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sorry for lack of posts, i'm dealing with severe depression so i haven't had motivation to do anything with this blog. if anyone wants to keep sending asks i'll get to them eventually when i'm more up to it

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What can you tell me about pencil sharpeners. I put one down and they just seem to dissappear

i feel like i've been asking for clarification on nearly every ask i get lately but could you be more specific? do you mean the small kind or the crank-powered ones? or the electric kind?

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Do we know what the common ancestor of tech objects was? I'd love to try and make a phylogenetic diagram of their evolution.

not exactly - it likely looked something like a small, very old computer, though!

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got any info oooon….. radios? :)

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radios are a species of carnivore common to urban areas. they primarily eat other small objects, but will also consume things such as rodents, small birds and insects. they have very large and sharp teeth for cracking through hard bodies and consuming the meat inside. their limbs are smooth and quite thick proportionally, with sharp claws on both their hands and feet. their claws are non-retractable. their colors vary widely but are most often black, brown or gray.

these objects are mostly solitary, only coming together in large groups during mating season. species with antennae will often flag theirs in elaborate dances to attract a partner; all radios will produce a very large variety of sounds such as whines, growls, barks and purrs to communicate with whoever they choose. once paired, they'll find a quiet and secluded location to raise their young, with the females giving birth to three babies on average. baby radios are notoriously loud and difficult to take care of and they'll often scream the second their mother leaves to find food. they reach maturity at about four months, after which they leave their parents on their own and will start their own lives.

i'm honestly not sure if i'd recommend radios as pets. as previously stated they make a LOT of noise, especially as babies, and need a lot of attention. they should be kept only indoors and need at least four hours of interaction per day as well as lots of toys to stay occupied. they need to be fed at least three times a day and need constant access to fresh water. these are NOT a beginner pet and if you want to adopt one i highly recommend really considering if this is a good choice for you. do your own research thoroughly!

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what is the most common assistance/service object?

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(no need to change the anon tag!! still ☕️🪶anon :D)

i'd say backpacks are probably the most common service object! they can be trained for a ton of different jobs and they're very good at them!

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That info about Geiger counters got me wondering…are they at all related to smartphones? They seem kinda similar in terms of diet and body structure.

they are distant relatives, yes! they're both "tech" objects, which all descended from the same common ancestor.

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Bestow upon me your knowledge on telescopes O wise one

telescopes are a widespread and common species of insectivore instantly recognizable by their elongated, cylindrical bodies. they can come in nearly any color, though black, blue, white and silver are by far the most common. they may have metallic, shiny skin on their bodies or it may be more plastic-like. their limbs are typically smooth and leathery with no scales or fur, and they have no claws on either their hands or feet. their tough skin helps protect from things like insect bites, which is a necessary adaptation thanks to their primary food source being small invertebrates such as ants, termites, wasps and beetles. they also have sharp teeth and very good night vision.

these objects are strictly nocturnal; their very specialized bodies help them with navigation at night, following the light of the milky way to discern different directions, which aids in retracing steps to feeding areas. while this is a solitary object species, they primarily communicate with one another through pheromones and don't have any particular mating dances or rituals. mothers will often leave babies in their nest while hunting for food as the father takes no part in raising the young. babies will reach maturity at around four months in smaller species, with larger ones becoming fully mature at about seven. it's not uncommon for young telescopes to leave their nests before they reach maturity, getting a head start in a sense.

telescopes are pretty common housepets. they respond well to being indoor-only pets, so long as their owners can tend to their dietary needs effectively - they often need supplements like calcium powder in captivity. they're not very active so they may not need as many toys as species of a similar size, but they should have at least some; they enjoy chasing battery-powered mice as well as string toys the most. care must be taken to give them a dark enclosed area for sleeping during the day.

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could you give some information on ice cubes, snowballs, snowflakes, or similar cold objects?

this is a bit vague and none of these objects are very closely related, could you be a bit more specific as to what species you'd like covered? you might be interested in my snow globe post as well!

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Trash bag idiot again. Well... Vet said she certainly wouldn't have survived to give birth if I hadnt been so stupid. Even with her raids of the suet feeder outside my house. She is in BAD way. The vet is holding her till they can get her in a better shape. I think they are going to give the trashlings to a foster. They think trash mama is probably going to be okay, if stressed... I'll keep you updated.

dear god D:

well i'm glad that she's getting the help she needs and hopefully the babies are well taken care of!!

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are there any objects that can change colors like chameleons can?

(chameleons are SO cool. oh my goodness gracious i love them…)

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some, yes! it heavily depends on the specific thing they mimic. small led light objects can produce different colors of light, for example. leaf objects change color depending on season as well and fruit objects may change colors over the course of their life, though it's not a voluntary change and is simply how their bodies work

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Hi! I have an apple sauce cup who loves to be (gently) tossed from hand to hand! love him.

this is a free space to share a favorite fact you have for any similar species :3

OH MY GOD THAT'S SO CUTE... tell him i said hi please!

i don't really have any favorite facts necessarily but i DO find apple sauce cups absolutely adorable and i love them dearly. such cute objects

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oh, I’m sorry for not clarifying! It’s the metal kind

metal weighing scales are a species of herbivorous object originally native to northeast africa, though they have since spread quite a long ways. they're now found in several european countries and domestic populations exist within captivity on every continent except antarctica (obviously). these objects have very distinct body shapes used primarily for carrying small items, which they try to place evenly on either side. they have scaled, lizard-like limbs and sharp claws on both their hands and feet. their diets mainly consist of shrubbery and leaves, though they also enjoy fruits.

