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Title: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 01, 2013, 08:13:14 AM
I'm starting this fun thread about animal fun facts, trivia, and maybe a quiz or two here and there!  Please join in with your tidbits of information, quizzes or any fun animal story.  Hope you enjoy!  I'll start off with an amusing little fact.

A group of 12 or more cows is called a "flink"
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 01, 2013, 04:00:13 PM
Good one GG!  I only knew 2 of them, so had to look them up.  I found there are many birds with multiple group names. :)  For example, a group of Ravens has also been called an "unkindness" in addition to the answer here. :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 01, 2013, 04:01:52 PM
GG, very cool little quiz, thanks for posting it.  I knew 4 lol

Starlings = Murmuration
Geese = Gaggle
Hummingbird = Charm
Murder = Crows

Ravens = Conspiracy!  LOL

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 01, 2013, 05:34:35 PM
Pagent, once again some really cool info!  Thank you!

We now know a group of baboons is called a "Troop!"  And that James Lipton wrote a book on venery terms, who knew!?
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 02, 2013, 06:00:56 AM
Pagent and Red, those are some fun facts. Red, I could sure use that nictitating membrane here on windy days. :) 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 02, 2013, 08:33:25 AM
GG - I knew Goose, Crows, Starlings, and Quail. 

Here's a few fun facts I found googling:

Despite their size, elephants can be turned off by the smallest of critters. One study found that they avoid eating a type of acacia tree that is home to ants. Underfoot, ants can be crushed, but an elephant wants to avoid getting the ants inside its trunk, which is full of sensitive nerve endings.

An adult giraffe's heart is 2 feet long and weighs about 20 pounds.  A Giraffe's tongue is almost 2 feet long.

An aardvark can eat 50,000 termites in one sitting.


Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Bob1603 on September 02, 2013, 09:57:38 AM
"a gathering of baboons is called a congress"   That description is so pertinent and so open for comments that I'm pretty sure none are needed. ;)   ("Maybe I just did)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 02, 2013, 10:09:47 AM
OK here is a link with the Plica Semilunaris... which is the fold of skin right behind our tear duct. It is a vestige of what was once our Nictating Membrane!!! I am honored to share something in common with our beloved bald Eagles!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plica_semilunaris_of_conjunctiva
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 02, 2013, 06:09:55 PM
Red thanks for posting your link.

Finn, I can't seem to get the sample sounds and songs to work.  I'd love to hear them.


Did you know that:  At the end of the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life", an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, was recorded by Paul McCartney for his Shetland sheepdog?
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: TX_Ninja on September 02, 2013, 09:21:23 PM
"a gathering of baboons is called a congress"   That description is so pertinent and so open for comments that I'm pretty sure none are needed. ;)   ("Maybe I just did)

Yep, plenty of responses played through my head, but restraint is good sometimes.  ;D

On trivia...

I was in flight school weather class and the instructor was talking about cues in nature to determine prevailing wind direction.

Cows in a field face away from stiff wind
Horses face into the same wind
An eagle will land into a wind greater than 5 knots

I have seen all those rules defied, but wildlife are in tune with their environment.
I saw Mom Decorah do a downwind landing with a huge stick and everyone in the nest got bonked as she tried that landing.

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 02, 2013, 09:40:59 PM
Tx.....Mom Decorah does that with the sticks just to keep us all amused!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: TX_Ninja on September 02, 2013, 09:51:26 PM
Tx.....Mom Decorah does that with the sticks just to keep us all amused!!!!! ;)

That explains the text I got from Mom five minutes before the landing.
"Watch this landing Ninja!"  :o
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 06, 2013, 07:40:24 PM
OH yes GG!!! I have followed the story of John and Shoep...such a tender loving story!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 07, 2013, 02:36:19 AM
GG, thank you for posting this story, I've not seen it before.  My eyes are drooling.  Unfortunately 3rd link is unavailable.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 07, 2013, 02:45:24 PM
Adult mayflies only live 1 day and can be as short as 1-2 hours.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: LBLNJ0668 on September 07, 2013, 04:30:19 PM
Here is a very heart warming dog story I came across. Maybe some of you are familiar with it already.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SCwyVuItzQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nykFxHOcXs



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btEJ2PbeAk4

I hope I have the videos in order.

Yes such a touching story, I followed the story. Thanks for posting. I never saw the 2nd video....   :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 07, 2013, 05:41:27 PM
GG, I do remember this story - a true love story.  I'm so glad this dog found his forever friend.

Jf, now I'm wondering how long the infant and teenage phases are for the mayfly.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 07, 2013, 10:07:48 PM
Faith...at least the Mayfly doesn't have to wait long for their kids to grow up and leave the house do they now???  ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Bob1603 on September 07, 2013, 10:45:58 PM
Adult mayflies only live 1 day and can be as short as 1-2 hours.

And yet we continue to have new mayflies being born. 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 08, 2013, 05:29:58 AM
I think I found the answer to my question here:

http://biofreshblog.com/2011/05/16/the-mayflys-lifecycle-a-fascinating-fleeting-story/

Well, sort of.  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: LBLNJ0668 on September 08, 2013, 06:04:23 AM
what a wonderful story... I hope this is the right place for it  :)  It gave me happy tears

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/05/operation-puppy-rescue/?iref=allsearch
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 08, 2013, 07:53:01 AM
Faith, yup, they live to reproduce. 

LBL, thanks so much for posting this awesome story!  Love a happy ending!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: LBLNJ0668 on September 08, 2013, 02:02:38 PM
I think this has been posted in another room recently, I thought I would share here as well : )
Here is a release video  of a Juevie  in NJ  :)   http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2013/08/video_bald_eagle_release_a_suc.html?fb_action_ids=646393352047045&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%22646393352047045%22%3A632648043423438%7D&action_type_map=%7B%22646393352047045%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 08, 2013, 02:34:44 PM
LBL, thanks so much!  That is one beautiful bird.  She flew strong, awesome sight!  I wish all the best for her.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 08, 2013, 03:16:02 PM
Loosely animal related:  A great and perhaps lesser known Beatle's song  originally titled "Hey Bullfrog" was changed to "Hey Bulldog" by Lennon after McCartney started barking during the recording!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWdLPGKQRXc

(Lennon McCartney collaboration)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 08, 2013, 04:16:22 PM
LB, two wonderful stories!  Thank you!

Beacon, could it be lightening bugs?
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 08, 2013, 04:33:04 PM
Beacon, a skunk?
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 08, 2013, 04:40:59 PM
LOL, that is one odorific question!  LOL
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 08, 2013, 05:24:43 PM
Beacon, LOL on the correct answer stinks!!!  :D :D :D

Jf, congrats on having an answer that stinks!   ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: ThinkingWoman on September 09, 2013, 08:39:07 AM
Adult mayflies only live 1 day and can be as short as 1-2 hours.

Gives new meaning to "Live fast, die young ..."
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: ThinkingWoman on September 09, 2013, 08:46:46 AM

Did you know that:  At the end of the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life", an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, was recorded by Paul McCartney for his Shetland sheepdog?

Her name was Sally.   There is a picture of her on one of the albums, but I don't fancy digging through boxes to find it. 

I can remember the name of almost every dog I've ever met but have a hard time remembering human names.  I don't think that makes me a bad person.

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 09, 2013, 08:50:10 AM
TW, I think I'd rather live a little slower and stick around longer.  lol.   

Great info on Paul's dog's name!  Sally McCartney was a lucky pooch!  Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 10, 2013, 05:00:30 AM
Wow TW.  The Mayfly does have the shortest lifespan.  As far as insects go, the Queen Ant can live as long as 28 yrs.  And as far as animals, the Ocean Quahog (a clam) found in the mid Atlantic continental shelf, was found to be 220 yrs old by counting its growth rings and the Gastrotrich (a minute aquatic animal) lives the shortest - 3 days.  It has a wormlike ciliated body.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 10, 2013, 05:50:55 AM
Thanks Glog.  So many animal fun facts are being shared! 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 11, 2013, 01:21:13 PM
Here is an article on the bald eagle population come back in Pennsylvania.  Currently on the "threatened" list in PA, the Game Commission is considering downgrading the BE status to protected.  The PA Game Commission has put together a documentary on the successful return of BEs in Pennsylvania.  The documentary is scheduled to be screened at various sites throughout the state.  If anyone is interested in the documentary, the sites, dates and times are listed at the bottom of the article.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/film-celebrates-bald-eagles-success-222325091.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 11, 2013, 01:44:21 PM
jf - A great article and story out of Pennsylvania about the comeback of Bald Eagles there.  The documentary sounds really good and looks like we'll eventually get to see it online.  Part of a sentence struck me, " People have an indescribable connection with bald eagles..." Don't we know it?! ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 11, 2013, 03:31:07 PM
I would love to see the film and do hope they make it available online eventually.  Thanks JF!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 11, 2013, 03:46:49 PM
Glog, indescribable describes it!  lol

You're welcome Faith.  I'd love to see that doc some day.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 13, 2013, 08:06:03 AM
GG, thanks, a super frog I'd say!!

The average goldfish memory span is between 3 - 5 seconds!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Bob1603 on September 13, 2013, 11:35:51 AM
GG, thanks, a super frog I'd say!!

The average goldfish memory span is between 3 - 5 seconds!

I spent over 30 years in higher education and I just know someone has written a doctoral dissertation (after years of research) about goldfish memory.  And now that we know about the the goldfish memory span, now what?  Sometimes I wonder.   ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 13, 2013, 12:21:57 PM
Bob, I wonder too.  I wonder if people say I have a memory like a goldfish.  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 13, 2013, 05:44:06 PM
Finn, that is such a cool fun fact!  Who knew? (besides the researchers, of course  ;) )
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 13, 2013, 05:55:34 PM
Thanks Finn.  That's a great animal fun fact!!  I had not heard of this bird before.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 13, 2013, 06:47:16 PM
.  It turns out that their energy consumption is so low that they can live off their body fat for more than 3 months!

