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Thanks Steph, my daughter started her hardest class, math, yesterday. The other 2 have different start-dates."
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Surprise! Male Spiders Eat Females, Too
Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
We’ve known for years that female black widow spiders and other arachnids eat males during mating.Now, new research shows that males of a type of ground spider…Continue
Tags: mating, sexual cannibalism, arachnids, spiders
Meet the World’s Largest Lethal Bird Trap
Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Since the time of the pharaohs, Egyptians have raised nets every autumn along the Mediterranean, to capture golden orioles, nightingales and corncrakes as they wing their way south for the winter. It's an ancient tradition, but in recent years the…Continue
Tags: conservation, Egypt, hunting, birds
'Crazy' Ants Driving Out Fire Ants in Southeast
Started by Dallas the Phallus yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Invasive fire ants have been a thorn in the sides of Southerners for years. But another invasive species, the so-called "crazy" ant — that many describe as being worse — has arrived and is displacing fire ants in several places."When you talk to…Continue
Tags: invasive species, insects, ants
Unusual Offshore Octopods: The See-Through “Glass” Octopus [Video]
Started by Dallas the Phallus yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Octopuses that live in the deep open ocean are difficult enough to find. But try…Continue
Tags: cephalapods, marine life, octopus, octopods
10 of the cutest endangered species
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Conservation competitionWhile all endangered species are worth saving, it…Continue
9 threatened animals of the Southeast
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Diverse ecosystemsOne of the most populous areas of the United States,…Continue
The Mystery of the "Immaculately" Conceived Baby Anteater
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Lillie on Sunday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
By Jen Doll | The Atlantic…Continue
The Desperate Fight to Save the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction
Meanwhile, in a Chinese Zoo, a Man Bit an Ostrich to Death
Started by Steph S. on Saturday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Alexander Abad-Santos 41,164 Views Jan 23, 2013You'd think the safest place for…Continue
Madness in the Village of Elephants: 26 Pachyderms Slaughtered
Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Steph S. on Saturday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Why I hate human greed so much. -- DallasIn the forest clearing locals call the “Village of Elephants,” or Dzanga Bai, 17 heavily armed men arrived on Wednesday, May 8, with AK-47s. They were bound for the observation tower where tourists in the…Continue
Tags: ivory, China, Africa, extinction., poaching
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Comment by Steph S. on January 28, 2013 at 11:31am -
Awww - what a very cute animal picture. I love it Tony. Thank you very much. I hope everyone is having a good day.
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Love the coconut picture Tony! And appreciate the information.
Yes Joan that is a real picture of a black Arabian horse.
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Comment by Tony Carroll on January 28, 2013 at 2:43am
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Coconut crab, aka the palm crab or robber crab. Worlds largest land dwelling arthropod, weighing in up to 9lbs. Across the south pacific islands. Only humans and other coconut crabs are a threatto them. Considered a delicacy and an aphrodisiac, endangered on any island where humans also live.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on January 27, 2013 at 9:24pm -
Tony, those monkeys send shivers up my back.
Is that three generations of dogs? It looks like the older one is also nursing.
The zebras present a stunning scene of contrasts in color and textures.
Steph, is that an actual photo of an Arabian? It is a gorgeous animal.
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Arabian Horse
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Comment by Steph S. on January 27, 2013 at 10:54am
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Tony I love all the pictures you posted here. Thanks very much!
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So Sweet.
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