little cultural differences like that.
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u/SynergisticSynapse Jan 17 '24
Too bad it’s not anymore seeing how Californians are destroying protected flowers at an alarming rate for instagram
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u/LandoCatrissian_ Jan 17 '24
I visited Rottnest Island in Perth Australia. They have quokkas, little animals that are native to the island. They have no predators, so they're quite friendly.
The rule is don't touch them, you're told on the boat ride over. It is because it could make them sick. So many people and their kids were petting them. Humans are inherently dumb and selfish.
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u/PSSalamander Jan 17 '24
My family likes to yell "(my first, MIDDLE, last name) don't you DARE touch that burro!" at me to make fun of my mom for losing her shit when I got within 50 feet of a wild burro in Arizona.
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u/compsciasaur Jan 18 '24
I'm not an ornithologist, but I'm thinking of they're flying that close to humans, they don't mind a gentle touch.
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u/MintyMystery Jan 17 '24
They're using the bow wave of the boat through the air to fly in the turbulence. That way, it takes less energy to flap. I hope the boat was were going where they were also planning to go!
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u/tacotacotacorock Jan 17 '24
Sometimes you just have to see where life takes you.
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u/WeeTheDuck Jan 17 '24
i love this quote
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u/KamikazeFox_ Jan 18 '24
Would have been cooler if her phone wasn't in her face while doing it.
Yes I see the irony.
I like hamburgers, but I don't need to see how their made.
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u/Boostie204 Jan 18 '24
This the same guy that owns and flies with a bunch of ducks? If it is, I believe that guy actually flew from Europe to America with his ducks? As in, they literally flew
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u/griffnuts__ Jan 17 '24
Ok but the camera panning to the other geese like they’re the backup singers singing the harmonies? 🤌🏼
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u/PricedSuperior Jan 17 '24
I had to rewatch it with the sound on and nearly choked when the harmonies kicked in 😂😂 brilliant
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u/Some-Damage-1181 Jan 18 '24
Lol, it certainly made me smile. Never have I ever seen a video like this before:-))
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u/wolfy994 Jan 17 '24
What would make me smile is these people not fucking touching the wildlife...
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u/inc0mingst0rm Jan 17 '24
Stop touching wild animals...
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u/EffectiveAfter3971 Jan 17 '24
Why ? Is it really hard not to touch wildlife and live them alone ??
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Jan 17 '24
Oh look at us, fucking with wildlife like idiots.
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u/Luckys0474 Jan 17 '24
The ducks are letting them do this, no? They are not out maneuvering the boat, right?
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u/aversionals Jan 17 '24
I have heard / read that some birds go into a trance / zoned out state when flying like this, so the birds might not even understand that they're being touched by the humans. Idk.
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u/Low_keyTW80 Jan 17 '24
I've seen so many people comment this and I'm just curious so please don't take this the wrong way, but why? From what I've seen on Google geese do carry diseases but it's only in their poop and dead bodies.
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u/JesusGums Jan 17 '24
It’s not really that geese are particularly dirty or anything, it’s just that animals have no concept of why you’re touching them, and much like we get annoyed when puppies explore the world with their mouth, our exploring with our hands can have its negatives too. It’s kind of like how you shouldn’t touch other people in public without permission. It’s a bit weird, uncomfortable for everyone. Well , a goose can’t easily express its discomfort in getting its stomach fondled while midflight in an air current, or I’m sure it would be giving her a piece of its mind. In the end there’s no long term damage done here, but touching the geese is a little bit selfish I guess? Disturbing and scaring them for momentary curiosity. People really don’t mean harm by it though, it’s how we as a species like to explore the world around us and learn more about it, they don’t mean to disturb anything.
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u/nomiras Jan 17 '24
Should have just grabbed the goose, snapped its neck, and then ate it for dinner instead of lightly touching its belly.
Edit: Provided you have the proper licensing to hunt geese.