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Poorwill/id

Shoot Finn that is NOTHING I could live off of MY Body fat for probably a year!!!!!  ;) :D :(
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: ThinkingWoman on September 14, 2013, 07:58:52 AM
gg, thanks for letting us know about Migaloo and MJ.  Since Australia is heading into spring now, they may start heading back to Antarctica soon. 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 14, 2013, 03:00:01 PM
This may be old news to some of you, but I just saw it on CNN this morning. Migaloo, an albino whale, has been recently sighted again migrating North near Australia. She is accompanied by her calf--Also albino!!!  What beautiful creatures!!


http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/the-return-of-migaloo-and-baby-white-whale-130626.htm
 If you go to this site you will find a newspaper article. If you click on the video link you will get info on whale vomit. That is not exactly what I wanted to share with you!

Here is the actual Migaloo web site.

http://www.migaloowhale.org/

Thanks GG!  umm, I skipped the video link in that first link.  LOL
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 14, 2013, 04:36:54 PM
OH I love it!! THank you so much for sharing the information on Migaloo! ( Love the name too!!!) I Will have to do some checking into how long they live and such!! Sounds like he has been around for a while!!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 14, 2013, 05:07:08 PM
Actually I watched the whale vomit video, and found it quite interesting! lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 14, 2013, 06:04:26 PM
JF, can we expect a lesson and quiz on that when chat opens next season?   :D ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 15, 2013, 04:56:28 AM
Faith, I'm formulating that quiz now! lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 15, 2013, 06:28:15 AM
Faith, I'm formulating that quiz now! lol
  I Guess that means we need to actually WATCH the vomit video??? lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 16, 2013, 07:16:51 AM
Finn, I read the update on Whimbrel, I find that mileage just astonishing!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 16, 2013, 09:54:49 AM
I do recall reading that the amount traveled was during the course of 5 trips, still amazing to me!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 16, 2013, 05:03:32 PM
It sure is!  That's still over 12,000 miles per trip!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 17, 2013, 05:18:00 PM
Here's an interesting vid on giraffes tongues provided by Animal Planet.


http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/other/videos/fooled-by-nature-giraffes-blue-tongue.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 17, 2013, 06:02:33 PM
LOL, GG.  It hurts just thinking about it.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 17, 2013, 06:22:31 PM
LOLOL, we are learning so much here!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 17, 2013, 07:36:12 PM
I found these two "facts" about cockroaches.  (The same site stated that bald eagles mate while airborne, and I know that is not true)

A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death.  (so it doesn't do any good to withhold food from my cockroaches?)

The cockroach has a high resistance to radiation and is the creature most likely to survive a nuclear war. (why doesn't this surprise me?)

The same site also had this little tidbit:

Turtles can breathe through their um...hind ends.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 18, 2013, 11:12:54 AM
I was curious as to what happened to our honey bees during the winter months and found this fascinating method of surviving the cold weather!!! http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1699/
Here is the pertinent information but I included the link because there is other interesting information too!!

Honeybees have a very interesting method of winter survival. Honeybees stop flying when the weather drops below 50 degrees. When the temperature drops below that, the bees all crowd into the lower central area of the hive and form a "winter cluster." The worker bees huddle around the queen bee at the center of the cluster, shivering in order to keep the center around 80 degrees. The worker bees rotate through the cluster from the outside to the inside so that no bee gets too cold. The outside edges of the cluster stay at about 46-48 degrees. The colder the weather is outside, the more compact the cluster becomes [1].

Hibernating honeybees have been studied and shown to consume up to 30 pounds of stored honey during the winter months, which helps the bees produce body heat. Heat energy is produced by the oxidation of the honey, and circulated throughout the hive by the wing-fanning of worker bees [2]. Note the diagram at right.

On warmer days, bees will venture out for short flights to eliminate body waste. The flights do not last long nor do the bees travel very far because if their body gets too cold they might not be able to return to the hive [1].



Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1699/#ixzz2fGGslhFf
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 18, 2013, 11:22:53 AM
Thanks Red!  Very cool info.  That explains what they do and why they are out and about during warmer days in the winter months.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on September 18, 2013, 06:18:47 PM
Red, Timely post. Thousands of Honey Bees are getting nectar from the ivy blooms (on my house) it's really wild and somewhat scary to watch them. They showed up over the weekend and are still here. I wonder where their hive is.......Me and the dogs exit the house and move quickly away from the house when we go out. lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 18, 2013, 10:04:09 PM
OK Folks...watch the video and tell me WHAT on Earth this creature is!!!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=193_1379475235
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 19, 2013, 04:28:12 AM
Thank you for the solution to the mystery Pagent!!!! Although I was having fun, thinking it was a giant underwater creature hitherto unknown to man!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on September 19, 2013, 04:30:13 AM
Red, Timely post. Thousands of Honey Bees are getting nectar from the ivy blooms (on my house) it's really wild and somewhat scary to watch them. They showed up over the weekend and are still here. I wonder where their hive is.......Me and the dogs exit the house and move quickly away from the house when we go out. lol

Doberman, my honeybees had taken over my hummingbird feeders, much to the hummers' chagrin . I finally had to take the feeders down, normally I don't object to sharing nectar with the bees but since the house is on the market I didn't think it was a good idea to have hundreds of honey bees taking up residence on our back deck!!! lol.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 19, 2013, 04:58:34 AM
Thanks, Pagent.  I was thinking along those lines too about the jellyfish.

Here's a fun, factual Owl video that is floating across Face Book.  Scroll down to the 2nd pic to click on the video:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/zefrank/true-facts-about-the-owl
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 19, 2013, 05:46:27 AM
Well, jellyfish or not, it sure is a strange looking creature!

Glog, thanks for the owl video.  That was quite a look into an ear hole.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 19, 2013, 11:10:36 AM
Eeek!!! on the jelly fish creature. Looks like a sort of ghost floating.. who knows what unknown creatures may lurk below in those deep dark waters. (twilight theme plays here) :-[


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSRm80WzZk  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 19, 2013, 11:29:45 AM
Glog, thanks for posting the owl vid.  The ear shot was great!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Wilson on September 19, 2013, 11:44:21 AM
Thanks, Pagent.  I was thinking along those lines too about the jellyfish.

Here's a fun, factual Owl video that is floating across Face Book.  Scroll down to the 2nd pic to click on the video:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/zefrank/true-facts-about-the-owl
TY glog!!   :D :D :D :D  Loved the video and the narrator was priceless.  Owls are my sorta/kinda new found love and I too forget that they could also "rip your face off" they are sooooo cute. 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Wilson on September 19, 2013, 01:52:56 PM
What??

http://www.weather.com/video/rare-blue-footed-boobies-spotted-38940
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 19, 2013, 05:52:11 PM
Thanks wilson.  They're so cute!  Here is more info from Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue-footed_Booby/id
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Wilson on September 21, 2013, 07:03:00 PM
Ok Pagent.....your next song please??  You can do better......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icfq_foa5Mo
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 24, 2013, 10:52:41 PM
gg, So very interesting.  I have seen ants carry other ants.  Thanks

Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet?
A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance".
Worms communicate by snuggling.
An animal called the "quokka" is the happiest animal in the world.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 25, 2013, 02:02:24 AM
GG, I've seen ants carry dead ants, but I never knew they have a "graveyard!"  That's a great tidbit of info, thanks. 

Glog, thank you for all the cool facts you posted.  I especially like the flamboyance of flamingos!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 25, 2013, 06:23:05 AM
I've seen ants carry other ants too, but never thought about it being a funeral procession.

I'm trying to imagine what it would be like to taste with one's feet.  :-\
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 25, 2013, 09:42:28 AM
Here's just a little info on quokkas

http://www.australianfauna.com/quokka.php
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 25, 2013, 12:22:08 PM
The Brown Snake Eagles from Africa have thick scaly skin on their legs to protect them from venomous snake bites as snakes make up their main diet!

http://www.eagledirectory.org/species/brown_snake_eagle.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on September 25, 2013, 01:24:59 PM
I've seen ants carry other ants too, but never thought about it being a funeral procession.

I'm trying to imagine what it would be like to taste with one's feet.  :-\


I've heard that if you put garlic on your feet, you can taste it. I don't know if it's true or not....I do know what a foot taste like though....I've put mine in my mouth enough times! lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on September 25, 2013, 01:26:09 PM
Very interesting stuff here. Thanks all.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 25, 2013, 02:38:21 PM
Dobe!  LOL.  And thanks for stopping in.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 25, 2013, 03:11:44 PM
Dobe, LOLOL at foot in mouth!  I think I have heard that about garlic, too.

GG, I know several people who swear it works to put vicks on your feet.  I've never tried it.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 25, 2013, 03:43:02 PM
Oh Boy!  It's that time again.  Wall to wall stink bugs!

http://animal.discovery.com/insects/stinkbug-info.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 27, 2013, 10:15:21 AM
GG, LOL.  Yeah, that too.

GG, were you able to get rid of them?
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 27, 2013, 05:21:12 PM
GG, lol!  That's it, a circus of mods. :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Bob1603 on September 27, 2013, 09:27:54 PM
GG, lol!  That's it, a circus of mods. :)

I suppose there is a comment out there somewhere about mods and a circus but I'll be darned if I'm going to make it.  Nope. Not me. Never would think about it. ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 27, 2013, 10:14:25 PM
ok...enter Pagent with a comment.... :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on September 28, 2013, 01:27:38 PM
LOL, Pagent!  This is how we act when the cam and chat comes back on!  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wnI8Sbj87k
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 28, 2013, 03:43:04 PM
Glog, see what you started?  LOLOL
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 28, 2013, 08:02:22 PM
HAHAHA!!  :D ok..let's see now..we went from Flamboyance, to a circus, to Charlie Chaplin, to Monkeys chasing potatoes.   ok....that all makes sense. ROFL!!!!  Alright...I want what everybody's having. lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 01, 2013, 08:38:59 AM
GG, lol.  Thanks for posting this, it's so darn cute!   :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 01, 2013, 04:02:16 PM
The AKC recognized 2 new dog breeds this year, (in January).  The Chinook in the working group and the  Portuguese Podengo Pequeno in the hound group!

http://www.dogchannel.com/dogsinreview/news/2013/01/15/new-akc-breeds.aspx

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 01, 2013, 04:58:55 PM
LOL Finn.  I'll take one of each!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on October 01, 2013, 05:21:54 PM
I like the big dog! :-*
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 01, 2013, 05:50:02 PM
GG, the Whooping Cranes/Deer video is priceless!

