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Title: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 09:49:40 AM
Animals are cool. Let's talk about our favorites!

Whales: all are cool, but orcas and blue whales are the coolest
Bears: all bears rock, but Kodiak bears and polar bears specifically are my favorites
Frogs: colorful frogs are the coolest imo, that's why poison dart frogs are my favorites
Birds: the golden eagle and bald eagle are the coolest birds, and owls in general are awesome, although I find the faces of barn owls unsettling
Cats: house cats of all kinds are the best pets, sure, but the big cats are some of my favorite animals ever and I love all of them. Tigers in general are probably my single favorite animals (tied with orcas) but lions, cheetahs, leopards etc. all rock.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Adami on July 08, 2020, 09:51:40 AM
Walruses.





Also Kangaroos are my personal favorites along with baby Elephants (and adult elephants to a slightly lesser degree).
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Elite on July 08, 2020, 09:53:21 AM
Rhino
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 09:55:20 AM
The walrus is indeed a spectacular creature. Not one of my favorites although I find them fascinating. And seals. :)  Elephants and kangaroos are awesome animals. The only time I've ever seen an adult elephant in person was at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago as a kid and it blew my mind how giant those things are.

Rhino

Rhinos are amazing creatures! It's a shame some species are critically endangered. If I recall correctly the last male northern white rhino died in 2018. :(
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Chino on July 08, 2020, 10:14:29 AM
The octopus is the coolest animal. They're unique looking, crazy smart and use tools. They're brave and their camouflage system is almost alien. 

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Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 10:26:26 AM
The octopus is the coolest animal. They're unique looking, crazy smart and use tools. They're brave and their camouflage system is almost alien. 

(https://i.imgur.com/xmEugxV.gif)
(https://i.gifer.com/1v33.gif)

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Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: pg1067 on July 08, 2020, 10:27:43 AM
Animals are cool. Let's talk about our favorites!

Whales: all are cool, but orcas and blue whales are the coolest
Bears: all bears rock, but Kodiak bears and polar bears specifically are my favorites
Frogs: colorful frogs are the coolest imo, that's why poison dart frogs are my favorites
Birds: the golden eagle and bald eagle are the coolest birds, and owls in general are awesome, although I find the faces of barn owls unsettling
Cats: house cats of all kinds are the best pets, sure, but the big cats are some of my favorite animals ever and I love all of them. Tigers in general are probably my single favorite animals (tied with orcas) but lions, cheetahs, leopards etc. all rock.

Whales:  Agree.  The picture below is a blue whale's fluke that I took back in 2009.  Humpback whales are also cool because of their tendency to breach.  They look like they're having so much fun!  Pretty much all marine mammals are awesome:  dolphins, walruses, seals, etc.  Also, while they are sharks and not whales, I will mention whale sharks.  Super cool and chill.

Bears:  Agree.  Pandas (both giant and lesser/red varieties) also require mentioning.

Frogs:  Couldn't disagree more.  Frogs are gross and terrifying.  Lizards, on the other hand, are pretty cool.  We have a ton that live in our yard.  They eat bugs.  Yay!

Birds:  Birds of prey and owls are cool.  Not terribly fond of others, especially those who shit on my car.

Cats:  My wife and kids suckered me into agreeing to four cats.  Mostly they're cool, but their fucking fur gets everywhere, and one of them pees all over the place, which pisses me off.  We also have a mid-sized (about 40-50 pounds) dog.  She's pretty awesome but super-neurotic.  Big cats are super cool, and tigers are the best.

Koalas are also cool.


Elephants and kangaroos are awesome animals. The only time I've ever seen an adult elephant in person was at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago as a kid and it blew my mind how giant those things are.

Since I live in Southern California and have kids, I have spent a fair amount of time at the San Diego Zoo and the Wile Animal Park over the past couple decades.  Both are super cool.  I'm not a huge fan of elephants, although I think they're really interesting creatures.  Speaking of "how giant those things are, on one visit, a male elephant was ... umm ... sporting wood.  I have a picture somewhere.  It was pretty damn amazing.


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Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 10:33:47 AM
What's terrifying about frogs?  :lol Some are pretty ugly, and I've had some jump right into my face which freaks me out, but they're so cute! Also, hard agree on red pandas and pandas in general, wonderful animals.

