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Jan 5, 2023 11:43:11 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

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Jumping spiders have become one of my favorites over the years. They are so varied in colors, patterns, and even fuzziness, and they are usually so little and cute!

I know when I first saw them they scared me because seeing spiders jump around sure surprises you lol but now I enjoy watching them.

My son has one, A pet apparently. lol

I know someone with a few as pets.. I think she tries to breed them lol

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Jan 6, 2023 16:08:10 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

I wouldn't mind having a pet tarantula myself!

I could live with that but I don't have any pets. I realise the time and care they need. Yesterday I made do with looking closely and saying hello to a medium size spider which was walking across the bedroom ceiling.

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I also live and let live: spiders are an important part of the natural world. Plus, they vary in size and looks. In fact, spiders are so amazing scientists want to create robots that mimic how a spider works and moves.

NEVER kill a spider, people! He/she has a soul and is a valuable creature.

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Jan 8, 2023 6:52:31 GMT -5 kjay said:

The deer around my house have been very active the last couple of days. i have to try and get few pics.

Well you won't get a picture sitting at the laptop all day, will you?

Sheeeesh!

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Jan 8, 2023 13:13:53 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jan 8, 2023 6:52:31 GMT -5 kjay said:

The deer around my house have been very active the last couple of days. i have to try and get few pics.

Well you won't get a picture sitting at the laptop all day, will you?

Sheeeesh!

You're right Cherry. I have to get up and get out there.

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www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41818/20230112/mutating-lizards-rock-evolution-developing-new-scales-claws-cling-smooth.htm

Rattlesnakes and hedgehogs too.

Rattlesnakes have evolved to rattle at a later stage of risk, and hedgehogs no longer roll up in a ball when a car is bearing down on them. Then they run.

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Jan 12, 2023 18:36:52 GMT -5 heatherly said:

www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41818/20230112/mutating-lizards-rock-evolution-developing-new-scales-claws-cling-smooth.htm

Thats probably the same thing with geckos here. They can easily climb up the side of a house.

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Post by cassie on Jan 14, 2023 17:12:33 GMT -5

Two sad animal losses here in the Netherlands.

Freekje the otter who has passed at the amazing age of 19....
netherlands.postsen.com/local/131665/Popular-Flevoland-otter-Freekje-passed-away-at-the-age-of-19.html

The other is the news that the most stunning stallion Jasper 366 nicknamed the king of stallions has died age 28 just 3 days before the horse show that made him so famous..
fhana.com/news/king-of-the-stallions-jasper-died-366/

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Jan 14, 2023 17:12:33 GMT -5 cassie said:

Two sad animal losses here in the Netherlands.

Freekje the otter who has passed at the amazing age of 19....
netherlands.postsen.com/local/131665/Popular-Flevoland-otter-Freekje-passed-away-at-the-age-of-19.html

The other is the news that the most stunning stallion Jasper 366 nicknamed the king of stallions has died age 28 just 3 days before the horse show that made him so famous..
fhana.com/news/king-of-the-stallions-jasper-died-366/

The otter, nature's clown, is one of my favorite animals! 19 years is absolutely amazing! And that Fresian...what a gorgeous animal!

I can see why they were so popular. They will be sorely missed.

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Jan 14, 2023 21:15:01 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

Jan 14, 2023 17:12:33 GMT -5 cassie said:

Two sad animal losses here in the Netherlands.

Freekje the otter who has passed at the amazing age of 19....
netherlands.postsen.com/local/131665/Popular-Flevoland-otter-Freekje-passed-away-at-the-age-of-19.html

The other is the news that the most stunning stallion Jasper 366 nicknamed the king of stallions has died age 28 just 3 days before the horse show that made him so famous..
fhana.com/news/king-of-the-stallions-jasper-died-366/

The otter, nature's clown, is one of my favorite animals! 19 years is absolutely amazing! And that Fresian...what a gorgeous animal!

I can see why they were so popular. They will be sorely missed.

I remember loving the film Ring of Bright Water as a child. You have seen it?

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Jan 15, 2023 5:16:15 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

I remember loving the film Ring of Bright Water as a child. You have seen it?

No, I haven't. I just looked it up, and it appears to be right up my alley. I'll search for it tonight.

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Jan 15, 2023 12:53:30 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

Jan 15, 2023 5:16:15 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

I remember loving the film Ring of Bright Water as a child. You have seen it?

No, I haven't. I just looked it up, and it appears to be right up my alley. I'll search for it tonight.

There is also a book, of the same name.

SPOILER: Click to show

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To get the otter on the train, he tells the guard it is a dog.

"what sort of dog is it?"

"It's a diving terrier!"

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This website is fun. What happened to your trail cam, Karen?

www.savvydime.com/crazy-and-hilarious-wildlife-photos-captured-on-trail-cams/?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=feed&utm_campaign=YG_FB_Top7_SD_ALL_LC_TrailCams_V2_UV3_1223_ui&utm_term=23852756934570062&utm_medium=23852756932230062

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Jan 21, 2023 6:23:23 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

This website is fun. What happened to your trail cam, Karen?

www.savvydime.com/crazy-and-hilarious-wildlife-photos-captured-on-trail-cams/?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=feed&utm_campaign=YG_FB_Top7_SD_ALL_LC_TrailCams_V2_UV3_1223_ui&utm_term=23852756934570062&utm_medium=23852756932230062

There are some really intriguing photos there

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Jan 21, 2023 6:23:23 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

This website is fun. What happened to your trail cam, Karen?

www.savvydime.com/crazy-and-hilarious-wildlife-photos-captured-on-trail-cams/?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=feed&utm_campaign=YG_FB_Top7_SD_ALL_LC_TrailCams_V2_UV3_1223_ui&utm_term=23852756934570062&utm_medium=23852756932230062

Did you catch the repeat photo, about which they describe bobcats in the first instance and mountain lions in the second?

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Jan 21, 2023 6:23:23 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

This website is fun. What happened to your trail cam, Karen?

www.savvydime.com/crazy-and-hilarious-wildlife-photos-captured-on-trail-cams/?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=feed&utm_campaign=YG_FB_Top7_SD_ALL_LC_TrailCams_V2_UV3_1223_ui&utm_term=23852756934570062&utm_medium=23852756932230062

Cherry, good question. I still have one of them out but I haven't used it in awhile. I should get back out there and get it going again .Thanks for reminding me.

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Mar 24, 2023 21:02:02 GMT -5 heatherly said:

www.livescience.com/beetles-suck-water-into-their-butts-to-stay-hydrated-and-now-scientists-know-how?

Well then...

Thats certainly world shattering news. lol... Seriously though, who would even think of researching that?

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www.livescience.com/beetles-suck-water-into-their-butts-to-stay-hydrated-and-now-scientists-know-how?

Well then...

It's a funny subject to know but it reminds me of the family who were lost at sea and the mother, who had medical training, kept them hydrated by injecting seawater in the same way. A survival trick to remember?

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Mar 25, 2023 10:57:04 GMT -5 jen said:

Mar 24, 2023 21:02:02 GMT -5 heatherly said:

www.livescience.com/beetles-suck-water-into-their-butts-to-stay-hydrated-and-now-scientists-know-how?

Well then...

It's a funny subject to know but it reminds me of the family who were lost at sea and the mother, who had medical training, kept them hydrated by injecting seawater in the same way. A survival trick to remember?

I'll remember this the next cruise I take, just in case...

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