Jf, I had never heard of either of those breeds.  Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on October 01, 2013, 07:30:06 PM
Want to get your "creepies" on? NatGeo Wild is showing "Super Spider" right now (where I live)
I didn't know that the Orb Spider recycled it's web. They also eat the web when they haven't caught anything in it and they get hungry and need a protein fix! Cool!

http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/spiders-recycling/
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Post by: jfrancl on October 02, 2013, 03:06:36 AM
Thanks dobe!  lol

GG I'm with you, I really don't like spiders at all.   :-\
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Post by: doberman on October 02, 2013, 01:00:35 PM
I like watching spiders...on TV. In the last week, I've had 2 huge wolf spiders in the house near my favorite chair. The 1st one was next to my hand. I jumped up grabbed my shoe and...well you know the rest of the story. (hubby gets upset when I do this) The next one I saw was on the wall by my chair. I got my husband, told him if the wanted to save it he better come quick cause I was going "shoe" it away!!! lol  He grabbed it and put it outside.
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Post by: jfrancl on October 02, 2013, 01:50:08 PM
I  had a wolf spider in my garage a while back.  Gross, Gross, Gross!
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Post by: Faith on October 03, 2013, 07:35:15 AM
I'm trying to decide if it would be worth $500 to me to do what he had to do.  :P
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Post by: jfrancl on October 03, 2013, 07:42:53 AM
I'm sprinkling a little tobasco sauce on all my $100. bills now!  ROFLMAO
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Post by: ThinkingWoman on October 03, 2013, 10:49:50 AM
Late to the convo regarding spiders.  Around here a species of spider (I was driving and didn't catch which one) are hatching.  The young spin a few strands of web and wait for the wind to catch it.  They float and fly until they get caught on a tree where they will make their home.  Some cities have clouds of webs hanging from their trees. 

From experience I can attest to the fact that dogs will eat anything.  That was the most expensive dinner I've ever heard of.
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Post by: Faith on October 03, 2013, 06:01:01 PM
Jf, I'd be sprinkling a LOT of Tabasco if I HAD $100 bills  :D
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Post by: jfrancl on October 05, 2013, 01:01:46 PM
What an amazing Dr. GG. The world could use more compassionate Drs like him.
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Post by: doberman on October 05, 2013, 01:06:25 PM
GG, great articles.
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Post by: Faith on October 06, 2013, 05:14:48 AM
It's always nice to read about people who still know what is important in this life.  Thank you GG!
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Post by: jfrancl on October 08, 2013, 05:00:09 PM
Here's a fun Animal Migration quiz provided by Animal Planet.  Good luck!

http://animal.discovery.com/animal-facts/animal-migration-quiz.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 08, 2013, 06:46:15 PM
Thank you Jf!  That was fun and educational.  I had 19 out of 20 right, but will admit I guessed at several and got lucky!  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on October 08, 2013, 06:55:21 PM
I missed 2 on the quiz. Thanks for posting it JF
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Post by: jfrancl on October 10, 2013, 12:37:40 PM
Not necessarily a FUN fact, but a fact, nonetheless.  The USFWS offered new protections for 2 of the Audubon's priority bird's list.   The Red Knot and the Yellow billed Cuckoo.

http://www.audubonaction.org/site/News2?abbr=aa_&page=NewsArticle&id=5744&pgwrap=n#skip_interests
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Post by: Bob1603 on October 10, 2013, 12:45:44 PM
Jf, I'd be sprinkling a LOT of Tabasco if I HAD $100 bills  :D

A $100 dollar bill........what is that?  I've never seen one!  I guess I lead a sheltered life.   ;D
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Post by: Faith on October 14, 2013, 02:52:34 PM
Cool GG!  I'm guessing our earliest human doctors learned from them, and possibly from other wildlife as well.
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Post by: jfrancl on October 14, 2013, 05:10:10 PM
Thanks GG.  Very impressive!


Here's another quiz provided by Animal Planet.  The quiz is Dog Breeds.

http://animal.discovery.com/pets/dog-breeds-quiz.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 14, 2013, 06:01:58 PM
oooh, didn't do so good on that one Jf!  ;D
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Post by: glogdog on October 16, 2013, 08:10:21 AM
Thanks GG.  Very impressive!


Here's another quiz provided by Animal Planet.  The quiz is Dog Breeds.

http://animal.discovery.com/pets/dog-breeds-quiz.htm

8 out of 10.  ;D

GG - Really cool on the Oarfish.  Quite a find!  I would like to know what happened to it though.   

Here's a few animal fun facts:

Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions.

The only dog that doesn't have a pink tongue is the chow.

The leg bones of a bat are so thin that no bat can walk.

A housefly hums in the key of F.   ;D
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Post by: jfrancl on October 16, 2013, 08:51:22 AM
Thanks glog.  No wonder that fly in my house was humming off key!   ;D 

I believe some Shar-Peis may have black or blue/black tongues as well
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Post by: jfrancl on October 17, 2013, 08:22:09 AM
Here are some hints in winterizing your yard for birds from the Audubon Society.

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/living/winterize-your-yard-birds
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: doberman on October 19, 2013, 02:51:13 PM
That Oarfish reminds me of Beany and Cecil! Anyone remember Cecil The Seasick Sea Serpent??
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Post by: jfrancl on October 23, 2013, 08:40:57 AM
Animal photographer, Carli Davidson put together some of her shots of dog head shaking, adorable!

http://indulgd.com/dogs-on-the-shake-by-carli-davidson/
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Post by: Faith on October 23, 2013, 09:24:13 AM
Jf, lol!

Dobe, I remember just vaguely - my memory isn't what it used to be.  ;D
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Post by: jfrancl on October 23, 2013, 09:26:17 AM
Who's Beany and Cecil?   ;)
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Post by: jfrancl on October 28, 2013, 10:15:29 AM
GG, How cute, I love it!  Thanks.  LOL
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 28, 2013, 12:28:55 PM
Who's Beany and Cecil?   ;)

Hank Williams' kids ;)
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Post by: Faith on October 28, 2013, 12:29:34 PM
Thanks GG!  Adorable!
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Post by: glogdog on October 28, 2013, 03:04:00 PM
Loved the ducks, GG.  I love the black and white ones.  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 29, 2013, 03:55:50 PM
For all cat fanciers, here is a fun cat quiz for you provided by Animal Planet!

http://animal.discovery.com/mammals/cat-quiz.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 29, 2013, 05:41:55 PM
I only got 5 correct.  I think I flunked, and I'm a cat owner too!  Now, if the quiz had been about cat attitudes I think I could have aced it!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 30, 2013, 01:59:44 AM
LOL Faith.  I'll try to find a cat attitude quiz!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on November 02, 2013, 04:42:10 AM
 Here's a video about the "Top 10 Animal Dance Moves"  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOksAFJajg8&feature=em-subs_digest
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on November 02, 2013, 05:38:07 AM
Glog, thanks for posting the Animal Dancing vid.  Very cool!  Love the Bird of Paradise and the Clarke's Grebes were beautiful. And the Capped Manakin was cool but it's moon walk has nothing on MJ.   ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 02, 2013, 06:00:19 AM
Thanks Glog!  I really enjoyed that.  Loved the Grebes, and lol about the Capped Manakin, Jf!
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Post by: jfrancl on November 02, 2013, 07:25:42 AM
 ;D
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Post by: smrf157 on November 02, 2013, 09:13:22 PM
I'm a cat owner too, and only got 5 right...makes you feel inferior in a way  ;D
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Post by: smrf157 on November 02, 2013, 09:19:12 PM
I loved the grebe's too...very cool video
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Post by: jfrancl on November 07, 2013, 12:13:51 PM
Here's a fun quiz.  What animal are you most like?  Take the quiz and find out.   :D

http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/101145/what-is-your-animal-personality
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 07, 2013, 12:28:58 PM
I'm most like a wolf.  ;D  And I am speechless!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on November 07, 2013, 01:23:59 PM
Faith,  Well howl about that?!!

Apparently I'm a Puma.  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 07, 2013, 05:39:56 PM
 :D :D :D  wooOOOooo  ::)
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Post by: glogdog on November 09, 2013, 11:08:03 AM
  :D wooOOOooo ::)   Hey Faith, we can travel together in a pack! lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 10, 2013, 06:29:22 AM
Whew, I'm glad I'm not a lone wolf!
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Post by: jfrancl on November 10, 2013, 10:06:26 AM
Faith,  LOL, clever!!
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Post by: jfrancl on November 19, 2013, 01:53:33 PM
Adorable puppies playing with door stops!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/06/puppy-doorstop-compilation_n_4221681.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 19, 2013, 05:46:20 PM
So cute!  Thanks Jf!
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Post by: doberman on November 19, 2013, 06:16:19 PM
I just took the animal test. I was a wolf, but one of the questions I answered didn't feel quite right so I took it again. Said I was a Bear! So maybe I like being in a pack till it's time to hibernate? lol


JF, those pups are real cuties.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on November 20, 2013, 03:49:52 AM
Dobe, maybe you're a Bolf!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 20, 2013, 06:25:59 AM
Or a Bearwolf  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on November 22, 2013, 06:41:09 AM
Babies and puppies napping!   Too Cute!

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/too-cute/photos/theo-and-beau.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on November 22, 2013, 05:49:25 PM
Very sweet, Jf!  Two best friends in the making.  :)
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Post by: jfrancl on November 25, 2013, 08:54:25 AM
I love your turkey fun facts GG!  Thanks for posting them.   :D
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Post by: glogdog on November 25, 2013, 09:03:26 AM
Yes, GG.  What fun facts they are!  Thank you.  Didn't know female turkeys only "cluck".

And speaking of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, here's a video clip of their historic moon landing, July 20, 1969...."Houston.  Tranquility Base Here.  The Eagle has landed." :) at about the 4:16 mark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L8QO8HyguI
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Post by: jfrancl on November 25, 2013, 09:52:52 AM
Here is the Audubon 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW:

PROTECTING BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT

11 Million Acres Saved in Alaska. The Interior Department announced permanent protection for 11 million acres of critical Arctic bird habitat in Northwest Alaska. Many of our most familiar migratory birds began life in this vast wilderness of the Western Arctic Reserve.

GBBC Goes Global. The Great Backyard Bird Count became a worldwide event in 2013. More than 104,000 people from 107 countries identified a staggering 4,004 species!

A Stork Occasion in the Everglades. Audubon and conservation partners reached a settlement that will prevent destruction of more than 1100 acres of wetlands adjacent to the renowned Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to the nation's largest breeding colony of endangered Wood Storks.
 
