Just wanted to share this on a holiday Monday, though it doesn’t fit this particular US holiday purpose.
There are volcanoes, though; and cats; and, outside the crater, a canid.
We are there, too, with both traditional and non-traditional representation.
It reminds me of what I have read over and over again in paleontology papers: compared to what the fossil record shows on average, we live in an unusually species-poor era on Earth, except in Africa.
https://youtu.be/45eddk-pMuY&rel=0
As you watch, remember too that only the nonavian dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago; descendants of the other dinosaurs are still with us today.
More information on:
- The traditional people
- The volcanoes (paywall may or may not kick in, but it’s still good)
- The cats
- The canids
Featured image:. Brocken Inaglory via Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Flight To Wonder 
I’m so glad to see that this post celebrates the diversity of nature. From volcanoes to cats to canids, we can appreciate the beauty of the world around us. It’s also incredible to hear the reminder that we live in an unusually species-poor era, compared to what the fossil record shows. The traditional people, volcanoes, cats and canids featured in the image are amazing to behold. Thanks to the author for sharing this post and for helping us to appreciate the natural world in all its grandeur! Thank you!