#dingo diet

[someweirdoreblogger]

Dingo is a malewife, pass it on.

[splitster]

answering ASKSSSSS

featuring: headcanons, mspaint yonny, and more

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UHH the timeline is already hard enough to follow for 4 it's a little messy... I imagine for the pom wraith AU, it's mostly the events of pikmin 4 with some extra bits tacked onto it (like Olimar encountering the plasm at some point on his lonesome).

WAHHH THANK YOU... heres some secret mod lore, yonny is the HARDEST motherfucker to draw for me. he was ever since i started drawing the rescue corps and he still is!!!!!!!!!!!! his stupid face is so HARD GRRUUAUUGGHH

THANK YOU!!! i have a few bernard drawings/doodles in the pipeline to post eventually

(ive done a few ask masterposts at this point so forgive me if i already answered this one) AHHHHH i mean pom DOES really like Olimar. he challenges her skills out on the field when she's trying to track him down as a leafling which she finds engaging, and she finds him quite charming from the logs she reads. after he's cured, he's nothing but kind and supportive.

i don't think she'd try to take off with him like the plasm, but she'd feel protective over him if something were to threaten him

WAUUGGHH THANK YOU!!!! putting my favorite fictional characters into an enclosure and watching them

THANK YOU!!! you get it, he's so wet and pathetic

YEAH i have more bernard incoming!!! he's so genuinely supportive and it kinda freaks pom out because she can't tell if he has ulterior motivations or not (he doesn't. he's just a really cool dude. they'll become besties💖)

i'll perform the summoning ritual for you anon

there he is. what a jolly fellow

THIS IS A REALLY GOOD QUESTION... i had to consult with my friends for a lengthy food discussion (big hearts to @cosmicocoffee who helped me with like literally all of them)

for Pom, she's a wraith, so she just likes interesting and strong tastes. she's very partial to sweet things, and she LOVES chocolate (because that's one of the first sweets she ever tasted). although, she also like really spicy things because it's a neat feeling. as for least favorite, uh... i mean, the girl will literally eat soap for fun. it's very rare for her to have a food item she despises. they DO exist though, she fucking hates raisins

Dingo likes MANLY food, like MEAT and RIBS. well, he mostly likes being seen eating it. he does have a fondness for sweet things and smoothies. the town he grew up in could get pretty cold, so he grew up eating quite a lot of hot meals like caldo de res (he's especially fond of soups made the way his mama used to make them). he also picks up a fondness for hot tea from growing up with yonny, but he always puts extra honey in his cups. dingo HATES some foods though, especially sushi. the last time he tried to impress people by eating sushi, Dingo was hunched over outside the restaurant with Yonny rubbing his back...

shepherd! likes coffee. @soupvnova said she'd go to starbucks (spacebucks?) often to get the pup cup for oatchi which is very good. she has the healthiest diet out of all of them with routine exercise, protein shakes, lots of fruits and shit. she does have a weakness and a bit of a sweet tooth though, especially for cake. it hardly puts a dent in her diet though given her metabolism, she's a very built captain. she's not a fan of steamed vegetables... too squishy for her.

while talking about shepherd it is imperative to share that Oatchi will eat ANYTHING. if something hits the ground it is in his mouth immediately, shepherd has had to wrestle him to get space dog-unsafe food outta there before. although she will also constantly sneak him stuff from the dinner table

collin's fun because he enjoys eating healthy, he's a fan of fresh spring salads and stuff like pineapples and watermelon, but he also has to live off of a lot of processed/vending machine food because the man pulls all nighters frequently. he's also prone to stress eating... you can find him demolishing a watermelon and he's just. covered with seeds. he likes crunchy foods and seeds-- he's very hamstercore. he comes to Despise instant noodles because of how often he has to rely on them for food in the dead of night

fucking uhhh yonny, he likes foods that pair well with reading, he has pretty "mature" tastes and enjoys tea, maybe a glass of wine if he's feeling it. he often gets tunnel vision with his work and will neglect to eat, and as their doctor he'll have to set reminders on his phone to go have a meal so he doesn't fall ill. i can imagine he's not too into sugary things...

we already know bernard has some very expensive tastes, but he might just struggle with some textures or tastes in food. like, he enjoys pizza, this man is just a very picky eater... i can see him having tastes all over the board though. also he's protective over his stuff, he cared more about dingo eating his pizza than abandoning him

russ. uh... russ. yeah

olimar and louie are not part of the rescue corps, but i could see olimar joining (and louie following) sometime after the events of 4! he'd get a much better benefits package... he'd be good at providing logistical support for rangers out on the field, although his achy back would probably keep him off the field himself

AHH THANK YOU!! i have written some things but i don't have anything published -- to be honest, i'm not much of a fic writer. most of my writing is mostly just me talking through ideas/stories/cool character moments with friends, which is not a very shareable format unfortunately💔

i will say, talking about ideas with buddies gives me a shit load of ideas/motivation for drawing, and a lot of the stuff i've posted probably had that as an origin

THANK YOU!! and yeah of course that's fine! every artist is a collection of inspirations, and i'm no exception. my style comes from studying what i like in art and media (made by other people). i'm honored you find me as an inspiration💖

AUGH AUGH THANK YOU!!! i appreciate the anatomically correct hearts 💖💖

YEAHH i have designs that i've been meaning to flesh out but i'm lazy... i've been sitting on a dingo and yonny wraith design for like a month now, i should just bite the bullet and post them as-is if i ever want to share them... oh well! it's all for fun, i'm not gonna stress about it looking good

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thank you for reading this far!! and thank you all for the asks, i will continue to slowly get through them...

