Your_Lion Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Are we getting no more of these? Sadness.I think there are a few species of Flora and Fauna native to the Hallowed Hall. I expect he's looking round with his explorers hat on right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 substancewithoutstyle says he's given up on this thread as he feels he'll never be able to match the awesome success of "wikipedia article of the day" ;) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 substancewithoutstyle says he's given up on this thread as he feels he'll never be able to match the awesome success of "wikipedia article of the day" ;) It's a tough act to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 substancewithoutstyle says he's given up on this thread as he feels he'll never be able to match the awesome success of "wikipedia article of the day" ;) I guess I missed something—was he highlighted on the Wikipedia AotD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 substancewithoutstyle says he's given up on this thread as he feels he'll never be able to match the awesome success of "wikipedia article of the day" ;) I guess I missed something—was he highlighted on the Wikipedia AotD? I'm just kidding - he's actually the only one who cares about the thread, and has tried to get others to give it attention in vain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Are we getting no more of these? Sadness.I think there are a few species of Flora and Fauna native to the Hallowed Hall. I expect he's looking round with his explorers hat on right now. I got lost in the swamps of New Guinea searching for the megasquid. http://www.therushfo...60#entry3121583 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 substancewithoutstyle says he's given up on this thread as he feels he'll never be able to match the awesome success of "wikipedia article of the day" ;) I guess I missed something—was he highlighted on the Wikipedia AotD? I'm just kidding - he's actually the only one who cares about the thread, and has tried to get others to give it attention in vain http://youtu.be/GNcLxQMzyJk :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 04 January 2015Sunday American Crow The American crow (Corvus brachyrynchos) is a relatively large, thick-necked, uniformly black bird with a purple iridescence on the back and wings. Both sexes are similar, although the female is slightly smaller than the male, and has a large brood patch during the breeding season. The diet of the American crow consists mostly of invertebrates such as earthworms, grasshoppers, moth and butterfly larvae, beetles, and marine invertebrates. An opportunistic feeder, the crow also eats plant matter such as seeds, fruits and crops, as well as amphibians, reptiles, small birds and mammals, carrion, fish, crabs and gastropods. Its existence in inner city areas leads this species to also eat discarded human food, which it will occasionally harass people for. The crow mostly forages on the ground, although it also feeds along the edges of water bodies and in shallow water, using its bill to pick, probe, grab or dig for food. When chasing prey or moving quickly on the ground, the crow moves by hopping, with one foot hitting the ground slightly before the other. The crow is known to drop certain types of prey out of the air onto a hard surface to crack their thick shells. Excess food may be buried in a hole in the ground and retrieved at a later date. A gregarious species, the crow usually occurs in pairs or family groups and can form enormous flocks outside of the breeding season, with some winter roosts averaging around 200,000 birds. Large flocks of between 30 and 200 individuals, occasionally up to 1,000, are formed in the northern areas of the range for the southward migration between August and December. The return northern migration to the breeding grounds usually occurs between February and April. The crow is usually monogamous. The nest is built by both sexes between February and early June, and is usually well hidden in the high horizontal branches of a tree, typically close to the trunk. However, nests can sometimes also be found in bushes, buildings or telegraph poles. A new nest is built each year, and is composed of an outer layer of twigs, stuffed internally with bark, grass, stalks, animal hair, mud, roots, leaves and occasionally refuse. The range of the crow extends south from Canada to northern Mexico. Northern populations of the American crow migrate south in winter, although southern populations are mostly sedentary. The habitat of the crow is highly variable, including both natural and man-made areas, such as farmland, pastures, refuse dumps, ranches, parks and golf courses, as well as forest edges and open woodlands . It is also found in large cities, where it is known to nest on buildings. http://i.imgur.com/T3HsqsM.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IoLj9NI.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/lBmNOle.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/ybeL5PU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YBQLDHr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ph4MpIz.