I want to see whales in person so, so badly. I'm scared to death of getting on the water but I'd love to be in a boat and see whales breaching nearby. :( Absolutely breathtaking animals, whales.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 08, 2020, 10:35:29 AM
In general I'm an animal lover and when you really look at each species they're remarkable in their own way. But for the sake of your question I'll do a top 5:

1) Snakes. I LOVE snakes. Any animal that can move without limbs is pretty incredible. Plus, some of the most beautiful natural patterns can be found in snakes (google Gaboon Viper or Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake) Additionally, the different avenues of hunting/killing their prey is awesome. Constriction, venom....eat alive.....ambush.....'hunting'.....it's all cool to me.

2) Birds of Prey   Well, birds in general but specifically the raptors and birds of prey. Much like the snakes (reptiles) there are some really cool plumage and patterns / colors in birds. Their vision and flight.....just really neat animals.

3) Cats   With emphasis on the 'big' cats like Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, Mountain Lions etc etc. Beautiful creatures who have varying 'social' constructs. But their bodies are just built for power and hunting. So quiet yet so strong.....LOVE cats.

4)  Dolphins   This could include Killer Whales as well since they're technically in the dolphin family.....but they're perfectly built for the ocean. Their sense of community is cool and love the echo location ability and they way they communicate. One day the descendants of Dolphins are going to find our fossils and try to figure us out much like we have with the dinosaurs.

5) Primates   There is little doubt in my mind that primates have a consciousness and an understanding of the world around them.  The more we learn about them it's pretty clear they possess a pretty strong intelligence. It saddens me when thinking about the way mankind has treated them knowing what we know about them now. Where man wasn't happy with the balance he once had with nature and felt the need to abandon it in pursuit of something 'better'......primates are an example of a species that coexists with everything else. 
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 10:41:50 AM
^^ Totally agree with all your observations, Gary. Great call on snakes, snakes are REALLY cool! My favorites are the big bois like anacondas and pythons, but also rattlesnakes and the king cobra :) Dolphins are lovely animals although their teeth creep me out.

Another favorite of mine: the sea dragon. Also, a shoutout to jellyfish of all kinds - jellyfish rule.

(https://kpbs.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/05/22/BAS_LeafySeadragon2_t800.jpg?90232451fbcadccc64a17de7521d859a8f88077d)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 08, 2020, 10:42:14 AM
Always been so fascinated by bears in general especially Polar Bear.

Also Walruses are incredible animals too.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 08, 2020, 10:48:21 AM
Another favorite of mine: the sea dragon. Also, a shoutout to jellyfish of all kinds - jellyfish rule.

Sea creatures in general are pretty amazing. Those Bioluminescent species that live in the pitch black depths of the ocean.......just beautiful and mesmerizing. The Cuddlefish is one of those sea creatures that is awesome also.....the way it can change it's skin color/tone....really neat. 
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 10:50:59 AM
Did you know that clownfish and other fish have the ability to change sex? Literally switch sexes entirely. Their physical appearance completely changes too. It's incredible! (https://ourblueplanet.bbcearth.com/blog/?article=incredible-sex-changing-fish-from-blue-planet#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20%E2%80%9Csequential%20hermaphrodites,wide%20variety%20of%20reef%20fish.&text=When%20the%20dominant%20female%20dies,male%20transforms%20into%20a%20female)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 08, 2020, 11:00:19 AM
Did you know that clownfish and other fish have the ability to change sex? Literally switch sexes entirely. Their physical appearance completely changes too. It's incredible! (https://ourblueplanet.bbcearth.com/blog/?article=incredible-sex-changing-fish-from-blue-planet#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20%E2%80%9Csequential%20hermaphrodites,wide%20variety%20of%20reef%20fish.&text=When%20the%20dominant%20female%20dies,male%20transforms%20into%20a%20female)

yeah....I've seen that before.....I think on one of those shows like "Blue Planet' or 'Planet Earth'? anyway, really fascinating stuff.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Adami on July 08, 2020, 11:02:44 AM
Did you know that clownfish and other fish have the ability to change sex? Literally switch sexes entirely. Their physical appearance completely changes too. It's incredible! (https://ourblueplanet.bbcearth.com/blog/?article=incredible-sex-changing-fish-from-blue-planet#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20%E2%80%9Csequential%20hermaphrodites,wide%20variety%20of%20reef%20fish.&text=When%20the%20dominant%20female%20dies,male%20transforms%20into%20a%20female)

Yup! Now go watch Finding Nemo again with that knowledge.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Indiscipline on July 08, 2020, 11:04:55 AM
Cats. Never lived a second in my life without being proudly "owned" by a cat.