[toiletdestroyer3415]

sudden motivation go!!! here's a bunch of pikmin headcanons or whatever you can call these. they are very random and i am not sorry about that

-hocotatians are the closest living relative of humans! they inherit our natural hair color and our diet, mainly because Hocotate was the first planet humans went to after The Incident™

-the most DISTANT relative of humans would be ocobians. they needed lots of adaptations to their vastly different planet, and needed to abandon most of our traits to survive. i like to think they can echolocate and hold their breath longer, and maybe have noticeable webs between their fingers :)

-giyans are the most prone to allergies! i like to think Shepherd is allergic herself but just sneezes very quietly and takes lots of allergy medicine. she refuses to get rid of oatchi, even if it will kill her

-koppaites are cold-blooded! they are also oviparous, and their eggs are fairly small. think turtle eggs, if that makes any sense.

-ohrians lack the part of their brain that feels love, sort of like snakes. they're still capable of it, but it's significantly harder for them to make relationships with people, platonic or romantic. this is totally not an excuse as to why dingo is a prick and why yonny doesn't understand the concept of something being unethical. hey don't look at me like that

-nijo is the smallest planet out of all the planets, but that doesn't really affect its inhabitants, since it's mostly made up of land with lots of rivers all over the place, sort of like if canada was a planet. as a drawback they have a shitty economy and their leader sucks.

-i WOULD say that colored hair is a natural feature among starfolk (save for hocotatians) but i have no good logical explanation for that so. idk.

bonus headcanon from my hubby: collin goes 'erm, actually' unironically. this would be more fitting for russ imo but he's never wrong so.

[cac-deadlyrang]

Bluey: Flash Forward (Future AU): Bluey Headcanons

Full name: Bluey Christine Pastore (née Heeler)

33 years old as of 2045

She/they

The only non-queer member (but still an ally) of her generation of the Heeler family

Married to neither Mackenzie nor Jean-Luc, but a Lessinia and Lagorai Shepherd (Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai) named Smudge

Mackenzie and Jean-Luc were best men at her wedding

Lives in an apartment on Warren Street in Fortitude Valley with an interior color of red.

Tradie (specifically Aircraft Maintenance Engineer)

Works at Brisbane Airport

Nearly died to canine distemper at age 10, Has minor neurological issues (particularly winking and chewing gum fit tics), PTSD, and chronic pain as a result of said distemper

Has implant dentures for some teeth due to having said post-distemper hypoplastic natural teeth removed

Epileptic

Type 1 diabetic

Is on a Mediterranean diet (since they were 10)

Has 2 children, an 8-year-old Pastoreeler named Basil (after the planned male name of the puppy Chilli miscarried) and a 6-year-old dingo named Ruby conceived through frozen embryo transfer.

Can speak French and Serbian fluently

Has a sense of humor similar to Vinesauce Joel

Takes CBD oil

Swears too much for her own good

Favorite animal is a raccoon

Likes bushwalking (hiking)

Owns a Soviet Panamka hat gotten from a thrift store, didn't really know the significance

Furry (which is kinda ironic, being that she’s an anthropomorphic dog)

Worst nightmares are dying to SUDEP and developing Alzheimer’s

Went to university to become a writer, but became dissatisfied with their work, constantly plagued with writer’s block and had an existential crisis, dropped out, and went to trade school instead

Forklift certified

Flying fox otherhearted

Favorite game series is Gran Turismo

[ourloveiselectrifying]

Voice claim for The Kevin, mayhaps?? ((Also may we get a crumb of fun facts about him, sir?/gen))

This what I imagine his voice would be like :3 but also it can be anything!

https://youtu.be/v03j7my0V6c?si=-IdVqQyD-G7ustI8

Kevin fun facts:

He goes by Kevin, Kev, Dingo, and D-112214

Citypop is his favorite genre and he sings in the shower

They have dog-like allergies but if it's tasty they're gonna eat it (like a macadamia chocolate chip cookie heheh)

He actually wasn't doing anything weird in the bathroom, he was just stimming because was excited about the date and mc

They don't know their birthday, but would pretend its the sameday as mcs

He shaves almost everyday

They chomp their teeth as a stim

He's pretty sensitive to weed and alcohol

They like to smoke cigarettes

Has a sweet tooth for rumballs, lamingtons, peanut brittle, eucalyptus/butterscotch/toffee/coffee flavoured candies, and zooper doopers and he would take all the reds and pinks even if that's your favourite because he's a bitch

They're 6'3

He's Omnisexual

Their nails aren't actually black but grey-brown and they paint them black

He loves to cook and grill, his diet contains a lot of meat but he does eat vegetables for nutrition

They have blood vessels in their nails so they have to be careful when trimming them

He has anger and excitement issues

They wear lots of singlets, button ups, shorts and jeans because of the heat

He wears high vis when hes doing something he shouldn't be because he thinks if it looks like he's working people won't bother him

That "D1NG0" number plate is NOT theirs

The notepad and pen in his front pocket is just to doodle when he gets bored

They're very imaginative simmilar to mc's imagination and they see themself as a silly cartoon dingo in their head

More often than not he knows exactly what he's doing and just plays into being a dumb silly guy, but he is also just a huge dumbass sometimes

Their favourite plants are sunflowers, gympie-gympie, roses, and lavender

He's normally better at hiding being a lil weirdo but with mc he can't keep his composure

Their hair-tie controls their human/dingo-man form, but sometimes intense emotions overload it

He hates Hyenas (imsorryhyenafans)

[definedvines]

my friend is stupid and thinks bears and dogs are basically the same what do you think

why would you ask a zoology major this. you know you're gonna get some insane ass answer.

bears are only related to canines in that they are both in phylogeny categorized as carnivores, which includes a gigantic host of animals-- pretty much everyone with "canine" teeth. so they are just as related to each other as a bear is to a cat, or an otter, or a raccoon. that's all we pretty much know for sure, rest of relation between (phylogenic) carnivores is constantly debated and changing.

the noises they make. their vocals aren't even remotely the same. bears have these really husky grunts/sighs while dogs growl and bark and whine. insane

tails. all bears have this similar stubby type tail. any dog that has a similar kind of tail, or any tail that doesn't look like a long stick in general, is a derived trait new to their species.

