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They've had fruit flies since day two but they don't even look at them. What's going on? Did the ootheca have something wrong with it?
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WHAT IS SPECULATIVE EVOLUTION?
Speculative evolution is the exploration and imagining of how life might evolve in the future or could have evolved in alternate pasts. It's a multimedia sci-fi genre that harnesses scientific principles to create detailed and plausible hypothetical creatures, ecosystems, and evolutionary histories.
RESOURCES:
https://speculativeevolution.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Tutorial
>One-stop shop for relevant background information for starting a project
http://planetfuraha.blogspot.com/
>Fantastic blog covering all sorts of spec evo topics in-depth
https://specevo.jcink.net/
>The Speculative Evolution forums, full of resources and ongoing projects
RECOMMENDED PROJECTS:
https://pastebin.com/zhBbaNTB
>Link to a PDF of Wayne Barlowe’s “Expedition”, a seminal work of speculative evolution full of incredible paintings and illustrations
https://youtu.be/Rbi8Jgx1CNE
>”The Future is Wild”, a CGI documentary following the evolution of life on Earth in the far future
https://pastebin.com/esdFrSEZ
>Dougal Dixon, arguably the father of speculative evolution. These are links to PDF’s of his books “After Man”, “The New Dinosaurs”, and “Man After Man”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egzZv8tqT_k&list=PL6xPxnYMQpquNuaEffJzjGjMsr6VktCYl&ab_channel=Biblaridion
https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/
https://sunriseonilion.wordpress.com/
http://www.cmkosemen.com/snaiad_web/snduterus.html
https://www.deviantart.com/sanrou/gallery/56844005/nau
http://www.planetfuraha.nl/
https://multituberculateearth.wordpress.com/
https://sites.google.com/view/lokiworldofrats/home
https://specevo.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=4578&st=15
https://www.deviantart.com/bicyclefrog
https://hardeshur.blogspot.com/p/main-page.html
https://rylmadolisland.blogspot.com/p/main-page.html?zx=bba41f9d602b6b9a
heh nothin personnal
Centipedes even in the wild aren't really all that great , they barely kill anything that isnt another bug. They aren't lethal like snakes, they don't spread diseases like other vermin, they're pretty easy to kill. Yet look at it...
>Misanthropy is their personality
>Hates pet ownership in any shape or form, other than the rare domesticated animal
>thinks people who use nature are evil
>Addicted to lording over people online and nitpicking every mistake they make when dealing with animals
>Always begging for draconic over the top regulations
>Anyone who dissagrees with them must be a chud wojak fervent supporter of scrump with all this isms and phobes
Is there a name for this kind of mindset? I'm seeing it more and more on the web recently
The Dog Daddy https://www.youtube.com/c/thedogdaddy
Joel Beckman https://www.youtube.com/@BDTraining
Cesar Milan https://www.youtube.com/@CesarMillanOfficial
AVOID: "positive-only" snake-oil salespeople, anyone who critiques other trainers without video proof of them working with difficult dogs (examples: Emily Larlham, Zak George)
>NUTRITION
Water
Raw protein (80%)
Organs (10%)
Raw bones (10%)
Vegetables (optional)
Supplements (optional)
AVOID: "nutrition" advice sponsored by dog "food" companies
>GEAR:
Regular use: regular dog collar, chain collar, martingale collar
Training: prong collar, gentle leader
AVOID: e-collars, dog harnesses
Previous thread: >>4772927
When i looked at the photo i noticed that the color of the sky changes a lot over and under the rainbow. I've never seen (or noticed?) something like this.
What is even stranger is the fact that the sun was setting on the opposite side of the sky, so you would expect the sky's colours to get gradually darker when approaching the horizon under the rainbow. But this picture depicts the opposite: they are brighter under the bow and darker over it
I'm quite new to 4chan, so i dont know where i should post this. I will put it for now in /sci and /an. Thanks for the attention
What is your favorite species of deer?
Have you even seen a deer up close?
