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Otter - Lutra Lutra
Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic or marine, with diets based on fish and invertebrates. Lutrinae is a branch of the weasel family Mustelidae, which also includes badgers, honey badgers, martens, minks, polecats, and wolverines.
The word otter derives from the Old English word otor or oter.
An otter's den is called a holt or couch. Male otters are called dogs or boars, females are called bitches or sows, and their offspring are called pups. The collective nouns for otters are bevy, family, lodge, romp (being descriptive of their often playful nature) or, when in water, raft.
The feces of otters are typically identified by their distinctive aroma, the smell of which has been described as ranging from freshly mown hay to putrefied fish; these are known as spraints.
The gestation period in otters is about 60 to 86 days. The newborn pup is cared for by the bitch, dog and older offspring. Bitch otters reach sexual maturity at approximately two years of age and males at approximately three years. The holt is built under tree roots or a rocky cairn, more common in Scotland. It is lined with moss and grass.
After one month, the pup can leave the holt and after two months, it is able to swim. The pup lives with its family for approximately one year. Otters live up to 16 years; they are by nature playful, and frolic in the water with their pups. Its usual source of food is fish, and further downriver, eels, but it may sample frogs and birds.
The Eurasian otter is the most widely distributed otter species, its range including parts of Asia and Africa, as well as being spread across Europe, south to Israel. Though currently believed to be extinct in Liechtenstein and Switzerland, they are now very common in Latvia, along the coast of Norway, in the western regions of Spain and Portugal and across Great Britain, especially Shetland, where 12% of the UK breeding population exists.
Seen while waiting for a bus. Behind the kite surfer is Rangitoto, an extinct (600 yrs) volcano in the gulf off Auckland.
Dartford Warbler - Sylvia Undata
Suffolk
The Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) is a typical warbler from the warmer parts of western Europe and northwestern Africa. It is a small warbler with a long thin tail and a thin pointed bill. The adult male has grey-brown upperparts and is dull reddish-brown below except for the centre of the belly which has a dirty white patch. It has light speckles on the throat and a red eye-ring. The sexes are similar but the adult female is usually less grey above and paler below.
Its breeding range lies west of a line from southern England to the heel of Italy (southern Apulia). The Dartford warbler is usually resident all year in its breeding range, but there is some limited migration.
The Dartford warbler was first described by the Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant from two specimens that were shot in April 1773 on Bexley Heath near Dartford in Kent.
The species is naturally rare. The largest European populations of Sylvia undata are in the Iberian peninsula, others in much of France, in Italy and southern England and south Wales. In Africa it can be found only in small areas in the north, wintering in northern Morocco and northern Algeria.
In southern England the birds breed on heathlands, sometimes near the coast, and nest in either common gorse (Ulex europaeus) or common heather (Calluna
Dartford warblers are named for Dartford Heath in north west Kent, where the population became extinct in the early twentieth century. They almost died out in the United Kingdom in the severe winter of 1962/1963 when the national population dropped to just ten pairs. Sylvia undata is also sensitive to drought affecting breeding success or producing heath fires, as occurred during 1975 and 1976 in England when virtually all juveniles failed to survive their first year.
However, this species can recover well in good quality habitat with favourable temperatures and rainfall, thanks to repeated nesting and a high survival rate for the young. Indeed, they recovered in some areas of the UK, but numbers are once again on the decline in other regions of their natural range.
The range of the Dartford warbler is restricted to western and southern Europe. The total population in 2012 was estimated at 1.1–2.5 million breeding pairs. The largest numbers occur in Spain where there were believed to be 983,000–1,750,000 pairs. For reasons that probably include loss of suitable habitat, the Spanish population appears to be declining. The species is therefore classed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as being Near threatened.
A period of climatic warming since 1963 has seen the UK population increase to "more than 2,500 pairs in 2006 (Wotton et al. 2009). Expansion into patches of structurally suitable habitat (up to an altitude of 400m), more northerly areas and away from the core of the range, from Dorset and Hampshire to Derbyshire and Suffolk, is likely to have been facilitated by milder winter weather (Wotton et al. 2009, Bradbury et al. 2011)... The Dartford warbler population in the UK is expected to continue to increase. However, future climate-based projections for the European range indicate that by 2080, more than 60% of the current European range may no longer be suitable (Huntley et al 2007). There is evidence that this is happening already, with severe declines in Spain and France (Green 2017). For this reason, the species is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Global Red List. If the declines in southern Europe continue, the UK will become increasingly important for global conservation of this species".
