Photographer Snaps Pics Of Four Endangered Florida Panthers At Same Time
CBS4's Ted Scouten spoke with Ezra Van, the man behind the camera. Read more: cbsloc.al/3kJLlIp
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@teresacatherine38113 жыл бұрын
God bless these conservationists. These animals are our treasures. We must protect them.
@wackmole1497
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@redbug3777
2 жыл бұрын
😆👍
@boxingchamber7904
2 жыл бұрын
No they are killers and will kill our kids if in backyard playing
@grandchamp7783
Жыл бұрын
These and the Flamingos,also!!
@repurposedart98973 жыл бұрын
Wow momma and her kids...so amazing
@ethanrobinson31063 жыл бұрын
The Florida panthers are the smallest subspecies of cougars although they are also bigger than coyotes and I'm surprised that their numbers are growing and I hope the panthers keeps increasing their numbers
@alalvarez6332
3 жыл бұрын
Cool man!
@bobbobson2430
2 жыл бұрын
They're not a subspecies
@fishingislife9554
2 жыл бұрын
They’re being cross bred with Texas cougars which are closely related to them
@KevinSmith-dn5he
Жыл бұрын
They are not a subspecies. DNA has proven they are the exact same cougar as the ones out west in Texas, Colorado California etc. They arent endangered because if they all died in Florida you coukd ship in a truckfull from out there and no one would know tje difference
@jamessparkman6604
Жыл бұрын
@@KevinSmith-dn5he I think these animals should learn to eat Burmese pythons
@themiamimetropolis17003 жыл бұрын
Been hiking in the everglades for years and never seen one.
@josephhernandez2356
3 жыл бұрын
Chances are you’ll never see one in the Everglades. They are more numerous in big cypress
@mrrobot8973
3 жыл бұрын
Ever seen any Macaws, Cobras, or Rock Pythons ?
@themiamimetropolis1700
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrrobot8973 Lots of Macaws, rattlesnakes, and Burmese pythons. Used to hunt those. Not sure what a Rock Python is...
@c_m00
3 жыл бұрын
duh its not a bear or something...
@XxSEETH3RxX
2 жыл бұрын
Saw one at Bird rookery swamp East of Naples off Immokalee road.
@mrrobot89733 жыл бұрын
Protect the panthers 🙌
@72defender3 жыл бұрын
We must eliminate the pythons to ensure native species survive!
@radagastbrown9001
Жыл бұрын
And the Republicans like DeSantis.
@SoberOKMoments
11 ай бұрын
Panthers enjoy a tasty bit of snake. It's cars that need eliminating. Cars are also a foreign species in nature. :)
@HaunaMyKiki
15 күн бұрын
@@SoberOKMoments In turn though, pythons won't hesitate to make a meal out of panther cubs.The panthers were here first and they found plenty to eat long before the pythons were around.
@ericstandefer91383 жыл бұрын
Same in California, they were totally hunted out, but through public out cry and conservation they have made a tremendous come back, it is not uncommon for one to wander into a neighborhood looking for some water, but also, crossing freeways and eating rodents that have been poisoned is the number one hazard for them.
@mikeyday17523 жыл бұрын
Photographer: One of them meowed at me. Cougar: I've found the meat guys.
@daniellemarie6059
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@clemenza243 жыл бұрын
Mother cougars are some of the best parents in the animal world and this would be mom with her teenager kids ,judging by their size those 3 smaller cats will be on their own very soon
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
Not a cougar its a rare endangered panther only SW Florida.
@clemenza24
Жыл бұрын
@@zoeyzed5127 mountain lion,cougar,panther same animal
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
@@clemenza24 Wrong you are ignorant of this sub species only found in Naples Florida only 250 alive at this time, they are found no where else in the world and smaller and not aggressive none have ever attacked a human.
@curtisfreeman47753 жыл бұрын
it's been awhile since I've seen one, I've had the pleasure of seeing a few back in the days in my hometown area of CLEWISTON, FL.
