Cempaka Nature, Agriculture and Environment: Nicobar pigeons at Taipei Zoo breed after four-year hiatus

"The Greater Akashic System" – July 15, 2012 (Kryon Channelling by Lee Caroll) (Subjects: Lightworkers, Intent, To meet God, Past lives, Universe/Galaxy, Earth, Pleiadians, Souls Reincarnate, Invention: Measure Quantum state in 3D, Recalibrates, Multi-Dimensional/Divine, Akashic System to change to new system, Before religion changed the system, DNA, Old system react to Karma, New system react to intent now for next life, Animals (around humans) reincarnate again, This Animal want to come back to the same human, Akashic Inheritance, Reincarnate as Family, Other Planets, Global Unity … etc.)

Kryon Q&A

Question: Dear Kryon: I live in Spain. I am sorry if I will ask you a question you might have already answered, but the translations of your books are very slow and I might not have gathered all information you have already given. I am quite concerned about abandoned animals. It seems that many people buy animals for their children and as soon as they grow, they set them out somewhere. Recently I had the occasion to see a small kitten in the middle of the street. I did not immediately react, since I could have stopped and taken it, without getting out of the car. So, I went on and at the first occasion I could turn, I went back to see if I could take the kitten, but it was to late, somebody had already killed it. This happened some month ago, but I still feel very sorry for that kitten. I just would like to know, what kind of entity are these animals and how does this fit in our world. Are these entities which choose this kind of life, like we do choose our kind of Human life? I see so many abandoned animals and every time I see one, my heart aches... I would like to know more about them.

Answer: Dear one, indeed the answer has been given, but let us give it again so you all understand. Animals are here on earth for three (3) reasons.

(1) The balance of biological life. . . the circle of energy that is needed for you to exist in what you call "nature."

(2) To be harvested. Yes, it's true. Many exist for your sustenance, and this is appropriate. It is a harmony between Human and animal, and always has. Remember the buffalo that willingly came into the indigenous tribes to be sacrificed when called? These are stories that you should examine again. The inappropriateness of today's culture is how these precious creatures are treated. Did you know that if there was an honoring ceremony at their death, they would nourish you better? Did you know that there is ceremony that could benefit all of humanity in this way. Perhaps it's time you saw it.

(3) To be loved and to love. For many cultures, animals serve as surrogate children, loved and taken care of. It gives Humans a chance to show compassion when they need it, and to have unconditional love when they need it. This is extremely important to many, and provides balance and centering for many.

Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Nicobar pigeons at Taipei Zoo breed after four-year hiatus

Want China Times, CNA and Staff Reporter 2015-08-05

Nicobar pigeon parents tend to their newborn. (Photo courtesy of Taipei Zoo)

Large pigeons at the Taipei Zoo that are the closest living relative to the extinct dodo were confirmed recently to have successfully reproduced for the first time in four years, the zoo reported on Monday.

The zoo said the breeding patterns of the zoo's Nicobar pigeons were disrupted when they moved to a smaller temporary habitat in 2012 while the main aviary was being renovated. That remained the case even after the pigeons moved back to the new aviary, which was opened in 2013.

It was only in March this year that the zoo began observing the pigeons displaying signs of courtship and nest building, and it was not until July 30 that the zoo had visual confirmation that the eggs laid down this year had hatched.

At present, there are three such nests atop a tree above a pond, with female and male pigeons taking turns to hatch eggs and care for the young. The pigeons are on watch for anything that approaches the nest, the zoo said.

Nicobar pigeons are monogamous. During a courtship that can last a number of days when the breeding season arrives, the male courts the female by frequent bowing and then starts collecting twigs and other materials to build nests.

The pigeon, originally found in Southeast Asia, has bright green feathers and the upper part of the dark bill forms a small blackish knob. Measuring 40 centimeters in length, it is the closest living relative of the dodo, which became extinct in the 17th century. The conservation status of the Nicobar pigeon is listed as near threatened because of a shrinking habitat, human hunting and problems finding food.

The female can lay one or two oval eggs in the nest, and they take about 30 days to hatch. The baby starts to grow feathers after 10 days and has full metallic green feathers in 70-80 days, though it may remain in the nest for a certain period of time.