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short disclaimer: posts about eating/harming buns are not welcome, kindly take it elsewhere! this thread is for rabbit owners and lovers to enjoy, please don't derail with off topic posts or negativity.
general rabbit care resources:
https://rabbit.org/audiences/for-new-owners/
https://www.best4bunny.com/bunny-care/
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page
https://www.raising-rabbits.com/rabbit-care.html
bunny youtube channels:
https://rentry.org/bunnyvideos
what are your recent lifers etc
I am going to arizona this summer I hope to see varied bunting
The Peruvian booby is officially the Pajeet of the bird kingdom
>NZ Endemics.
https://inaturalist.nz/
>Flora of the World
http://www.worldfloraonline.org/
>Plants of the World Online
https://powo.science.kew.org/
>Hardiness zones
https://www.plantmaps.com/
>Plant ID Sites
https://identify.plantnet.org/
https://wildflowersearch.org/
>Pests and Diseases
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/advice-search
https://www.growveg.com/plant-diseases/us-and-canada/
>Thousands of Botanical Illustrations
http://www.plantillustrations.org/
>Cacti and Succulents
https://worldofsucculents.com/
https://www.cactiguide.com/
https://www.succulentguide.com/
>Carnivorous plants
https://botany.org/home/resources/carnivorous-plants-insectivorous-plants.html
https://carnivorousplants.org/grow/guides
>Alpine plants
https://www.alpinegardensociety.net/plants/
>Ponds
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-build-pond
>How to Make a Terrarium
https://terrariumtribe.com/diy-terrarium-guide/
Previous Thread. >>4758009
Discuss anything aquarium related here, including tanks, bowls, inhabitants, logs, decor, plants, and issues. Before asking questions in this thread, make sure you give us at least some details when asking a question, such as:
>Tank size (include dimensions, not just volume)
>Unusual Parameters (nitrate, pH, GH, KH)
>Any inhabitants + how long you've had them
>Age of the tank
>Pictures are always helpful
Tank Cycling:
>www.modestfish.com/how-to-cycle-your-aquarium/
Stocking and Water Change Calculator:
>www.aqadvisor.com/AqAdvisor.php
>www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/EffectiveWaterChange.ph
Articles and Care Guides:
>www.seriouslyfish.com/knowledge-base/
>www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/
>www.aquariumcoop.com/
>www.theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/
Aquatic Plant Database:
>www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/all.php
>www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants
Reef and Saltwater tank general: >>4751364 # # #
Previous thread: >>4768363 # # #
if the lake was at some point connected to the ocean, why is there no geological evidence?
The lake is 30 million years old, so the seals couldn't be there during it's formation, they hadn't even evolved back then.
Should I take out the brown egg and smash it on the pavement?
Welcome to /rstg/, the ultimate destination for reef and saltwater enthusiasts. Discuss anything related to your marine paradise here, whether it's your thriving coral colonies, vibrant fish, or aquascaping.
Saltwater Aquarium Setups:
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLBaMLrfToJyxJ1PuJZwhkxvvdFP14eV_t
>https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/taking-the-plunge-starting-your-first-reef-aquarium.533/
Tank Cycling and Maintenance:
>https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cycling-an-aquarium.306554/
Fundamentals of Acropora care:
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M2-gNZcrnI
How to think about nutrients:
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlhq8xgTntg
>https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1oI75Q-79a1Py_XkGlqJI52wDMN7AX7UArk9FZpHOrvM/mobilebasic
Stocking and Water Change Calculator:
>https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/EffectiveWaterChange.php
Light shadows:
Find the light most similar to yours
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcHW6IL_fn8
Fish disease:
>https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/fish-disease-treatment-and-diagnosis.771/
Aquascaping and Coral Fragging:
>https://www.saltwateraquariumblog.com/how-to-frag-your-first-coral/
Learn from mistakes
>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBaMLrfToJyxjsPtcuEvxJPvCZexpePpa
Reefing Resources and Care Guides:
>www.reefkeeping.com/
>www.reef2reef.com/
>www.advancedaquarist.com/
Grab your snorkels and dive into the discussions, and don't forget to share your stunning reef and saltwater tank photos. Let's make this board a haven for fellow aquarists to exchange knowledge and ideas, and keep the coral reef magic alive!
