Dan, I believe that it was a large chipmunk, possibly pregnant. Since the copperhead had already consumed half of the poor creature, I was unable to make a positive identification. I can tell you one thing, though, with its mouthful that copperhead was mighty vulnerable.
Your photos are gorgeous, Then I hit the one of the copperhead eating the chipmunk (?). That's pretty darn unique! And with the flies! Looks like a wonderful place to visit and contemplate life, death, and everything in between and possibly after...
The progress of social justice is slow and measured. Its growth depends on an increasing number of us becoming aware of the truth and consequences of our actions.
I believe that it is morally wrong to allow our wanton desires to interfere with the basic needs and interests of other sentient beings.
I believe the physical and psychological abuse – confinement, social deprivation, mutilation, genetic and reproductive manipulation, and profit exploitation – imposed by us on other animals is morally wrong.
I believe the suggestion that the exploitation of other sentient beings by humans can be achieved without cruelty, violence, or injustice is false and misleading.
As an advocate for all life, committed to compassion and justice, I refuse to take part in the exploitation of other sentient beings or to collaborate with those caught up in such injustice.
I pledge to do my best to live a life that conveys a clear, sincere and uncompromised message that is free of resentment, fear, exploitation, anger, cynicism, and manipulation.
Furthermore, I pledge to continue to support a broad range of nonviolent initiatives and programs that will hopefully one day eliminate the needless pain and suffering we inflict upon all the many wonderful creatures with whom we share this planet.
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Great shots! PS: In your earlier photos of the copperhead swallowing some poor creature, what was that animal?!
Dan, I believe that it was a large chipmunk, possibly pregnant. Since the copperhead had already consumed half of the poor creature, I was unable to make a positive identification. I can tell you one thing, though, with its mouthful that copperhead was mighty vulnerable.
Oh my Dee,
Your photos are gorgeous, Then I hit the one of the copperhead eating the chipmunk (?). That's pretty darn unique! And with the flies! Looks like a wonderful place to visit and contemplate life, death, and everything in between and possibly after...
Thanks, Stickup, for the kind words and thoughtful comments.
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