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7TbpJsh.jpg CROWS ARE SMARTER THAN YOU THINK 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Are we getting no more of these? Sadness.I think there are a few species of Flora and Fauna native to the Hallowed Hall. I expect he's looking round with his explorers hat on right now. I got lost in the swamps of New Guinea searching for the megasquid. http://www.therushfo...60#entry3121583 Clearly not lost enough to fill up notification feeds ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 04 January 2015Sunday American Crow The American crow (Corvus brachyrynchos) is a relatively large, thick-necked, uniformly black bird with a purple iridescence on the back and wings. Both sexes are similar, although the female is slightly smaller than the male, and has a large brood patch during the breeding season. The diet of the American crow consists mostly of invertebrates such as earthworms, grasshoppers, moth and butterfly larvae, beetles, and marine invertebrates. An opportunistic feeder, the crow also eats plant matter such as seeds, fruits and crops, as well as amphibians, reptiles, small birds and mammals, carrion, fish, crabs and gastropods. Its existence in inner city areas leads this species to also eat discarded human food, which it will occasionally harass people for. The crow mostly forages on the ground, although it also feeds along the edges of water bodies and in shallow water, using its bill to pick, probe, grab or dig for food. When chasing prey or moving quickly on the ground, the crow moves by hopping, with one foot hitting the ground slightly before the other. The crow is known to drop certain types of prey out of the air onto a hard surface to crack their thick shells. Excess food may be buried in a hole in the ground and retrieved at a later date. A gregarious species, the crow usually occurs in pairs or family groups and can form enormous flocks outside of the breeding season, with some winter roosts averaging around 200,000 birds. Large flocks of between 30 and 200 individuals, occasionally up to 1,000, are formed in the northern areas of the range for the southward migration between August and December. The return northern migration to the breeding grounds usually occurs between February and April. The crow is usually monogamous. The nest is built by both sexes between February and early June, and is usually well hidden in the high horizontal branches of a tree, typically close to the trunk. However, nests can sometimes also be found in bushes, buildings or telegraph poles. A new nest is built each year, and is composed of an outer layer of twigs, stuffed internally with bark, grass, stalks, animal hair, mud, roots, leaves and occasionally refuse. The range of the crow extends south from Canada to northern Mexico. Northern populations of the American crow migrate south in winter, although southern populations are mostly sedentary. The habitat of the crow is highly variable, including both natural and man-made areas, such as farmland, pastures, refuse dumps, ranches, parks and golf courses, as well as forest edges and open woodlands . It is also found in large cities, where it is known to nest on buildings. http://i.imgur.com/T3HsqsM.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IoLj9NI.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/lBmNOle.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/ybeL5PU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YBQLDHr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ph4MpIz.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7TbpJsh.jpg CROWS ARE SMARTER THAN YOU THINKForeboding I imagine they're nicer than horror movies give them credit for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 04 January 2015Sunday American Crow The American crow (Corvus brachyrynchos) is a relatively large, thick-necked, uniformly black bird with a purple iridescence on the back and wings. Both sexes are similar, although the female is slightly smaller than the male, and has a large brood patch during the breeding season. The diet of the American crow consists mostly of invertebrates such as earthworms, grasshoppers, moth and butterfly larvae, beetles, and marine invertebrates. An opportunistic feeder, the crow also eats plant matter such as seeds, fruits and crops, as well as amphibians, reptiles, small birds and mammals, carrion, fish, crabs and gastropods. Its existence in inner city areas leads this species to also eat discarded human food, which it will occasionally harass people for. The crow mostly forages on the ground, although it also feeds along the edges of water bodies and in shallow water, using its bill to pick, probe, grab or dig for food. When chasing prey or moving quickly on the ground, the crow moves by hopping, with one foot hitting the ground slightly before the other. The crow is known to drop certain types of prey out of the air onto a hard surface to crack their thick shells. Excess food may be buried in a hole in the ground and retrieved at a later date. A gregarious species, the crow usually