+ azdr0710 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Luv2play, + sync and + bashful 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stormy Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 + sync and Danny-Darko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CuriousByNature Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 10 hours ago, Stormy said: Perhaps on his way to the barbecue? thomas and + sync 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSR Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Uh, you must be new to the carpool ... Danny-Darko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Two new types of moles, named Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis, have been living in the mountains of eastern Turkey in Bitlis. Scientists say the new moles can survive in temperatures of up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and under 6 feet of snow in winter, noting the discovery is particularly exciting as it’s rare to find new species of mammal. The study, published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society in July, was conducted by researchers from Ondokuz Mayıs university in Turkey, Indiana University and England’s University of Plymouth. “It is very rare to find new species of mammals today,” said senior author David Bilton, professor of aquatic biology at the University of Plymouth. “There are only around 6,500 mammal species that have been identified across the world and, by comparison, there are around 400,000 species of beetles known, with an estimated 1 to 2 million on Earth.” “Superficially, the new moles we have identified in this study appear similar to other species, since living underground imposes serious constraints on the evolution of body size and shape — there are a limited number of options available for moles, really,” Bilton noted. After discovering the moles, researchers used “cutting-edge DNA technology” to compare their DNA to that of other moles and found the Turkish critters are biologically distinct. The study’s authors say the new moles are “subterranean, invertebrate-eating mammals,” found across Europe and Western Asia. They said the discovery points out that just how extensive the diversity of mammals is can be misunderstood. “Our study highlights how, in such circumstances, we can underestimate the true nature of biodiversity,” Bilton said, “even in groups like mammals, where most people would assume we know all the species with which we share the planet.” The moles could have been living in the Turkish mountains for 3 million years. Scientists said it’s rare to find new mammal species. 3M-year-old animal species discovered, scientists in shock: 'Very... NYPOST.COM "Going underground" has a whole new meaning. CuriousByNature 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 5 hours ago, samhexum said: Two new types of moles, named Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis, have been living in the mountains of eastern Turkey in Bitlis. Scientists say the new moles can survive in temperatures of up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and under 6 feet of snow in winter, noting the discovery is particularly exciting as it’s rare to find new species of mammal. The study, published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society in July, was conducted by researchers from Ondokuz Mayıs university in Turkey, Indiana University and England’s University of Plymouth. “It is very rare to find new species of mammals today,” said senior author David Bilton, professor of aquatic biology at the University of Plymouth. “There are only around 6,500 mammal species that have been identified across the world and, by comparison, there are around 400,000 species of beetles known, with an estimated 1 to 2 million on Earth.” “Superficially, the new moles we have identified in this study appear similar to other species, since living underground imposes serious constraints on the evolution of body size and shape — there are a limited number of options available for moles, really,” Bilton noted. After discovering the moles, researchers used “cutting-edge DNA technology” to compare their DNA to that of other moles and found the Turkish critters are biologically distinct. The study’s authors say the new moles are “subterranean, invertebrate-eating mammals,” found across Europe and Western Asia. They said the discovery points out that just how extensive the diversity of mammals is can be misunderstood. “Our study highlights how, in such circumstances, we can underestimate the true nature of biodiversity,” Bilton said, “even in groups like mammals, where most people would assume we know all the species with which we share the planet.” The moles could have been living in the Turkish mountains for 3 million years. Scientists said it’s rare to find new mammal species. 3M-year-old animal species discovered, scientists in shock: 'Very... NYPOST.COM "Going underground" has a whole new meaning. I found two new moles today as well. But those were on my shoulder. samhexum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Stormy, + sync, Danny-Darko and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 DaveOrDavid, Stormy, + bashful and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJOCK Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 thomas, Danny-Darko, + Summerson and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Luv2play, thomas, Danny-Darko and 6 others 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 thomas, Danny-Darko, Stormy and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Whitman said: C'mere, boy! thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Stormy, wsc, MikeBiDude and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsc Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Whitman said: Here in Virginia, with a tropical storm moving up the coast, it's about to rain cats and dogs. But my favorite weather is when it's raining men! Especially one like him. + sync 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny-Darko Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 + bashful, DaveOrDavid and wsc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wsc Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Danny-Darko said: A heartfelt Woof! (x6) mike carey and Danny-Darko 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 DaveOrDavid, Danny-Darko and thomas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Fan denied entry to Phillies game with emotional support alligator unfortunately, the 'emotional support peacock' thread is closed, but this fits here, too. A fan was denied entry into Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday when he attempted to get in with an emotional support alligator, per multiple reports. thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sync Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, samhexum said: Fan denied entry to Phillies game with emotional support alligator unfortunately, the 'emotional support peacock' thread is closed, but this fits here, too. A fan was denied entry into Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday when he attempted to get in with an emotional support alligator, per multiple reports. I'm thinking it's the alligator that needs the support. CuriousByNature and thomas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) They're cute to me... beauty in the eye of the beholder 🥰 2 out of 4 of my beloved animals are these two American bulldogs. I guess they're cute enough to come with me to my overnight commitment tonight in BH ( Los Angeles ) I know it sounds unusual but I've taken comfort and appreciated living and leading an unusual but colorful life. Edited September 29, 2023 by Vin_Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 MikeBiDude and Stormy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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