overall body/skeleton. dogs are so much freakin leaner! their vertebra are more flexible and make more of a line, while bears' are curved inward as if they have bad posture. bears have a larger pelvis structure and MUCH shorter hind legs. there's a lot of differences to spot. (Left image, dire wolf skeleton from Explorersweb, right image, (extinct) cave bear skeleton from World History Encyclopedia)

skulls. most canids (and dogs that are not derived heavily) have that sloping rostrum, while bears' will stop short. bears also have a pretty distinct postorbital process, and it's actually far easier to confuse their skull with a feline's than a canine's because of those, and the large canines and beeg crushing mass of skull. Not to mention that beeg old crest, called a sagittal crest, on the back of the wolf's head. (Left image, gray wolf skull from Center Of the West, right image, ursidae skull from my lecture on vertebrate classification.)

ears and muzzle/nose. EARS EARS! have u seen bears' ears? those boys got NOTHINN!! look at their beeg thick rostrum with tons of room for nose tissue-- that's where they maxxed all their stats. dogs and canines have more room in their head built for larger more developed ears for hearing!

diet. both can actually be considered omnivores, but canids are far less of ones, usually choosing to hunt for meat. this is something you can tell from their skulls, a bear's teeth includes large flat crowns in the back to crush up plants/fruits/nuts what have you. dogs are mostly big sharp meat-cuttin' jaws (but not as severely as felines are!! those are bonafide canines).

a bit obvious, but size. there ARE small bears and large dogs, but the biggest dog is nothing in comparison to the biggest bear. ursidae generally are much larger!

also climate! you're hardly ever going to see a bear in a hot place! but there are tons of dogs built for savannah, hot plains and deserts-- coyotes, wild dogs and dingos!

i think that's it for my answer, thanks for listening me be weird about synapsids

[xxchthonicreaturexx]

Low key gonna blow your inbox up but I just love your writing sm. How do you think the boys would be with someone who loves to cook/bake? :)

Awww thanks darlin :) <3

Darry Curtis

Honestly helps him so much. Like- considering the gang is almost always leeching off the food in the house and he's usually working or taking care of the boys, you cooking helps him so much.

Also double points if the boy's like your cooking too. Gives him time to relax and not hear anyone complain about he cooked the damn food.

Definitely the type of boyfriend that would come up behind you and hug you from behind while you mixed something or cut up some veggies. Also a worrywart if you happen to cut your finger or burn yourself on a pan or something. May yell at you to be more careful because he can't afford a hospital visit over some sliced carrots.

Sodapop Curtis

He thinks it's kinda cute. Definitely the type to ask you to cook some random ass box of brownies he found at 2 am. Little midnight baking dates. Definitely to spend time with you though and not because someone usually calls dibs on the bowl before him.

Oh yeah, he automatically dibs licking the bowl and spoon. He doesnt care about the raw eggs. Fight. Him.

Brags about you nonstop. Like you could walk into the DX for a quick visit and he'd be bragging to this old lady about how good your cookies are compared to anyone else's. Sorry grandma.

Ponyboy Curtis

You remind him of his mom. Kinda wholesome and kinda sad. A good amount of memories he has with his mom is standing on a chair as a young kid and helping her mix some stuff for dinner.

He'd probably be the one that preaches constantly about the recipe. "YoU cAnT gUeSs! UsE tHe MeAsUrInG cUpS." A huge gremlin about following the recipe precisely. He helps you but you might have to kick him out so he'll shut up about how you didn't put enough salt into the batter.

He's kinda a 7/10. Helpful if you're precise and he loves to help you out with making food, but sucks if you know your stuff and go off taste. because you don't need no damn measuring cups.

Steve Randle

Ughhhh such a pain. Kick him out. He like- he'll offer help but will literally just make everything ten times messier and worse on you if you accept his offer. Like he sucks in the kitchen with a passion. He always compliments your cooking though. Compliments to the chef.

Begs you to bake him cake and pastries and encourages you to cook constantly. This dudes always hungry but like he usually cleans his plate. Biggest motivation right here. Probably has competitions with Soda over who has the better lunch for work. He usually wins lol

Twobit Matthews

Will ask if you can research how to make homemade beer just for the hell of it. He's actually not as big of an alcoholic as he's told to be, but he does wonder if he could create some homemade beer because honestly? Free and he won't have to use a fake ID.

Other than that he's pretty chill about it. He thinks it's cool you can cook. Probably asks you to make him and his little sister dinner sometimes whenever his mom and stepdad are out. I headcannon him as someone that burns absolutely everything. Somehow almost burned the house down by trying to make warm milk for his sister when she was much younger. He's probably too scared to offer his help for the sake of not wanting to mess up any of your cooking, but he usually lingers around while you cook and watches what you do.

Also is not afraid to pick you up and distract you from your food though if he's excited about something.

Dallas Winston

Pain in the ass 2.0 He's worse than Randle.

"Doll, why cook when I live above a bar?" He definitely doesn't have a great diet. Mfer lives at DQ whenever he's not at Buck's or the Curtis house. His diet consists of Dairy Queen, random ass bar food that Buck finds to give people, sometimes meals at the Dingo if he's not too busy flirting or causing trouble, and stolen ice cream from kids off the street.

"You're just wasting money on all those ingredients. We have plenty of good food all around us." Probably doesn't even own a fridge. Probably the type that has a mini fridge but it's not even plugged in and he just puts sodas or alcohol in there and constantly complains it's broken even though he doesn't think once to look at the plug.

Lol anyways, after you feed him a few good healthy, non leeched, meals, he'll probably shut up more. Still doesn't quite understand, but he gets it a bit more once he tastes the stuff.

Johnny Cade

Honestly probably the only one that actually can cook. He doesn't spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but after watching a few times he's somehow a natural? Like the best one out them all to help you cook because he may even be a better cook than you without trying (no offense.)

He doesn't spend a lot of time at home and or good reason, so it's safe to say he probably doesn't get decent meals a lot unless it's from the Curtis house, but I think that's why he's so good with it? Like- he's so grateful for homemade food because it's rare that he gets it that he just subconsciously is super good at making it. Does that even make sense?