Population:
UK breeding:
3,200 pairs
Dinictis felina was an extinct carnivore that roamed the North American plains during the Late Eocene to Early Oligocene, approximately 40 to 35 million years ago. It belonged to the genus Dinictis, one of the earliest and most basal members of the Nimravidae family—commonly referred to as “false saber-toothed cats.” Although it resembled modern felines in some aspects, Dinictis was part of a separate evolutionary lineage within Carnivora and lacked many of the advanced adaptations seen in later saber-toothed predators.
Cougar-sized and built for stealth, it had a flat-footed (plantigrade) stance, relatively short and powerful limbs, and a long tail for balance. Its saber-like canines were elongated but modest compared to those of later nimravids or true machairodontine cats, indicating an early stage in the evolution of saber-toothed predation.
Scientific classification:
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Feliformia
Family: †Nimravidae
Subfamily: †Nimravinae
Genus: †Dinictis
Species: †Dinictis felina (Leidy, 1854)
Taxonomic notes:
Although various species were once attributed to the genus Dinictis, a 2016 taxonomic revision determined that the genus is monotypic, containing only the species †Dinictis felina. It was originally named by Joseph Leidy and later placed in Nimravidae by Cope (1880), and in the subfamily Nimravinae by Flynn and Galiano (1982), Bryant (1991), and Martin (1998).
The skull of Dinictis felina displays transitional features: slightly elongated upper canines, a moderately shortened snout, and pronounced zygomatic arches—suggesting strong jaw musculature. Unlike true cats (which are digitigrade), Dinictis was plantigrade, walking on the soles of its feet, a trait it shared with early carnivores. This posture, along with its muscular build, implies a lifestyle based more on stalking and ambush than on long pursuits.
This cast comes from a rare fossil specimen unearthed in South Dakota’s Brule Formation, a rich Oligocene-aged deposit. The replica faithfully captures the defining traits of Dinictis: its moderately sabered canines, deep-set eye orbits, and powerful jawline—offering a window into the early evolutionary stages of saber-toothed predation in North America.
April 11, 1997.
Comet Hale-Bopp Above a T-Rex like tree formation.
Film: Fuji Provia 1600 ASA
Camera: PENTAX-LX mounted on Celestron 8 inch.Telescope,
Lens: smc Pentax-M 200 mm
Exposure: Around 15 min. f/11, using the telescope's planetary tracking mode.
Both the double Blue Ion tail & the White dust tail can be seen !
Dans les années 1980 il ne restait qu' une trentaine de vaches maraîchines dans toute la Vendée . Comme beaucoup de races bovines locales l' extinction était programmée sous l' effet de l' invasion charolaise , pour la viande, et de la Prim'Holstein , l' usine à lait germanique , pour le lait , puis la viande en tant que vache de réforme .
Aujourd'hui il y a à peu près 2000 vaches maraîchines dans le Marais breton. Un cheptel fragile . Elles sont un élément de fierté pour les quelques paysans qui les élèvent . Animaux rustiques, vêlant tout seul , légers , leurs sabots n' impactent pas la terre du marais . Douces et maternelles ( Mais rien à voir avec les Aubrac qui vous chargent si vous approchez de leurs veaux )
Martin Marietta's B23-7 427 spends a night in Savannah, Ga. The former ATSF unit was the switcher at MM's rock unloading facility near Hinesville and is now enroute to the MM quarry in Ruby (east of Macon).
Hoplophoneus primaevus was an extinct carnivore that lived in North America during the Early Oligocene, approximately 34 to 30.5 million years ago. It belonged to the genus Hoplophoneus, which ranged more broadly from the Late Eocene to Early Oligocene (~37 to 30 million years ago), and was part of the Nimravidae family—often referred to as “false saber-toothed cats.” Despite their feline-like appearance, nimravids formed a separate evolutionary branch within Carnivora. The name Hoplophoneus comes from the Greek words for "weapon" (hoplo) and "murder" (phonos)—a fitting name for an apex predator equipped with elongated saber-like canines.
Scientific classification:
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Feliformia
Family: †Nimravidae
Subfamily: †Nimravinae
Genus: †Hoplophoneus
Key species within the genus Hoplophoneus:
Type species:
†Hoplophoneus primaevus (described by Cope in 1874).
Other species:
†Hoplophoneus occidentalis – larger size, with more robust canines.
†Hoplophoneus mentalis – more ancient form, present in the Late Eocene.