Horses. IMO, the most fascinating animals; proud yet our humble friends for millennia, totally crazy yet capable of amazing sweetness.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: pg1067 on July 08, 2020, 11:07:26 AM
What's terrifying about frogs?  :lol Some are pretty ugly, and I've had some jump right into my face which freaks me out, but they're so cute!

Cute?  Hell no.  They're slimy and jumpy and EEEWWWW!  When I was a kid, we'd occasionally get one in our backyard pool.  I would use our pool skimmer (so as to stay as far away from it as possible) and basically launch it as far as possible.  As far as I know, I never landed one on anybody...   :biggrin:


I want to see whales in person so, so badly. I'm scared to death of getting on the water but I'd love to be in a boat and see whales breaching nearby. :( Absolutely breathtaking animals, whales.

Not surprisingly, we have a bunch of whale watching companies here in SoCal.  Some really know how to find the whales and how to get close without disturbing them.  I've never seen a humpback in person (although we do occasionally get them around here), but I've seen tons of blue and California gray whales.  Coolest whale watching trip I ever did was in early April off the coast of Seward, Alaska.  Didn't see a single whale (they were probably a week or two away from returning to Alaska from their migration), but the boat ride was AMAZING!  It was probably in the 40s, so most of the folks hung out inside, so I basically had the deck all to myself.  I can remember standing right at the bow of the boat and going up and down probably 30 feet as the boat moved through the ocean.  Definitely make a trip when you get a chance.


Did you know that clownfish and other fish have the ability to change sex? Literally switch sexes entirely. Their physical appearance completely changes too. It's incredible! (https://ourblueplanet.bbcearth.com/blog/?article=incredible-sex-changing-fish-from-blue-planet#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20%E2%80%9Csequential%20hermaphrodites,wide%20variety%20of%20reef%20fish.&text=When%20the%20dominant%20female%20dies,male%20transforms%20into%20a%20female)

Yup.  If you watch the "everything wrong with" video for Finding Nemo, the guy talks about that.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 11:10:09 AM
Now you guys are trying to ruin Finding Nemo for me!!  :lol I first learned about that fish sex changing on that Our Planet docu-series. I watched Finding Nemo after that, and didn't think about it. Now that you all have mentioned it though...
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Lethean on July 08, 2020, 01:40:41 PM
Also, a shoutout to jellyfish of all kinds - jellyfish rule.

You only think so because you haven't been in the ocean. :)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 01:51:26 PM
Also, a shoutout to jellyfish of all kinds - jellyfish rule.

You only think so because you haven't been in the ocean. :)

Look, the ocean is jellyfish territory :) If I enter their turf, I deserve whatever I get. But you know what really scare me either way are the Portguese manowar and the box jellyfish. The manowar's tentacles can be 30+ feet... sometimes up to 100!

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/42/41/f0/4241f05ad16d77223bd9a89c46ed2eb8.png) (https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nintchdbpict000252894401.jpg)
(https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/131029112752-7-jellyfish-echizen-story-top.jpg)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Lethean on July 08, 2020, 02:19:34 PM
Yeah that would scare me too.  Regular jellyfish are bad enough. :)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: ariich on July 08, 2020, 02:23:23 PM
Otters are the best them.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 02:26:04 PM
Otters are great  :heart
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Snow Dog on July 08, 2020, 03:18:13 PM
Osprey - Never heard of them until moving to Oregon. Watching them fish is a thing of beauty. And they always carry their fish head forward in flight. Pretty cool.

Huskies - Cute as hell as puppies, gorgeous as adults.

Dead mosquitos - The best state for these nasty things.