Anyways, like I said the BEST to help with cooking and baking. Even draws cute little hearts and stars with icing when you guys make cake <3

Tim Shepard

Similar to Darry but less open about it. It helps him, it really does, especially with Curly who eats like a horse, but he won't be as sweet or verbally thankful about it. He'll offer to help if he has time, and would hit the backside of Curly's head if he ever made a negative comment about the food, but that's pretty rare so 🤷

Will ask you however, if you can wear nothing but an apron. You'll have to smack him for such a bad flirt.

He'd actually be super soft though if you made him breakfast in bed one day. Like, he'd gently tell you he doesn't deserve you and has you sit so he can share the food.

"Good shit."

Curly Shepard

Like I said previously, he eats like a horse. I don't care how lean and scrawny he seems, he can outeat a neighborhood. But it's okay, he runs it off lol

"Geez guys, slower than usual today because my doll made this bomb ass pasta tonight, ya dig? Almost ate the whole goddamn thing."

Goes on this mini rant about how he'll miss your cooking at the reformatory.

Definitely begs you to leave school with him at lunch time because he doesnt want that shitty cafeteria food now that he has his own personal chef.

[conspiring-limabean]

Dingos are fascinating animals to me, ecologically

They’re the descendants of ancient peoples’ domesticated dogs that escaped in Australia and have been living in the wild for around 3,500 years. An invasive species at first, they’re commonly thought to be one of the main drivers of Thylacine’s extinction on the mainland—both are predators of similar size, but Dingos have a far more diverse and omnivorous diet that allowed them to outcompete. With thylacines gone, Dingos took over their role as Australia’s largest terrestrial predator and have been around for so long that the ecosystem has adapted around them

This creates a lot of interesting debate over whether dingos should be protected as a native species—because they’re technically not, but also they’ve been around for so long that they kind of are, and you can’t just get rid of them because they fill an ecological niche otherwise meant to be filled by an animal that isn’t with us anymore

[pokemonbiologyirlthetabletop]

Rockruff & Lycanroc (#744, #745)

Rockruff (#744)

Lykanthropos familiaris (Rockruff)

Abilities:

Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, Own Tempo, Steadfast

Rockruffs are a pure rock-type dog Pokémon that average at 1’08 feet tall and weigh 20.3 Ibs. They have in impeccable sense of smell, to the point where they’re known for remembering anything they’ve smelled once.

Habitat: Rockruffs are found in Australia, but like the dingos of our world, were brought there by humanity a long time ago—estimated to be maybe 8,000-9,000 years ago. So, late enough that Tasmania split from the rest of Australia, which is why Rockruffs are not found natively in Tasmania. Unlike the dingos of our real world however, Rockruffs can even be found in the forests of Southeast Australia. But they generally prefer more arid climates.

Life Cycles: Rockruffs have fairly standard lives as a dog Pokémon. They are born between May and August (winter) to litters ranging widely from 1 to 10, but 5 being fairly standard. The pups will stay in their den for the first 3 weeks of their lives, then leave it completely with their parents at around 8 weeks old. These dens are typically under rocks or in abandoned burrows.

Rockruff pups will stay with their parents until around 10 months old, where they will then leave the pack and start their own lives. Rockruffs in particular will form small packs, often sibling packs, for a couple years until they evolve into Lycanroc. While reproduction cannot occur before reaching level 15, they also cannot reproduce until around 2 years of age.

The mating season for Rockruffs and Lycanrocs is between March and June, though individuals in tropical climates can mate at any time of the year, but litters are once per year. Once the mating rituals have completed, eggs will appear in their burrows. The gestation periods for these eggs is 60 to 70 days, and the Rockruff/Lycanroc pair will take turns defending their eggs from egg thieves during that time period.

By and large, the biggest threat to Rockruffs are territorial disputes, giant spider Pokémon, giant snake Pokémon, large bird Pokémon, and stochastic events such as falling from cliffs, wildfires, or mass floodings.  

Behavior: Rockruffs are quite friendly as pups, even making for excellent starter Pokémon for new trainers. Be aware, though, that Rockruffs become increasingly more aggressive as they get older, but to a trainer or its family it will remember the love that is there and continue to be steadfast in its loyalty. The temperament behavior change in Rockruffs can be too much for some trainers to handle, and this leads to many being abandoned by their unfit trainers.

As a show of affection, Rockruffs enjoy rubbing their rocky neck manes against the object of their affection, but this hurts! A lot!

Rockruffs hunt in packs and are very persistent predators, capable of outlasting prey much larger than themselves and wearing them down through running. To train themselves for combat and hunting, Rockruffs will run around a lot, or as humans like to call it “they have the zoomies.” This is an excellent behavior for anyone who wants an energetic Pokémon!

Diet: Rockruffs are carnivores that can eat more omnivorous diets, like rice, pizza, carrots, potato chips (you know, things we feed our dogs and probably shouldn’t) but really, you should be feeding your Rockruff a proper carnivorous diet, or at least suitable Pokémon food. In the wild they eat moderately sized animals like wallabies,  Komalas, and invasive Bunnelbies, Numels, and Mudbrays.

Conservation: Threatened (in the wild), Least Concern (Captivity)

Climate change, habitat loss, and the killing of Rockruffs and Lycanrocs (to prevent livestock deaths) are the biggest reasons that wild populations are declining. This actively includes the massive wildfires that have been decimating Australia over the past several years.

Relationship with Humans: Rockruffs are a common starter Pokémon in Australia. Though they have been introduced into predominately white (read: settler) communities of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and other parts of Tasmania, conservationists require these Rockruffs and Lycanrocs to be spayed/neutered. Unfortunately, this does not stop bad trainers from releasing their Rockruffs/Lycanrocs into the wild, where they do untold amounts of ecological damage on the local ecosystem. Conservationists and local rangers have to work hard to keep feral Rockruffs and Lycanrocs out of the wild and relocate them to more suitable habitats.

Like the dingos of our world, Rockruffs and Lycanrocs are culturally significant to many of the indigenous cultures of Australia.

