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> > > When Victorian taxidermists received a strange creature with heavy folds of grooved skin, they thought all those wrinkles needed to be smoothed out. And so the Horniman Museum’s walrus, as with so many taxidermy works made by those who hadn’t yet glimpsed the dead animal in its living state, became its own sort of walrus — heavily overstuffed until he seems about to burst, and not a wrinkle over his taut skin. - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/horniman-museum-walrus-comes-home > >

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Memories that time does not erase The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars will always be around, recalling the love they shared and the peace they finally found after leaving the torment. We've been begging for birds And he gave us each One feather at a time. One tall eagle, A red one from the bird of paradise, One green from hummingbirds, One yellow one from pigeons, Blue one from nymphs A chatty one from the parakeets, One singer from singing parrots, The cowardly one from the ostrich Oh, what wings we made! We took them to heart And we started flying. High Eagle Flight, Red flight of paradise bird, Green flight of hummingbirds, Yellow pigeon flight, Blue flight of nymph, Chatty flight of the parakeet, Flight singer parrot singer, Cowardly flight of ostrich Oh, I flew! Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of the lost pours out and shines upon us to make us know that they are happy. Our hearts cry asking for your forgiveness!

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In memory of our beloved Titilica

Since the world and the Earth the fluttering, the flight and the singing of birds awaken in the soul of man not only a whole range of experiences and sufferings, but they are interwoven so much with the life of man that they form a whole whole. Titilica you are among the beings who bring such a great light to the world that even after they have left the light remains. The flight of every bird it's an exercise imposed, their wings search for the unquenchable to gather him in a hug. Always be a flight of a wing a flight in a hug...( Violeta Pasat) Your hatred took flight, making you sick. However we cannot and will not forget everything you have done for us and the beings who have come near you including those of your species. All of us and you treated us with great love. Memories of and of you will never fade. You, Titilica, whom we held in our arms for a short time we hold in our hearts forever.The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain, but you are forever in our hearts until we meet again. When you left, we felt like we had lost part of our own body. It's like taking us with you, with all the pain of losing someone we never thought we'd lose. So losing a loved one is painful, but losing yourself is even worse, because you are the most beloved of all. You should come back to our side, please stay longer this time, okay?

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In memory of our beloved Titilica! A room without books is like a body without a soul. - Cicero

It is said that unlike animals, man is an eternal being; this means that his existence never ends, even after the death of the body (Luke 16:19-31). An imperishable body will rise from a perishing one. (1 Cor 15: 42). Then why does it hurt so much both physically and mentally that you left us the precious being? Although the creator of all was God, and he had every right to name the animals, yet it happens differently: "and the Lord God, who had made out of the Earth all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air, brought them to Adam, to see how he would call them; so that all living beings should be called as Adam would call them. And Adam named all the animals and all the birds of the sky and all the Wild Beasts”. Humanity is responsible for animals and has a duty to avoid the two possible extremes: treating animals savagely or considering them as "non-human persons". I do not believe that animal instinct and reflex are sufficient to define a being, in the sense of the psyche. That is why your name will remain written in eternity for what you have done for those and those of your species who have known you and who have also received a name, as well as for us. Your name bears in its structure the name Gefion which means"giver". Gefion is an ancient Norse goddess associated with prosperity, abundance and fertility. One of your most important qualities is soul beauty. This is doubled by the physical one, the two accentuating each other, even if you have a disease on your feet acquired from hatred. You are among the best souls who have swallowed pain without passing it on, without making others feel it in turn. Beauty is a trait that characterizes both complex things and those that are clear and easy to understand. Thus, it is present in every thing or being that exists. However, the simplicity of your actions and gestures is the trait that makes you even more beautiful in our eyes. We miss you, your kisses, your one-man gang... You were, are and will remain a blessing to us, because being with us, you knew how to react to our states. A free spirit, a gentle heart and a kind soul is all you have been, are and will remain for this world. All the quotes below fit your beloved being. To us you are an immortal being because you live forever in our memory, in our souls, that which resists time (glorifying, glorifying, singing). According to some beliefs, animal spirits are embodied in us throughout our entire lives. In the religion of the Native American Indians, the spirit of a certain animal enters the soul of a man at the very moment of his birth. His duty is to watch over the person in whom he lives, to give him the strength and wisdom that characterize him. Thank you for all this beloved being.

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Frogs, Toads, Spring Peepers, & Crickets

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These rare kills in Washington State have biologists searching for answers. “Everyone always assumes wolves have the upper hand,” says one scientist. “But that’s not always the case.”