Previous thread >>4688745
A twisted, bizarre version of us, that's still not human, with an appearance that maybe is closer to us than their intelligence, which all in all is impressive compared to other animals, but still can't overcome the abyss between our minds.
I almost feel that I could have a basic conversation with one, or that they'd build a civilization, however primitive. But instead, at the end of the day, they're just another animal in the zoo, even if they're among the smartest
And I wonder what other hominids/hominins felt when seeing each other, and what does a bonobo or chimp feel when seeing us. We know that sapiens and neanderthals mixed, but they were close enough to be able to reproduce (and some men will fuck anything). Modern humans crossed paths with late erectus and earlier ancestors must've also seen other close cousins, who must've been in direct competiton. Needles to say, we're the only survivors
https://youtube.com/watch?v=M2Lp2m8qLZI&t=150s
Move aside titanoboa, you have been dethroned and heightmogged
This includes: Ferrets, Stoats, Wolverines, Badgers, Otters, Minks, Weasels, Martens, Grisons, Skunks, etc.
Ownership and advice for owning is also naturally welcome.
why are we like this?
Just a little update on that terrarium I made for an isopod that was trying to yeet itself into my sink-it's going pretty well.
I added some stuff, got a low level heat bulb for the light system so that the tank isn't freezing ass cold at night while I'm at work, and I got myself a hissing cockroach. He's pretty cool; named him Prince because he acts like a little spoiled princess.
The isopod population basically exploded in the tank and went from about six or seven that i added in myself, to easily over forty now, which is pretty cool. I got some springtails when I picked up the roach, so those are in there as well, and I plan on getting some worms.
It's a fun little ecosystem and it's been keeping me on the straight a bit better. I've been eating healthier because I feed the scraps to the hisser, and i don't want to feed him anything that could hurt him, so fresh foods are in my fridge now. Also been keeping a more consistent schedule because I have to manually turn the lights on for them and give the tank a good misting.
I have this tiny chihuahua-mix(i think?) dog. Technically, it was my mom's, but im taking care of her after she passed away. Shes getting old, I think she just turned 12 this month, but shes still pretty energetic and seems quite healthy.
Anyway, shes been eating pretty much only kibble her whole life. Purina Pro-plan, mostly, since thats what her vet recomments, but im trying to mix it up with other brands so she doesnt get bored. But I just feel sad for her, eating the same fucking dried meme food your whole life, even for a dog, this shit must be depressing... I tried making her food myself a few times, both chicken legs, boiled them, boiled some rice, and some veggies that are okay for dogs to eat(mostly tried with green beans) and she absolutely loved it.
But then, every time I go to the vet, she seethes at me and tells me to never feed her "human" food...
I dont get it, is she actually right or is it some shill trick to make me keep buying expensive dog food from her?
I mean on one hand, I can see it, there are probably plenty of vitamins, minerals and whatever nutrition that the dogs needs that I would probably not incorporate in her homemade food properly, but on the other, dogs existed for millions of years, its not like they were doing bad before kibble was invented, surely.. And its not like I trust all those meme brands to really be "THE BEST FOR THE DOG" as their advertise, they literally put the cheapest garbage meat and veggie leftovers in their production.
I feel the dog knows better what she needs, I can see the difference in the enjoynment she gobbles the homemade slop I make her, or even begs me to give her a bite of whatever Im eating compared to the same boring kibble she eats every day, but i might be just wrong, i dont know
https://youtu.be/0EBFpj60LRY?si=rQgWQP68EEPMKG3G
Lonely Commute Edition
>>4769672 - Old Grey Mare
>Food &Nutrition
http://catinfo.org/docs/Feeding%20Your%20Cat%20-%204%20pages%2011-13.pdf
https://consciouscat.net/best-cat-food/
>Outside Enrichment
https://catiospaces.com/
http://www.adventurecats.org/backcountry-basics/train-your-cat-to-walk-on-a-leash/
>Behavioral problems
https://thecatsite.com/threads/inappropriate-peeing-problems-answered.9563/
http://www.catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/FelineBehaviorGLS.pdf
>Kitten care
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2137&aid=912
>Cat Food Database:
http://catfooddb.com/
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This thread is dedicated to all animals of the reptilia and amphibia classes. Topics include, but are not limited to: geckos, snakes of all kinds, frogs, salamanders, newts, turtles, tortoises, and much more. Before asking a question, do a search on the internet to see if it has been answered
Classifieds for finding breeders and products:
>morphmarket.com
>kingsnake.com
>faunaclassifieds.com
>reptilescanada.com (Canadian breeders)
>caudata.org
Most forums will have a "for sale" section on them, so look for that, especially if you have a specific herp you want. Craigslist can also be a good source for cheap aquariums, and make sure to check for any reptile expos that occur in your area.