Classification: The genus Lykanthropos is a believed to share a common ancestor with other dog Pokémon, but it’s uncertain where this connection falls on the family tree. The evolutionary relationship between the different dog clades continues to elude scientists.

Lycanroc (#745)

Lykanthropos lykanthropos dieslapis (Lycanroc- Midday form)

Lykanthropos lykanthropos vesperalapis (Lycanroc- Dusk form)

Lykanthropos lykanthropos noxlapis (Lycanroc- Night form)

Abilities:

Keen Eye, Sand Rush, Steadfast (Midday)

Tough Claws (Dusk)

Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, No Guard (Night)

General Information: Lycanrocs are a pure rock type species with three separate forms depending on the time of day (or, more specifically the amount of sunlight it receives) when it evolves. These three forms, its Midday, Dusk, and Night forms, all weigh the same average of 55.1 pounds, but while the Midday and Dusk forms average at 2’7 feet tall, the Night forms stands on its hind legs like a werewolf and reaches 3’7 feet in height. Importantly, only Rockruffs with Own Tempo as its ability can evolve into Dusk form Lycanroc.

Habitat: Lycanrocs are found in the same environments as Rockruffs, which is all of Australia natively.

Life Cycles: Lycanrocs have the same life cycles as Rockruffs.

Behavior: Once they evolve from a Rockruff, Lycanrocs become independent hunters… well, depending on the form. See, Night form Lycanrocs are nocturnal predators that hunt alone, Midday Lycanrocs also hunt alone and do not form packs as a measure of avoiding conflict, but Dusk form Lycanrocs will form packs with each other. Now, Dusk form Lycanrocs are the rarest of the three forms, but they’re able to find each other during the twilight hours and cooperate. Because of their cooperation, they’re able to take down prey that is significantly larger than themselves, such as Kanghaskhan. This puts them in a different ecological niche from their Midday and Night counterparts, who also have separate niches by being diurnal and nocturnal respectively.

Midday Lycanrocs are even tempered and prefer to avoid conflicts. Nighttime Lycanrocs are voracious and hard-headed who like to tackle their problems head-on, who only respect those they like. Dusk Lycanrocs are largely even tempered, but in combat or in a hunt they become quite vicious, and this dynamic shift in personality often makes them the more temperamental for trainers to work with. However, Dusk Lycanrocs can pack bond, and this is hugely important for household and trainer dynamics. In general, the only time Midday and Nighttime Lycanrocs pair up is for mating and raising Rockruffs… which can last an entire year. It’s not uncommon for some to skip mating cycles so that they have a year alone to themselves before raising another litter, especially in situations where resources are plentiful and pup survival is high.

Diet: Meat. Lycanrocs will hunt moderately sized prey like Diggersby to megafauna like Kangkaskhan. Overall, while Rockruffs eat small to medium sized prey (if they work together) Lycanrocs eat medium to mega-sized prey (if they work together).

Conservation: Threatened (in the wild), Least Concern (Captivity)

Relationship with Humans: Lycanrocs have had a long-shared history with humanity for tens of thousands of years, and it’s believed that werewolf legends derived from ancestral Lycanroc populations when they still thrived on the mainland of Eurasia. Scientists are unsure what caused Eurasian Lycanrocs to die off entirely, but many believe it may have been a combination of factors including humans, climate change, and being outcompeted by other Pokémon. These infringements simply do not exist to the same extent in Australia, where they have been living peacefully for thousands of years now alongside humanity.

Classification: Lycanroc’s three forms each have a subspecies modifier, but the base species Lykanthropos lykanthropos is what defines the genus. Dusk form Lycanrocs are ultimately more likely to mate with other Dusk form Lycanrocs, and this seems to be a case of internal speciation at work via different social patterns, though the effects are quite early in the process and interbreeding remains frequent.

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[xnebulastarx]

Saw someone answer all of these in one post so i wanted to do it too :)

Day 1:

HW - 315 lbs

CW - 301 lbs

UGW - 120 lbs (long way to go :()

Height: 5’ 4

Day 2:

5’ 4 - yes i love my height because is means when I finally reach my UGW I will be tiny and small and petite :)

Day 3:

ALL OF THESE. I am obsessed with collarbones and a flat stomach, I also have a very alternative style and it would look way better if I was skinny.

Day 4:

My greatest fears about it are probably not being able to sustain it or gaining the weight back after hitting my ugw.

Day 5:

I really want to lose weight so that I feel pretty for once in my life. I’m doing it for me and I’m also doing it to feel better in my relationship.

Day 6:

I do binge, I’ve had a binge eating disorder since I was 8 years old (my grandma starved me, trauma trauma yada yada) but I’ve been able to control my binges better lately.

Day 7:

They don’t know and if they did they wouldn’t care.

Day 8:

Don’t have one right now lol

Day 9:

I’ve been called fat or “the big girl” my entire life

Day 10:

Pasta and bread and chips 😣 it’s what I used to binge on ALL THE TIME

Day 11:

I don’t have a fav but my favorite type of thinspo is alternative thinspo and relationship thinspo

Day 12:

Broth, hard boiled eggs, and if I eat other things I only do small portions and only eat half of the portion

Day 13:

Unhealthy lol

Day 14:

120 lbs :)

Day 15:

No but I have considered becoming vegetarian because I don’t enjoy meat very much

Day 16:

I’ve been wanting to lose weight since I was 17, I’m 22 now

Day 17:

I would say bulimia more than ana just because I don’t feel tiny enough to call myself Ana at all

Day 18:

Pasta, chips, bread

Day 19:

Last night

Day 20:

I don’t have a specific favorite diet but i personally love fasting

Day 21:

XXL - XXXL 😅

Day 22:

My lw (while eating disordered) was 260 (started at 315 and lost to 260 in 4 months). I gained it all back because of a healthy relationship and i just started eating a bunch again 🤦🏼‍♀️

Day 23:

Absolutely. Seeing the amount of beautiful women in the world and seeing relationships where the girl is so tiny and easily picked up and everything has been a hugely triggering thing for me.