@s0ul8323 жыл бұрын
That bird just chilling with them
@cedricksamaniego91463 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@PhilFeedback3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive, thanks for posting this video!!!!!
@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat2 жыл бұрын
I never knew Florida even had wild panthers! We have a ton of them out here in California but we call them cougars or mountain lions. They are beautiful animals. 😻
@antthomas7916
Жыл бұрын
Panthers are different than cougars/mountain lions. They have faint spotting on their fur. I think conservationists have introduced cougars into their gene pool because the Florida panthers family tree was becoming a family Bush. If you get my drift.
@rockk9753
Жыл бұрын
Where I live theyre right there in the mountains and the mountains are really close too but we all know they wont come down unless there is something going on in the mountains or theyre really hungry, theres also deer, coyotes, and rattlesnakes so there are beware signs all over
@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
Жыл бұрын
@@antthomas7916 All cougars/mountain lions have spots until they are fully grown. The ones captured here are a halfway grown cub family. When they are adults they don't congregate together except for mating.
@groupersti
7 ай бұрын
There are panthers in South Georgia. Black panthers have been seen here also.
@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
7 ай бұрын
@@groupersti Really? If they're black panthers they must be escaped exotic pets because black panthers are actually jaguars and not native to North America. Florida has so many interesting creatures!
@daniielhatesbarney3 жыл бұрын
Leave them alone
@kattcity Жыл бұрын
My Uncle and I saw on close to Micanopy ( near Gainesville ) he crossed the road in front us on a county road near US 441. He was heading south. Uncle said did you see that? It was a Lion . A dad gone lion!
@scottberger48723 жыл бұрын
Mr. Bergeron has dedicated his life to saving our natural resources. His work to save the Florida panther is clear in this video ! Respect and enjoy what we have so the Everglades can continue to thrive.
@lindasimons691 Жыл бұрын
I would be devastated if my car hit one.
@wilmorris42252 жыл бұрын
We have one here in Avon Park. Highlands County.
@gonzalomanriquezjr864
2 жыл бұрын
So I’m not going to lie. I grew up in Polk County and I swear I saw one out in Frostproof when I was hunting Hogs one day. People said I was crazy but I swear it was one. And this was back in the late 90’s early 2000’s
@zoeyzed5127 Жыл бұрын
Saw one in Bonita Springs.
@Lucho03353 жыл бұрын
Thays a great story amen and bless the worlds
@jonmacdonald53453 жыл бұрын
Just don't let Bert get ahold of them!!!!
@EDDIEROSSI772 жыл бұрын
Just saw two In sanibel island mating
@Channel-ov4kz2 жыл бұрын
If your a panther/nature fan, you might enjoy this song on the Florida Panther by singer/songwriter Bobby Angel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqWdmKewdcrXk7A.html.
@watchmegrow6665 Жыл бұрын
What is this the lion king movie
@deshunphipps8479 Жыл бұрын
“Evergletts”😆
@ameliamartinezcruz76503 жыл бұрын
I saw one one time and i was not sure what was it until i google and i see it was the Florida panther.
@Super-ew1ty7 ай бұрын
You can live in Florida your whole life and never see one.
@damienchance262229 күн бұрын
Imagine if the Florida panthers players are in the woods or trees
@hikewithmike467310 ай бұрын
I hope they survive unfortunately urban sprawl is out of control in Florida...it sucks!
@bluesmokegamer2723 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile cougars are running rampant in Florida
@wackmole14973 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful creatures
@BTM866 Жыл бұрын
3 more *
@crystalharris739410 ай бұрын
💖💖💖
@JaredThaBoi2 жыл бұрын
They actually call them Panthers, as I still picture a Panther being a black Leopard. In California we call these cats Mountain Lions as in Colorado they’re considered Cougars
@carltonbanks5470
Жыл бұрын
These aren't real panthers but a subspecies of cougars. I can see these have dim spots while cougars in the rest of the country do not.
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@@carltonbanks5470 What is a real panther, though?