Western Rivers Action Network. All politics is local, a fact that underlay the launch of a new citizen action network to save endangered river habitats in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. At stake is habitat for priority birds like the Yellow-billed Cuckoo and vulnerable migrants like the Golden Eagle.

Hummingbirds at Home. Is climate change impacting hummingbird migration or breeding success? We've turned to citizen science for the answers by launching Hummingbirds at Home, a smartphone-based tracking project. In the first year, more than 8,400 volunteer spotters reported over 21,000 hummingbird sightings, adding critical intelligence to conservation efforts.

 Saving the River of Raptors. Audubon Pennsylvania and allies won a 10-year battle to prevent construction of a huge car racing resort on the Kittatinny Ridge. The ridge is a critical migratory path for millions of hawks and eagles and is home to the world-famous Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
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Post by: glogdog on November 25, 2013, 03:05:44 PM
jfrancl - thanks so much for this very good report from Audubon for 2013.  So glad so many acres were saved for protection of habitats in Alaska, the Everglades, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.  The Great Backyard Bird Count is mind boggling too.
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Post by: jfrancl on November 29, 2013, 02:04:29 PM
The National Dog Show 2013 results!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1869328-national-dog-show-2013-results-best-in-show-and-list-of-winners
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 01, 2013, 11:28:00 AM
GG, I never heard of that breed either, before the show.  Kind of resembles a miniature Doberman Pinscher
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 01, 2013, 08:26:20 PM
Thanks, jf, for the Dog Show results. 

I thought in keeping with the spirit of Christmas, I'd share with you a few facts about Reindeer:

Reindeer and Caribou are two names for the same species.
Caribou are known to travel up to 3,000 miles in a year.
Caribou can run as fast as 48 mph, though their normal walk is a slow one.
These antlered deer live in Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Russia.
Male reindeer shed their antlers at the end of the mating season in early December. Females, however, keep their thinner antlers throughout the winter. If all the sightings are to be believed, then it is the gals tugging pudgy Santa and the goods through the winter sky.  ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on December 02, 2013, 05:46:19 AM
Thanks, Glog.  I had heard that about female reindeer before, but had forgotten.  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 07, 2013, 02:38:08 PM
How cute is this baby hamster snoring?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHJ79ghDaRQ
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on December 07, 2013, 03:47:23 PM
Aww, way too cute!  :)
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Post by: glogdog on December 08, 2013, 07:54:33 PM
Absolutely precious, jf.  TY

So, do elephants like water?  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mOyzDCC8ww&feature=related
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Post by: jfrancl on December 09, 2013, 04:27:56 AM
Adorable, Thanks glog
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Post by: Faith on December 09, 2013, 06:59:22 AM
Thank you, Glog!  Ditto what GG said! :)
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Post by: glogdog on December 09, 2013, 07:01:47 AM
I think we all need to "joyfully abandon" once in a while. lol :D
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Post by: jfrancl on December 20, 2013, 10:52:27 AM
Deck the Halls done so cutely!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-0WVfj76bo
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 20, 2013, 12:00:25 PM
 :D :D :D :D :D ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on December 20, 2013, 07:04:07 PM
Love that, Jf!  Thank you
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Post by: jfrancl on December 28, 2013, 06:16:23 AM
For all the Boxer lovers out there!  Thanks to Animal Planet.

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/boxer.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 31, 2013, 07:23:27 AM
NYC Mayor elect Bill de Blasio bans the city's controversial horse and carriage rides

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bill-de-blasio-won-horse-controversial-carriages-article-1.1561981
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 07, 2014, 08:42:52 AM
Here are some helpful hints to keep your dog's skin and paws healthy during this extra cold winter season
After you click on the link, a window pops up asking to register, just close out of the window, on the bottom where it says "Close Window" to simply read the article.

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/winter-skin-and-paw-care-in-dogs/page1.aspx
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Post by: jfrancl on January 07, 2014, 12:40:26 PM
The Audubon Society exceeds their fund-raising goal and breaks a record!

http://www.audubonaction.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=36741.0
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on January 11, 2014, 02:20:48 PM
That's great, Jf!  I give some credit to the internet and live cams for making more people aware of how much those funds are needed and the good they can do.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 17, 2014, 09:16:35 AM
There are not too many things cuter than a baby Panda

http://www.today.com/pets/panda-selfie-helps-launch-national-zoos-instagram-account-2D11931592
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on January 17, 2014, 06:41:40 PM
Very true, Jf!  Thank you!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 17, 2014, 08:50:50 PM
Yes, jf - thanks.  I want to swoop him up and love him.  :)
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Post by: jfrancl on January 24, 2014, 08:52:08 AM
A happy adoption ending for Bernie and Blanco

 http://www.aspca.org/blog/aspca-happy-tails-bernie-blancos-blissful-life?ms=em_new_blogpost-happytails-20140124&initialms=em_new_blogpost-happytails-20140124&utm_source=newsalertemail_20140124&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsalert
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 24, 2014, 11:49:29 AM
What a "feel good" story, jf.  Thanks so much for sharing it!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 31, 2014, 09:12:03 AM
For those who are not interested in the Super Bowl, here are the links for the Puppy Bowl X and the new Kitten Bowl Sunday 2/2.   Enjoy!!!

http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/puppy-bowl

http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/kittenbowl
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 12, 2014, 06:45:36 AM
Westminster Kennel Club winner is Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier!

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-westminster-dog-show-sky-20140211,0,3240030.story#axzz2t6xUage6
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 12, 2014, 03:18:23 PM
Thanks, jf.  I missed the ending to the Westminster Dog show.  The Wire Fox Terrior is not heard of too much.

You know the crow is considered the smartest bird.  Watching this video sure shows why:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVaITA7eBZE

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 12, 2014, 03:18:40 PM
Thank you Jf.  I have been trying to watch some of the Olympics in the evenings, so I recorded the first night of the Dog Show - but forgot to set it to record last night!  I was bummed when I realized that this morning.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 12, 2014, 03:24:14 PM
Thanks Glog!  I have seen a video similar to this in the past, and wonder if it was made by the same man.  It was also about crows and problem solving.  Very interesting to say the least.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 12, 2014, 05:17:13 PM
Thanks glog.  Faith I saw a similar video pertaining to crows and intelligence.  No doubt, their cognition is sharp.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 26, 2014, 05:46:36 AM
Caption this photo!!

http://www.cutestpaw.com/images/lineolated-parakeets/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Redlegsix on February 26, 2014, 08:21:36 AM
Caption this photo!!

http://www.cutestpaw.com/images/lineolated-parakeets/



"We ARE Sierra Leone"....( And since I have no idea how to insert a  picture...imagine a picture of the  Sierra Leone Flag here!!!! )
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 27, 2014, 06:43:09 AM
See no evil, Hear no evil, Do no evil
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 27, 2014, 12:00:33 PM
Caption this photo!!

http://www.cutestpaw.com/images/lineolated-parakeets/

"Alright...who dropped us in the paint cans?"  Actually, jf - they're beautiful!  I love the middle one's color the most.

Finn - enjoyed the "bird olympics" from Audubon.  I had to look up what a Bar-Tailed Godwit was though.  :D
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Post by: jfrancl on February 27, 2014, 12:43:26 PM
Good job everyone!

Finn thanks for posting that cool Audubon link.  Maybe that's why Shaun White lost!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on March 26, 2014, 12:30:17 PM
A really touching story of a baby gorilla born at the San Diego Zoo and treated for pneumonia then reunited with its mother!

http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/Baby-gorilla-treated-for-pneumonia-united-with-mom-20140326

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1js9je_baby-gorilla-re-united-with-mum_fun
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on March 27, 2014, 11:28:24 AM
Loved this story jf.  I'm so glad Mom accepted the baby so readily.  Just precious!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on May 12, 2014, 05:30:18 AM
Bunny eating raspberries!  This is too cute!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9HV5O8Un6k
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on May 12, 2014, 06:35:38 AM
LOL, wonder how long it took to get rid of that raspberry stain around his mouth!  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on May 13, 2014, 12:58:52 PM
That video is real cute, jf.  thanks! He/she sure likes those raspberries!  :D

Did you know that fleas can jump up to 200 times their height? This is equivalent to a man jumping the Empire State Building in New York.

Because beavers' teeth never stop growing, they must constantly gnaw on objects to keep them at a manageable length. Their teeth would eventually grow into their brain if they didn't maintain them. 

Butterflies have two compound eyes consisting of thousands of lenses, yet they can only see the colors red, green and yellow.

You can tell a turtle's gender by the noise it makes. Males grunt and females hiss.

Dogs' nose prints are as unique as human fingerprints and can be used to identify them.

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards and their wings can beat at up to 80 times per second.

And here's a few fun facts and some music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGMYkS7Ub-8
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on May 22, 2014, 05:32:24 AM
GG I love that, amazing!!

How adorable is this?  Mama bear saves cub!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXBH63SYgY
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Post by: jfrancl on May 23, 2014, 06:11:30 AM
Anyone like to draw?  Here's a step by step on how to draw a bald eagle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrIXy5JHq-A
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on May 23, 2014, 07:14:20 AM
Wow, Jfrancl!  That is really cool!  I AM going to try that some day!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on May 23, 2014, 12:19:21 PM
very cool, jf.  A great project when off season starts too.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 12, 2014, 12:20:31 PM
The next time you go for a swim in the ocean, don't mess with stingrays!

http://www.today.com/pets/stingray-was-not-amused-watch-man-flee-after-provoking-animal-2D79778310
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on June 12, 2014, 08:54:11 PM
I think somebody learned his lesson!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on July 03, 2014, 05:46:04 AM
I love a Bald Eagle release story!

http://oaklawn.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/bald-eagle-set-free-after-recovering-from-bullet-wound
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on July 03, 2014, 06:18:08 AM
There is nothing better than a story with a happy ending!  Thank you for sharing, Jfrancl
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on July 03, 2014, 09:20:26 AM
Love it, jf!  It never gets old to see a release.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on July 11, 2014, 12:31:46 PM
Eagle photographed by a Drone wins 1st place in Indonesia.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-28262942
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on July 12, 2014, 04:39:06 PM
This is just precious!  And a feel-good story

http://www.kktv.com/news/headlines/WATCH-Man-Rescues-Fawn-From-Window-Well-266408311.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on July 23, 2014, 10:20:44 AM
Great vid Faith, thank you!