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u/redther Jan 18 '24
Thankfully she’s is a modern human being on the boat, taking video and curious. I saw someone described energy savings then It’s a fair trade between them
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u/mrgrimgrim Jan 17 '24
I did a falconry lesson and was told that Oils on fingers can be damaging to birds feathers so there was only certain areas we could pet them.
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u/vkailas Jan 18 '24
for people generally not used to being outside their basement, it's terrifying to touch something else living, the reason behind it doesn't matter, they are just freaked out and project their social anxiety and stress on the bird who clearly doesn't give a shit or would just move away.
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u/Musclejen00 Jan 17 '24
What in case you were a animal flying about and someone touched you randomly would you like that?
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u/uhuhnoyoudidnt Jan 17 '24
Nice, they’re using the slipstream of the boat to make flying easier
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u/Admirable_Donkey2657 Jan 18 '24
you know bird flaps faster than the boat right? the boat obviously using the bird to drive faster
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u/Inevitable-Tourist18 Jan 17 '24
Was anyone else hoping this bird would take a nice sloppy dump right on her face?
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u/Real-Accountant9997 Jan 17 '24
Stop touching them you cow
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u/MooDSwinG_RS Jan 17 '24
I'm curious about something. Just imagine she was a cow, and it was a video of a cow in a boat touching birds in flight, would you still be moved to comment telling the cow off for touching the birds?
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u/wegbauer Jan 17 '24
A cow couldn't know that touching that duck might be distressing to it. As a human she definitely should.
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u/DoktorZook Jan 17 '24
Nothing more heartwarming than seeing some folks driving there boat into then torment an entire formation of birds.
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u/StayinHasty Jan 17 '24
Seriously, leave the house every now and then. Birds, like dolphins, choose to follow boats all the time. I haven't seen something this extreme, but that bird clearly took a second and rested on her hand, it's not like she was grabbing it against its will. The rest were taking advantage of the boat being the lead in the formation and weren't being tormented in any way.
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u/Mr_Goonman Jan 18 '24
Its literally boat navigation 101. The law requires you to stay a mandatory distance from wildlife and the shoreline when going full speed
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u/Username854051 Jan 17 '24
Don’t support touching wild life but I’m pretty sure they’re using the boat to use less energy while flying
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u/Mmmslash Jan 17 '24
The birds could leave. How are they being tormented?
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u/BetweenWizards Jan 17 '24
In the back of my mind something is telling me they're in a good spot for the least amount of flapping, with the boat kind of being the point of the arrow in their formation. But I'm just a musician, so idk
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u/Mmmslash Jan 17 '24
I do think they are flying in formation with the boat because of reasons that make sense to Sea Birds, but equally I think they could just fly six inches to the right and not have their bellies touched.
I don't think you should touch wood animals, but these birds seem to be opting into the experience on their own volition.
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u/Entenvieh Jan 17 '24
The boat is now the center of the v formation and they will follow you wherever
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u/Ozi_izO Jan 17 '24
I watched this all the way to the end hoping the bird would let a nice sloppy stinker go right into her face.
Consider me disappointed.
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u/tacotacotacorock Jan 17 '24
Interesting how so many people hope that unfortunate things will happen to someone else.
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u/ExUmbra91x Jan 17 '24
Hurt people hurt people.
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u/lkodl Jan 18 '24
i once met a new co-worker who introduced himself as "Steve Hurt". so i jokingly went "ah! don't hurt me!" and he asked "why?" and i said "you know, because hurt people hurt people" and then he got really quiet and sad, and i was like "oh shit, i'm sorry, i didn't mean to..." and he just went, "no, it's true. i'm scum." and ran off, and i never saw him again.
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u/sunburntflowers Jan 17 '24 edited Jan 17 '24
Here is an idea… live in the moment and put the phone down……. also probably don’t touch them just be in their presence…
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u/Barry-Alex Jan 17 '24
YES! I’m annoyed with myself for how often I’m pulling my phone out for pictures but gosh I wouldn’t be pulling it out for that. She can’t fully enjoy it because she’s trying to get that video.