@carltonbanks5470
Жыл бұрын
@@321gates Leopards and Jaguars as members of the big cat family. Which cougars are not.
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@carltonbanks5470 There is no such thing as a jaguar or leopard "panther". That is only a term given to the black fur members of the species. No different than an albino human.
@carltonbanks5470
Жыл бұрын
@@321gates yeah thats not true. And it makes no sense. You don't call them "panthers" when they have melanistic fur, but don't call them "panthers" if they don't. They are considered panthers either way.
@321gates Жыл бұрын
There are way more than 230. They can be found all the way up to the northern peninsula of the state.
@josekanucee142811 ай бұрын
That is awesome.
@betooo3318 ай бұрын
A mountain lion would dismantle a florida panther. That's the main difference.
@FacTi0n3 жыл бұрын
even the cunning panther cant avoid the dreaded automobile moving on a linear path.
@TheMiamirep2 жыл бұрын
LETS GO PANTHERS 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
@ScreamingEagleFTW15 күн бұрын
why do you want more deadly animals in public parks?
@brendajones20812 жыл бұрын
Well you know what I was Born & Raised in Ft Myers Fla MY Sister an# her family has lived in Naples going on 47 years, ...I cannot put the blame on these Animals that are Roaming our Streets & Neighborhoods, because these BIG Construction Company's come to Southwest Fla & are just Taking Away these Animals homes and its Very Sad 😔 especially when you read that there is 17 million homes vacant in Southwest Fla today , so why do they keep on Building Building & Building? The once Trees & Wooded areas are what made some parts of Fla so Beautiful, So really News do your job and do your homework as to why these Animals are out roaming ? They are not going to hurt anybody there just trying to find another Home , Trust me I know how these Animals feel because when Biden opened the Border Southwest Fla has been so overcrowded hmmmm. That's all I have to say about that or else I would be here for days kinda would be like writing a Book ...
@mweiland27
Жыл бұрын
because of capitalism. These construction companies could care less about these big beautiful cats
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@@mweiland27 Yet, you refuse to comment on our southern border. Why?
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@@mweiland27 And you're a socialist ...
@scottw5315
Жыл бұрын
I doubt there are 17 million homes in all of Florida.
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@scottw5315 There probably are when you include the seasonal "residents," but the OP claimed 17 million homes in SW FL alone, which is beyond ignorant.
@tametricewoods57473 жыл бұрын
THE KZread NEWS LETTER! 'SO WHAT A RISK! PPLS. TAKE WITH THEIR LIVES! S A T U R D A Y! 1:04 H What Was 🚶Thinking ijs E #1 Then 2 Then 3 Then 4 #Time👉Should've Been🏃 #I CAN'T I CanNOT (smh) SHOUT OUT CBS M I A M I!
@damnitChadwick3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, thought the snakes got them all
@mrrobot8973
3 жыл бұрын
I doubt that happened very often. As he said their greatest threat by far has been humanity
@damnitChadwick
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrrobot8973 sarcasm dude
@mrrobot8973
3 жыл бұрын
@@damnitChadwick lol weird sarcasm
@damnitChadwick
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrrobot8973 that's me
@neilgunns8391
11 ай бұрын
That’s the fear mongers saying that.
@icebreaker12643 жыл бұрын
Endangered just like the nhl Florida panthers
@matthewcrissy4641
2 жыл бұрын
L
@Stormybandit Жыл бұрын
Aren’t those mountain lions? Cougars? Not panthers
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
The Florida panther is a subspecies.
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
No Florida panthers are only in Florida.
@c_m003 жыл бұрын
mountain lion*
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
No they are not mt lions.
@gspotluvhernow3 жыл бұрын
1 BadCat
@seelzonwheelz69Ай бұрын
I’ve lived in Florida for 20 years and I’ve only ever seen 1 very elusive creatures
@ronnieam33 Жыл бұрын
Who pays more money into Animal conservation than anyone....Hunters!
