At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty.

The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the “apex predator”, can still fall victim to implemented ‘team work’ strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and “survival of the pack mentality” bred into the canines.

See the remarkable photograph below courtesy of Nature Magazine.

Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.

1. Brush twice a day!

2. Dress right for the weather.
3. Visit the dentist regularly.
4. Get plenty of rest.
5. Make sure your hair is dry before going outside.
6. Eat right.
7. Get outside in the sun every once in a while.
8. Always wear a seatbelt.
9. Control your drinking of alcoholic beverages.
10. Smile!  It will make you feel better.
11. Don’t over indulge yourself.
12. Bathe regularly.
13. Read to exercise the brain.
14. Surround yourself with friends.
15. Stay away from too much caffeine.
17. Get plenty of exercise.
18. Have your eyes checked regularly.
19. Eat plenty of vegetables.
20. Believe that people will like you for who you are.
21. Forgive and forget.
22. Take plenty of vacations.
23. Celebrate all special occasions.
24. Pick up a hobby.
25. Love your neighbor as yourself.

NO, I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO THE VET!!

This beats the heck out of bunk beds!

Aww shucks, I thought I’d end up in the kitchen

I’ve been on hold for 45 minutes!!!!

Hold still while I get this one last spot that I missed..

I have an OUWEE !

What do you mean, ‘I look a little Green today?’

I wasn’t doin’ anything naughty. I promise.

Ahhh… This is the life!

I’m sure glad this wasn’t a frosted mug!!!

Ebony and Ivory

Whew, this pumpin’ iron is for the birds!!

I told you if you yawned one more time, I’d….

Jezz, I hope this thing doesn’t ring and wake me up!

Did you remember to bring my supper home too?

She may have longer ears, but she’s fun to play with!

And they called it puppy love

Shadow and Bear would like to blow you a Happy Mothers Day Kiss
We wub woo and miss woo our favorite grandmew.
Shadow says. “I even wore pink to the photo shot for you grandma. I needs some cuddling like only a grandmother can give.
Bear as usual is playing the joker and saying, “Come on granny gibs me a big old sloppy kiss, You know you lubs it.”

OK OK Grandma, If you come down to visit me and spend some time with me i promise to let you dress me up in anything you like. Happy Mothers Day. Love your prettiest grand kitty Shadow.
If I wasn’t so sweet and petite I’d give you some Great Grand Kitties.

Grandma this is the blue tunnel cat toy you bought us for Christmas.
We both love it allot but i don’t give shadow much time to play in it cause I really really likes it allot.
I can sleep, play and do some of my most serious thinking in it for hours on end.
Thanks you for your wonderful gift and please get shadow her own!
Happy Mothers Day, please visit me soon!

Grandma please come and save me from the boys. I need some female attention. I’m not a mommy but I deserve some love on Mothers Day to!
Happy Mothers Day Nanny,
Shadow.

Hello Nanny,
Mothers Day is coming fast nanny.
If you can’t come see me I got a Airmail label already filled out and ready to go.
I just gotta ask daddy to stick it on and ship me off.
Miss you and Luvs you,
Bear.

Well Grandmother that’s enough from us for Mothers Day, so we will let a few others say hi to you now.
See how crowded it is in our tunnel *hint* *hint*.
Nanny’s give the greatest gifts

This picture is our Grandma’s mothers cat Tom. It’s a very old picture, but we thought she would like to see it.
He was a cool guy he loved everyone and enjoyed being picked at.
He was a fighter to a true Tom Cat, any kitty or puppy made fun of his clothes got straightened out.

Happy Mothers Day Mommie,
From your favorite puppy, Manni.
You know I love you mostest of all mama

Stewie thought he would wish you a Happy Mothers Day to but he was really tired and fell asleep in the process. Hes only tiny he needs his sleep.

And of course, You very favorite grandson in the whole wide world when he was just a young duck lips. Hes all grown up now but he still loves his Grand Mother very much. Do you remember when he was this small?
Seems like only yesterday.
Happy Mothers Day.

Did you think your son who was held at mouse point to write this out for the kittys and puppy wasn’t going to wish you Happy Mothers Day too.
I remember the day in this picture just like it was yesterday.
I was so happy my mom was letting me go fishing with my uncle.
It turned out to be one of my life long best fishing memories.
Thanks Mom, you always knew best.
Love your Son and Happy Mothers Day.

Now for the lady of the hour GRANDMA. Seen here cuddling her grand kitty son Bear in his moo moo cow suit. Bear loves his grandma sooo much. He looks forward to her every visit. No one knows how to cuddle him like grandma. No one knows all the right spots to run like Grandma.

FOR ALL OTHER MOTHERS OUT THERE
A VERY BIG
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
TO YOU ALL

Crash, opens the fridge, gets me a beer, and closes the fridge when he is done!

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