hello have you ever, just been, really bothering a small amphibian all over, and they decide they have had enough of itĀ
the unken reflex is a defensive posture that a handful of salamanders, toads and frogs do when they feel threatened, and it involves curling right up and showing off their bright underbellies ( which usually, BUT NOT ALWAYS, means the animal in question is POISONOUS and you shouldnt eat this thing !!! dont eat this !!!!! )
the above three are rough skinned newts and a california newt, but the reflex itself is named after the fire-belled toads ( whose genus is unke in german ) where it shows up a little differentlyĀ
(note the covered eyes ! )
while displaying, the animal in question gulps down a bunch of air, makes themselves as still as possible, and also releases toxins from their skin if they got em – but not all amphibians with the unken reflex have poison, and some of the poison ones dont have bright underbellies, and some dont curl up all the way while theyre doing it – its a mixed bag of postures. thats how it is sometimes
Red Golden Pheasants come from the mountains of Central China. Its name comes from the maleās beautiful red and gold plumage. The plumage and features differ greatly between the sexes. Females are rusty red with finely barred black feathers.
A lot of arguments I get from people when talking about shark conservation is: āBut wait, sharks attack and kill people all the time! Theyāre violent!ā Nope. In fact, the average amount of shark attacks that happen a year is 16, with majority not even being fatal. Like all animals, sharks never attack without a reason.
Your chances of being attacked by a shark are just one in 11.5 million. It is easier to win the lottery, get struck by lightning, killed by a cow, killed by a falling coconut, or get killed by a vending machine than it is to get attacked by a shark.
Hereās a list of things that may cause a shark to check you out or attack you:
Bright clothing. Sharks have sensitive vision, and see colors differently than we do. Bright or colorful swimsuits can resemble a fish or some other prey. And when youāre splashing and swimming, you very much look like prey in distress, which is a quick meal for opportunistic hunters like sharks.
Jewelry. Shimmery jewelry like gold and silver look like scales from a big fish. A shark may get curious and check you out.
Splashing. Sharks have special organs in their snout calledĀ Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are small, jelly filled pores that act as electroreceptors. These organs are sensitive to movement, and can even sense splashing from miles away. Excessive splashing resembles a large fish thatās in distress, which is another easy meal.
Surf boards. Sharks may be sensitive to colors, but they donāt have the best sight in the animal kingdom. A human being on a surf board looks like a seal to a shark. Seals are a Great Whites favorite prey, and they will certainly check you out. Hereās an example of how this looks to sharks from below.
Territory. Some sharks are known to claim large areas of water and reefs. Simply swimming in these areas can agitate a shark. Be aware of where youāre swimming.
Smell. Sharks have a very good sense of smell. They can be attracted to the smell of blood or even the smell of a restaurant you ate in. Blood, again, resembles a fish that has been injured.
Curiosity. Sharks are naturally curious. They do not have hands to touch you with, they explore and check out things with their mouth. A shark may nibble your foot to check you out, not eat you.
What to do if a shark is near you or nibbles on you:
Stay calm. This is the best thing you could possibly do. A shark will remain calm if you do as well.
Move slowly or not at all.Ā Slow, gentle movements keep the shark calm. Fast, panicked movements scare the shark and provoke it, this is when a shark may attack you in self defense.
Donāt hit the shark. Unless the shark is full on attacking you, keep your hands off of it.
How to fend off an aggressive shark:
Itās said the best way to fend off an attacking shark is hitting itās head with your fists. While this is one way, itās not the most effective. Hit these areas instead
Eyes. Use your fingers and thumbs to pierce the eyes. The shark will immediately back off and swim away, this is a time to escape.
Gills. Shove your fingers into its gills. The gills are the sharks only way of breathing. The shark will back off and swim away.
Snout. The snout is the most concentrated area of electroreceptors. Use your fingers or fist to aggressively rub this area. This will temporarily put the shark into a state ofĀ tonic immobility.