occurs in pairs or family groups and can form enormous flocks outside of the breeding season, with some winter roosts averaging around 200,000 birds. Large flocks of between 30 and 200 individuals, occasionally up to 1,000, are formed in the northern areas of the range for the southward migration between August and December. The return northern migration to the breeding grounds usually occurs between February and April. The crow is usually monogamous. The nest is built by both sexes between February and early June, and is usually well hidden in the high horizontal branches of a tree, typically close to the trunk. However, nests can sometimes also be found in bushes, buildings or telegraph poles. A new nest is built each year, and is composed of an outer layer of twigs, stuffed internally with bark, grass, stalks, animal hair, mud, roots, leaves and occasionally refuse. The range of the crow extends south from Canada to northern Mexico. Northern populations of the American crow migrate south in winter, although southern populations are mostly sedentary. The habitat of the crow is highly variable, including both natural and man-made areas, such as farmland, pastures, refuse dumps, ranches, parks and golf courses, as well as forest edges and open woodlands . It is also found in large cities, where it is known to nest on buildings. http://i.imgur.com/T3HsqsM.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IoLj9NI.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/lBmNOle.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/ybeL5PU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YBQLDHr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ph4MpIz.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7TbpJsh.jpg CROWS ARE SMARTER THAN YOU THINK The pic of the bird staring right at you - seems like he knows what you're thinking...... :o:P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yay, they're back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 05 January 2015Monday Roseate Spoonbill The roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a striking wading bird that is easily identifiable thanks to its bright pink plumage and spoon-shaped bill. It is a large bird, with a wingspan of over a metre, but is mid-sized in comparison to other spoonbill species. The roseate spoonbill feeds in groups, in both fresh and marine shallow waters. It feeds by walking slowly through the water, swinging its distinctive spoon-shaped bill from side to side. The bill has sensitive nerve endings, allowing it to detect when it comes into contact with prey and snap shut. This species is known to shake and beat prey against hard surfaces to break shells and facilitate swallowing and digestion if necessary. The roseate spoonbill generally feeds on a range of aquatic animals including small fish, crustaceans and insects. The roseate spoonbill is a sociable bird, and is known to feed, roost and fly in formation with others of its kind. It nests singly or in pairs, almost always in trees overhanging water, sometimes on small islands. The nest is usually built by the female with material collected by the male. The male roseate spoonbill becomes aggressive and territorial during the breeding season, defending its area against intruders. Eggs are incubated for about 24 days by both the male and female. The roseate spoonbill is seasonally monogamous, but is not known to keep the same breeding partner year after year. This species is thought to have a lifespan of between eight and ten years. The oldest known roseate spoonbill reached 16 years of age. The roseate spoonbill is known to breed in southern USA in Florida, Louisiana and Texas, along both coasts of Central America, and south as far as central Argentina. It is found on most islands in the Caribbean Sea, with the exception of the Lesser Antilles, where it is rare. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Roseate-Spoonbill_zps5ee10921.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Spoonbill_zpsd0f331ff.pnghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate-spoonbill-img_9533mw_zps46cd7f2c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/0172-Roseate-Spoonbill_zps8c5edc24.gifhttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate-spoonbills-feeding_zps0599867e.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/1190__800x800_roseate-spoonbill-flapping-_w3c2266-alafia-banks-tampa-bay-fl_0_zpsca7ffd85.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/MG_8262_zps026a8190.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Roseate-Spoonbill-chicks-feeding-fr-moms-bill-_T9J1745-Lake-Martin-LA_zps2b48c7d3.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate20spoonbills20anastasia20island20rookery2031313203_zpsaf3fd5f8.