From ARC
Foot health is crucial for raptors, as their feet and talons are their primary tools for catching and disabling prey. Consequently, foot injuries are not uncommon among raptors admitted for rehabilitation. However, what you see in the first picture is exceptionally rare: a young great horned owl with webbed toes. We were very surprised when we first noticed this owl's condition. Over the years, we have encountered hundreds of great horned owls, none of which displayed webbing between the toes, a condition known as syndactyly.
This owlet, whom we nicknamed Webster, had webbing on both feet, connecting the third and fourth digits. Owls possess semi-zygodactyl feet and can rotate their fourth digit, which aids in grasping. However, due to the fusion with his third toe, Webster was unable to rotate his fourth digit. It quickly became apparent that he was struggling with normal foot placement during perching.
After careful examination by our veterinarian, it was determined that Webster could undergo surgery to separate the digits (second picture). Following a successful surgery and recovery period, Webster was placed in a flight enclosure where he was able to perch and use his feet normally. After spending some time strengthening his wings and feet, Webster proved he was capable of release! The last picture shows Webster before his release later that night.
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Explaining (Problematic) Spanish Nicknames to an American - Joanna Hausmann 357K views
This quick comedy skit goes into it. It's both offensive and wholesome at the same time. Even the comments section seemed to be all positive confirmations this is how it works in a lot of friend groups.
I don't know if I could deal with someone giving me a name like that and using it every day, but I understand it as a "we're so tight, I get to do this to you" thing.
When I started my current job, the one guy I had to go to for help occasionally was like this, and I thought for months he haaaated me, but him and another girl finally saw it was bothering me and explained it to me that this was me be accepted as part of the team. He stopped doing it after he saw it was bothering me though. Getting accepted in other cultures might not always entail what we expect! 😅