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Jolty the Joltik
15 June 2020 @ 11:18 pm
[ hi there ]
This is just a contact post, if you'd like to get in touch.
Comments are open, if you want to say anything (anon should be on / ip logging should be off! I've got screening on as well, so no worries about that).
13 January 2013 @ 03:18 am
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Hello! I'm filling in for just a day. Nice to be back, and I've got- well, the usual amount of pictures, but animals that do think make very interesting subjects! Today's pictures showcase the common house gecko, or H. frenatus. This little reptile (definitely not an insect, it eats insects) originated in and around Southeast Asia and goes by a bunch of names there all based on its very distinctive call. Here, more people will likely be familiar with the term 'cicak' than they will with 'gecko'.
If you see one, do not panic! These guys are pretty much totally harmless to people and have no venom or anything like that, even if they can give you a shock when they pop out upside down from out of seemingly nowhere. Also, despite originating in Southeast Asia, they've spread all over the world and can be found in Australia, the Southern United States, as well as lots of Central and South America, Africa, most of Asia and the Middle East. Adaptable and hardly, these guys are.
Anyway, let's take a closer look at them. I think they're pretty cute, what about you?
( These really aren't scary at all, but they can be surprising. )
If you see one, do not panic! These guys are pretty much totally harmless to people and have no venom or anything like that, even if they can give you a shock when they pop out upside down from out of seemingly nowhere. Also, despite originating in Southeast Asia, they've spread all over the world and can be found in Australia, the Southern United States, as well as lots of Central and South America, Africa, most of Asia and the Middle East. Adaptable and hardly, these guys are.
Anyway, let's take a closer look at them. I think they're pretty cute, what about you?
( These really aren't scary at all, but they can be surprising. )
05 December 2012 @ 02:55 am
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Hello! I'm back again. Just for a day, this time, then it's back to your usual schedule. Since it's a day, though, well...
The last time I was here, there was a request for older animals. So, why not combine that with another thing I've been thinking about talking about for a while? I've mentioned adopting older animals before, but today I'm going to take the time to highlight not just older, but busy, working, and formerly working dogs! So: today's dogs are all hard workers of some sort, and together, they've put in many years of dedicated service in whatever tasks they might be employed in.
Military working dogs are of particular note here, especially considering the risk they face on a regular basis. Here are some organizations and groups which have made it a task to try to help those dogs both in and coming out of the field. Also, about 300 or so military dogs are released for adoption every year. Even so, adopting one of them isn't an easy task, since potential adoptees often do have to pay high costs for transporting the dogs to them. While such dogs are definitely not for the inexperienced owner, they can and do make great pets, given their good temprements (necessary), obedience and eagerness to work. This is a page with more information about that. Most military dogs are breeds such as Malinois, Shepherds, and Retrievers of some sort. They're very often pretty old- nearing ten, usually- when they retire.
Besides military working dogs, another old group would be the retired racers, or racing greyounds that are too old to be running after lures on the track. Many greyhounds are involved in dogracing all over the world, but very often don't have any place to go once their racing life is over. Greyhounds themselves, despite being speedy when running, are actually surprisingly adaptable and easygoing dogs, and while they definitely do have a tendency to cling to and attach to people, they are also (fairly big) couch potatoes. Unlike military dogs, greyhounds are usually retired once they start slowing down, which can be anywhere from about 3-6 years. As they can live up to 12 years, they still do have a lot of their lives head of them. Since they're also usually bred for speed rather than looks, they come in tons of different colours and have lots of different looks. They do need a lot of love and care, though, especially when the weather starts turning chilly, which they don't have much defence against.
Anyway, here are the dogs!
( Who let these dogs out? )
The last time I was here, there was a request for older animals. So, why not combine that with another thing I've been thinking about talking about for a while? I've mentioned adopting older animals before, but today I'm going to take the time to highlight not just older, but busy, working, and formerly working dogs! So: today's dogs are all hard workers of some sort, and together, they've put in many years of dedicated service in whatever tasks they might be employed in.