Things to remember:
You are in their territory when you swim.Ā They were here first. In fact, theyāve been here for over 400 million years.
We kill over 11,417 sharks AN HOUR. Finning, fishing, and consumption of seafood all contribute to the killing of sharks.
Without sharks, the world would essentially fall apart. Sharks play one of the biggest roles in the oceans ecosystem. If theyāre gone, the ocean is effected, and when the ocean is effected, we are too. Check out this video that explains how important sharks are.
How do I help?
Avoid the consumption of seafood. Hundreds of sharks are killed in the process of catching fish. While this isnāt intentional, itās a big problem. Be sure to purchase fish from sellers that protect sharks.
Avoid āscaryā shark movies. It is so important to educate people on the effect these movies have on shark populations.Ā
Avoid cosmetic products with squalene. Squalene is a low density compound found in the liver of sharks and other cartilaginous fish.
Recently it has become a trend for sharks to be hunted to process their livers for the purpose of making squalene health capsules. Squalene is often a common ingredient in lipsticks.
Research. Find shark activism groups and petitions. Participate in whatever you can.
Make them one of your interests! Sharks are amazing, and thereās over 400 kinds of sharks to learn about. Knowledge can encourage others to protect sharks as well.
It can always happen, but there are some things you can do. Some things are a little more far-fetched but for people who keep extremely expensive fish or shrimp itās definitely a must:
– High quality heaters. I personally love Eheim JƤger
– Get two heaters and set one to a temperature one degree below the other. If theĀ āmainā one fails, the other one will take over and your fish wonāt die from the cold.Ā
– Use an external thermostat. I donāt have experience with this, but these are available in many places and will shut off the heater if it goes rogue.
– Place the heaters outside of the tank. For people with a drip system this is easier than for regular aquarists, but some canister filters do have room for a heater. In case of explosion, your fish will be a little safer.
Iām sure there are more things that Iām not thinking of right now. But these should definitely help! š
Yep, this is super normal. Baby snakes are naturally a little clumsy, unaware of their surroundings, and kinda derpy. It means that she considers you part of her habitat and also that sheās a typical silly baby.
As she gets older sheāll start to learn that holding on is better than falling, but she may always be a bit of a doof and thatās okay, too!
Zoe
is one of the rarest zebras in exsistance. She is what is called a
Golden Zebra, although some refer to her as a āwhiteā zebra. Zoe is the
only Golden Zebra known to be in captivity at this time. Zoe was born on
the Island of Molokai, Hawaii in 1998 and shortly after her and her
mother, Oreo, were moved to the Three Ring Ranch, which is an animal
sancturary on the Big Island of Hawaii. Read more here.
Friesans
are the closest remaining modern example of the destrier war horses of
the medieval era, being somewhere between Spanish horses and shire
horses in size. Traditionally they are a military breed that have also
been used for dressage, agricultural work, and as carriage horses.
Friesans are known to be extremely friendly, often forming unusually
intense bonds with their owners.
This snake is said to be the largest snake ever discovered. With a length of up to 25 feet and a weight of around 5 tons. However, natives of the Amazon have supposedly seen the Titanoboa reach lengths of between 50-100 feet.Ā
Fossils of Titanoboa have been discovered that date back over 58 million years. But some experts believe that the titan survived to this very day, although solid evidence is yet to surface.Ā
These spiders, called mirror or sequined spiders, are all members of several different species of the thwaitesia genus, which features spiders with reflective silvery patches on their abdomen.
The scales look like solid pieces of mirror glued to the spiderās back, but they can actually change size depending on how threatened the spider feels. The reflective scales are composed of reflective guanine, which these and other spiders use to give themselves color. (Source)
I really donāt like spiders, but this oneās pretty at least.
lookin like a church windows ass donāt fool me boo, i know u still demons
š„ There is beauty in destructionš„ 