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This made me cry

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The Belfast Zoo Welcomes Baby Capybaras

by OurAmazingPlanet staff

Two little bundles of joy born recently at the Belfast Zoo actually belong to the world’s largest rodent species. Twin capybara babies, named Gus and Jacques, were born to parents Charlie and Lola on April 3.

“It’s definitely an exciting time and I am sure that zoo visitors will enjoy visiting our new arrivals, Gus and Jacques,” said zoo manager Mark Challis.

Capybaras are native to South America. Their scientific name (Hydrochoerus) means “water hog,” and although they are technically from the rodent family, this name relates to the fact that capybaras are semi-aquatic animals and love the water. In fact, capybaras have webbed feet and can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time, to hide from predators.

(via: OurAmazingPlanet) (photo: Belfast Zoo)

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You wanna know how you can help others without coming off like a white savior?

dumbthingswhitepplsay:

Make sure they want your help by, you know, asking

Remember that they probably need your help because of systems of oppression that you still currently benefit from and you giving back is more like you paying your due, instead of you doing something novel and awesome

Remember that it’s possible to be a racist shitstain and do good actions. People do it all the time.

Research exactly how any money you give is being truly spent. Intentions alone don’t help anyone. Non-profits are required to give that information away, anyway.

Realize that if you are paid to help people…you’re being paid. There is an incentive. Just because you help people at the same time does not mean you did not accept an incentive for doing so, and people are not required to truly believe in your help, even if YOU do.

Don’t hold it over people’s heads

Don’t hold it over people’s heads

Don’t hold it over people’s heads

Don’t hold it over people’s heads

Don’t use it as ammunition against others

Don’t use it as ammunition against others

Don’t use it as ammunition against others

Don’t use it as ammunition against others

Helping is great. But what you really need to do is also assist in changing the system by realizing that the way you help can be just as important as the type of help you provide.