†Hoplophoneus dakotensis – characterized by a more elongated skull.
†Hoplophoneus oreodontis – likely specialized in preying on oreodonts.
The skull of H. primaevus presents many of the hallmarks of the genus: prominent upper canines, flanged lower jaws to protect those teeth when the mouth was closed, deep zygomatic arches for strong bite musculature, and a shortened snout. Its limb proportions—short and sturdy—suggest it was an ambush predator, capable of short bursts of speed but not extended chases. Like other nimravids, it likely hunted from cover, quickly overpowering prey with a powerful, slashing bite.
This cast was produced from a remarkably complete original specimen, with only 15% restoration and a unique, naturally occurring coloration. The replica faithfully preserves the most iconic features of Hoplophoneus—its extended saber canines, recessed eye sockets, and muscular jaw contours—capturing the lethal elegance of one of the most specialized predators of its time.
When going for the first time to the volcano, I found myself with a wide fringe of land and pasture, accompanied by cliffs that go directly into the sea. The panorama may not be attractive at first sight, but there are many interesting places and loads of history that are worth knowing.
La cresta del Poike:
On the north side of the volcano there are three mounds created by the accumulation of lava that formed a very curious and showy landscape.
These three small mountains Ma'unga Parehe (broken mountain), Ma'unga Tea Tea (white hill) and Ma'unga Go to Heva (magic water hill), are an important source of Trachyte, a volcanic stone with which it built some moons (only some of which is found in Toba Tapilli, a volcanic rock much more moldable and which was used as the main material to build the giant rocks).
On top of these three mountains I also found some remains of Ahu (ceremonial platforms), from where some hubo moais.
I will climb it later.
I need to get into the sea first.
Beaches, food and beer, first!
This animal is extinct in the wild but not at the Bronx Zoo! Just 1 of the many great things about zoos in general and the Bronx Zoo in particular.
Scientists are baffled to explain how the remains of an Automosaurus Toyotus (although the exact species is difficult to determine because of deterioration due to sea water) long thought to be extinct washed up on a beach along the Oregon coast. A typical Automosaurus is thought to have weighted from 4.000 lbs (about 1800 kg) to 9,000 pounds (about 3600kg), voraciously consumed more than 50 gallons (190 liters) of petroleum in seven days, and emitted on average about 4.6 metric tons of CO 2 per year.
This writer shudders to think how close we came to the end of not just humankind, but all life on Earth had it not been for sudden growth of feral bicycles, which hunted and drove the automosaurus to extinction. Or so we thought.
Scientists now wonder if the creatures have gathered beneath the seas where they have evolved into something perhaps even more deadly.
More about these interesting animals here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S09666923240002...
Nikon F5, Nikkor 24mm f2.8, Kodak Tmax 100.
I imagine some cute old lady going into town in the 1930's proudly riding in the vehicle these wheels once graced. I imagine both are extinct now.
The white rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the largest extant species of rhinoceros. It has a wide mouth used for grazing and is the most social of all rhino species. The white rhinoceros consists of two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros, with an estimated 19,682–21,077 wild-living animals in the year 2015, and the much rarer and nearly extinct northern white rhinoceros.
The white rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) was photographed roaming in the wild savannah plains of Africa on a late evening game drive.
Face Tattoo: "Perception" - Nefekalum Tattoos from last month's round of WLRP, now available at the Mainstore
Body: "Assimilate" - Nefekalum Tattoos Coming soon to Mainframe 07.20.20 - 08.13.20 for $199.(Comes with Face applier not featured here.)
Hair: "Yasmin" - Exile Mainstore
(Pictured wearing V-Tech's Boi Chest Mod for Maitreya.)
At one time we got no less than three local newspapers delivered free to our door. Now there are none. This was one of the last issues of the Lichfield Mercury which ceased printing paper copies last year after 205 years of publication. I don't think I've read an actual paper newspaper since.
We're Here: Reading the paper
80/365
In a tribute to the Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine), now sadly an extinct species, this sculpture presents them in a playful mood. The Thylacine was the largest marsupial wolf and the last one in captivity died 1936.
There are people who claim to have made sightings in wilderness areas, but these claims are very rare and it is highly unlikely the species has survived. news.mongabay.com/2021/02/study-suggests-tasmanian-tiger-...