as previously stated, metal scales will often carry small things they find such as interesting rocks or pieces of fruit on their plates. they do their best to keep each side even, as one side being heavier will cause them to easily lose their balance. they may carry their items for a few minutes or several hours; if they feel particularly attached to a specific thing they carry it with them for months. when one finds a mate, they will give gifts as a courting attempt, typically rocks or fruits - if the female accepts, she'll give birth to two babies on average in a few months. parents will often carry their young on their plates, one on each side, or take turns carrying them if more than two are present. the babies will reach maturity at about six months, after which the parents will stop caring for them and they'll be left to live on their own.

these objects were very common pets in antiquity. they're commonly seen in symbolism and mythology, from the scales in the egyptian afterlife to the zodiac sign libra - they've been companions to humans for thousands of years. they do very well in captivity, requiring relatively little human interaction, though they should be given toys to entertain themselves whenever they're alone. they require fresh food and water at all times and benefit heavily from being taken on walks from time to time. i recommend walking them once a week at least.

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Okay, so…remember those golf balls that I mentioned made a burrow in my yard?

This morning I saw a tennis ball trying to court one of them.

Is this…normal behavior for tennis balls?

The weirdest part is that the golf ball seemed kind of interested…

both tennis and golf balls are pretty closely related and are known to bond with each other both in the wild and in captivity. it may be a bonding thing for them!

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Say, did something stupid and now I have like five feral trash bags in my house. Four newborns and a scraggly looking mom. Driving to the vet as soon as it opens but anything you can let me know would be appreciated.

anon please i have it plastered everywhere to not let feral objects into your house 😭😭😭 just take them to the vet like you said, they'll tell you everything you need to know!

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Any info on brass instruments? Specifically Baritones…

ASKING FOR A FRIEND

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brass instruments are a broad group of species that include several familiar objects, such as trumpets, trombones, tubas, and many more. while each species is distinct, their behaviors are very similar so i'll cover them all here.

these instruments, also sometimes referred to simply as horns, are a very unique group of herbivores characterized by their large sound-producing bodies. their skin is shiny and metallic, usually a yellow color, though some may also be brown, silver or rarely other colors as well. their limbs have shiny, dark-colored scales along their length. their claws are usually rather dull, though some species, mostly smaller ones, may have sharper claws. these are social objects that enjoy the company of others, whether it be members of their own species or other instruments. they've been seen bonding with completely unrelated objects as well. the collective noun for instrument objects of any type is a band or ensemble, though others may be used occasionally as well.

these objects are well-known for their very loud calls, which can be heard from great distances. these calls help to startle away predators efficiently, but they are also used to attract potential mates, with the loudest calls being most favored. their ears are uniquely tuned to hear the calls of their respective species. mothers will give birth to four babies on average, though larger species will generally have less - these babies will grow slowly and will first start practicing their calls at around six weeks old. the age they reach maturity varies by species, but is usually around seven months. the young may stay with the parents for up to two years before parting ways to find mates of their own.

in captivity these objects do very well, though they are noisy. i wouldn't recommend one as a pet unless you live on your own in an area where neighbors won't get upset at the noise. domesticated brass instruments love being around people and are very affectionate animals; they do best with at least three hours of interaction per day at the minimum, but will always appreciate more time. they have quite entertaining personalities and are receptive to training and their energy makes them very fun to play with. they prefer playing with humans over toys, but things like kicker toys and string toys will catch their attention.

also, i feel i shouldn't have to say this, but don't try playing an instrument object. you'll either hurt them or they'll hate you for it.

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Cole has gotten to the age where he’s started occasionally getting the zoomies…a lot.

In the late hours of night, no less. I’m glad he’s active and finally seems to have figured out that he’s meant to be nocturnal but my goodness, I didn’t realize lanterns were capable of moving that fast. Little guy can run.

AWW... i'm glad he's getting exercise!!!

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can you make a post on geiger counters....

geiger counters are a small omnivorous species family originally native to europe, though small domestic populations exist in many locations now. they primarily eat insects; they have needle-like teeth for gripping and crushing shelled invertebrates, though they'll also eat worms and grubs with soft bodies. they also may consume grass and leaves from time to time. their limbs have an almost rubbery texture and they have claws on their feet, but not on their hands. they may come in different sizes and shapes, but they're most commonly black, yellow or blue.

of course, the main thing they're known for is the loud clicking noises they produce. this clicking sound has many uses - it's used to attract mates, scare away predators, communicate with other objects and warn others of danger. the frequency and pitch of their clicks varies greatly between uses and it's likely they have an entire language used for communication, which is very rarely seen in objects! as newborn babies they're very noisy much like kittens and their clicks don't have a distinct pattern, but after a few days and as they reach maturity at around five months they begin to "talk" in different ways. when attempting to scare predators they simply try being as loud as possible, whereas warning signals may have complex patterns to any other geiger counters in the area. they may also communicate through pheromones.

their extreme sensitivity to things like changes in air quality and of course radiation has made them a popular species to be trained for detection of radioactive materials after meltdowns. they're quite intelligent and are very good at this job! they also make for good housepets if you can handle the noise. they're surprisingly affectionate and loyal as pets, though they need at least two hours of human interaction every day. they like having a large variety of toys to play with as well, though they'll likely choose a specific one as a favorite and play with it the most.