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 So pretty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 05 January 2015Monday Roseate Spoonbill The roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a striking wading bird that is easily identifiable thanks to its bright pink plumage and spoon-shaped bill. It is a large bird, with a wingspan of over a metre, but is mid-sized in comparison to other spoonbill species. The roseate spoonbill feeds in groups, in both fresh and marine shallow waters. It feeds by walking slowly through the water, swinging its distinctive spoon-shaped bill from side to side. The bill has sensitive nerve endings, allowing it to detect when it comes into contact with prey and snap shut. This species is known to shake and beat prey against hard surfaces to break shells and facilitate swallowing and digestion if necessary. The roseate spoonbill generally feeds on a range of aquatic animals including small fish, crustaceans and insects. The roseate spoonbill is a sociable bird, and is known to feed, roost and fly in formation with others of its kind. It nests singly or in pairs, almost always in trees overhanging water, sometimes on small islands. The nest is usually built by the female with material collected by the male. The male roseate spoonbill becomes aggressive and territorial during the breeding season, defending its area against intruders. Eggs are incubated for about 24 days by both the male and female. The roseate spoonbill is seasonally monogamous, but is not known to keep the same breeding partner year after year. This species is thought to have a lifespan of between eight and ten years. The oldest known roseate spoonbill reached 16 years of age. The roseate spoonbill is known to breed in southern USA in Florida, Louisiana and Texas, along both coasts of Central America, and south as far as central Argentina. It is found on most islands in the Caribbean Sea, with the exception of the Lesser Antilles, where it is rare. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Roseate-Spoonbill_zps5ee10921.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Spoonbill_zpsd0f331ff.pnghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate-spoonbill-img_9533mw_zps46cd7f2c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/0172-Roseate-Spoonbill_zps8c5edc24.gifhttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate-spoonbills-feeding_zps0599867e.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/1190__800x800_roseate-spoonbill-flapping-_w3c2266-alafia-banks-tampa-bay-fl_0_zpsca7ffd85.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/MG_8262_zps026a8190.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Roseate-Spoonbill-chicks-feeding-fr-moms-bill-_T9J1745-Lake-Martin-LA_zps2b48c7d3.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate20spoonbills20anastasia20island20rookery2031313203_zpsaf3fd5f8.jpg Wow! What a bright shade of pink. Very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 05 January 2015Monday Roseate Spoonbill The roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a striking wading bird that is easily identifiable thanks to its bright pink plumage and spoon-shaped bill. It is a large bird, with a wingspan of over a metre, but is mid-sized in comparison to other spoonbill species. The roseate spoonbill feeds in groups, in both fresh and marine shallow waters. It feeds by walking slowly through the water, swinging its distinctive spoon-shaped bill from side to side. The bill has sensitive nerve endings, allowing it to detect when it comes into contact with prey and snap shut. This species is known to shake and beat prey against hard surfaces to break shells and facilitate swallowing and digestion if necessary. The roseate spoonbill generally feeds on a range of aquatic animals including small fish, crustaceans and insects. The roseate spoonbill is a sociable bird, and is known to feed, roost and fly in formation with others of its kind. It nests singly or in pairs, almost always in trees overhanging water, sometimes on small islands. The nest is usually built by the female with material collected by the male. The male roseate spoonbill becomes aggressive and territorial during the breeding season, defending its area against intruders. Eggs are incubated for about 24 days by both the male and female. The roseate spoonbill is seasonally monogamous, but is not known to keep the same breeding partner year after year. This species is thought to have a lifespan of between eight and ten years. The oldest known roseate spoonbill reached 16 years of age. The roseate spoonbill is known to breed in southern USA in Florida, Louisiana and Texas, along both coasts of Central America, and south as far as central Argentina. It is found on most islands in the Caribbean Sea, with the exception of the Lesser Antilles, where it is rare. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Roseate-Spoonbill_zps5ee10921.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Spoonbill_zpsd0f331ff.pnghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate-spoonbill-img_9533mw_zps46cd7f2c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/0172-Roseate-Spoonbill_zps8c5edc24.gifhttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate-spoonbills-feeding_zps0599867e.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/1190__800x800_roseate-spoonbill-flapping-_w3c2266-alafia-banks-tampa-bay-fl_0_zpsca7ffd85.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/MG_8262_zps026a8190.