Megalodon (Otodus megalodon), meaning "big tooth", is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago (Mya), from the Early Miocene to the Pliocene epochs. It was formerly thought to be a member of the family Lamnidae and a close relative of the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). However, it is now classified into the extinct family Otodontidae, which diverged from the great white shark during the Early Cretaceous. While regarded as one of the largest and most powerful predators to have ever lived, the megalodon is only known from fragmentary remains, and its appearance and maximum size are uncertain. Scientists differ on whether it would have more closely resembled a stockier version of the great white shark, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) or the sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus).
Scientific classification:
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Chondrichthyes
Subclass:Elasmobranchii
Subdivision:Selachimorpha
Order:Lamniformes
Family:Otodontidae
Genus:Otodus
Species:O. megalodon
The most recent estimate with the least error range suggests a maximum length estimate up to 20 m, although the modal lengths are estimated at 10.5 m. Estimates suggest that a megalodon about 16 m long weighs up to 48 MT, 17 m long weighs up to 59 MT, and 20.3 m long (the maximum length) weighs up to 103 MT. Their teeth were thick and robust, built for grabbing prey and breaking bone, and their large jaws could exert a bite force of up to 108,500 to. Megalodon probably had a major impact on the structure of marine communities. The fossil record indicates that it had a cosmopolitan distribution. It probably targeted large prey, such as whales, seals and sea turtles. Juveniles inhabited warm coastal waters and fed on fish and small whales. Unlike the great white, which attacks prey from the soft underside, megalodon probably used its strong jaws to break through the chest cavity and puncture the heart and lungs of its prey. The animal faced competition from whale-eating cetaceans, such as Livyatan and other macroraptorial sperm whales and possibly smaller ancestral killer whales. As the shark preferred warmer waters, it is thought that oceanic cooling associated with the onset of the ice ages, coupled with the lowering of sea levels and resulting loss of suitable nursery areas, may have also contributed to its decline. A reduction in the diversity of baleen whales and a shift in their distribution toward polar regions may have reduced megalodon's primary food source. The shark's extinction coincides with a gigantism trend in baleen whales.
Megalodon teeth are similar in shape but larger and broader than the teeth of the modern great white shark. Teeth are triangular, broad at the base, and thin toward the peak, like a chisel or wedge, although sometimes they curve toward the cusp. Teeth have a root, which has a V-shaped notch at its base, and an enamel-covered crown. The root has a rough, porous, bone-like texture, whereas the enamel is smooth and polished, but sometimes broken by vertical cracks. The outward-facing (lingual) side of the tooth bulges outward. The inward-facing (labial) side of the tooth is generally flat to slightly curved. The border between the crown and root on the lingual side of the tooth is marked by a chevron-shaped feature called the bourlette or dental band. The edges of the teeth are serrated like steak knives.
Size: 71 x 62mm
Specimen bought in Japan
This extinct sea creature's septate and geometric form is revealed when cut through the middle with a diamond saw and then polished. This flat specimen is about 12 inches in diameter and for sale in a local rock shop.
The specimen appear to be 3-dimentional but that is an optical illusion produced by the silicate minerals that filled in each septal gap. It becomes a natural trompe l'oel.
Forest spring –composed from some larger and a number of smaller springs - broke out at Fényes-springs marshland and carries nearly 3000 m3 karstic water daily. By the intensively flowing water alder trees are becoming extinct on an ever extending area.
This is the last exemplary of Hvítserkur :) It is a 15 m. high sea stack just off shore the north Icelandic coast. Erosion has carved holes through its foundations and sculptured it in the shape you can see here.
The white marks on the stack are natural fertilizer, courtesy of the birds.
Exif:
ISO 200 ; f/4.5 ; 8 sec ; @18mm
Very late in the evening - almost dark.
Commerce bereft,
Laved in vernal set,
The Condor extinct.
A former automotive repair shop, at sunset, in...
Decatur (Oakhurst), Georgia, USA.
14 June 2021.
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A recent visit to the Colac district with good friend Geoff revealed some amazing scenery. This is a 7 frame stitched panorama of an extinct volcano near Colac with Lake Corangamite in the distance.
Red Rock Reserve is a major volcanic site situated in Victoria seventeen klms north of Colac. It is one of the youngest and most spectacular with an eruption point of around 8,000 years.
Your visit, faves and any comments are most welcome ;)
This is a 2008 Flickr picture of mine, that I completely forgot about until someone commented on it. It is slightly updated with a blurry background, but is basically the same. This bird is now extinct which is why no one else posted it on this website.
Common Indian Babbler was the most common bird of Indian cities.Along with rapid urbanization & increase of air pollution this bird getting fewer day by day.