Military working dogs are of particular note here, especially considering the risk they face on a regular basis. Here are some organizations and groups which have made it a task to try to help those dogs both in and coming out of the field. Also, about 300 or so military dogs are released for adoption every year. Even so, adopting one of them isn't an easy task, since potential adoptees often do have to pay high costs for transporting the dogs to them. While such dogs are definitely not for the inexperienced owner, they can and do make great pets, given their good temprements (necessary), obedience and eagerness to work. This is a page with more information about that. Most military dogs are breeds such as Malinois, Shepherds, and Retrievers of some sort. They're very often pretty old- nearing ten, usually- when they retire.
Besides military working dogs, another old group would be the retired racers, or racing greyounds that are too old to be running after lures on the track. Many greyhounds are involved in dogracing all over the world, but very often don't have any place to go once their racing life is over. Greyhounds themselves, despite being speedy when running, are actually surprisingly adaptable and easygoing dogs, and while they definitely do have a tendency to cling to and attach to people, they are also (fairly big) couch potatoes. Unlike military dogs, greyhounds are usually retired once they start slowing down, which can be anywhere from about 3-6 years. As they can live up to 12 years, they still do have a lot of their lives head of them. Since they're also usually bred for speed rather than looks, they come in tons of different colours and have lots of different looks. They do need a lot of love and care, though, especially when the weather starts turning chilly, which they don't have much defence against.
Anyway, here are the dogs!
( Who let these dogs out? )
26 November 2012 @ 05:21 pm
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Hello! You've actually got me for one more day. This is a bit of a public service sort of notice- or, well... something like that, anyway. So! Do you like cute animals? Might you have the resources to care for and hhave you ever considered maybe adopting a cute animal, or would you know anyone who might be? In that case, please consider a) adult / older animals and b) black animals.
In the case of adult animals, they come with advantages and disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages, of course, is that they're not really as cute as a younger one might be, and you might not really know what their background is. However, their temprements are a bit more set, they're usually less rambunctious than their younger counterparts, and if we're talking about dogs, they're more likely to know basic commands and be house trained (always ask the staff!). Black animals might be kind of a surprise, though. Why'd there be a difference? Well, no one's really entirely sure. It might be superstition, or it might be that their individual features don't show up as well in photographs. Either way, there is definitely a bias against black animals in shelters, and they're very frequently overlooked, which is a real shame.
How big an issue are these? Well, it's notable enough that the Humane Society in Kansas recently had a Black Dog adoption drive on Friday that waived adoption fees for all Black animals. Western Pennsylvania's Humane Society has also (for Monday only) waived all its fees for adoping dogs two years and older. Animal Friends in Ohio Township has done the same thing, only theirs is right through to December 31.
Anyway, on to today's pictures! In keeping with the spirit of this post, it's black cats and black dogs all over (though the spider is a very colourful one).
( Black cats, black dogs, bright spiders! )
In the case of adult animals, they come with advantages and disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages, of course, is that they're not really as cute as a younger one might be, and you might not really know what their background is. However, their temprements are a bit more set, they're usually less rambunctious than their younger counterparts, and if we're talking about dogs, they're more likely to know basic commands and be house trained (always ask the staff!). Black animals might be kind of a surprise, though. Why'd there be a difference? Well, no one's really entirely sure. It might be superstition, or it might be that their individual features don't show up as well in photographs. Either way, there is definitely a bias against black animals in shelters, and they're very frequently overlooked, which is a real shame.
How big an issue are these? Well, it's notable enough that the Humane Society in Kansas recently had a Black Dog adoption drive on Friday that waived adoption fees for all Black animals. Western Pennsylvania's Humane Society has also (for Monday only) waived all its fees for adoping dogs two years and older. Animal Friends in Ohio Township has done the same thing, only theirs is right through to December 31.
Anyway, on to today's pictures! In keeping with the spirit of this post, it's black cats and black dogs all over (though the spider is a very colourful one).
( Black cats, black dogs, bright spiders! )
25 November 2012 @ 11:37 am
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I've posted these guys before, but there are still plenty of cute pictures to go around, so here's another raccooon post!