Oh, and:
(https://i.imgur.com/IXIfz82.gif)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 03:34:25 PM
My brother has two huskies, a boy and a girl. They're the best dogs for sure. So goofy but fun loving. Hey, speaking of good boys, here's a very good boy in his natural habitat:

(https://davidsuzuki.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/salish-sea-orca-L-pod.png)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: KevShmev on July 08, 2020, 03:37:30 PM
I agree with the post saying that snakes are fascinating, interesting, etc., but for me, they are like spiders in this regard: cool, but we have a mutual agreement: you stay away from me, and I will stay away from you. :lol :lol

I grew up hating cats, and I can't say they are a favorite now, but I've had a couple girlfriends over the years who had cats and they were pretty bad ass, so I have mostly warmed up to them, although I would still never own one on my own (unless any future mrs. insisted on it :P).

Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: pg1067 on July 08, 2020, 04:00:56 PM
Otters are the best them.

Yup...they deserve special mention in the marine mammal category.  Less so for river otters.


My brother has two huskies, a boy and a girl. They're the best dogs for sure. So goofy but fun loving. Hey, speaking of good boys, here's a very good boy in his natural habitat:

(https://davidsuzuki.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/salish-sea-orca-L-pod.png)

When I was in Alaska I REALLY wanted to go kayaking in the ocean and hopefully see some orca.  Sadly, because of the time of year we were there, no one was yet doing ocean kayak trips.  I have, however, seen orca up close many times at Sea World.  They're super cool.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on July 08, 2020, 04:05:22 PM
I really like Chimps.  They are so similar to humans that it makes them really interesting to me.  I'd love to have a pet monkey if it were feasible. 

I've always been fascinated with sharks, just because they are such huge water predators.

I think one of the coolest animal experiences I've had was getting a behind the scenes private tour of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium.  My x's sister had a job there and was able to take us behind the scenes.  I got to play with a fox and the penguins and it was so cool! 

I'm such a big animal lover and with all the stay at home stuff, I've been doing a lot more sitting outside and observing my own local animals.  I've got a cardinal and his wife and baby.  A mom and dad rabbit with their baby, a squirrel who likes to fuck shit up, and an opossum that only comes out if I start a fire right after sunset.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 08, 2020, 04:09:12 PM
"a squirrel who likes to fuck shit up"  :lol :lol
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: TAC on July 08, 2020, 04:24:41 PM
I am fascinated by crocodiles, and I think hippos rule because they crocodiles actually leave them alone.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on July 08, 2020, 04:25:34 PM
Hippos will fuck you up, thats why.  Crocs know that.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Indiscipline on July 08, 2020, 04:27:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WUgkjjz.jpg)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 08, 2020, 07:03:42 PM
My favorites would be Falcons and Owls, Jaguars, and Wolves. Especially wolves.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Destiny Of Chaos on July 08, 2020, 07:08:28 PM
My favorite animal is chicken, particularly the dark meat.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 08, 2020, 07:09:07 PM
My favorite animal is chicken, particularly the dark meat.
Mmm, they are quite tasty.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on July 09, 2020, 08:16:37 AM
"a squirrel who likes to fuck shit up"  :lol :lol

 :lol yup, this guy right here and doesn't he look mischievous?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eb9KphUUcAAqc-5?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 09, 2020, 09:09:08 AM
"a squirrel who likes to fuck shit up"  :lol :lol

 :lol yup, this guy right here and doesn't he look mischievous?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eb9KphUUcAAqc-5?format=jpg&name=medium)

Hide ya kids, hide ya wife  :lol
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: WildRanger on July 09, 2020, 12:17:31 PM
Labrador dog
Hippo
Black panther
Eagles
Dolphins
Grizzly bear
Peafowl
Raccoons
Orangutans

Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Stadler on July 09, 2020, 12:56:17 PM
Anyone ever heard of a black squirrel before?  I've lived in Connecticut off and on for my entire life, and seen hundreds if not thousands of squirrels.   I saw a black one now twice in two weeks (very well could be the same one) and it was freaky. 
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Adami on July 09, 2020, 12:58:24 PM
I saw a black one now twice in two weeks (very well could be the same one) and it was freaky.