When asking a question, make sure to include these details:
>Type and size of animal
>Enclosure dimensions
>Humidity and temperature
>Type of substrate
>The decor you use
>How often you feed
>The type of food you use
>If your animal is wild caught or captive bred
>How often you handle
>Who you bought the animal from
Other Helpful Resources
www.blackjungleterrariumsupply.com
www.joshsfrogs.com
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com
http://www.anapsid.org
http://www.hylid.clara.co.uk/caer.htm
https://www.americanmadeexotics.com/breeding-ball-pythons-article.html
http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatreptileblog/
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https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/cats-schizophrenia-mental-health-link-2667773148
If I'm ever forced to look after a cat I'm going to feed a vegan diet - not because I give a shit about animal agriculture but out of spite. It's about time they got a taste of their own medicine.
The other is a normal sifting litterbox. They sit out on the unfinished concrete next to the living room.
Unfortunately, one of the cats decided it was a better idea to start peeing all over the base boards and the bottom landing of the stairs. Now there is piss soaked all over and up into the wood.
I have tried enzymatic cleaners over a period of 1.5 years and they don't do it. I've used multiple vacuums. I've tried spraying deterrent and using reusable pee pads temporarily. Nothing works.
How the fuck do I deal with this--both from the cat perspective and from the home improvement project. I can't get rid of one of the cats since they're sisters. They both use the robot litterbox, but sometimes one of them chooses the carpet/baseboard.
The second part is that I have to tear out the carpet and baseboards. I assume I'll have to do this for my whole staircase (~17 steps, bottom landing, and middle landing). What do you think this will cost me w/ a general contractor?
I prefer hardwood and I have hardwood everywhere but my stairs going up to the second floor and loft.
I hate this and I'm embarrassed to even bring repairmen into my house.
>It's completely Nihilistic in nature.
>One opportunity to be born as an intelligent species.
>They dislike its true nature so much that they prefer to live in illusions.
I know people talk about how octopuses could develop significantly due to their intelligence, if only they didn't strave themselves to death after breeding. But, isn't it the perfect adaptation to the nature of this world? If anything, they seem superior to us in every manner, as they can turn into enlightened buddhists on their own after breeding.
Show me your favorite arachnid.
previous bread >>4691039
For me, it's the pygmy marmoset
Just as misunderstood, just as threatened.
>chimps rub poisonous millipedes and acidic ants against themselves because they repell insects and parasites
>parrots eat clay and chew on some leaves to help with indigestion and food poisoning.
kinda nutty how good at medicine supposedly buttfuck dumb animals can be
I've listened to these two songs about every week for the past year because they remind me of my cat that died in December.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19aMBrD0umo
please post blessed ans
birthed as a triplet. from a line that tends towards trips. bred for exceptional milk production and with focus on bag health genetics. she is of their finest wool line, among their non-wool (dairy) breeds, thus the incorporation of Polypay and Cotswold.
she will be bottle fed by us to raise her tame. 10 days old when we pick her up. fed/raised by her mum till we arrive.
she will be bred to our white Lacaune/Awassi/Frisian ram next spring.
this is the final off-premises ewe we will purchase for many years. she completes the genetic profile and diversity of our dairy flock.
truly an amazing tri-purpose animal to have. this is the pinnacle of our self-sufficient food chain.
cant wait for them to return
Picrel is what's happening to my lawn, this way at least it will be my cat.
