GIRAFFES

The tallest of animals, giraffes can be found browsing the tree canopy of tropical Africa‘s wooded grasslands. A male giraffe can be 18 feet (5.5 m) from hoof to crown with a neck up to 7 feet (2.1 m) long. However, a giraffe’s body is relatively short, marked with large, angular, sandy to chestnut spots closely spaced on a lighter background. Giraffes travel in small herds led by a male and can outrun most enemies, some of which they can kill with a single kick. How tall is a newborn giraffe? More… Discuss

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AUROCHS

The probable ancestors of modern cattle, aurochs once inhabited forests in Northern Africa, Europe, and Southwest Asia. The enormous—having a shoulder height of around 6 ft (1.8 m)—horned, black oxen are depicted in prehistoric cave paintings, and the species endured until the 17th century, when the last known aurochs died in Poland. Breeders have since tried to recreate the extinct species, but none have yet managed to produce a genetically identical animal. What has arisen from their efforts?More… Discuss

 

THE SNOWY OWL

Easily recognized by its snow-white plumage, the snowy owl is most commonly found in the Arctic tundra but is sometimes seen in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is even the official bird of Quebec. The large owl has broad wings, a round head, and may have some dark markings. After snowy owl eggs hatch, both parents feed and protect their young. Their alarm call is almost like a bark, and they often clap their beaks when threatened. What popular book series features a snowy owl? More… Discuss

 

Haiku- Venomous fangs (poetic thought by George-B)

Haiku- Venomous fangs (poetic thought by George-B)

Rattlesnakes rattlers
warning of venomous fangs
paralyze fear.

Slideshow-Fungus Among Us_via_WebMD

Slideshow - Fungus Among Us_via_WebMD (click here and read on)

IF you think these images are disgusting…Well…Think about those fungal inections moving on you:  They are very contagious, and hard to treat. So if/when in doubt, see a dermatologist, get a treatment and stick with it. Remember personal hygiene.