Oh man, so tempting.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on July 09, 2020, 12:58:44 PM
I don't think I've ever seen one nor until now, knew that was a thing.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Evermind on July 09, 2020, 01:00:38 PM
Cats are my 100% percent favourite, also owls are fantastic. I also kinda like mice/rats, they're somewhat cute actually. Squirrels are also very cute. I think that's it.

Wait, pandas also. They're hilariously adorable.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: LudwigVan on July 09, 2020, 01:04:00 PM
Speaking of squirrels, I had an unexpected experience with one about 2 years ago. 

I was sitting down for lunch on a park bench in downtown Manhattan (Hanover Square) when a squirrel scrambled up to me and rested both of his paws on my left arm as he regarded my ham and cheese sandwich. I let him perch on my arm for a while, but I never expected that squirrels would ever do something like that. Everyone in the square was watching in amusement. After a minute or so, I tore off a chunk of bread and he made off with it. 
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on July 09, 2020, 01:07:00 PM
That sounds like a park squirrel that's very used to humans.  On Penn State's campus there are large amounts of squirrels that are super cool with humans to the point it might actually be uncomfortable if you've got some food on you they want.  I've hand fed many of squirrels before on the campus, but I've heard of horror stories of them climbing up your body and chasing you  :lol
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Evermind on July 09, 2020, 01:08:41 PM
Speaking of squirrels, I had an unexpected experience with one about 2 years ago. 

I was sitting down for lunch on a park bench in downtown Manhattan (Hanover Square) when a squirrel scrambled up to me and rested both of his paws on my left arm as he regarded my ham and cheese sandwich. I let him perch on my arm for a while, but I never expected that squirrels would ever do something like that. Everyone in the square was watching in amusement. After a minute or so, I tore off a chunk of bread and he made off with it.

When I was young, we lived near the forest (somewhat alike a national park in the US I guess). We often went walking in there and we always brought either nuts or sunflower seeds. I was like 8 years old and I sat on the ground with the seeds in my hand, and there was this one squirrel that always came to me and did almost the same, just rested both of her/his paws on my palm between eating the seeds like, you don't go anywhere before I'm finished with this. I had to be very still so I won't spook her/him. One of my very vivid childhood memories.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Lethean on July 09, 2020, 04:16:55 PM
That's really cool, Evermind. :)

I see black squires all the time. 

For me, cats are my favorite pets by far.  Otherwise, birds (pretty much all kinds) are my favorite.  I like lots of animals, some mentioned in this thread like dolphins and pandas, turtles (maybe not mentioned), but I don't encounter most of them often or at all in the case of pandas.  But I see birds all the time and always enjoy seeing them. 
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: pg1067 on July 09, 2020, 08:17:28 PM
Anyone ever heard of a black squirrel before?  I've lived in Connecticut off and on for my entire life, and seen hundreds if not thousands of squirrels.   I saw a black one now twice in two weeks (very well could be the same one) and it was freaky.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/original/1146964736/hFD66D55B/)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on July 09, 2020, 09:06:52 PM
 :lol I think my friend was inspired by my bird pictures that he got a bird feeder... and now has a squirrel who eats it all and will do anything to get to it, including hanging upside down on the wire holding the feeder up from the tree
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Northern Lion on July 10, 2020, 07:15:35 AM
I like lions  :)

And I like dogs, particularly mastiffs.  And I agree with the comments on chicken  :tup.

However, I don't like cats at all.  I'm allergic to them and so is my whole family.  And there was an apartment complex I used to live in where a cat lady lived and she fed all the stray cats.  And one of those cats would always attack my kids when they were trying to play outside.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Evermind on July 10, 2020, 08:12:09 AM
To build on my yesterday post, I like owls so much I even have a ring in shape of an owl. Posted in on reddit recently and thought I'd share it here too.

(https://i.redd.it/34pfl44onv951.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IN017iM.jpg)

However, I don't like cats at all.  I'm allergic to them and so is my whole family.

One thing I'm very glad of is that I'm not allergic to cats. This would've been sad for me.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on July 10, 2020, 08:20:18 AM
AWESOME!
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Indiscipline on July 10, 2020, 08:35:24 AM
Really cool, Ev.

I've had owls living on my oak for years. I've grown quite fond of them.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Evermind on July 10, 2020, 01:57:00 PM
They're a hoot.

I'm out.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 10, 2020, 03:30:28 PM
They're a hoot.