@goldteethman87203 жыл бұрын
Chinese restaurant luv big kitty 😆Feed so many $
@tmatt19992 жыл бұрын
So if you go to Florida, the gunshine state, along with getting shot you can get malled or eatten by a mountain lion.
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
The Florida panther has no known record of ever attacking and killing a human, they are nor like the western mt lions. I think a bobcat which Florida has would be more aggressive towards you, no fears of them.
@paulk.9650 Жыл бұрын
...what did he say ????!!! ...take off your MASK ....you are OUTSIDE !!!
@brendajones2081
Жыл бұрын
Heeheeheehee Heeheeheehee Heeheeheehee..
@radagastbrown9001
Жыл бұрын
Did that mask hurt your feelings 😢. 😂
@heatoflisboa67852 жыл бұрын
That's not a panther
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
You know nothing about this rare species of panther they are small and have never attacked a single human only 230 in the world, saw one in my community in Florida.
@Skiller_pg3 жыл бұрын
Florida people be like wow that a pretty panther 🙂 it’ll look prettier on ma wall 😈 and try that panther meat! Don’t throw it away! 😂
@johnb5231 Жыл бұрын
Why is he wearing a mask, outdoors?? smh
@English_MoFo Жыл бұрын
Alligator Ron would just love to talk your fkn ears off... 🥴
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God bless these conservationists. These animals are our treasures. We must protect them.
@wackmole1497
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@redbug3777
2 жыл бұрын
😆👍
@boxingchamber7904
2 жыл бұрын
No they are killers and will kill our kids if in backyard playing
@grandchamp7783
Жыл бұрын
These and the Flamingos,also!!
Wow momma and her kids...so amazing
The Florida panthers are the smallest subspecies of cougars although they are also bigger than coyotes and I'm surprised that their numbers are growing and I hope the panthers keeps increasing their numbers
@alalvarez6332
3 жыл бұрын
Cool man!
@bobbobson2430
2 жыл бұрын
They're not a subspecies
@fishingislife9554
2 жыл бұрын
They’re being cross bred with Texas cougars which are closely related to them
@KevinSmith-dn5he
Жыл бұрын
They are not a subspecies. DNA has proven they are the exact same cougar as the ones out west in Texas, Colorado California etc. They arent endangered because if they all died in Florida you coukd ship in a truckfull from out there and no one would know tje difference
@jamessparkman6604
Жыл бұрын
@@KevinSmith-dn5he I think these animals should learn to eat Burmese pythons
Been hiking in the everglades for years and never seen one.
@josephhernandez2356
3 жыл бұрын
Chances are you’ll never see one in the Everglades. They are more numerous in big cypress
@mrrobot8973
3 жыл бұрын
Ever seen any Macaws, Cobras, or Rock Pythons ?
@themiamimetropolis1700
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrrobot8973 Lots of Macaws, rattlesnakes, and Burmese pythons. Used to hunt those. Not sure what a Rock Python is...
@c_m00
3 жыл бұрын
duh its not a bear or something...
@XxSEETH3RxX
2 жыл бұрын
Saw one at Bird rookery swamp East of Naples off Immokalee road.
Protect the panthers 🙌
We must eliminate the pythons to ensure native species survive!
@radagastbrown9001
Жыл бұрын
And the Republicans like DeSantis.
@SoberOKMoments
11 ай бұрын
Panthers enjoy a tasty bit of snake. It's cars that need eliminating. Cars are also a foreign species in nature. :)
@HaunaMyKiki
15 күн бұрын
@@SoberOKMoments In turn though, pythons won't hesitate to make a meal out of panther cubs.The panthers were here first and they found plenty to eat long before the pythons were around.
Same in California, they were totally hunted out, but through public out cry and conservation they have made a tremendous come back, it is not uncommon for one to wander into a neighborhood looking for some water, but also, crossing freeways and eating rodents that have been poisoned is the number one hazard for them.
Photographer: One of them meowed at me. Cougar: I've found the meat guys.