Day 24:

I believe that pro-ana and pro-mia are not acceptable if you’re trying to influence someone else to be ED’d, like I’m pro-ana for my own self but would never push that on someone else if that makes sense.

Day 25:

I have and do quite frequently. My first successful purge was 3 years ago and ever since then I’ve been able to do it anytime successfully

Day 26:

Finally loving what my body looks like, not being seen as the fat girl, being able to fit into anything and being able to be carried and spun around by my husband.

Day 27:

I am very cautious around food and try to be very disciplined. To avoid binging i will sometimes allow myself a SMALL portion of what is around me so that I don’t binge on a ton of it later but I usually just try to not eat in general.

Day 28:

YES YES YES. It looks daintier, no more “chub rub”, no more replacing jeans because it rips in between my thighs. 1000% yes to a thigh gap please.

Day 29:

I believe that people can be beautiful at any size. However my definition of beauty for MYSELF is being skinny and dainty. To feel pure and feminine no matter what I’m wearing or how much makeup I have on because I’m skinny and beautiful is what I want more than anything in this world.

Day 30:

10 facts about me

1. I’m 22 years old but have had an ED since I was 8 years old

2. I have been married for a little over a year

3. I was raised Mormon and left the Mormon church about 3 years ago (thank god) and now am not religious

4. I love all things paranormal

5. I have a domesticated dingo, her name is Gidget :)

6. I have been a loner most of my life, the only friends I’ve ever had are my 2 younger brothers

7. I love getting piercings and am currently trying to map out and style my own ears :)

8. I shaved my head a year ago and am in the process of growing my hair back out

9. My dream pet is either a panther chameleon, a jumping spider, or a ball python

10. I love painting and drawing

[fursona-resources]

Species: Wolves (Canis)

This series focuses on helping people choose interesting species for their fursona through informing them of the many, often overlooked, species out there! This post is about wolves.

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Species:

Red Wolf (Canis rufus)

Size: 66cm (26in) height (at shoulder), 121cm (4ft) lenght, 20-36kg (45-80lbs)

Diet: carnivorous, preys on deer, small mammals

Habitat: coastal prairies, marshes, forests

Range:

Status: critically endangered/endangered

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Eastern Wolf/Timber Wolf (Canis lycaon)

Size: 63-91cm (25-36in) height (at shoulder), 160cm (5.5ft) lenght, 23-30kg (53-67lbs) weight

Diet: carnivorous, preys on deer, large herbivores

Habitat: deciduous forests, coniferous forests, mixed forests

Range (in blue):

Status: imperiled/threatened

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Coyote (Canis latrans)

Size: 58-66cm (21-25in) height (at shoulder), 76-86cm (2.4-2.8ft) lenght, 6.8-21kg (14-46lbs) weight

Diet: omnivorous, preys and scavenges small mammals, deer, livestock, insects, carrion, berries

Habitat: varied, sagebrush-steppe, forests, prairies, deserts, savannahs, alpine meadows, temperate ranforests, urban

Range:

Please note, the coyote has 19 subspecies!

They all have small but interesting variation, and can vary in size quite dramatically. If you'd like a coyote fursona, I recommend checking them out! The picture above is of a mountain coyote (Canis latrans lestes)

Status: least concern

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Grey Wolf (Canis lupus)

Size: 80-85cm (31-33in) height (at shoulder), 100-160cm (3.2-5.2ft) length, 23-80kg (50-176lbs) weight

Diet: carnivorous, preys on large ungulates, small mammals

Habitat: varied, temperate forests, mountains, tundra, taiga, grasslands, deserts

Range:

Please note, the grey wolf has 38 subspecies (the above pictured being eurasian wolf, Canis lupus lupus)!

Of which I would like to highlight:

Arabian Wolf (Canis lupus arabs)

Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos)

Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi)

Also, please note the grey wolf comes in a variety of colors, regardless of subspecies

Status: least concern

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Dingo (Canis dingo)

Size: 52-60cm (20-23in) height (at shoulder), 120-150cm (3.9-4.9ft) lenght, 10-15kg (22-33 lbs) weight

Diet: carnivorous, preys on small mammals, livestock

Habitat: varied, spanning all if Australia

Range:

Please note, the dingo's taxonomic classification is debated - you may find it also listed as Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, or Canis lupus dingo

Status: threatened

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African Wolf/Golden Wolf (Canis lupaster)

Size: 40cm (15in) height, 7-15kg (14-33lbs) weight

Diet: Carnivorous, preys on small mammals, small reptiles, ground-nesting birds, insects

Habitat: mediterranean, scrublands, forests, savannahs

Range:

Please note! The african wolf has 6 subspecies!

Status: least concern

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Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis)

The Ethiopian wolf has 2 subspecies:

Northern Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis simensis)

Southern Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis citernii)

Size: 53-61cm (20-24in) height (at shoulder), 100cm (3.2ft) lenght, 11-20kg (24-44lbs) weight

Diet: carnivorous, preys on small mammals

Habitat: afroalpine grasslands, heathlands

Range:

Status: threatened

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Golden Jackal (Canis aureus)

Size: 46-51cm (18-20in) height (at shoulder), 69-84cm (27-33in) lenght, 8-11kg (18-24lbs) weight

Diet: omnivorous, preys and scavenges small mammals, small reptiles, ground birds, fish, insects, fruit

Habitat: open savannahs, deserts, arid grasslands

Range:

Please note! The golden jackal has 7 subspecies!

Status: least concern

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[shyfrog-says]

Actually, you can do whatever you want forever.

You can eat whatever you want forever.

You're a smart person. You don't need someone to be like "these are the consequences of eating these foods without blablabla", you can figure it out and make your own decision. Choosing a diet that's comfortable for you and makes you happy is infinitely more important than balancing food groups so perfectly that you live to be 110 years old.