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Many frogs glow in blue light, and it may be a secret, eerie language: Twilight conditions may let the frogs' skin emit colors that can be easily seen by other frogs https://www.sciencenews.org/article/frogs-glow-biofluorescence-language \#animals #science #biology #ecology #frogs #amphibians #herpetology

Meet The Fancy New Persian Gold Tarantula, With Locks Of Golden Hair: Scientists were going for gold when they named this Tarantula. https://www.iflscience.com/meet-the-fancy-new-persian-gold-tarantula-with-locks-of-golden-hair-70187 \#animals #spiders #arachnid #tarantula

This majestic Italian mastiff has charmed dog lovers worldwide with its imposing yet affectionate nature. When welcoming a Cane Corso into your family, choosing the perfect name becomes a momentous task. Join us on a journey through the enchanting world of Cane Corso names.

If you've been captivated by the majestic appearance and loyal nature of the Cane Corso, you're not alone. This ancient Italian breed has garnered a significant following among dog enthusiasts worldwide. However, before bringing any dog into your life, it's essential to carefully consider whether the breed is the right fit for you and your lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore the traits, needs, and responsibilities of owning a Cane Corso dog to help you make an informed decision.

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Original description: Loki is a little over one year old, and many things are still new to him. Like the deer he spotted outside.

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Attached: 3 images Does anyone know what these bugs are? Should I be concerned that they're all over the wall next to the door of my bookshop? #entomology #entomologists #insects #bugstodon

Hello, a few months ago I did "Ciekawe Zwierzęta" series on Mastodon, they were exclusively in polish, though. So I salvaged the first text and translated it to english, so you all can see why a person such as myself loves rats so much. Enjoy.

Today's animal: common rat (rattus norvegicus)

Let me start with a linguistic fact that haunts me since I found out about it - well, in english language, a group of rats is called "mischief", which is absolutely hilarious - because it fits very well.

Rats have always been a great threat to humans due to their remarkable cunning, hard, iron-rinfused teeth that can easily cut through wood, cement, brick and metals likes of copper, aluminum and lead, the ability to breed quickly, and a fairly high social culture, which made dealing with rat infestations lose effect quickly, once the mischief realized that something was wrong with the food and avoided the probable sources of peer's misfortune. An additional factor adding to the difficulty is that, unlike mice, rats are neophobic i.e. they are sceptical and generally don't trust anything new. As a result, for example, it is difficult to encourage a rat to change the previously served food, but also force it to eat poison. Clever buggers.

Feeling threatened, rat groups migrate out, but keep their eyes and scouts on the place they previously inhabited. When the danger is gone, they migrate back in. And the circle closes.

Legend says that this is how the breeding of rats as pets began, in 18th-century England, at the court of Queen Victoria, during a huge infestation of rats that effecively meant they were everywhere, a particularly shrewd rat-catcher saw a business opportunity there and started taming what he considered more nice, trusting and friendly individuals. He would them pack them in small cages and sell them to people interested in such pets, saying that they were exotic animals from Norway. Hence the common name of the tame rat - which is a species of "rattus norvegicus", which can now be found all over the globe. (Well, with few exeptions, namely Alberta, Canada and Syberian north) The domesticated rat of today lives on average for 3 years, in comparison to the ones living in wilderness, spanning just 1 year due to the high predator activity.

There are many reasons for rats to overcome difficulties and thrive everywhere. They are a highly specialized species. They can climb, jump and swim perfectly. They do great in sea and air conditions - e.g. by nesting in less accessible parts of planes or ships. A single rat itself has many tools and evolutionary freatures that allow it to survive and thrive in many environments - especially close to humans.

In general, I believe that animals from the so-called "trash animals" - that is, those that feed on the remains of human activity, are animals that somehow broke out of the food chain and overcame it. Think about it - in cities, apart from cats, there are practically no predators when people are not taking action to remove infestation. Aside from that, rats have very flexible bones that allow them not only to get through almost any crack, but also to absorb falls and mitigate the impact of hits and blows. Rats, however, tend to avoid fighting, even though they can fight and defend themselves and are a great threat when numerous, most rats will always prefer to run away compared to putting themselves at risk of being injured in a fight. They are adapted to this because even a rat's skull can bend due to the temporal bones being very flexible. As a result, the rat is fully able to squeeze through gaps that are only 1/3 of its width. Their highly specialised tails allow them to hold balance perfectly, which is useful for both climbing and running. In addition, rats do not sweat - so they don't leave a particularly strong smell, and regulate heat through the tail instead, which is why we can often see tails sticking out of hammocks and houses among domesticated rats at our households.