Dogs are cute no matter what size they are!

http://www.funonthenet.in/articles/dogs-big-small.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on July 23, 2014, 04:07:20 PM
lol, I have seen Chihuahuas that had no clue they weren't Rottweilers!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 15, 2014, 10:19:12 AM
This isn't an Animal Fun Fact BUT IT IS A FACT!

What to do if you see a dog or any pet or animal in a hot locked car:

http://tinyurl.com/kq9fnsh
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 15, 2014, 06:56:37 PM
Thank you for sharing that, jfrancl.  Sadly, it seems that some people don't realize how quickly disaster can happen in a situation like that.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 17, 2014, 03:52:13 PM
Here's a fun pet quiz for you!

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/pets-quiz/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 17, 2014, 04:59:28 PM
Thank you, jfrancl - 70%.  Should have gone with my first instincts and would have done a little better.  lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 17, 2014, 05:06:44 PM
 :o  70% is pretty good!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: myschatzi on August 20, 2014, 06:53:04 PM
Ah 70% here too.. I agree it was a bit tough, too!! :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 22, 2014, 08:33:24 AM
Watch this amazing footage of a dog being rescued on a California freeway! 

An important note:  All pet dogs should have a license and ID tags.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Woman-Saves-Dog-Running-in-Freeway-Traffic-272242321.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 22, 2014, 02:59:09 PM
Thank goodness for nice people who stopped and cared enough to save this dog.  It is a good reminder too about tagging/id'ing your pet.  Thanks, jf!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: PeepSpy on August 28, 2014, 08:51:40 PM
Kid Zone ~

http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzeagles.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 29, 2014, 07:27:27 AM
PeepSpy, thanks for the cool link!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 29, 2014, 11:40:07 AM
Kid Zone ~

http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzeagles.html

Really cool link, PeepSpy.  Thanks so much.  There is so much on that link to read.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: PeepSpy on August 29, 2014, 04:35:55 PM
YW!  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 29, 2014, 09:08:10 PM
PeepSpy, I'm loving the puzzles on that site!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 04, 2014, 03:24:06 PM
This is a great video if you want a chuckle!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=706830339396987&fref=nf
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 04, 2014, 07:35:40 PM
Rolling on the floor here!!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: PeepSpy on September 04, 2014, 08:07:38 PM
This is a great video if you want a chuckle!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=706830339396987&fref=nf

Absolutely hysterical!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 10, 2014, 07:49:14 AM
How cute is "Jiff"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM1dJGjRHOc
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Bob1603 on September 10, 2014, 09:32:50 AM
How cute is "Jiff"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM1dJGjRHOc

Thank you JF - that brought some smiles! 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 10, 2014, 11:27:45 AM
How cute is "Jiff"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM1dJGjRHOc

OMG, jf!  TOO CUTE!!!!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 10, 2014, 02:20:09 PM
Awwww!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 12, 2014, 01:58:29 AM
GG that's a great link with lots of info.  Thanks for posting it!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 16, 2014, 09:25:14 AM
Animals riding others backs!  LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc8mXDNQXo4
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 16, 2014, 12:11:12 PM
Too cute, JF!  :D  Some seem to like it, others..... :o
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 22, 2014, 08:06:07 AM
Caption this photo!    :D

http://dogtime.com/dog-and-cat-photos/puppy-pictures/chihuahua-and-spitz-puppies-together
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 22, 2014, 08:33:03 AM
LOL GG.

"Say Aahh"
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 22, 2014, 03:28:14 PM
Take this quiz, what animal are you?  I am an Eagle!  LOL

http://bitecharge.com/play/animalheart/h2
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 23, 2014, 12:24:19 AM
Caption this photo!    :D

http://dogtime.com/dog-and-cat-photos/puppy-pictures/chihuahua-and-spitz-puppies-together

"Yes, you have puppy breath".  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 23, 2014, 12:28:22 AM
Take this quiz, what animal are you?  I am an Eagle!  LOL

http://bitecharge.com/play/animalheart/h2

I'm an Owl.  HooHoo  Hoo Hoo!  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 23, 2014, 06:19:03 AM
I'm a dog.  I wanted to be an eagle  :-\ ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 23, 2014, 09:45:21 AM
Dogs and Owls are fun too!     ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: izzysamlikeseagles on September 24, 2014, 11:59:49 AM
I'm an owl too!  Hoot!! ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: eburgbirdwtchr on September 24, 2014, 01:28:29 PM
Ruff-ruff, ruff!!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 26, 2014, 02:00:45 AM
Dogs are just sooo cute!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_TbJf1_SWY
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on September 26, 2014, 02:47:44 PM
... says I'm a dog, too... woof!   :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 06, 2014, 08:16:33 AM
Puppy chases her own leash!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2g7YHpvY1Q
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 07, 2014, 06:43:33 AM
Lol!  That is so cute!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 07, 2014, 11:07:32 AM
Puppy chases her own leash!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2g7YHpvY1Q

Whew, jf!  lol I got dizzy watching this!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 13, 2014, 10:07:39 PM
Here's a fact - Adopting is good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlwFV_jmDHI
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 18, 2014, 08:10:30 AM
Here is an easy peasy Bald Eagle quiz!    Y'all better get 100% on this. lol.

http://www.braingle.com/trivia/11975/american-bald-eagle.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on October 18, 2014, 08:51:57 AM
Here is an easy peasy Bald Eagle quiz!    Y'all better get 100% on this. lol.

http://www.braingle.com/trivia/11975/american-bald-eagle.html

TY jfrancl - good quiz!  :) I missed the wingspan question - well, according to that quiz... which said the BE wingspan is 8 ft.  I wanted to say 6 ft. but it wasn't an option, so I chose 5 ft knowing it was bigger than that.  But I think they are pushing it a bit to claim 8-ft wingspan - at least based on the info I have been reading...
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 20, 2014, 05:06:22 PM
Really Groany Bird Jokes!


Where does a bird go when it loses its tail?
 The retail store.

Which bird is always out of breath?
 A puffin.

How do you identify a bald eagle?
All his feathers are combed over to one side.

Where do birds meet for coffee ?
In a nest-caf?

What do you call a crate of ducks ?
A box of quackers
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on October 20, 2014, 05:15:43 PM
Really Groany Bird Jokes!


Where does a bird go when it loses its tail?
 The retail store.

Which bird is always out of breath?
 A puffin.

How do you identify a bald eagle?
All his feathers are combed over to one side.

Where do birds meet for coffee ?
In a nest-caf?

What do you call a crate of ducks ?
A box of quackers

jfrancl - funny ones!  :D :D :D  (you been hanging out with pagent?  :D ::)  ;) )
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 21, 2014, 05:16:43 AM
LOL, jf!  And groooaaan!

I did get 100% on the quiz, but I have to say there were a few answers I didn't quite agree with.  ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 21, 2014, 08:59:33 AM
lol, I warned y'all these were groany jokes.

I agree some of the answers on the quiz were not quite accurate so I picked the answer closest to the facts. lol.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on October 21, 2014, 11:06:52 AM

I did get 100% on the quiz, but I have to say there were a few answers I didn't quite agree with.  ;)


I agree some of the answers on the quiz were not quite accurate so I picked the answer closest to the facts. lol.

LOL Faith and jfrancl, those jokes weren't as "groany" as some others.  Thanks for the smiles.  :D

I'm glad to hear you both thought some of the answers on the quiz missed the mark, because I felt the same way...  Makes me see how some mis-leading info can get spread around - even in a teaching scenario.  Maybe the authors of that quiz need to spend a little more time reading in the RRP Forum Education threads.   ;D

HAGD!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 22, 2014, 10:28:07 AM
You can trust your dog to guard your house but never trust your dog to guard your sandwich.

If aliens saw us walking our dogs and picking up their ps, who would they think is in charge?

You can teach a cat to do anything that it wants to do.

I don't care when people honk at me, but when geese do, I get out of the way!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on October 22, 2014, 10:32:17 AM
If aliens saw us walking our dogs and picking up their ps, who would they think is in charge?


LOL jfrancl!  And they would be right!  ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 22, 2014, 06:47:24 PM
I can attest to the truth of teaching a cat to do anything it wants to!!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 22, 2014, 11:17:30 PM
 :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDuLeXx2Gv0
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 23, 2014, 04:54:37 AM
Ah-ha!  Proof that our cats really do walk across the keyboard!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 23, 2014, 09:48:17 AM
Trick or Treat!!

http://cdn2.thegloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Stegosaurus-Pet-Halloween-Costume.jpg
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 23, 2014, 09:51:19 AM
HaHaHa!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 26, 2014, 02:16:02 PM
The Murmuration of starlings!

It is said that when one starling changes direction or speed, each of the other birds in the flock responds to the change, and they do so nearly simultaneously regardless of the size of the flock. The information moves across the flock very quickly and with nearly no degradation. The researchers describe it as a high signal-to-noise ratio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakKfY5aHmY
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 26, 2014, 02:52:42 PM
Always simply amazing to see this video, jf.  Thanks.  I would love to experience this in person.  Course,  I'd have to have Pachelbel's Canon in D Major with me too! ;)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 26, 2014, 04:52:55 PM
Trick or Treat!!

http://cdn2.thegloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Stegosaurus-Pet-Halloween-Costume.jpg

Oh Jf  :D  I almost feel sorry for the dog!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on November 19, 2014, 10:57:12 AM
AWW How sweet, thanks GG!    :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on November 19, 2014, 11:29:39 AM
Wow!  19 pups!  They are precious, GG.  Thanks for sharing.  That poor Mom looks a little tired though. lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Nora in IA on November 19, 2014, 12:15:47 PM
Holy cow!  Glad they're supplementing them, poor mom.  That's over $15,000 worth of pups at $850 each.  They must be keeping one.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on November 28, 2014, 02:46:58 PM
Nathan a Bloodhound wins Best in Show at the AKC National Dog Show on Thanksgiving day!

http://kfor.com/2014/11/27/watch-new-champion-makes-his-tv-debut-in-the-national-dog-show/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on November 28, 2014, 08:02:32 PM
I love it when a different kind of breed is chosen.  Love watching the Westminster Kennel Club show too, jf.  Thanks so much for posting this.  All the dogs looked great.  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 05, 2014, 03:24:24 PM
Top dog names for 2014!

http://www.today.com/pets/max-bella-top-most-popular-puppy-name-list-2014-1D80328933
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 05, 2014, 08:24:49 PM
Here's a great story about the oldest living banded bird (63 yrs old) - a Laysan Albatross:

http://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm/2014/12/2/The-Return-of-Wisdom
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 11, 2014, 06:03:58 AM
A dog and a magpie having a blast in Australia!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WJuC8vqXWA
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 13, 2014, 03:10:37 PM
This baby goat is just too cute!

http://blog.theanimalrescuesite.com/what-goat-talks/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=chihua&utm_campaign=what-goat-talks&utm_term=20141212#BJyBQ2FkZ95riO4q.01
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 13, 2014, 07:50:57 PM
jf - I have always loved that dog and magpie video.  Now that is amazing.   And that baby goat?!  WHAT?!! ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 20, 2014, 06:19:50 AM
SPCA dogs are smart!  If you're looking to adopt a dog, watch this!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=831720473522173&fref=nf
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 20, 2014, 08:15:17 AM
Wow!  that is amazing jf!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 22, 2014, 05:56:25 AM
Happy Holidays Everyone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xam01uaj6Vg
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on December 22, 2014, 01:25:49 PM
LOL.  Thanks, jfrancl!  I hadn't heard that one in a while.  :D :D

Happy Holidays backatcha, and to everyone!  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 22, 2014, 09:31:40 PM
Wow!   58 yrs old.  Nice story, GG.  Thanks!