I find food to be a source of joy and comfort for me. I'm not going to turn it into another stressful chore because some random internet dingo thinks it's their business what I put in my body. 😌

[female-malice]

In Australia, nearly no one eats our native fruits and vegetables, and kangaroo is largely considered dog meat despite it sustaining Aboriginal populations in the past. Others consider it highly disrespectful and wrong to consume Indigenous species, especially those that are on our coat of arms; and it is true that many are highly highly endangered despite all conservation efforts. We are hooked on European produce, European livestock (hooved animals, especially cows), and it is destroying the land. What’s even worse is that we our destroying this land mostly to make money on exports. While I believe that, as you said, the US can convert its agriculture to be ecologically suited, I think there is little chance that Australia can ever support its current large urban populations sustainably, as its soil is old and poor (only a ‘new’ landmass by imperialist standards). Yes, industries can rape the oceans, but that is hardly a solution. Most schools teach about ‘sustainable farming practices’ that are all technical innovations and do not consider inherent flaws of the product versus the environment. I am not economically or politically minded but I guess what it wanted to say from all this is that do you think policies such as reducing government subsidies could address such issues or do you think a large paradigm shift in regards to European-style diet is necessary? I am including a discussion of meat products here even though I myself abstain because I thought it unlikely that everyone could entirely give up meat (although reduction is realistic and necessary) but maybe you think no meat is the best way?

Well, first of all, Australians waste more food per capita than anyone 😬

So that might be a good place to start. Food waste in developing nations mostly happens post-harvest. But food waste in developed nations like Australia mostly happens on the consumer end.

Tackling Australia's Food Waste

Food waste costs the economy around $36.6 billion each year.

Each year we waste around 7.6 million tonnes of food across the supply and consumption chain – this wastage equals about 312kg per person, equivalent to around one in five bags of groceries or $2,000 to $2,500 per household per year.

Food waste accounts for approximately 3% of Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.

Australia uses around 2600 gigalitres of water to grow food that is wasted – this equates to the volume of water in five Sydney Harbours.

The amount of land used to grow wasted food covers in excess of 25 million hectares, a landmass larger than the state of Victoria.

Yeah so basically... fix that first.

And maybe consider removing the dingo fence. You actually need those little dudes to balance out the ecosystem.

And then start brewing protein. Turn Australia into the precision fermentation leaders of the world.

[arclundarchivist]

Spectember: Marsupial Madness

Kangiraffe (Macropus arduus) are a case of convergent evolution within the Australian Inner Sea, a region born from the influx of water into the Australian Outback caused by the “Flux” a period of intense Man-made climate change and immediate stabilization by little understood technology that had the unfortunate side effect of “vanishing” the majority of the world’s human population.

Regardless millenia later the world’s natural environs have adapted and flourished with old guard populations recovering and entirely new species, taking centerstage.

The Kangiraffe is one such species, a descendant of the Red Kangaroo that has convergent evolved with the likes of the giraffe and extinct calicothere, as towering browsing animals, gaining the lengthy tongue, extended neck and slopping back typical of such species.

A combination of the newfound abundance surrounding the Inner Sea, and reaction to new predatory pressures forced them to get big, and they now stand fifteen feet tall, and only show signs of getting taller.

They still graze on grasses, but the majority of their diets are leaves and arboreal fruits, occasionally sitting back on their hind legs with their thick tail for additional balance to reach even higher branches.

Their forelimbs are still clawed and they walk on their knuckles more akin to certain species of calicothere, and are used for grooming, supporting their weight against trees, and amongst males for sparring during mating season, though all can use them as effective weapons against any predators.

Notably, unlike most other kinds of quadrupedal marsupial their pouches are forward facing, which initially proved troubling in terms of infant mortality, yet they have adapted, in combination with their larger size to gestate the Joey for a longer period of time before it makes its way for the porch.

They are not the lone giant of the Inner Sea region, with the Nudriptodons, Australian Camel and White Swamp Rhino finding their own niches in this new habitat, with equally megafaunal predators such as the Dire Dingo and Cassorex keeping their numbers in check.

The Anaktisocene is in its infancy but already signs that this will be an era of verdant growth and new giants seems keen, even as the spectre of what happened to the majority of Humanity dims in the minds of their distant descendants outside of the adage: “Take No More Than Necessary from Mother Earth.”

[odkrycia-nauce-i-foldery-online]

Tatra Cave Dogs and Other Cave Dog Myths in Eastern Europe

Tomasz Pietrzak vel Quatl

(April 2008, no. 17)

Cave dogs are mythical creatures reported by Polish (and other eastern European) speleologists. Some people suspect that the mysterious Tatra, Poland, cave dogs are feral dogs that run among the peaks at night, and only stay in caves during the day. This may be the reason why few people see them, and how the legend came into being. The myths refer to spirit animals that attack and bite humans who spend time in the caves. Other legendary dogs, called "cave dachshunds," reportedly exist in Polish caves. These small dogs jerk the overalls of speleologists for scraps, especially while they crawl through tight tunnels. These invisible cave dogs supposedly pester people who explore their cave dens. Reports about cave dogs were figured to be the product of human imagination. However in Bulgaria, in Bezdenen Pczelin cave, a group of Polish speleologists found some half-blind feral dogs that showed little reaction to light. These Bulgarian cave dogs were left by bad people in caves, and have adapted to living in dark caves and lost their sight. Zoologists and zootechnicians also detected some negative morphological changes in body and head structure. Sojourning in a cold and moist environment with a monotonous and poor diet brought further degeneracy.

A. Radomski i K. Grotowski (Polish speleologist) also found strange dogs in Kuczeszka Pasztera cave in the 1960s, and dogs are reported to live in other caves in Bulgaria. Some stories are about dogs that lived in caves long ago. The oldest people heard about them from their fathers and grandfathers. People did not see these dogs but sometimes heard them when they threw dead goats, cows, or other animals over a precipice—cave dogs then fed on these animals.

An expedition from Slovakia left for Tatra in 2001 to search for its mythical cave dog. Unfortunately they did not find anything. It is possible there are some feral dogs living there, apart from normal dogs. In the western part of the Tatra Mountains are found many caves and remainders from karsic activities. Nowadays, caves dogs are considered only legends connected with activities of speleologists.

