That mantis was beautiful, but sloths still rock all the other animals.
He may be in the middle of the road but you bet he's totally cool with it.
Coolwhip, Sloths definitely rock. There was a discussion about them earlier in this thread. Not gonna hunt for it. I'm going from memory. Sloths' slow metabolism requires them to relieve themselves only once a week. They come down from the trees for this.
They're also rarely the target of predators and human hunters. Why? Hey, they're not gonna make a quick getaway. But their grip is so strong on the tree they're hanging on that they don't always let go--even if they're dead!! Way cool.
Rosborne, Glad you like it. The site where I found it has the most extraordinary insect photos I've seen. Here's the link, in case you're interested:
http://photo.net/photos/siwanowicz
Now for something warm-blooded.
Zebra mother and new-born foal:
Tasmanian devil:
When I first saw one of these birds I first thought 'Heron!' But, then I immediately thought, 'Heron?' The night heron is the stumpiest heron I know of. They fly in small clans and are easily startled into flight. And, they roost on low branches near water's edge which makes them hard to spot unless you're in a boat.
Thanks for the stumpy heron, littlek. Didn't know they could be so short.
Sea snail:
Margined sea star:
Those saigas were awsome, looks like somethink straight out of star wars or something like that.
Yes, coolwhip, they are amazing. I love that "other world" look. Did a bit of reading about saigas. Their coats are thicker and whiter in the winter. It's believed that their large noses, which are flexible, help to warm the cold winter air before it gets to their lungs.
The population has been decimated by hunting. They are hunted for their horns, on the males only. They are now protected.
Thanks for adding the close-up.
Thanks for the link, Rosborne. I've gone to that thread a few times, but my timing is off. Every time I get there, someone has just guessed the answer. I've yet to be confronted with an unknown. I'll try again, but I'm not optimistic.
Roberta wrote:Thanks for the link, Rosborne. I've gone to that thread a few times, but my timing is off. Every time I get there, someone has just guessed the answer. I've yet to be confronted with an unknown. I'll try again, but I'm not optimistic.
Ok Roberta, I put one out there for you.
Have fun
Answered. Hope I'm right.
I have some weird enough antelope empathy. Thanks for the photo...