>"this is yours now. raise it"
Picrel: Ultramarine lorikeet (Vini ultramarina)
>mai forest-boo
>>4582901
fucking deep. many will not understand.
![maxresdefault[1]](https://i.4cdn.org/an/1713477697980059s.jpg)
why do people keep perpetuating this bullshit?
>Look at front page
>HELP! My dog has an open wound in its head? Is he ok? Look at these pictures of his wounds!
>Here is my adorable cat who is dead :( they got decapitated and raped to death
>NOTICE: Chinese people skin dogs and cats that is sad :(
>maybe 10% actual discussion about animals, even less about wild animals
what causes this?
Silver Pheasant
>have a spider in my room
>mf pretty chill, just sitting on his web just vibing
>i don't bother him, he doesn't bother me
>he leaves the web ocasionally. i like to imagine that he is leaving for ,,work,, (hunting shit) just like me to survive
idk about others but i'd rather have a spider in my house than a nasty Bug crawling and shitting over every sourface and jump scaring me running like a crack head when i turn on the lights. spiders are Nice and cool and they eat other nasty bugs. i named him george.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJqmyLCfA-I
Um bros what did Earth look like before grass?
Were dinosaurs’ feets always hurting because they were walking on rough ground?
>"this is mine now. fight me"
>hands now have a thick, awful musk scent now, and it won't wash off
I took her to the vet a few months ago and discovered she has kidney disease, with one failed kidney but the other apparently working just fine. Apart from that she seems to be having the dementies as for about an hour every day she paces frantically throughout the house bumping into walls and door frames, only stopping to stare into space and yowl loudly.
She had two seizures and has constant twitches.
She also has trouble sleeping and defecating.
She eats (a little excessive imo) and pees in her litterbox, poo has a 50% chance of being outside. Comes for pets and likes hanging around me when I chill in the living room.
I'm torn /an/. She has always been a talker but her meows sound desperate. I don't want her to suffer but she seems ok apart for a few hours everyday.
Wwlcome...
To the Ediacaran Park!
>breathtaking views of leaf and pancake looking things
>visitors gasp in amazement as they witness the enigmatic creatures lying motionless on the sea floor
>one of the main attractions is the "Stromatolite Showdown," where guests can witness the epic battle between competing microbial communities.
>exciting tales of erosion, sedimentation, and mineral composition
>plot revolves around some guy who demands a refund
Today we discuss plants ITT with fun and mysterious properties, with a focus on cultivating plants and other vegetative species, and on their medicinal properties.
>Echinopsis Pachanoi
>Syrian Rue
>Salvia Divinorum
>Psilocybe
>Cannabis
>Amanita Muscaria
>Tabernanthe Iboga
and more
Sorry I can't add much more right now I'm on a hike, if theres interest in the topic I will write a better OP and maybe make a template with links and such when I am home
I think it's a monstera. Please tell me I can revive it somehow...
>>the inside of a steak and cheese sub
>>inside of tuna salad sandwiches
>>deli slices of cheese, ham and turkey
>>vanilla yogurt
>>pork meat from our BBQ
>>fries
Is it in the same family? Yes. No one's arguing that. As someone who is a scientist who studies crows, I am telling you, specifically, in science, no one calls jackdaws crows. If you want to be "specific" like you said, then you shouldn't either. They're not the same thing.
If you're saying "crow family" you're referring to the taxonomic grouping of Corvidae, which includes things from nutcrackers to blue jays to ravens.
So your reasoning for calling a jackdaw a crow is because random people "call the black ones crows?" Let's get grackles and blackbirds in there, then, too.
Also, calling someone a human or an ape? It's not one or the other, that's not how taxonomy works. They're both. A jackdaw is a jackdaw and a member of the crow family. But that's not what you said. You said a jackdaw is a crow, which is not true unless you're okay with calling all members of the crow family crows, which means you'd call blue jays, ravens, and other birds crows, too. Which you said you don't.
It's okay to just admit you're wrong, you know?