I'm out.
:lolpalm:
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: TAC on July 10, 2020, 03:34:55 PM
"a squirrel who likes to fuck shit up"  :lol :lol

 :lol yup, this guy right here and doesn't he look mischievous?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eb9KphUUcAAqc-5?format=jpg&name=medium)

Hide ya kids, hide ya wife  :lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um0jTNrRY3Y
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: wolfking on July 10, 2020, 03:43:04 PM
I love sloths.  What a fascinating creature

(https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/kidsea/kids-core-objects/animals/5-reasons/5-reasons-sloth.ngsversion.1561745235170.adapt.1900.1.jpg)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 01, 2020, 02:35:26 PM
My sister got a rabbit last week and it's funny how a thing so little can be so strong. This is how I imagine it in a year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GUisuU6xzo

Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on September 01, 2020, 03:32:08 PM
My sister got a rabbit last week and it's funny how a thing so little can be so strong. This is how I imagine it in a year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GUisuU6xzo

Holy crap!!  :lol

My friend had a rabbit that was so fat/large it couldn't hop. It stayed in the bathroom most of the year cause the tile was cool. Always felt bad for the little guy
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Kotowboy on September 01, 2020, 03:41:28 PM
I had a rabbit once which I named " Colonel Carrot ".

It didn't live long :( we never got a chance to get it to a vet as it got sick really fast and couldnt stop pooping then it was dead the next day. :(

My favourite pets are rodents ( rats, gerbils ) or cats.

Kotowboy gonna Kotowboy I guess but I f-ing hate dogs.

I don't hate dogs as animals. Just the ones that lash out at you when you're near them - or literally any other f*cking dog.

They shit all over the pavement and dont wash themselves and can't take themselves for a walk.

Also I really despise how people worship them like they're God's gift to humans. They always cite bomb dogs and sniffer dogs and guide dogs.

but it's like.... We TRAINED them to do those things they weren't born with those skills.

Every time I hear a dog barking for ages at NOTHING or see a pile of dog shit on the pavement or see two dogs just lashing out at each other

for no reason other than they're both dogs - I always sarcastically say out loud " We don't Deseeerrrrvvveee dogsssss "  ::)


TL;DR I love cats.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on September 01, 2020, 03:44:30 PM
TL,DR: dogs suck

We are not so different, you and I.  :lol :hifive:
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Kotowboy on September 01, 2020, 03:48:14 PM
Thank you - I always say hello to dogs when i'm out and about - and last year I saw one which was the spitting image of my childhood doggie and it gave me a cuddle...  :laugh: :laugh:

I love Welsh Border Collies and Chihuahuas. I know they have a rep for being yappy little shits but all the Chihuahuas i've ever met have been silent and very timid and cuddly.

It's just everything else about them I don't like. I could never have a pet dog.

One of my phobias is someone moves in near me with a big barking dog because I would have to move out. I'm not joking.

one day my neighbour had friends over who bought a big dog and it barked the entire time.

It was so loud and constant I had a panic attack and had to leave the house for several hours hoping that when I returned they'd left - which they had.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on September 01, 2020, 03:51:41 PM
Oh dude I am right there with you. My neighbors moved in right next door to my unit about a year ago now, and they have two or three very large dogs. I can hear them bark their fucking heads off whenever the littlest thing happens, and rapid thumping like they're all racing down the stairs at the same time. I wish they'd go away, but it gives me an excuse to play my music louder without feeling bad  :lol So sorry that those dogs managed to even give you a panic attack. Every time I visit my friend's house, his three dogs are always barking and all over me and it drives me nuts too.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Kotowboy on September 01, 2020, 04:00:38 PM
Mostly I really disagree with how people worship dogs like they're angels and "cats are evil shits".

SO many dogs lash out at me when i'm out walking and I have several feline friends in my little neighbourhood.

A couple of them even come running when they see me.

For me there is literally ZERO contest. They clean themselves, they're quiet, they walk themselves and can feed themselves.

But i also love pet rats. They're SO affectionate and I have never been nipped by one once.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Lethean on September 04, 2020, 10:26:57 AM
I don't really hate dogs, but I'm pretty sure I hate a fair amount of dog owners. :P

Cats are awesome.

Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Kotowboy on September 04, 2020, 12:50:07 PM
I don't really hate dogs, but I'm pretty sure I hate a fair amount of dog owners. :P

Cats are awesome.

I was at work yesterday and one of our guests was sitting outside with their dog - I did that "tck tck" tongue click thing to say hello to the dog - and the dog went FUCKING APESHIT  :facepalm:

It's like - I was literally saying hello you fucking ugly parasitic sack of verminous shit.

Cats don't suddenly have a conniption fit if you just say hello to them - if they feel threatened - they just run away.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Lethean on September 04, 2020, 01:05:41 PM
Maybe it could tell you didn't like it. :)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: 73109 on September 04, 2020, 01:12:46 PM
(https://wild-facts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/106442137_2eccfaddcb.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8e/f8/fe/8ef8fed5bc64d4f9be9aab60a7886fef.jpg)
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(https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2014/05/02/istock_000007442325medium_slide-7d8fcbcf9e4e5e5de8173e59d09eacf90d576774-s800-c85.jpg)
(https://www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/yourshot/2014/08/4301443.jpg)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Ben_Jamin on September 04, 2020, 01:44:03 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/SQmRTPZ/20200816-143006.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f8N4R2T)

Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 04, 2020, 01:46:40 PM

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8e/f8/fe/8ef8fed5bc64d4f9be9aab60a7886fef.jpg)
That's a package of pure happiness right there :lol :heart
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: 73109 on September 04, 2020, 02:07:45 PM
Quokkas are the best.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: Kotowboy on September 06, 2020, 03:18:20 PM
Maybe it could tell you didn't like it. :)

...Maybe dogs are inherently stupid cunts.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: cramx3 on September 06, 2020, 04:48:43 PM
Maybe it could tell you didn't like it. :)

...Maybe dogs are inherently stupid cunts.

Doubt that :chill
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on October 23, 2020, 01:26:26 PM
I'm guarding this furry little thing for a week.  :heart

(https://i.ibb.co/KV25DM0/20201022-200209.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZcBfSnL)
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: The Walrus on October 23, 2020, 01:29:01 PM
I'm guarding this furry little thing for a week.  :heart

(https://i.ibb.co/KV25DM0/20201022-200209.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZcBfSnL)

omfg  :heart
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: hunnus2000 on October 23, 2020, 02:22:58 PM
The octopus is the coolest animal. They're unique looking, crazy smart and use tools. They're brave and their camouflage system is almost alien. 

(https://i.imgur.com/xmEugxV.gif)
(https://i.gifer.com/1v33.gif)

Curious - have you seen the documentary My Octopus Teacher? Very moving. In fact, the sports radio station I listen to actually did a segment on this recently.
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: IDontNotDoThings on October 28, 2020, 06:36:30 PM
Cats - I love cats. I think they're really cute & I like that they're more aloof than dogs. They also have those wild instincts which make them fun.
Bunnies - I think bunnies are adorable. Especially when they hop, it's just... aww
Lizards - I like how they look & crawl about. I think it'd be fun to have one as a pet.
Frogs - They go ribbit & they jump. I love them
Kangaroos - They're kinda dicks but it's really majestic to see the hop, especially from a distance in some open field.
Deer - Also super majestic.
Octopi - I think they have a really cool shape & texture & it makes them fun to watch.
Koala - They spend like 20 hours a day sleeping & the remaining 4 hours just wondering around aimlessly. Big mood
Panda - Like the koala, but more aesthetic
Red panda - Quite obviously not a panda but awww
Giraffe - Long boi

This is my dumbest post ever, I swear to god :lol
Title: Re: What are your favorite animals?
Post by: IDontNotDoThings on October 28, 2020, 06:40:57 PM
Did you know that clownfish and other fish have the ability to change sex? Literally switch sexes entirely. Their physical appearance completely changes too. It's incredible! (https://ourblueplanet.bbcearth.com/blog/?article=incredible-sex-changing-fish-from-blue-planet#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20%E2%80%9Csequential%20hermaphrodites,wide%20variety%20of%20reef%20fish.&text=When%20the%20dominant%20female%20dies,male%20transforms%20into%20a%20female)

(https://i.imgur.com/nL9ywzr.png)