@daniellemarie6059
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
Mother cougars are some of the best parents in the animal world and this would be mom with her teenager kids ,judging by their size those 3 smaller cats will be on their own very soon
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
Not a cougar its a rare endangered panther only SW Florida.
@clemenza24
Жыл бұрын
@@zoeyzed5127 mountain lion,cougar,panther same animal
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
@@clemenza24 Wrong you are ignorant of this sub species only found in Naples Florida only 250 alive at this time, they are found no where else in the world and smaller and not aggressive none have ever attacked a human.
it's been awhile since I've seen one, I've had the pleasure of seeing a few back in the days in my hometown area of CLEWISTON, FL.
That bird just chilling with them
Beautiful ❤
Very impressive, thanks for posting this video!!!!!
I never knew Florida even had wild panthers! We have a ton of them out here in California but we call them cougars or mountain lions. They are beautiful animals. 😻
@antthomas7916
Жыл бұрын
Panthers are different than cougars/mountain lions. They have faint spotting on their fur. I think conservationists have introduced cougars into their gene pool because the Florida panthers family tree was becoming a family Bush. If you get my drift.
@rockk9753
Жыл бұрын
Where I live theyre right there in the mountains and the mountains are really close too but we all know they wont come down unless there is something going on in the mountains or theyre really hungry, theres also deer, coyotes, and rattlesnakes so there are beware signs all over
@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
Жыл бұрын
@@antthomas7916 All cougars/mountain lions have spots until they are fully grown. The ones captured here are a halfway grown cub family. When they are adults they don't congregate together except for mating.
@groupersti
7 ай бұрын
There are panthers in South Georgia. Black panthers have been seen here also.
@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
7 ай бұрын
@@groupersti Really? If they're black panthers they must be escaped exotic pets because black panthers are actually jaguars and not native to North America. Florida has so many interesting creatures!
Leave them alone
My Uncle and I saw on close to Micanopy ( near Gainesville ) he crossed the road in front us on a county road near US 441. He was heading south. Uncle said did you see that? It was a Lion . A dad gone lion!
Mr. Bergeron has dedicated his life to saving our natural resources. His work to save the Florida panther is clear in this video ! Respect and enjoy what we have so the Everglades can continue to thrive.
I would be devastated if my car hit one.
We have one here in Avon Park. Highlands County.
@gonzalomanriquezjr864
2 жыл бұрын
So I’m not going to lie. I grew up in Polk County and I swear I saw one out in Frostproof when I was hunting Hogs one day. People said I was crazy but I swear it was one. And this was back in the late 90’s early 2000’s
Saw one in Bonita Springs.
Thays a great story amen and bless the worlds
Just don't let Bert get ahold of them!!!!
Just saw two In sanibel island mating
If your a panther/nature fan, you might enjoy this song on the Florida Panther by singer/songwriter Bobby Angel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqWdmKewdcrXk7A.html.
What is this the lion king movie
“Evergletts”😆
I saw one one time and i was not sure what was it until i google and i see it was the Florida panther.
You can live in Florida your whole life and never see one.
Imagine if the Florida panthers players are in the woods or trees
I hope they survive unfortunately urban sprawl is out of control in Florida...it sucks!
Meanwhile cougars are running rampant in Florida
Such beautiful creatures
3 more *
💖💖💖
They actually call them Panthers, as I still picture a Panther being a black Leopard. In California we call these cats Mountain Lions as in Colorado they’re considered Cougars
@carltonbanks5470
Жыл бұрын
These aren't real panthers but a subspecies of cougars. I can see these have dim spots while cougars in the rest of the country do not.
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@@carltonbanks5470 What is a real panther, though?
@carltonbanks5470
Жыл бұрын
@@321gates Leopards and Jaguars as members of the big cat family. Which cougars are not.
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@carltonbanks5470 There is no such thing as a jaguar or leopard "panther". That is only a term given to the black fur members of the species. No different than an albino human.
@carltonbanks5470
Жыл бұрын
@@321gates yeah thats not true. And it makes no sense. You don't call them "panthers" when they have melanistic fur, but don't call them "panthers" if they don't. They are considered panthers either way.