Just a note, though: these guys are definitely really cute, but while individuals may be tameable, they are not in any sense of the phrase domesticated animals. Some of them have been successfully kept as pets, but even so, it isn't exactly an easy route to take with them. Here's a writeup by someone who has tamed raccoons around the house of the level of committment that they require, and the constant care and attention that comes with having one around.
Supposing you find one of them in the wild (which seems to be a somewhat common occurance, judging by the number of 'I found a baby raccoon' pictures and videos I've come across), here is a old but good guide on how to approach the situation. This applies to other types of baby mammals as well, like rabbits or fawns.
As for finding a wildlife rehabilitator near you, here are two websites that might be helpful, and this is a listin of the rehabilitation associations in the US and Canada. For other countries, I'd suggest looking into the local Fish and Game Department or whatever the equivalent might be.
Now that I've gone through that, time for the pictures!
( Everything with stripes, even the spiders! )
Just a note, though: these guys are definitely really cute, but while individuals may be tameable, they are not in any sense of the phrase domesticated animals. Some of them have been successfully kept as pets, but even so, it isn't exactly an easy route to take with them. Here's a writeup by someone who has tamed raccoons around the house of the level of committment that they require, and the constant care and attention that comes with having one around.
Supposing you find one of them in the wild (which seems to be a somewhat common occurance, judging by the number of 'I found a baby raccoon' pictures and videos I've come across), here is a old but good guide on how to approach the situation. This applies to other types of baby mammals as well, like rabbits or fawns.
As for finding a wildlife rehabilitator near you, here are two websites that might be helpful, and this is a listin of the rehabilitation associations in the US and Canada. For other countries, I'd suggest looking into the local Fish and Game Department or whatever the equivalent might be.
Now that I've gone through that, time for the pictures!
( Everything with stripes, even the spiders! )
25 November 2012 @ 02:38 am
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Today we look at dogs! But not just any cute dogs or sweet puppies- today I'm featuring lots of dogs that I definitely do fine cute and that most people would probably call huge. The breeds of dogs shown in the pictures are all large and giant dogs, and as you'll notice, a good number of them are livestock guardians and/or molossers of some type.
Large dog breeds in general tend to be even tempered and calm temprement wise, and can make wonderful family pets (and excellent makeshift sofas, for the smaller kids). However, because of their large size, many of them are prone to genetic conditions such as hip dysplasia, which can lead to pain and athristis. They also generally have shorter lifespans compared to their smaller counterparts, and often only live on average for about 7-9 years or so.
I hope that you find the dogs today as interesting as I do! I've included a short summary about whichever breed is pictured under the photograph for more information. Do feel free to correct me if I've got anything wrong.
( It's a large dog and tiny spider day! )
Large dog breeds in general tend to be even tempered and calm temprement wise, and can make wonderful family pets (and excellent makeshift sofas, for the smaller kids). However, because of their large size, many of them are prone to genetic conditions such as hip dysplasia, which can lead to pain and athristis. They also generally have shorter lifespans compared to their smaller counterparts, and often only live on average for about 7-9 years or so.
I hope that you find the dogs today as interesting as I do! I've included a short summary about whichever breed is pictured under the photograph for more information. Do feel free to correct me if I've got anything wrong.
( It's a large dog and tiny spider day! )
23 November 2012 @ 11:46 pm
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Hello again! For today's post, we're going to take a look at some interesting animals. These guys may all look pretty different from each other, but they've got a few things in common. The first is that their parents definitely look nothing much like each other, the second is that some of them can't have babies of their own, and the third is that they're interspecific hybrids! The reason a few of these animals are sterile is because of the number of enes they have. For instance, when it comes to mules, one of the most commonly seen hybrids, horses have 64 chromosomes to the 62 chromosomes that donkeys have, and their offspring end up with 63 chromosomes. As a result of this, they don't tend to be able to produce viable gametes, though on some occasions, female mules have been observed to be pregnant with children of male donekys.