JF - we have to give cats equal time now. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHI8M1K2LXs
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 30, 2014, 10:45:03 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejZnPz0B4xQ
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on December 30, 2014, 01:09:28 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejZnPz0B4xQ

Hilarious, jfrancl!   :D :D  Happy New Year to you, too!   :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 30, 2014, 09:40:29 PM
Oh jf!  :D  Too funny!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 14, 2015, 05:20:58 PM
GG that is so funny!  Eclipse is a cutie!  Thanks for posting this.  lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 15, 2015, 06:54:09 AM
Hilarious video.  Walter is confused over squeaky toy sound!!

http://www.pawmygosh.com/walter-playing/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 15, 2015, 08:45:20 AM
gg - loved the lab riding the bus to the dog park.  Too cute. Smart Dog too.  I Love the way he looks out the bus window.

jf - Walter was confused but still had a blast in all that snow!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 19, 2015, 10:31:33 AM
GG that is just too funny!  Get that security guard some coffee.  Thanks for posting it!    ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 19, 2015, 11:27:01 AM
aw, gg. Loved it!  :D  It's like, ha-ha, we're outta here!  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 19, 2015, 07:50:02 PM
Here's a cute video about a pygmy goat and a White German Shepherd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myvFLa1diUw
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on January 22, 2015, 12:22:54 PM
Here's a great short article with accompanying video regarding a researcher discovering an apparent extra magnetic sense used to hunt bu red foxes - the only animal at this time discovered to use magnetic sense to hunt.  But maybe others do, too!  This gem of a link was uncovered on RRP FB article today about what's moving under that snow cover... It's worth the time to read and see this if you are interested in such discoveries about different kinds of animals.  I thought it was excellent!  http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2014/01/03/259136596/youre-invisible-but-ill-eat-you-anyway-secrets-of-snow-diving-foxes is the link to the page with the short accompanying article, which I recommend reading before viewing the short video on that page which illustrates the points in the article.  This was taken from RRP FB article posted today at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raptor-Resource-Project/103786266324668?fref=nf with the picture of the mouse in the snow.  You would have to click on the blue, "See more" there to expand the article and then find this interesting info about a discovery by a Czech researcher about how the red fox hunts and dives to catch unseen small critters under deep snow.  Or just click the first link I mentioned in this post above.  :) ;) :D  Enjoy!  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 22, 2015, 02:39:49 PM
Glo, cool vid thank you

Baz very interesting thanks for sharing

GG LOL, too cute, thanks for posting
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 22, 2015, 10:07:20 PM
baz - I came here just now to post your fox article, so thanks for posting that.  It is amazing how they know where their prey are under all that snow.

gg - those surfing dogs know what they're doing.  Equally amazing.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on January 23, 2015, 05:05:54 PM
glo, lol, it was pretty funny in that video to see them dive head first into deep snow - appearing to do a head-stand in the snow - with just their hindquarters and wiggling tail sticking straight up out of the deep snow!  More amazing to see them emerge with the prey!!!  And the description of them apparently finding a certain angle and direction of attack based on their magnetic sense giving them an 80% chance of successful snow-dives just blew me away.  I have enjoyed watching the red foxes who hunt and prowl (and apparently raise cubs, tho I've never seen the cubs!) on the property where I live.  They are so beautiful, and I have enjoyed learning things about them I never knew before.  No snow-diving foxes here, though, LOL, b/c we don't get that much snow here.  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 27, 2015, 06:57:24 PM
Did you know Armadillos play?!  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhNGdnuFQYM
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 29, 2015, 03:18:19 PM
We do now Glog, thanks, very cute
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 01, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
Are you ready for some PUPPY BOWL?!!!

Here is the starting lineup!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o5BkfwlwTQ

By the way, these dogs are available for adoption if anyone is so inclined.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 03, 2015, 01:36:38 PM
Dog howling at siren.   ROFLOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TioINDSHcps
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 03, 2015, 05:39:19 PM
Are you ready for some PUPPY BOWL?!!!

Here is the starting lineup!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o5BkfwlwTQ

By the way, these dogs are available for adoption if anyone is so inclined.

I'll take that one and that one and that one and that one.....:)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 03, 2015, 05:40:43 PM
Dog howling at siren.   ROFLOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TioINDSHcps

Oh my gosh, that is too funny!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 03, 2015, 07:22:18 PM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on February 03, 2015, 09:11:41 PM
What a hoot.  Sweet goldens... LOL  He even did the siren's oscillations!!!  I've never heard a dog do that part of a siren before!  HAHAHA... I bet he could do "impersonations"   :D :D  Very talented pooch!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 06, 2015, 09:30:25 PM
Meet Einstein, the world's smallest horse! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XQtd9cTGFM
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 07, 2015, 04:37:54 AM
How cute is little Einstein?!   lol.  Thanks Glog
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 08, 2015, 02:00:03 PM
I love little Einstein.  Thanks, Glo!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 13, 2015, 01:58:35 PM
What an unbelievable story, GG.  Amazing that she walked all that way!  Thank you so much for posting this!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 13, 2015, 08:34:34 PM
GG - loved the story about Sissy. Animals never cease to amaze me!  Thanks for sharing this.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on February 14, 2015, 12:50:59 PM
GG, I saw this on the morning news yesterday and thought it was amazing!  Dogs never cease to amaze me.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 18, 2015, 03:04:13 PM
Beagle, Miss P wins Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club


http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/02/beagle-miss-p-best-in-show-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 19, 2015, 02:43:08 AM
Decorah mom laid her first egg of the 2015 nesting season on 2/18/15 at 6:07 pm!  Congratulations to RRP and mom and dad!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wheZpvask4c&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 19, 2015, 06:03:23 AM
jf - thanks for the Beagle news.  Snoopy gave new meaning to the breed! :D

How about our Eagles!!  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 26, 2015, 05:49:48 AM
Mom and dad's egg # 3 for the 2015 nesting season was laid on 2/25/15 at 6:57 pm!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae62ubaBZSw&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 27, 2015, 05:27:03 AM
Llama Drama!  Llamas on the loose!  Both captured and are ok.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEZhfJkBjxc
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on March 18, 2015, 08:54:09 AM
Definitely an AWWWWW moment.

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/03/17/santa-barbara-zoo-welcomes-new-baby-giraffe-asha/


Welcome to the world, Asha.

Precious, gg.  That little giraffe looks ready for the world.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on March 18, 2015, 10:25:58 AM
That is precious GG, Thank you
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on March 21, 2015, 05:36:42 AM
Splish - Splash,  little elephant taking a bath!

http://www.today.com/pets/thailand-elephant-camp-posts-video-baby-elephant-taking-bath-2D80552813
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on March 21, 2015, 06:31:17 AM
Precious!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on April 02, 2015, 12:04:45 PM
Endangered Clouded Leopard born at the Tampa Lowry Park Zoo:

http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/leopard/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on April 02, 2015, 10:06:28 PM
gg - so glad there are places like OrthoPets of Denver helping animals like Brutus get a 2nd chance to walk again.  Thanks for sharing this story.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on April 09, 2015, 05:09:41 AM
Too Cute Corgi Pups!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzeA2HqRgsE
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on April 25, 2015, 08:16:30 PM
Does anyone love the Clydesdales as much as I do?

http://www.wbir.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/04/24/clydesdale-budweiser/26306173/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on April 27, 2015, 12:25:38 PM
Faith!   I do!!!  Thanks for posting this video!!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on April 27, 2015, 12:26:26 PM
This cat will NOT share the yogurt!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-baZY5wvJE
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Ginger52 on April 27, 2015, 12:43:09 PM
I love Clydesdales too.  Thanks for the link, Faith.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on May 02, 2015, 05:39:10 PM
Top 11 Dog & Cat Characteristics

 
11. Dogs come when you call them.
 Cats take a message and get back to you.

10. Dogs look much better at the end of a leash.

9. Dogs will let you give them a bath without taking out a contract on your life.

8. Dogs will bark to wake you up if the house is on fire.
Cats will quietly sneak out the back door.

7. Dogs will bring you your slippers or the evening newspaper.
Cats might bring you a dead mouse.

6. Dogs will play Frisbee with you all afternoon.
Cats will take a three-hour nap.

5. Dogs will sit on the car seat next to you.
Cats have to have their own private box or they will not go at all.

4. Dogs will greet you and lick your face when you come home from work.
Cats will be mad that you went to work at all.

3. Dogs will sit, lie down, and heel on command.
Cats will smirk and walk away.

2. Dogs will tilt their heads and listen whenever you talk.
Cats will yawn and close their eyes.

1. Dogs will give you unconditional love forever.
Cats will make you pay for every mistake you've ever made since the day you were born.
 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on May 02, 2015, 08:52:23 PM
LOL JF!  Did you and a cat have a bad day today at your place?   :D ;) :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on May 03, 2015, 02:06:22 AM
Does anyone love the Clydesdales as much as I do?