Heat exchange takes place by constricting and dilating blood vessels inside of their tails. Interestingly, rats often let more blood into their tails to add weight to it, turning it into ballast for jumping or risky climbing maneuvers. Another interesting fact about rats is that they have five fingers on their hind legs - which are called the jumping legs (by the way, they allow them to jump over a meter in height), i.e. with a very wide and long foot. Their front hands are very simmilar to humans; key difference being only four fingers, with which they are able to perform a variety of actions, from grabbing objects to pointing with their fingers. As far as I know, there is no scientific consensus as to why. Some theories I've read argued that the thumb used to be on the hands - especially since there's a little stump there - and getting rid of the thumb was supposed to make running and climbing easier. Other theories, however, insinuate that the thumb is still developing. Personally, I'm more of in favour of the former.

Rats boast a variety of incredibly well-developed senses, albeit limited by adaptation. Their vision is practically non-existent - even the best-sighted rat sees in shades of brown and gray at a very short distance. Their sense of touch is also lacking. Rats' senses shine in the areas of smell and hearing. The average rat has a much better sense of smell than a dog, which is why they are being used as searching animals for victims of collapsed buildings - for obvious reasons - a small rat will have easier time getting to a victim of said cataclysmic event. During armed conflicts, they were also often used to detect land mines because, unlike dogs, they were light enough not to set them off. In addition, their taste is developed so strongly that they are able to recognize the slightest changes - which paired with their social relations and previously mentioned neophobia, makes poisoning a number of rats even more difficult.

Speaking of social relations, rats have more intricate relationships than some species of monkeys and apes. They are highly hierarchical beings, so there is always a singular rat that makes all of the rules. In addition to the mischief leader, there is always a second-in-command, who maintains order when the leader is busy, absent or simply not in the mood to "govern". There are also a variety of outcasts and outspoken rebels which were observed defying the hierarchical structure of rat society. Rats also don't leave their own to die and will always desperately try to help the wounded and attacked, even at the risk of their own lives. It is also very important in clashes between mischiefs. They are capable of a ceasefire agreement and cooperation to combat mutual threat, and always aid injured individuals from their ilk, even if it was previously a member of the opposing mischief. In addition, rats have specific roles that allow the mischief to survive by utilizing and developing their skills. They are assholes sometimes, working in extremely machiavellian ways, often sabotaging and subverting other individuals (in a bodily harmless way) to weaken their position in mischief and elevate their own. They are also conformists and as such, are easily peer-pressured into complying and due to well-developed "language apparatus", thanks to which they communicate with both tails and ultrasounds, they fall into arguments or pass information to each other constantly. For a rat, even in a small group there's a constant chatter. Also, they use their whiskers to show the size of the items they are "talking about" and warn others.

A domestic rat must always have at least one partner, because even though, due to the very strong need for socialization, human is often accepted as one of their own and becomes the part of the mischief, humans are not able to provide what another rat can - that is, hugging, "grooming" and games - such as hide and seek or tag. A rat without a companion usually physically dies of loneliness. This creates a very interesting dynamic, because despite being absolute worst to each other, rats need others to literally survive. Sounds familiar, right? Really rings a bell.

Contrary to stereotypes comprised mostly of lies, rats are notoriously clean animals. They care about cleaniness to the point that they literally wash themselves and each other about 1/5 of the day. If you touch a rat, it will wash itself thoroughly at the first opportunity it has. As a result, the smell of rats is generally very nice and pleasant, and their fur is always fluffy to touch. I really recommend you all take a chance to try it - just this once - if the opportunity arises. They are also very curious, trusting and extremely intelligent animals, but if you aren't convinced already, just see it for yourself:

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=0jo\_EG7XqZQ (YT Link: Amazing Rat Tricks 1)

https://yewtu.be/watch?v=7g2rxtWu\_FM (YT Link: Amazing Rat Tricks 2)

To wrap it up, a fun fact. Rats generally dream dreams while sleeping, and part of the dreams they dream are nightmares. If that occurs, a member of mischief will always watch over a traumatised one and cuddle them. They are capable of feelings such as remorse and grief associated with losing something, humiliating or hurting another rat or human. They can also feel sadness and joy.

I hope this makes you feel somehow sympathetic towards these beautiful little buggers. English is not my main language. In case of outrageous mistakes, please correct me.

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Calculating the Biscuit Potential.

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