Hybrids also aren't necessarily all unable to have kids, though! Some entirely new species have come about as a result to them, such as the American red wolf (though whether this actually qualifies as a species is in question) and the lonicer afly. Hybrid plants are also extremely common and many often seen crop species came from hybridisation. The animals we're looking at today, though, don't really fall into this category. Also, hybrids such as beefalo are fertile, and can have babies of their own. Still other hybrids, like the africanized honey bee, have been terrifyingly successful.
And on with the pictures!
( Hybridizing hybrids and a squashed little crab-like spider. )
Hybrids also aren't necessarily all unable to have kids, though! Some entirely new species have come about as a result to them, such as the American red wolf (though whether this actually qualifies as a species is in question) and the lonicer afly. Hybrid plants are also extremely common and many often seen crop species came from hybridisation. The animals we're looking at today, though, don't really fall into this category. Also, hybrids such as beefalo are fertile, and can have babies of their own. Still other hybrids, like the africanized honey bee, have been terrifyingly successful.
And on with the pictures!
( Hybridizing hybrids and a squashed little crab-like spider. )
22 November 2012 @ 10:47 pm
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Hello, hello! I'm back for a while (until Sunday, specifically) while ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
cuteanimalpics takes some time off. Firstly, some panda news! On the last post I made, I mentioned a contest to name a tiny new panda at San Deigo zoo. Since then, the little guy's had his very own naming ceremony. The winning name was 小礼物, pronounced as Xiao Liwu, which translates to 'little gift'.
If you feel like you missed out a chance to name a tiny animal, though, don't fret! Pueblo Zoo in Colorado is seeking entries on its facebook page for suggestions for a baby two-toed sloth. Its mom is called Chewie, and apparently some of the staff members are rooting for Han. Also, I have totally made panda and sloth posts before. Feel free to check them out via the links!
Anyway, a happy thanksgiving to all! I hope everyone's doing good today, or as good as they can hope for, and maybe a bit better. I know I missed Halloween, but hopefully I can make up for that with some American animals, several of whom you might know, and maybe one or two you might not. Since regardless of whatever they are or wherever they're from, the appeal of cute and/or interesting things can totally transcend borders anyway, right? At least, that's what I'm also hoping for.
Well, with that said, on with the pictures!
(And also a quick reminder for anyone who might not remember me- unlikecuteanimalpics, I don't put the spider pictures in a seperate post, see here for why. There will be a long blank space before them, though, and warning in advance.)
( So much AMERICAN in this post... )
cuteanimalpics takes some time off. Firstly, some panda news! On the last post I made, I mentioned a contest to name a tiny new panda at San Deigo zoo. Since then, the little guy's had his very own naming ceremony. The winning name was 小礼物, pronounced as Xiao Liwu, which translates to 'little gift'. If you feel like you missed out a chance to name a tiny animal, though, don't fret! Pueblo Zoo in Colorado is seeking entries on its facebook page for suggestions for a baby two-toed sloth. Its mom is called Chewie, and apparently some of the staff members are rooting for Han. Also, I have totally made panda and sloth posts before. Feel free to check them out via the links!
Anyway, a happy thanksgiving to all! I hope everyone's doing good today, or as good as they can hope for, and maybe a bit better. I know I missed Halloween, but hopefully I can make up for that with some American animals, several of whom you might know, and maybe one or two you might not. Since regardless of whatever they are or wherever they're from, the appeal of cute and/or interesting things can totally transcend borders anyway, right? At least, that's what I'm also hoping for.
Well, with that said, on with the pictures!
(And also a quick reminder for anyone who might not remember me- unlike
cuteanimalpics, I don't put the spider pictures in a seperate post, see here for why. There will be a long blank space before them, though, and warning in advance.) ( So much AMERICAN in this post... )
22 September 2012 @ 09:27 am
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Hello! As it turns out, cuteanimalpics is busy with family stuff, so- welp, I guess you guys have me for one more day. Really sorry this is a bit late, didn't get the message until a while ago.
In other news, though: help San Deigo Zoo name a baby panda! You can submit your name ideas here, and then vote for them in October. Do note that there are guidelines, though, since the pandas are on loan from China, all names have to be in Chinese and have to pass approval from Chinese officials.