http://www.wbir.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/04/24/clydesdale-budweiser/26306173/

I've always loved the Clydesdales!  Loved this, Faith. Thanks!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on May 03, 2015, 02:08:10 AM
JF - too funny on Dogs vs Cats! :D

 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on May 04, 2015, 06:38:37 AM
Here's a fact - There are some wonderful organizations out there trying to save animals and perpetuate the species.  Enjoy these videos about Saving a Sea Otter thru adoption and the release back into the wild:

Initial Rescue:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JytyV6YJ_uY

Adoption:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdy7DEhvsVU&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

The Release video.  This is what it's all about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT859MEkJXU
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on May 04, 2015, 01:30:14 PM
Great info glog!!  Thank you
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on May 13, 2015, 05:52:41 AM
Elephants love water.  Enjoy this baby elephant as he plays in a swimming pool :D  Mom tried to jump in too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON_otYt9MW0
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 04, 2015, 07:19:38 AM
Coconut-carrying octopus!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DoWdHOtlrk
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on June 10, 2015, 03:19:24 AM
Thanks, Jfrancl!  I loved that octopus video!   :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on June 12, 2015, 10:16:16 AM
For the first time in 308 years, Great Britain has chosen a National Bird.  Those finalists included the European Robin, Barn Owl, Eurasian Blackbird, Blue Tit, Hen Harrier, Common Kingfisher, Mute Swan, Red Kite, Atlantic Puffin, and Eurasian Wren. And the winner is ;D :

http://www.audubon.org/news/and-the-winner


Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on June 12, 2015, 06:38:23 PM
For the first time in 308 years, Great Britain has chosen a National Bird.  Those finalists included the European Robin, Barn Owl, Eurasian Blackbird, Blue Tit, Hen Harrier, Common Kingfisher, Mute Swan, Red Kite, Atlantic Puffin, and Eurasian Wren. And the winner is ;D :

http://www.audubon.org/news/and-the-winner


Glogdog, thanks!  And awww for the winner.  :)  I won't spoil the reveal - it's a good read and pics.  Thanks, Glo!  :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 14, 2015, 12:41:35 PM
Here is a cat tidbit:

A group of adult cats is known as a "clowder".
A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on June 14, 2015, 01:02:20 PM
JF, thanks.  That's interesting - I never heard that before.  I call a groupd of cats, "trouble."  ;) :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 14, 2015, 06:32:01 PM
ROFLOL
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 25, 2015, 06:22:06 AM
This is no Fraidy Cat!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFMgKu0j9Gs
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on June 25, 2015, 03:52:49 PM
Talented dog!
https://youtu.be/T7fzQehxz_Q (https://youtu.be/T7fzQehxz_Q)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 25, 2015, 04:34:11 PM
Very talented dog, thanks, tulsa
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: BHscent on June 27, 2015, 07:50:11 AM
 :)really liked this one. Only got three of them. I did look the rest up though.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on June 27, 2015, 01:18:12 PM
Talented dog!
https://youtu.be/T7fzQehxz_Q (https://youtu.be/T7fzQehxz_Q)

Loved this, Tulsa!!!  Geronimo is a cutie and clearly has boundless energy - LOL   It's easy to see he is having a blast.  I loved the music, too. LOL   :D :D  Thanks!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: BHscent on June 27, 2015, 08:25:47 PM
LOVED that jf and Oh How True it is.  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on August 01, 2015, 01:07:03 PM
GG, that is too funny!  :D :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 01, 2015, 09:57:09 PM
That is a riot, gg! :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 03, 2015, 09:12:34 AM
Eagles snite, but Pomeranians sneeze!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZAwXjidHmM
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: RubyRed246 on August 03, 2015, 04:55:24 PM
God bless you little dog (smile)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 04, 2015, 11:01:44 AM
Thanks GG. Different animal species together!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 04, 2015, 06:37:42 PM
We know that young eagles learn many things from their parents.  So do young raccoons.  Here is a video of a youngster learning to climb a tree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=29&v=V6ukn8aoUBY
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 05, 2015, 06:40:12 AM
Oh my, Faith. That is just too cute!  Thank you
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 10, 2015, 08:31:33 AM
OK I am just LOLOL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJ-uEEtFaQ
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 11, 2015, 01:33:26 PM
Too funny, Jf!  lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on August 11, 2015, 01:40:26 PM
Love this polite kitty video. It's a Scottish Fold kitten, which I had never seen before.

https://youtu.be/oevpc9EVmk0
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 11, 2015, 02:07:57 PM
Very cute, tulsa!  That is the most polite cat I have ever seen.  lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 11, 2015, 04:19:41 PM
Tulsa, that's adorable!  Thanks.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on August 12, 2015, 11:23:49 AM
Husky says no to going in the kennel:

http://youtu.be/hCRDskZrUMU

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 12, 2015, 03:23:02 PM
Tulsa!  lolol. This one followed it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nupfxo2ihQc
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on August 13, 2015, 10:00:28 AM
jf - hilarious! I've never had a husky but they sure seem to love to talk!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 14, 2015, 08:15:15 AM
tulsa, Jf, and GG it is always good to start the day with a good laugh.  Thank you!  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 14, 2015, 07:48:25 PM
Love all of your videos, tulsa, jf and gg!  I happened to come across this one on FB a short while ago about a cat nurturing ducklings:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=570khFoaE4s
 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 17, 2015, 07:16:05 AM
"Clear the Shelters" 2015 was a huge success nationally!

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/08/15/animal-refuge-league-calls-clear-the-shelter-event-a-huge-success/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 21, 2015, 11:19:27 AM
How about a fun animal quiz?

http://www.factmonster.com/quizzes/animal-trivia/1.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on August 21, 2015, 03:37:30 PM
LOL, JF, I had an abysmal score on that quiz!  :o :D :D  But I learned a lot!   ;D  Thank you - It was fun.   :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 21, 2015, 06:22:06 PM
I can say 2 things:  1) I got more than 50% right - but not much more.  And 2)  I know very little about animal species that aren't native to this country!  lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 22, 2015, 06:46:33 PM
JF - what a neat quiz and a great learning experience!  thanks! (Don't ask how I did).  ::) :P :D 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 26, 2015, 03:43:58 AM
Today, August, 26 is National Dog Day!  Happy 11 years! 

There are 20 different things you can do to help celebrate, just click on Ways To Celebrate.

http://www.nationaldogday.com/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on August 26, 2015, 09:00:43 AM
Thanks jf for the national dog day link! That's a great site.  I'm celebrating by posting another pic of my best dog friend, Sophie the cocker spaniel.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on August 28, 2015, 09:52:20 AM
Here's a really cute photo from Hunter FB page; their caption is "Worst. Hunting dog. Ever."
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 28, 2015, 11:26:43 AM
Aww, tulsa!  that needs to go into a book I have titled, Unlikely Friendships
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on August 28, 2015, 05:38:08 PM
So cute, Tulsa!

Glo - for sure!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 29, 2015, 07:58:33 AM
Tulsa that is cute!


A little to the left please!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDrjDkBAmlI
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on August 29, 2015, 09:27:23 AM
Tulsa that is cute!

A little to the left please!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDrjDkBAmlI

LOL JF!  I put my "quarter on the table" - so I'm officially in line now for one of those!  ;) :D
Happy Caturday!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on August 31, 2015, 11:06:44 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BschEXMGS-Q            Splish splash I was taking a bath
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on August 31, 2015, 05:39:46 PM
Hilarious, and a very smart bird!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on August 31, 2015, 05:52:37 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BschEXMGS-Q            Splish splash I was taking a bath

JF, what a hoot!  Such a sweet baby Hyacinth.  So beautiful... and smart.  She'll be a handful for sure.  LOL.  (at least I thought she looked like a young macaw)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 01, 2015, 06:47:15 PM
Loved the videos JF!  That bird wanted that shower to be full force. lol

I have to post this video of Lil' Drac, a baby fruit bat.  Thank goodness for rehabbers like this.  The music is very relaxing too so enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T84jdO8YrYA
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 02, 2015, 06:52:15 AM
Very sweet, thanks glog
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: eburgbirdwtchr on September 02, 2015, 04:30:55 PM
Did you know butterflies can taste with their feet and turtles can breathe through their butts?
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: eburgbirdwtchr on September 03, 2015, 12:02:01 AM
Elephants are the only animal that can't jump and all polar bears are left-handed.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: eburgbirdwtchr on September 03, 2015, 12:21:02 PM
When the British first landed on Australia, they noticed a strange animal that had a long tail, hopped around, and carried its young in a pouch on its belly.  Not speaking the native language, they "signed" and gestured to the aboriginal people, asking what the animal was called.  The natives answered Kan Ghu Ru, and thus the animal was named-kangaroo.  Later, the Brits found out Kan Ghu Ru means "We don't understand you."  :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 19, 2015, 06:10:01 PM
ZZZZZZ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlS3w1GGE8g
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 19, 2015, 07:34:29 PM
Precious, jf!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: BHscent on September 21, 2015, 08:28:42 AM
ZZZZZZ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlS3w1GGE8g

That is adorable
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: RubyRed246 on September 24, 2015, 05:43:16 PM
Thank you for the continued education and the cute video of the snoring mouse! Can't wait for chat to start, this is going to be the best season!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 28, 2015, 04:50:15 PM
That is so interesting Finn and makes total sense.  I have read that molting can be stressful to some birds and that they use extra energy to generate new feathers.  We are always learning new information, very cool.
Thanks Finn.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 28, 2015, 07:45:16 PM
Gosh, Finn - what an interesting article on molting.  The first thing I thought of was our Decorah at SOAR.  Kay Neumann put his Ambassador training on "hold" so that he could have a "no stress" period while the normal molting is going on in hopes those problematic tail feathers will all grow in.  Sounds like she also realizes what extra stress a bird goes through while molting feathers.  Here is the link to Decorah's training updates from the SOAR website:

http://www.soarraptors.org/DecorahTraining.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 29, 2015, 08:48:37 AM
What animal are you most like?

http://www.cuteducky.com/cute_animal_quiz.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on September 29, 2015, 09:28:39 AM
That is so cool Finn!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 29, 2015, 11:33:19 AM
What interested me was the range of behavior changes that could occur from molting stress--e.g., stopping vocalization, irritability, retreating to quiet spaces and wanting to be alone--sounds like some people I know--lol.

lol, Finn! :D  I love your quote by Rachel Carson, btw.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on September 29, 2015, 02:23:59 PM
I'm a chipmunk, but was almost a duckling or a turtle. :)

Finn, thank you for sharing the article about molting.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on September 29, 2015, 03:16:48 PM
giddy up, giddy up.   I am a pony.  That was fun.

