Truth: Mothers don’t abandon their babies because they "smell bad". If they did, none of us would be here reading this post right now. 😂 Mothering is driven by instinct, bonding, and survival, not a light human scent. That said, not every baby needs to be picked up, but fear of scent isn’t the reason to leave them alone if they actually need help. If you’re into learning about animals, come hang out with us in Empowering Animals. https://www.skool.com/empowering-animals-2263/about

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If you love learning about the amazing creatures, we share this world with, you’re going to enjoy today’s quick dive. This one comes straight from my aquarist friend who has taught me so many incredible things about these intelligent and fascinating creatures, the octopuses! Let’s dive in: • The plural of octopus is octopuses. Octopi isn’t actually correct because it mixes Greek and Latin. Octopod works too, especially if you don’t know the gender, it's kind of like using they/them. • Speaking of gender, you can tell an octopus' gender around 6 months old by looking at their third arm from the right. Females have sucker cups all the way to the tip, and males have a smooth, spoon-shaped end called the hectocotylus. • The male's arm has a very special purpose. He uses it to reach inside his mantle, grab a spermatophore (a sperm packet), and then gently place it inside the female’s mantle during reproduction. Sadly, this marks the beginning of the end of their already-short lives (usually 2–3 years). The female passes shortly after her eggs hatch, and the male passes a few months later. • The siphon, that little tube near their head, is their jet propulsion. The octopus inhales and expels water through their siphon helping them zoom around with speed and grace. • Octopuses are incredibly intelligent. They’re known as the most intelligent invertebrate, with both short- and long-term memory. They can problem-solve, open jars, and even use tools. Honestly, they’d probably be very handy in the kitchen. And if you haven’t already seen My Octopus Teacher, it is a must-see. It will make you fall in love with this beautiful, three-hearted animal. Yes, they have three hearts, which makes me love them even more! What about you? What is your favorite animal? Let’s keep learning about this wonderful animal world together. 💗

Having a FREE call Thursday evening where we will be breaking down the full Boss Suite and the 20 plus online income streams inside it. This call is beginner friendly and you don’t need experience to understand it. You’ll learn multiple ways you can earn whether you want to be on camera or completely faceless. With this you’ll truly be able to pick the income streams that fit your personality your time and your energy. You’ll leave the call knowing exactly what the Boss Suite is who it’s for what’s included and how people are using it to build multiple income streams without burnout. If you want to get a head start I also created a short five question quiz that helps you figure out which online income streams match your personality and how much time you have each week. You can take the 60 second quiz here before the call. 👇🏽 https://www.digitalbossgal.com/quiz If you want the link to hop on the call Thursday just comment zoom below and I’ll send it over.

Today is one of my favorite days of the year. It's a day that reminds us how powerful compassion really is. So many incredible animal organizations pour their hearts into caring, healing, and protecting, and today, we get to pour a little love back into them. If you already have a rescue or sanctuary you adore, Giving Tuesday is a beautiful moment to support them. Even the smallest gift makes a real difference. If you’re looking for ideas or want to discover new organizations doing meaningful work, I’ve pulled together a few of my favorites in my Classroom here. Take a look, learn their missions, and follow your heart. The animals feel your love more than you know. 💚LM