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Roseate-Spoonbill-chicks-feeding-fr-moms-bill-_T9J1745-Lake-Martin-LA_zps2b48c7d3.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/roseate20spoonbills20anastasia20island20rookery2031313203_zpsaf3fd5f8.jpg Absolutely gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 06 January 2015Tuesday Squirrel Glider The squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) is a small arboreal possum which is able to glide between trees using a large membrane of skin that stretches between its limbs. Although it is similar in appearance to the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps), the squirrel glider is the larger of the two and has a longer, more pointed face, with longer, narrower ears and a bushier tail. The squirrel glider has a varied diet that includes nectar, pollen, sap, flowers and Acacia gum, as well as insects, spiders and small vertebrates. Populations of this species appear to be strongly influenced by the annual variation in flowering intensity and nectar availability. A highly active species, the squirrel glider uses gliding as a method of travelling from tree trunk to tree trunk. Glides usually encompass a distance of between 9 and 47 metres, although glides of up to 60 metres have been recorded. When gliding, this species launches into the air and spreads its limbs out, extending the gliding membrane. It swoops up at the end of the flight to help it slow down, and uses its long claws to help it to cling to the tree on landing. All glider species are accomplished acrobats, able to manoeuvre between the trees with great agility during a glide. The squirrel glider is largely nocturnal, sheltering by day in a nest inside a tree hollow. An individual may use a number of different den sites, but usually has a preference for one or two main sites, often in trees on steep slopes. Den sites are often adjacent to the areas where the squirrel glider carries out its nocturnal activities, and the average distance between dens used on successive days is about 218 metres. Family groups of squirrel gliders tend to consist of two to nine individuals, usually including at least one male, two females and their young. Group members often share a den. The female squirrel glider may give birth at any time of year, but births often peak when food, particularly pollen and nectar, is most abundant. The squirrel glider is quite widespread along the east coast of Australia, from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland to central Victoria, and inland to the coastal side of the Great Dividing Range between southern Queensland and central New South Wales. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/pmapoyy0015_zpsc5153834.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Squirrel-glider_zpsd16dd723.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Squirrel20Glider_image_zps907c5828.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/pmapoyy0014_zps6c60ef94.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/img_0369-cropped_zpsb665eb1c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/flat550x550075fu1_zps8990ff40.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/baby_squirrel_glider_by_breespawn-d3eu1a0_zpsfc22418c.jpg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 06 January 2015Tuesday Squirrel Glider The squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) is a small arboreal possum which is able to glide between trees using a large membrane of skin that stretches between its limbs. Although it is similar in appearance to the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps), the squirrel glider is the larger of the two and has a longer, more pointed face, with longer, narrower ears and a bushier tail. The squirrel glider has a varied diet that includes nectar, pollen, sap, flowers and Acacia gum, as well as insects, spiders and small vertebrates. Populations of this species appear to be strongly influenced by the annual variation in flowering intensity and nectar availability. A highly active species, the squirrel glider uses gliding as a method of travelling from tree trunk to tree trunk. Glides usually encompass a distance of between 9 and 47 metres, although glides of up to 60 metres have been recorded. When gliding, this species launches into the air and spreads its limbs out, extending the gliding membrane. It swoops up at the end of the flight to help it slow down, and uses its long claws to help it to cling to the tree on landing. All glider species are accomplished acrobats, able to manoeuvre between the trees with great agility during a glide. The squirrel glider is largely nocturnal, sheltering by day in a nest inside a tree hollow. An individual may use a number of different den sites, but usually has a preference for one or two main sites, often in trees on steep slopes. Den sites are often adjacent to the areas where the squirrel glider carries out its nocturnal activities, and the average distance between dens used on successive days is about 218 metres. Family groups of squirrel gliders tend to consist of two to nine individuals, usually including at least one male, two females and their young. Group members often share a den. The female squirrel glider may give birth at any time of year, but births often peak when food, particularly pollen and nectar, is most abundant. The squirrel glider is quite widespread along the east coast of Australia, from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland to central Victoria, and inland to the coastal side of the Great Dividing Range between southern Queensland and central New South Wales. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/pmapoyy0015_zpsc5153834.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Squirrel-glider_zpsd16dd723.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Squirrel20Glider_image_zps907c5828.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/pmapoyy0014_zps6c60ef94.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/img_0369-cropped_zpsb665eb1c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/flat550x550075fu1_zps8990ff40.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/baby_squirrel_glider_by_breespawn-d3eu1a0_zpsfc22418c.jpg What an adorable little face he has! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 06 January 2015Tuesday Squirrel Glider The squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) is a small arboreal possum which is able to glide between trees using a large membrane of skin that stretches between its limbs. Although it is similar in appearance to the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps), the squirrel glider is the larger of the two and has a longer, more pointed face, with longer, narrower ears and a bushier tail. The squirrel glider has a varied diet that includes nectar, pollen, sap, flowers and Acacia gum, as well as insects, spiders and small vertebrates. Populations of this species appear to be strongly influenced by the annual variation in flowering intensity and nectar availability. A highly active species, the squirrel glider uses gliding as a method of travelling from tree trunk to tree trunk. Glides usually encompass a distance of between 9 and 47 metres, although glides of up to 60 metres have been recorded. When gliding, this species launches into the air and spreads its limbs out, extending the gliding membrane. It swoops up at the end of the flight to help it slow down, and uses its long claws to help it to cling to the tree on landing. All glider species are accomplished acrobats, able to manoeuvre between the trees with great agility during a glide. The squirrel glider is largely nocturnal, sheltering by day in a nest inside a tree hollow. An individual may use a number of different den sites, but usually has a preference for one or two main sites, often in trees on steep slopes. Den sites are often adjacent to the areas where the squirrel glider carries out its nocturnal activities, and the average distance between dens used on successive days is about 218 metres. Family groups of squirrel gliders tend to consist of two to nine individuals, usually including at least one male, two females and their young. Group members often share a den. The female squirrel glider may give birth at any time of year, but births often peak when food, particularly pollen and nectar, is most abundant. The squirrel glider is quite widespread along the east coast of Australia, from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland to central Victoria, and inland to the coastal side of the Great Dividing Range between southern Queensland and central New South Wales. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/pmapoyy0015_zpsc5153834.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Squirrel-glider_zpsd16dd723.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Squirrel20Glider_image_zps907c5828.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/pmapoyy0014_zps6c60ef94.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/img_0369-cropped_zpsb665eb1c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/flat550x550075fu1_zps8990ff40.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/baby_squirrel_glider_by_breespawn-d3eu1a0_zpsfc22418c.jpg What an amazing little chap, with the gliding. And cute too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HomesickAlien Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) 07 January 2015Wednesday And now for something completely... disgusting. Kinabalu Giant Red Leech Mimobdella buettikoferi, commonly known as the Kinabalu giant red leech, is a large bright orange-red coloured leech that is endemic to Mount Kinabalu, Borneo. It can grow to a length of 30 cm (12 in). The Kinabalu leech is not hematophagic and feeds only on worms such as the Kinabalu giant earthworm. It lives in the damp leaf litter and soil that often accumulates in fissures. It can be found in Kinabalu Park at an elevation of 2,500 to 3,000 metres (8,200 to 9,800 ft) where the trail runs over a rocky outcrop near to the Mempening and Paka Cave shelters. It is usually seen during or after heavy downpours. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Kinabalu_leech_zpsefba47ba.