Pandas are also very interesting animals! Although a lot of people might see them as kind of boring and honestly not very successful in terms of... well, ability to survive, it should be noted that their real power lies not in what they are as animals but what they are as symbols. Panda diplomacy goes back a really long way, and in the present day is actually extremely politicised! There've been scandals and complaints as well, since accepting pandas isn't seen so much as accepeting pandas as it is accepting them from China. Neat, ins't it?
But since we're already on the topic of pandas, well... why not? The first three pics are of the San Deigo baby in question!
( One day more of pandas! And a black and white spider. )
cuteanimalpics is busy with family stuff, so- welp, I guess you guys have me for one more day. Really sorry this is a bit late, didn't get the message until a while ago.In other news, though: help San Deigo Zoo name a baby panda! You can submit your name ideas here, and then vote for them in October. Do note that there are guidelines, though, since the pandas are on loan from China, all names have to be in Chinese and have to pass approval from Chinese officials.
Pandas are also very interesting animals! Although a lot of people might see them as kind of boring and honestly not very successful in terms of... well, ability to survive, it should be noted that their real power lies not in what they are as animals but what they are as symbols. Panda diplomacy goes back a really long way, and in the present day is actually extremely politicised! There've been scandals and complaints as well, since accepting pandas isn't seen so much as accepeting pandas as it is accepting them from China. Neat, ins't it?
But since we're already on the topic of pandas, well... why not? The first three pics are of the San Deigo baby in question!
( One day more of pandas! And a black and white spider. )
20 September 2012 @ 06:47 pm
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Hello there! Last post as Jolty, and I promised a lot of pics, and trust me, there are a LOT of pics for today.
I've had fun finding pics and just sort of shoving them up. I know I get a bit lazy sometimes (i.e. every day that's 'HEY LET'S HAVE CATS' is a lazy day, also I like cats a lot, I think you can tell by now) but overall it's been more enjoyable than anything else.
Honestly I don't think I have that much to say. I'm glad people enjoyed the posts! And every time someone comments with something like 'well, looking at spiders has actually helped a little' I get kinda happy, and I know it doesn't work for everyone and some people are pretty uncomfortable still and block all the spider pics and scroll by really fast and I've kinda refrained from saying this for a while but- honestly, getting over fear by small bits of exposure to what you're scared of in a only really works if you're actually letting the exposure happen.
If you don't want to look at the pics at all, ok! No problem, I get that, they're not your thing. Even with the 'normal' animals, some of the pics aren't going to be ok with everyone either, like snakes and bugs and stuff. And there's also nothing wrong with being scared of things- but if you'd LIKE to tackle that, then slowly- very slowly, one day at a time- learning about what you're scared and figuring out why you're scared might help. Still, to each his own and all that. Sometimes what works for one person doesn't work for other people, I get it. But hearing people go 'that won't work' without even trying, that's a little bit of a bummer to me.
Frankly, I'm a bit twitchy around spiders myself. I don't mind looking at them IRL! But if one is near me I tend to sort of look at it a bit warily- you have your space, spiderbro, I have mine- and the one time a spider jumped on me I jumped back and then sent it flying and felt really guilty for ages after that but it seemed fine so that was ok.
Anyway, I probably won't be posting much after this. I've always been more of a lurker, anyway, and honestly I read more of FS through things people link me than anything else. If anyone wants to contact me, though, for whatever reason, just PM Jolty's journal or something! I'll be there.
One last thing, though. I've been posting all the pictures to entries on Jolty's journal. They've been locked until now, but since I'm done with it, well... everything's open now! Only thing is I kept meaning to but haven't yet tagged the post, so you can browse them in whatever order you want but there's no handy-dandy tag system to bring up all cat posts. Will I ever get around to that? Well- maybe, one of these days, but I can't promise it'll be any time soon, I'm afraid.
TL;DR: It was fun and I like cats and spiders and I like you too, so there.
So, with that said and done, here are the pics for today!
