The Official Critter Thread

[cory]

What say thou of thy

California Is Building the World's Largest Wildlife Crossing. It Could Prevent Mountain Lion Inbreeding

A massive new wildlife crossing could help mountain lions in the Santa Monica Range boost their genetic diversity despite habitat loss.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[cory]

thou sayeth naught.

Ok, let's try this

Flamingo No. 492 Is Still on the Run 17 Years Later (Published 2022)

A fisherman’s sighting in March confirmed that a flamingo that fled a Kansas zoo in 2005 has defied the odds to live a Pixar-worthy life in the wilds of Texas.

www.nytimes.com

 

[cory]

Its tough out there

Polar Bear That Wandered into a Town Only 200 Miles from the Maine Border Is Killed by Authorities

A polar bear that wandered into Madeleine-Centre, Quebec was eventually killed by authorities. The bear was far south of its normal range.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[cory]

The Real U.S. Navy ‘SEALs’—As in Sea Lions, Dolphins and Whales

Dolphins, whales, sea lions—these swimming soldiers are as highly trained as the U.S. Navy’s SEALs. Like service dogs who used their exceptional sense of smell to protect troops on land, the Navy’s Marine Mammal Program takes advantage of the superior swimming characteristics of swimming mammals...

nationalinterest.org

 

[lxskllr]

"Dolphins benefit from having a waxy, fatty organ in their head, known simply as a melon"

I know some people like that :^D

 

[cory]

Cool story in this article about a newborn elk calf surviving the New Mexico fires.

Meet Porky, Cinder, and Other Furry Survivors of the 2022 New Mexico Superfires

Thanks to a lot of hard work, skill, luck, and love, these amazing animals emerged safely from the flames and disruption

www.outsideonline.com

 

[cory]

190 y o tortoise

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/01/31/oldest-animal-tortoise-jonathan-/

 

[Mellow]

Do you see what I see?

 

[BlackSmith]

Yep...

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Luna not likey the rescue kitties.
I needs a bag dad.

 

[cory]

Rare Arctic Shark Found in Caribbean Waters

Researcher Devanshi Kasana found a rare Greenland shark off the coast of Belize. Now biologists are trying to figure out why.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[cory]

DNA Test Confirms Wolf Was Killed in Upstate New York

A wild canine that was shot by a hunter in New York has been confirmed to be a gray wolf after a DNA test.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[lxskllr]

That's the one Hákarl's made from D^:

Shark's thinking "WTF am I?! Nothing looks right, and it's hotter than hell!". That's what I'd be thinking in Belize anyway :^D

 

[cory]

 

[Tree09]

An oldie but goodie

 

[BeerGeek]

Was taking a break working in the yard, and looking out my kitchen window, managed to see the following in a 5 minute period: a doe and her 2 fawns, groundhog, 2 squirrels and a fox. Not a bad little viewing.

 

[Steve Mack]

There's a better video in here: Wolves of Yellowstone | National Geographic Society - https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/wolves-yellowstone

 

[cory]

All true except it would be nice if they didn't refer to elk as deer in the vid

 

[cory]

Truly amazing story of the migration of Godwits. Makes you realize that basically all things are possible under the sun.

The Godwit’s Long, Long Nonstop Journey (Published 2022)

Researchers marvel at the bird’s record-holding migratory flight of 7,000 or so miles from Alaska to New Zealand at this time of year. No eating or refueling along the way.

www.nytimes.com

 

[BeerGeek]

Went out to the car a few minutes ago, look up and seeat least 12 red-tailed hawks in the franken-trees in front of my house. Opened the door and half of them scurried, but all came back. Then one jetted off down the mountain, and they all followed; very cool to see.

Just now my renter saw 2 different foxes in the back yard. I caught a glimpse of both; one a largter, fatter specimen.

 

[cory]

Fun vid of 2 moose brawling. Watch the side view mirror get broken of the car like it's a graham cracker

[VIDEO] Bull moose ends up in pick-up truck bed during Colorado brawl | OutThere Colorado

From bears digging through cars for food to deer and elk being common hazards on the roadway, the risk wildlife poses is never far for Colorado vehicle owners. A recent

www.outtherecolorado.com

 

[CurSedVoyce]

When dad's been sick, your mama's cat and both of you moved out of his room for a bit; but you got used to his warm cuddles during the day, used to enjoy his warm feet at night, and are happy he is back on his feet errrr butt.

 

[cory]

How Far Can Ducks Migrate in a Day? About 2,000 Miles

Two pintail ducks migrated from Louisiana to Russia and back. During their journey, they showed just how far ducks can migrate in a day.

www.outdoorlife.com

 

[cory]

The Mystery of the Blue Whale Songs

Earth’s largest animals are singing in ever-lower tones, and nobody knows why.

nautil.us

 

[cory]

Where Have All the Snow Crabs Gone?

Eleven billion crabs vanished. Is climate change really to blame?

nautil.us