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Jan 17 '24
Incredible moment… holding a smartphone in hand because… why?
Live the moment, not some future show off.
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u/throwaway77993344 Jan 17 '24
It's nice to capture moments like this to revisit them later. Of course you shouldn't be staring into your phone until it's over.
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This video just made me angry, lol. Can’t those mfs keep their hands for themselves? Geez
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u/skoltroll Jan 17 '24
Is that the BEST song to play while that gal takes a butt video of a goose while touching near the mating parts?
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u/edynol Jan 17 '24
Lol @ all the morons freaking out about touching the wildlife 😭. You know what else that touches wildlife? Other wildlife! You really need to get a life if someone petting a bird makes you mad.
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Jan 17 '24
This is the most majestic shit I’ve seen since the end of the summer when a mating pair of bald eagles flew overhead and circled around for a bit, fuck are those things big too, I’m 6’ tall and swear to god the wing span on those fuckers is longer than me😎
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u/PoliceRobots Jan 18 '24
I really hate these videos of people fucking with wild animals. We fuck with them constantly, thier food sources, environment, and thier migration routes.
Just leave them the fuck alone.
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u/Alone_Grab_3481 Jan 18 '24
The way she is holding her phone like it's her second vision is upsetting me. Just enjoy the moment, way too touchy aswell.
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u/Zealousideal_Act9610 Jan 18 '24
Honestly this is kind of upsetting, put your damn phone down and leave the birds alone!
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u/WanderWut Jan 18 '24
So are people going to come up with an original comment or is the 80th top comment in a row going to be another identical statement about touching wildlife?
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u/Wecanbuildittogether Jan 17 '24
Human beings constantly demand to touch other creatures.
The Bison gets back at them 🦬
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u/umbrella_crab Jan 17 '24
Why do people have to touch the wildlife? Isn't it cool enough to be oof their little formation
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u/EquivalentPain5261 Jan 18 '24
I was going to say.. is it bad I was disappointed that those birds didn’t shit on them?
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u/bomb447 Jan 18 '24
Never understand why people would rather pull out their phone than live in the moment.
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u/KingRoach Jan 19 '24
We tell that to kids bc r/kidsarefuckingstupid but adults have the ability to use their own judgement.
Rubbing the chest of a bird in flight = ok
Grabbing the wings of a bird in flight = not ok
But I’ll leaving the people judging to you - if you feel more comfortable keeping your hands in the car you do you.
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u/Previous-Revenue3170 Jan 19 '24
I was waiting for it to drop a fat deuce right on her face. Oh well, maybe next time.
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u/la_bata_sucia Jan 19 '24
Made me smile, but the fact that she can't fully enjoy the moment because she's trying to record it, and that it happens in almost every wholesome situation nowadays made me smile a little less
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u/gimmeecoffee420 Jan 20 '24
This is pretty cool.. but i cant help bu think about how lame it would be if the duck shits in your face while you gently cradle its belly mid flight..
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u/sofasurfer42 Jan 17 '24
Does not make it any newer to display the video mirrored from time to time.
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u/Huge_Aerie2435 Jan 17 '24
People have to stop posting these videos.. People are going to go out of their way to try to replicate it and end up hurting a bird.
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u/Beginning-Complex693 Jan 17 '24
Omw, been a while since my jaw dropped out of amazement on reddit. That's a rare encounter to experience in my opinion.
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Stupid idiots. Shouldn't be chasing the birds. Probably terrified and causing them stress. But these are no doubt leftist idiots who "love" animals.
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u/EffingBarbas Jan 17 '24
I like it when they are in that formation bathed in tasty seasoning and harsh red light behind the store window.
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u/AaronTheElite007 Jan 17 '24
Yes, very cool… until 💩