Loved the molting article. Thanks, Finn.

Make that two ponies!  lol
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: izzysamlikeseagles on September 29, 2015, 04:05:03 PM
I'm a frog, but was almost a monkey or mouse!  That was fun! ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 13, 2015, 05:19:51 AM
That is so cool and creative GG, thanks!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: Faith on October 13, 2015, 02:57:08 PM
Loved it, GG.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 14, 2015, 07:21:29 AM
Did you know?

Elephants' ears are a little like an air conditioner. As elephants flap their wet ears on a hot day, the blood flowing through the many blood vessels in the ears is cooled. This, in turn, cools their large bodies on warm days.

Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: eburgbirdwtchr on October 14, 2015, 09:41:30 AM
So that's why Dumbo's so cool!!  Thanks jf! :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on October 14, 2015, 04:22:52 PM
Just saw the birds on wires, GG - it's lovely! Also just found the 'what animal are you' quiz and turns out I'm a bear cub.  ;D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 15, 2015, 11:25:55 AM
Did you know?

Elephants' ears are a little like an air conditioner. As elephants flap their wet ears on a hot day, the blood flowing through the many blood vessels in the ears is cooled. This, in turn, cools their large bodies on warm days.

Very interesting fact, jf!  Thanks for sharing this!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 17, 2015, 11:00:15 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIA6MMOKz24
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 25, 2015, 03:32:45 PM
Let's go toy shopping! This is so touching.

https://www.thedodo.com/dog-picks-first-toy-video-1374996865.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 26, 2015, 11:45:14 PM
Roo sure took her time checking out the toys before she finally chose the one she wanted.  Precious, jf!

Since this is Halloween week, I thought I'd post some interesting fun facts about Bats:

https://batworld.org/myths_facts_page/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on October 27, 2015, 04:21:56 AM
Thanks Glog, good stuff.  Bats are pretty cute too.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on October 28, 2015, 09:56:06 PM
Here's a fact...Labradors love to fetch!  lol  This looks like fun too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbZPyBqUC_Y
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on November 20, 2015, 02:30:47 PM
GG, thanks!  Those are interesting facts about Turkeys.  I didn't know the #2 one - 6 sub-species?  Wow.  I've had a lot of opportunity to watch Turkeys in the wild - in the mountains of VA, NC, and TN - and especially have enjoyed seeing the adults with their little ones, which can be very entertaining and comical.   :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on November 22, 2015, 09:27:35 PM
I thought #5 was interesting as I had no idea how fast they could run or fly.  Thanks, gg!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 05, 2015, 06:06:43 AM
Here's an interesting article about  Hibernation from the National Wildlife Federation:

http://blog.nwf.org/2011/12/could-we-hibernate/?s_email_id=20151205_MEM_ENG_Habitat_News_December_Edition|STMem
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 06, 2015, 07:58:04 AM
Interesting article Glog, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 08, 2015, 08:23:03 AM
Did you know:

A group of owls is called a Parliament
A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance (that fits!)
A group of pelicans is called a pod (along with other titles)
A group of hummingbirds is called a charm (they are charming)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 10, 2015, 04:28:24 AM
Orangutan thinks magic trick is hilarious

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLrYzY3jVPY
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 10, 2015, 12:16:08 PM
Precious, jf!😊
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on December 10, 2015, 06:22:42 PM
Orangutan thinks magic trick is hilarious

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLrYzY3jVPY

LOL jfrancl!  I saw this on The Today Show this morning and it cracked me up!!!  Too funny!   :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 14, 2015, 01:28:42 AM
Santa's Elves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6NS77HLjEE&autoplay=1&app=desktop
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 14, 2015, 07:25:53 PM
 :D :D
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 16, 2015, 03:03:14 PM
Roost boxes can help keep birds warmer during the winter months

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/attracting/other_attract/roost_boxes
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 21, 2015, 07:38:48 AM
GG how cut is that?  Babies and dogs!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on December 24, 2015, 10:25:40 AM
Santa Pug  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erabJ_PEyGE
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on December 31, 2015, 09:07:10 AM
Happy New Year to all and also to your furry, swimming and flying buddies as well.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 05, 2016, 04:33:11 AM
Here are 6 interesting and common dog behaviors that have originated from their wild instincts.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/wild-instincts-of-dogs/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 05, 2016, 04:34:26 AM
Why do cats wiggle before they pounce?  Purina explains:

http://www.purina.com.au/cats/behaviour/wiggle
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 08, 2016, 05:31:30 AM
My favorite owl!

Traffic cam snaps a great shot of a gorgeous Snowy Owl

 http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/traffic-camera-accidentally-snaps-beautiful-photo-of-a-snowy-owl/ar-CCgriI
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 08, 2016, 07:07:53 AM
What a heartwarming story GG thank you
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 08, 2016, 11:56:14 AM
Loved it, gg. Thanks for sharing this.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 08, 2016, 09:52:55 PM
Here are some cool, fun facts about owls in Iowa from the Iowa DNR:

http://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/373/Cool-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Owls
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on January 10, 2016, 02:22:41 PM
My favorite owl!

Traffic cam snaps a great shot of a gorgeous Snowy Owl

 http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/traffic-camera-accidentally-snaps-beautiful-photo-of-a-snowy-owl/ar-CCgriI

Gorgeous!!  Best use of a traffic cam yet!   :D ;)  Thanks, JF!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 17, 2016, 04:52:46 PM
Why do cats do what they do?

http://files.dvm360.com/alfresco_images/DVM360/2015/01/07/ec37e559-8218-4b92-bb4a-58d8552c9617/DrGoogle-handoutCats.pdf
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 19, 2016, 04:37:03 AM
Please bring your pets indoors during harsh weather!  Here are some tips in keeping your pet, safe, healthy and warm.

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/protect_pets_winter.html
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: tulsaducati on January 19, 2016, 01:18:40 PM
Some human-food fruits are safe for dogs, others are not.  Check this out - click the thumbnail to see the list.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 20, 2016, 06:57:56 AM
Thank you Tulsa, very important information for all dog parents.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on January 29, 2016, 07:38:18 PM
Here are some neat facts about Otters:

http://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/309/Cool-Things-You-Didn%E2%80%99t-Know-About-Otters
 
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on January 30, 2016, 10:42:42 AM
The beautiful Pharrow Hound blushes when excited!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharaoh_Hound#Description
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: izzysamlikeseagles on January 30, 2016, 04:14:30 PM
The beautiful Pharrow Hound blushes when excited!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharaoh_Hound#Description
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They are beautiful dogs-I actually looked for Pharaoh Hounds when getting our first dog, but couldn't find any local breeders.  We went with the Vizsla eventually...
 
 http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/vizsla/

 She was absolutely beautiful, and just a great pet(but very high energy!!!).  They are such wonderful dogs we were compelled to get Vizsla/German Shorthair mixes for our next dogs- the now infamous Izzy and Sam! :)
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on February 09, 2016, 07:22:41 AM
Mother panda helps baby panda climb down a tree. Amazing footage!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/02/08/watch-mother-panda-helps-her-cub-bei-bei-climb-down-tree-national-zoo/80016840/#
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 09, 2016, 12:19:28 PM
Precious, JF.  That little panda wanted to go up that tree!
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on February 09, 2016, 05:09:29 PM
LOL JF.  I saw that on the news today - too cute!  Loved that!  I have really enjoyed seeing some of Bei Bei growing up (via cams and posts and such) and being cared for by the Mom Panda.  So endearing to see.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on February 11, 2016, 11:00:57 AM
Here's a neat fact.  Wisdom, a 65-year old Laysan Albatross, hatched its 40th chick.

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/19855/20160211/worlds-oldest-bird-welcomes-40th-chick-age-65.htm
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: baziunc on February 11, 2016, 11:28:23 AM
Here's a neat fact.  Wisdom, a 65-year old Laysan Albatross, hatched its 40th chick.

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/19855/20160211/worlds-oldest-bird-welcomes-40th-chick-age-65.htm

Love this!   :-* :-*   Thanks, Glo!  I'm going to share that link in other threads in Forum, too.
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on April 02, 2016, 06:19:12 AM
So are Opossums the Rodney Dangerfields of the world?  Check out this fun-filled facts article about them from the National Wildlife Federation:

http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Animals/Archives/2015/Opossums.aspx?s_email_id=20160402_MEM_ENG_Habitat_News_April_Edition|STMem
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: jfrancl on June 18, 2016, 06:32:32 PM
This is the cutest video!  A big, AWW moment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Xhtzkz3vM
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on July 31, 2016, 06:18:47 PM
jf - that video is precious!

I hope this link works as I just came across this video on FaceBook.  Do animals experience Joy?

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsAustraliaUnleashed/videos/10153059849301876/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: glogdog on August 22, 2016, 06:33:59 PM
Turkey vultures are so misunderstood.  Please read these fun facts about them:

http://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/532/Turkey-Vultures-Don%E2%80%99t-Deserve-the-Bad-Rap-Cool-Facts-on-These-Iowa-Scavengers
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: gardengirl on May 08, 2017, 08:12:12 PM
Smart smart kitties.   :) :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMibn2-TWG8
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: gardengirl on May 09, 2017, 09:35:34 PM
Have you met Eastwood?  Feel good story of the week.

http://people.com/pets/eastwood-the-only-dog-left-after-an-empty-the-shelters-adoption-event-adopted-by-detroit-pistons-coach/
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: e3forpresident on July 04, 2017, 08:59:24 PM
Thank you GG for the Eastwood story, heartwarming .
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: PeepSpy on March 14, 2021, 12:26:36 PM
Some cute children's books:

https://www.florisbooks.co.uk/book/Lynne-Rickards/Skye+the+Puffling/9781782504870
Title: Re: Animal Fun Facts
Post by: PeepSpy on March 27, 2021, 11:14:16 AM
Puffin Facts for Kids  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsJFT3RX7z0