( Animals ahoy! )
( Spiders, spiders everywhere! )
19 September 2012 @ 07:47 pm
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More tried and tested cute today! I can't go wrong with hamsters, right? These furry little rodents actually have about 25 different species to them, but most of the ones I'm showing here are the ones that are kept as pets. They burrow a lot, and are one of the easiest animals ever for breeding in captivity- I'm sure anyone who's ever had pet hamsters and woken up to find SUDDENLY SURPRISE BABIES will know what I'm talking about.
Unlike many other rodents, such as mice and rats, hamsters are very solitary animals and don't actually get along well with other animals and are best housed alone. This makes them pretty good pets for people who don't really want too many animals running around- on the other hand, if you're planning on adopting something like rats, definitely look into getting more than one, since rats are social and will get lonely and sad without company. A lot of fights between hamsters (and the result of their reputation as vicious little buggers) occur because of this. Female hamsters in particular are known for being pretty aggressive towards the male if they're kept together after breeding, and also for eating their young if left for too long with them.
That said, they can make great pets- but like with any animals, there are always things to be aware of before you get some.
ALSO- quick announcement!cuteanimalpics is coming back this Friday, so tomorrow'll be my last day posting pics! It's going to be a pretty huge post, and I'll actually be splitting it up into two comments- one for cute animals of all sorts- ones that I just want to post and to heck with it if I've posted them before, and one post that's going to be ALL spiders, some of which are going to be decidedly un-cute (but which I find kinda cool anyway). So, yeah! Heads up, just saying, and all that.
( They're round, they're cute, they're hamsters! And today's spider is a pretty one. )
Unlike many other rodents, such as mice and rats, hamsters are very solitary animals and don't actually get along well with other animals and are best housed alone. This makes them pretty good pets for people who don't really want too many animals running around- on the other hand, if you're planning on adopting something like rats, definitely look into getting more than one, since rats are social and will get lonely and sad without company. A lot of fights between hamsters (and the result of their reputation as vicious little buggers) occur because of this. Female hamsters in particular are known for being pretty aggressive towards the male if they're kept together after breeding, and also for eating their young if left for too long with them.
That said, they can make great pets- but like with any animals, there are always things to be aware of before you get some.
ALSO- quick announcement!
cuteanimalpics is coming back this Friday, so tomorrow'll be my last day posting pics! It's going to be a pretty huge post, and I'll actually be splitting it up into two comments- one for cute animals of all sorts- ones that I just want to post and to heck with it if I've posted them before, and one post that's going to be ALL spiders, some of which are going to be decidedly un-cute (but which I find kinda cool anyway). So, yeah! Heads up, just saying, and all that.( They're round, they're cute, they're hamsters! And today's spider is a pretty one. )
19 September 2012 @ 12:55 am
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Correction to yesterday's post- as has been pointed out, I did make a mistake- the picture of a fig parrot was not, inf act, a fig parrot. This, however, is.
Anyway, today's post covers geckoes! These very noisy lizards are generally found in the warmer parts of the world- they don't do very well in cold weather at all. Their name is taken from their unique and distinctive call, which- you guessed it- sounds kind of like they're going EEEK-OH repeatedly. It may sound cute, but when you're being bombarded by tons of them being very loud, it can get a little annoying.
Still, they're pretty cute animals! There are so many species that they display tremendous variation, and adult geckoes can, depending on what type they are, be anywhere from about an inch to 24 inches in lengh. If you ever see a gecko licking its eyeball, that's because it's keeping it clean and dust free, all the better to spot delicious food with.
( Geckos! Some even on fingers! And a red spider. )
Anyway, today's post covers geckoes! These very noisy lizards are generally found in the warmer parts of the world- they don't do very well in cold weather at all. Their name is taken from their unique and distinctive call, which- you guessed it- sounds kind of like they're going EEEK-OH repeatedly. It may sound cute, but when you're being bombarded by tons of them being very loud, it can get a little annoying.
