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Post by Vicky G on Mar 20, 2019 4:35:32 GMT -6
All this is really fascinating - thanks for looking it all up for us Foxy.
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 20, 2019 5:04:19 GMT -6
I never would have thought this tiny animal is more closely related to elephants than shrews ... more great information, Foxy  |
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 20, 2019 9:10:03 GMT -6
16. FLAMINGOS ARE NATURALLY WHITE—THEIR DIET OF BRINE SHRIMP AND ALGAE TURNS THEM PINK.  |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 21, 2019 5:21:56 GMT -6
I did not know this interesting fact about flamingos.
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Post by Vicky G on Mar 21, 2019 10:39:30 GMT -6
Beautiful birds and while they are still beautiful when white I do love to see the varying shades of pink they acquire.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 21, 2019 12:25:35 GMT -6
Yes!! Pink flamingos are famous just for their color. They really are beautiful.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 22, 2019 11:01:20 GMT -6
17. ALBERTA, CANADA IS THE LARGEST RAT-FREE POPULATED AREA IN THE WORLD.  ~ |
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 22, 2019 11:02:46 GMT -6
I wonder why that would be? It sure is a good thing. |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 23, 2019 5:33:59 GMT -6
It is a very good thing |
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 23, 2019 10:54:22 GMT -6
18. RED-EYED TREE FROG EGGS CAN HATCH EARLY IF THEY SENSE DANGER.  |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 24, 2019 5:14:28 GMT -6
A smart adaptation |
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 24, 2019 8:05:46 GMT -6
Amazing that a being at that stage of growth would have developed such a sense,
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 24, 2019 8:09:01 GMT -6
19. WHITETAIL DEER CAN SPRINT AT SPEEDS UP TO 30 MILES PER HOUR  ~ |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 25, 2019 5:38:35 GMT -6
I have seen them run and yes ... they are fast!
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 25, 2019 8:23:06 GMT -6
20. BLUE JAYS MIMIC HAWKS' CALLS TO SCARE AWAY OTHER BIRDS.  |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 26, 2019 5:07:16 GMT -6
Blue jays are clever birds  |
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Post by Vicky G on Mar 26, 2019 6:38:06 GMT -6
This is really fascinating, nature is wonderful.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 26, 2019 8:03:12 GMT -6
I agree. Nature is wonderful.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 26, 2019 8:05:52 GMT -6
21. IN THE UK, THE BRITISH MONARCH LEGALLY OWNS ALL UNMARKED MUTE SWANS IN OPEN WATER.  |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 27, 2019 5:10:08 GMT -6
I am happy these swans do not know they are 'owned'.
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Post by Vicky G on Mar 27, 2019 8:20:11 GMT -6
Yes, sadly it goes back to the days when a Roast Swan was the table centrepiece. These days it's more of a safety thing every year there is a Swan Upping Day (or days) when they are counted and given health checks. It's illegal to hunt them too.
Edited to add that the Queen can also make a present of some of her Swans - she did this some years ago to a city in Canada, I can't remember which one but she gave them 6 I think and they are probably inundated with them now. LOL
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 27, 2019 9:15:09 GMT -6
Yes, Vicky. I have read that story and they are inundated in that area of Canada. LOL!! I think they would like to give them back.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Mar 27, 2019 9:18:12 GMT -6
22. ALL CLOWNFISH ARE BORN MALE—SOME TURN FEMALE TO ENABLE MATING. ![]()  ~ |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Mar 28, 2019 5:40:59 GMT -6
I learned this very strange fact while watching a wildlife series on NatGeoWild.
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Post by Vicky G on Mar 28, 2019 8:56:09 GMT -6
As they say, nature always finds a way.
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See you all more tomorrow. Happy Friday/weekend everyone