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/10365663806_d86bb442dc_b_zpsb3a8755d.jpg The giant red leech was filmed for the first time by BBC filmmakers for the new series ‘Wonders of the Monsoon.’ The giant red leech is one of the biggest in the world. The specimen captured on camera was around 50cm long, but experts believe they could grow larger. The new footage shows the leech detecting a worm’s trail and following the scent like a sniffer dog. When it encounters its prey, it quickly latches on and moves its lips up and down the iridescent blue body. The worm tries to pull away but slowly the leeches lips inch forward until, with a slurp, the worm is gone. Edited January 7, 2015 by substancewithoutstyle 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 07 January 2015Wednesday And now for something completely... disgusting. Kinabalu Giant Red Leech Mimobdella buettikoferi, commonly known as the Kinabalu giant red leech, is a large bright orange-red coloured leech that is endemic to Mount Kinabalu, Borneo. It can grow to a length of 30 cm (12 in). The Kinabalu leech is not hematophagic and feeds only on worms such as the Kinabalu giant earthworm. It lives in the damp leaf litter and soil that often accumulates in fissures. It can be found in Kinabalu Park at an elevation of 2,500 to 3,000 metres (8,200 to 9,800 ft) where the trail runs over a rocky outcrop near to the Mempening and Paka Cave shelters. It is usually seen during or after heavy downpours. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Kinabalu_leech_zpsefba47ba.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/10365663806_d86bb442dc_b_zpsb3a8755d.jpg The giant red leech was filmed for the first time by BBC filmmakers for the new series ‘Wonders of the Monsoon.’ The giant red leech is one of the biggest in the world. The specimen captured on camera was around 50cm long, but experts believe they could grow larger. The new footage shows the leech detecting a worm’s trail and following the scent like a sniffer dog. When it encounters its prey, it quickly latches on and moves its lips up and down the iridescent blue body. The worm tries to pull away but slowly the leeches lips inch forward until, with a slurp, the worm is gone. Ewwwwww! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 08 January 2015Thursday Elephant Beetle One of the giants of the insect world, the elephant beetle (Megasoma elephas) is a large and distinctive tropical beetle with a long, rhinoceros-like horn on its head. This unusual structure is found only in the male, and is used in combat with other males. Like the adult, the larva of the elephant beetle also reaches an enormous size. Adult elephant beetles are active at night, particularly between September and January, and are often attracted to artificial lights. The diet of the adult beetle is likely to include flowers and fruit, and it is also known to feed on the sap from recently cut twigs. Interestingly, the elephant beetle is able to increase its own body temperature metabolically when the air around it cools, in a manner more like that of a small mammal than an insect. Male elephant beetles use their impressive horns to fight rival males for access to females or to feeding sites. The female elephant beetle is believed to lay eggs in holes in living or dead trees, often within the abandoned nest of a bird or mammal. The larvae feed on organic material within the hole and may also feed on the rotten wood of the cavity’s walls. Although elephant beetle larvae have sometimes been found in rotten logs and stumps on the ground, the adults are thought to generally live in the forest canopy, with the female typically laying the eggs in the upper parts of trees. In captivity, the larvae of this species have been reared on a mixture of rotten wood, forest soil and dry cow dung. The larvae of the elephant beetle take two to three years to mature, and spend around 38 to 44 days in the pupal stage before developing into adults. The elephant beetle larva can reach impressive weights of up to 86 grams, and can eat its way through an amazing 1.5 kilograms of organic matter as it develops. The elephant beetle occurs in Central and South America, from south-eastern Mexico south to Colombia and Venezuela. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/ElephantBeetle_zps7bae2e07.jpg http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/5692207673_810bd4c5aa_z_zpsc239acc6.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/giantbeetle_zps7b80a12f.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/elephant_beetle_costarica_kat_zps0edc193c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/PICT0011-1_zps172d8e13.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Close-up-of-male-elephant-beetle-underside_zps071d001c.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/elephant_beetle_zps27e547ec.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/Megasoma_elephas_Larva_01_zps71586b6d.jpghttp://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a587/Sean81A/500px-Elephant_Beetle_front_zps7cfe3189.jpg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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