The true cave dogs are not a distinct wild dog, but a feral breed of domestic dog living in Bulgarian caves and fissures and similar places in the world, adapting to life in cold and dark places. Once other forms of cave dogs existed—the Primitive Cave Dog (Canis lupus [Canis spp.]). These animals were characterized by considerable sizes, strong body structure, and with a developed instinct of defense of their hideouts. This behavioral feature clearly separated it from smaller canids that were rather cowardly, along with their aggressive defense of prey from larger predators. These animals were the ancestors of modern domestic dogs and lived with the first people about 10,000 years ago. The first domestic dogs were similar to dingoes and come from wolves.​

There are a few recent reports of cave dogs throughout the mountainous regions in Poland. Some accounts came as recently as 2007, in the southern regions of Stary Sącz, in the Dunajec and Poprad range in the Sądecki Beskid mountains, and Żywiec in the Żywiecki Beskid mountains, from Slovak speleologist, Jano Ducár, who before coming back to Lomnice na vlak, saw a dog leaving a wide hole among the rocks in the cavern. He was told that "čierny pes" is not a problem for speleologists because their caves are spacious and large—the dogs living there have many places to hide. This was, perhaps, the mysterious feral cave dog (Canis lupus familiaris)—a descendant of normal domestic dogs.

Published Sources:

Przemysław Burchard. Na dno świata. Cytelnik 1961. Warszawa. Edition 1. Pages: 78-82

Praca zbiorowa pod redakcją Władysława Szafera. Tatrzański Park Narodowy. ZOP. Kraków 1955.

[thuzyblog]

Blue Heeler Dog Breeds: Health Care & 3 Amazing Facts You Need to Know

 The Blue Heeler is a devoted and purposeful partner with boundless energy.

Blue Heelers (also known as American Cattle Dogs) are large, strong dogs with an alert, ready-to-work demeanor. They have curled, dangling tails, robust legs, strong necks, and large, somewhat rounded heads with sharp ears that are slightly taller than they are long. Their thick, weatherproof coats can be blue, blue mottled, blue speckled, or red speckled, with dark or brown markings.

The Blue Heeler is a blue-coated Australian Cattle Dog, whereas the Red Heeler is a red-coated Australian Cattle Dog.

Introduction

The Blue Heeler, formerly known as the Australian Cattle Dog, is a breed distinguished by its intelligence, work ethic, and steadfast loyalty. It is a popular choice among dog owners because of how it appears and what it can do. The Blue Heeler's history, characteristics, training, care, and role in popular culture are all examined in this essay to demonstrate how valuable it is as a friend and working partner.

History

Origins of the Breed: They originate in Australia. It was bred in the nineteenth century to be able to handle the hard work of herding cattle in Australia's harsh and vast landscapes. To create this breed, native Dingoes were crossed with Collies and other European herding dogs.

Differences from other Blue Heeler breeds: Although the term "Blue Heeler" typically refers to an Australian Cattle Dog with a blue coat, different dogs can have different coat colors. These variations are caused by factors such as breeding and genes.

Characteristics

The Blue Heeler is a medium-sized dog breed with a powerful, muscular body. It has a distinctive short, thick coat that is often blue-spotted or mottled.

Personality: The Blue Heeler is known for its intelligence and quickness, and it is a simple breed to train. It works hard and is devoted to the members of its human family.

They are known for being protective and loyal to their owners. They are wary of strangers, making them excellent guard dogs.

The Blue Heeler is typically 17 to 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) tall.

Weight: The majority of this breed's dogs weigh between 35 and 50 pounds (16 to 23 kg).

Lifespan: If properly cared for, Blue Heelers can live between 12 and 16 years. They will be good friends for a long time as a result of this.

Socialization and education

Importance of Early Training and Socialization: The Blue Heeler must be trained and socialized at a young age so that it can channel its energy constructively and grow into a well-mannered, confident companion.

Positive reinforcement techniques, such as giving treats and compliments, are the most effective way to train Blue Heelers. They enjoy mental challenges and tasks that require them to think.

Common behavioral issues and how to deal with them:

They have a lot of energy, and if they don't get enough exercise and mental stimulation, they can become bored and do bad things. Regular exercise and engaging in interesting activities can help with this.

Maintenance and upkeep

Hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy are two common health problems that Blue Heelers can develop. It is critical to visit the veterinarian on a regular basis.

They require a well-balanced diet that provides them with enough energy to meet their needs. Their eating habits influence how active they are and how healthy they are overall.

They require both physical and mental stimulation to be happy. They must get regular exercise, interact with others, and engage in activities that keep their minds active.

Grooming and hygiene: Because the coat of the breed is short, it does not require much grooming. Brushing them frequently removes loose hair and keeps their coat in good condition.

Breeding and reproduction: Ethical breeding takes into account the breed's health and ability to work. Responsible breeders prioritize the health and happiness of both the parent dogs and the puppies.

Where to buy and adopt: Reputable breeders who prioritize the welfare of the breed and use good breeding practices are recommended. Another nice thing to do is to adopt from shelters and rescue organizations.

Blue Heeler in the Arts and Media

The Blue Heeler is more than just a famous dog; it has appeared in numerous films and television shows, where its intelligence and loyalty have been highlighted.

Use of the Blue Heeler in Film and TV: Because they are intelligent and versatile, they have been cast in roles that showcase their abilities. This has aided in cementing their place in popular culture.

Because of their unique and interesting appearance, they are frequently featured in advertisements, social media, and other forms of media.

Conclusion

Finally, the Blue Heeler has a long history of popularity because it is intelligent, loyal, and adaptable. It enhances the lives of those who are fortunate enough to have one as both a working dog and a loving companion. The Blue Heeler has a solid reputation as a purposeful and devoted companion due to how it is cared for, trained, and bred. As a result, it has become an iconic breed in dog lovers' hearts and homes all over the world.