Still, they're pretty cute animals! There are so many species that they display tremendous variation, and adult geckoes can, depending on what type they are, be anywhere from about an inch to 24 inches in lengh. If you ever see a gecko licking its eyeball, that's because it's keeping it clean and dust free, all the better to spot delicious food with.
( Geckos! Some even on fingers! And a red spider. )
17 September 2012 @ 07:21 pm
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It's a bird day! Dogs and cats make great pets, that's true, as do mice and rats, but let's not forget that parrots (and other birds) can make wonderful, affectionate and loving companions too. Some birds, especially sun conures, can get really attached to their people as well and can even be trained to do tricks! Though they're also insanely loud, but, well, birds will be birds.
By the way, that last video is absolutely worth watching if only to hear the phrase 'shagged by a rare parrot' being used in an absolute seriousness.
( Parrots big and small! And a snaily looking spider. )
By the way, that last video is absolutely worth watching if only to hear the phrase 'shagged by a rare parrot' being used in an absolute seriousness.
( Parrots big and small! And a snaily looking spider. )
17 September 2012 @ 01:04 am
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Hello! Sorry about yesterday's post being a little late, I'm afraid I napped right through the normal time and didn't realize until way after. Today, though, I have lambs! I'm actually kind of surprised I haven't really done them before- considering that we've had horses and snakes and ducks and scorpions and all sorts of things, but not these.
Anyway, let's get to them!
( Baa baa white sheep! And a stripey sorta spider. )
Anyway, let's get to them!
( Baa baa white sheep! And a stripey sorta spider. )
16 September 2012 @ 01:38 am
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Coming from the Paradisaeidae family, these beautiful birds are mostly found around New Guinea, with some of them living on nearby islands and countries. They're very well known for their bright colours, gorgeous plumage and amazing mating displays, as well as the grat amount of variation that's found from one bird of paradise to the next.
( Birds of paradise- the animals, not the flowers! And a very strange spider. )
( Birds of paradise- the animals, not the flowers! And a very strange spider. )
15 September 2012 @ 02:28 am
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This is for someone who likes mice. You know who you are! I know you're reading this.
And look, it's a post full of mice. They're really cute, aren't they? Little fact, though- these are all mice, yes, but they're also not all technically mice, i.e. belonging to the Mus genus, which would be 'mice' in a very technical sense of the word.
The way it's more commonly used, though, and the way I'm using it here, is that 'mouse' or 'mice' would be referring to small furry rodents with rounded ears, a pointy little nose and a long tail.
( Mice, mice baby. And a spider that's very furry! )
And look, it's a post full of mice. They're really cute, aren't they? Little fact, though- these are all mice, yes, but they're also not all technically mice, i.e. belonging to the Mus genus, which would be 'mice' in a very technical sense of the word.
The way it's more commonly used, though, and the way I'm using it here, is that 'mouse' or 'mice' would be referring to small furry rodents with rounded ears, a pointy little nose and a long tail.
( Mice, mice baby. And a spider that's very furry! )
14 September 2012 @ 01:50 am
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Now I couldn't leave out dogs, after yesterday's post. I'm quite fond of them myself, so... sleepy puppy gif time, it is!
( Who could say no to sleepy puppies? Also, a weirdly shaped tiny spider. )
( Who could say no to sleepy puppies? Also, a weirdly shaped tiny spider. )
13 September 2012 @ 12:26 am
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Today's post brought to you by... someone who likes cats and who is very sleepy, which is why this is just full of sleepy cats. Why? Because I like cats and I think I may be a wee bit too tired to brain, that's why.
( MOVING PICTURES HOW DO THEY WORK, also cats, also spider. )
( MOVING PICTURES HOW DO THEY WORK, also cats, also spider. )
12 September 2012 @ 03:16 am
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Bit late with getting this up today, so just on with the pictures! Asian animals, let's go!
( Asian animals, last of the continents! )
( Asian animals, last of the continents! )
11 September 2012 @ 12:29 am
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Only one more continent to go, after this look around the world. Today's animals are, as always, a varied bunch. I do think they're all cute, though.
( European animals today! And a cute jumping spider. )
( European animals today! And a cute jumping spider. )