There are way more than 230. They can be found all the way up to the northern peninsula of the state.
That is awesome.
A mountain lion would dismantle a florida panther. That's the main difference.
even the cunning panther cant avoid the dreaded automobile moving on a linear path.
LETS GO PANTHERS 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
why do you want more deadly animals in public parks?
Well you know what I was Born & Raised in Ft Myers Fla MY Sister an# her family has lived in Naples going on 47 years, ...I cannot put the blame on these Animals that are Roaming our Streets & Neighborhoods, because these BIG Construction Company's come to Southwest Fla & are just Taking Away these Animals homes and its Very Sad 😔 especially when you read that there is 17 million homes vacant in Southwest Fla today , so why do they keep on Building Building & Building? The once Trees & Wooded areas are what made some parts of Fla so Beautiful, So really News do your job and do your homework as to why these Animals are out roaming ? They are not going to hurt anybody there just trying to find another Home , Trust me I know how these Animals feel because when Biden opened the Border Southwest Fla has been so overcrowded hmmmm. That's all I have to say about that or else I would be here for days kinda would be like writing a Book ...
@mweiland27
Жыл бұрын
because of capitalism. These construction companies could care less about these big beautiful cats
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@@mweiland27 Yet, you refuse to comment on our southern border. Why?
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@@mweiland27 And you're a socialist ...
@scottw5315
Жыл бұрын
I doubt there are 17 million homes in all of Florida.
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
@scottw5315 There probably are when you include the seasonal "residents," but the OP claimed 17 million homes in SW FL alone, which is beyond ignorant.
THE KZread NEWS LETTER! 'SO WHAT A RISK! PPLS. TAKE WITH THEIR LIVES! S A T U R D A Y! 1:04 H What Was 🚶Thinking ijs E #1 Then 2 Then 3 Then 4 #Time👉Should've Been🏃 #I CAN'T I CanNOT (smh) SHOUT OUT CBS M I A M I!
That's awesome, thought the snakes got them all
@mrrobot8973
3 жыл бұрын
I doubt that happened very often. As he said their greatest threat by far has been humanity
@damnitChadwick
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrrobot8973 sarcasm dude
@mrrobot8973
3 жыл бұрын
@@damnitChadwick lol weird sarcasm
@damnitChadwick
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrrobot8973 that's me
@neilgunns8391
11 ай бұрын
That’s the fear mongers saying that.
Endangered just like the nhl Florida panthers
@matthewcrissy4641
2 жыл бұрын
L
Aren’t those mountain lions? Cougars? Not panthers
@321gates
Жыл бұрын
The Florida panther is a subspecies.
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
No Florida panthers are only in Florida.
mountain lion*
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
No they are not mt lions.
1 BadCat
I’ve lived in Florida for 20 years and I’ve only ever seen 1 very elusive creatures
Who pays more money into Animal conservation than anyone....Hunters!
Chinese restaurant luv big kitty 😆Feed so many $
So if you go to Florida, the gunshine state, along with getting shot you can get malled or eatten by a mountain lion.
@zoeyzed5127
Жыл бұрын
The Florida panther has no known record of ever attacking and killing a human, they are nor like the western mt lions. I think a bobcat which Florida has would be more aggressive towards you, no fears of them.
...what did he say ????!!! ...take off your MASK ....you are OUTSIDE !!!
@brendajones2081
Жыл бұрын
Heeheeheehee Heeheeheehee Heeheeheehee..
@radagastbrown9001
Жыл бұрын
Did that mask hurt your feelings 😢. 😂
That's not a panther
@zoeyzed5127
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You know nothing about this rare species of panther they are small and have never attacked a single human only 230 in the world, saw one in my community in Florida.
Florida people be like wow that a pretty panther 🙂 it’ll look prettier on ma wall 😈 and try that panther meat! Don’t throw it away! 😂
Why is he wearing a mask, outdoors?? smh
Alligator Ron would just love to talk your fkn ears off... 🥴