The news of a had caused a sensation stray dog who was caught on video climbing the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, Egypt. For days everyone on the web wondered who he was, if the video was authentic and above all how the animal had gotten up there: had it then managed to get down?
The video, taken by a tourist named Alex Lang, had gone viral on social media, surprising millions of people around the world. Well, now the dog has a name and an identity: it’s called Apollo and it’s not just any dog: he is one of eight strays who live near the pyramids of Gizaunder the protection of some animal rights organizations, such as the Cairo Animal Rescue Foundation (CARF).
This foundation takes care of feeding, caring for and trying to get local stray dogs adopted, but Apollo, known for his independent natureseems to prefer living free and often Avoid attempts to be vaccinated or sterilized. Apollo’s mother, Laika, found refuge among the pyramids years ago and gave birth to the pack of which Apollo is the undisputed leader.
They reach inaccessible places to hunt birds
Volunteers who care for these dogs say the animals, including Apollo, are skilled bird huntersmanaging to reach inaccessible places, such as the peaks of the pyramids, to surprise their prey. According to Ibrahim Elbendary, co-founder of CARF, this behavior demonstrates Apollo’s agility and determination. Although it is not known precisely how Apollo managed to climb the pyramid, his feat captured everyone’s attention, leaving many incredulous in front of his ability.
Apollo’s story also highlighted the work done by animal rescue organizations in Egypt. These groups, such as CARF and the Egyptian Society for Mercy towards Animals (ESMA), are committed to improve the living conditions of strays in the countryoffering care, food and trying to get the animals adopted. The incredible story of Apollo has pushed many to ask for greater support for the work of these associations.
Despite the great media interest, Apollo has not let himself go to his head and continues to live like a free and independent dog as if nothing had happened. And who knows if we’ll see him again one day protagonist of some other “crazy” climbbecoming a real web star.
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