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It is natural for creatures of many species to comfort their group members, like the baby rhesus monkeys above.  However, sometimes, we find close friendships between creatures of completely different species.   In a famous example, in 2004, a major tsunami hit Sumatra, and much habitat was destroyed.  One baby hippo was completely separated from his herd and was rescued by a reserve in Bamburi, Kenya.  The baby hippo was called Owen.  At the reserve, baby Owen found a similar-colored creature, an Aldabra giant tortoise named Mzee, or “old man”.  Mzee was about 130 years old.  The two became inseparable and their friendship (below) made the international news.  Comments from the reserve indicated Mzee looked out for and guided young Owen.  Yes, eventually, the reserve found a hippo girlfriend for Owen, and he moved on into adult life.

We are all familiar with people who are close with their cat or dog.  The pet and his/her person may curl up together for a good read, a nap, or to watch a movie.  They comfort each other, despite being very different creatures.

– Image by valio84sl on megapixl

Today, I want to share a story of a woman named Nadia, who went to rescue a bird, and found herself rescued instead.  Nadia went to her local animal rescue, and the manager told her she did NOT want to adopt the macaw, Vandal, who hung upside down and screamed a lot.  And had a sailor’s vocabulary.    Nadia and Vandal became great friends, and he became a fourth child for Nadia and her husband.  The full video is 4 minutes.  Give it a try, and feel yourself softening.  Who comforted whom in this story?

Can you really be friends with a being from another species?  I believe so.  And you can share comfort and help each other find peace.  And finding peace can only be a good thing.  And that will be you, ever more Healthy Happy and Loving Lifesm!   

Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM, is a stress/energy management expert, holistic healer, and award-winning author who celebrates life. She has a longtime natural healing practice and is an ordained minister. Among her books are: Discover The Secret Energized You (http://tinyurl.com/b44v3br), Inspirations for Peace Within:  Quotes and Images to Uplift and Inspire, and Sacred Meditation: Embracing the Divine.  The books are available on Amazon and through Kebba’s office.   They are also available in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Franciscan Renewal Center bookstore and at the bookstore at St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church. Or simply email us to order:  kebba@kebba.com .  Thank you!

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