Raise your hand if you appreciate witnessing extraordinary animal friendships! Naturally, you do! Everyone enjoys observing two entirely distinct creatures forming a bond of friendship, and the adorability factor skyrockets when larger animals connect with the smaller ones!
That’s exactly what occurred with this pup who encountered a beautiful companion. Although their camaraderie may have been brief, it was delightful while it endured.
Lucia Kohl Dalmolin from Mirim Doce, Brazil, contributed to the online repository of extraordinary friendships by sharing a video showcasing a small dog relishing a sunny day on the porch. The video wouldn’t have surged in popularity if it hadn’t been for an exceptional visitor passing through.
What unfolds next is perhaps the most innocent sight you’ll witness all day. No, all week!
A puppy having a blast with a random butterfly is not something you observe every day!! We knew puppies were spirited, but do butterflies exhibit the same excitement as dogs? You discover something new daily!
However, there is a narrative behind the butterfly’s visit to the small dog.
Some insect species – particularly bees and moths – are recognized for consuming tears from animals. This provides them with essential nutrients, such as salt. (1)
Since this footage was captured in Mirim Doce, Brazil, where certain species have been noted, this is likely the explanation for this unusual behavior.
Be that as it may, we have an incredible video, and the pup experienced the playdate of a lifetime!
References:
1. H. Bazinger. Congregations of tear drinking bees at human eyes: Foraging strategies for an invaluable resource by Lisotrigona in Thailand (Apidae, Meliponini). Chiang Mai University, August 2008.