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First identified from dinosaur-age fossils. it was thought to be extinct. The dawn redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
Then in 1941 a living specimen was discovered during a survey of Sichuan and Hubei provinces, China. Seeds were later collected and raised in arboreta worldwide. Specimens are now widely available for planting. In the wild it exists in only a few scattered stands in China where it is has protected status.
The dawn redwood is one of the few deciduous conifers.
Phone image, went out without a camera! Sandringham House garden, Norfolk.
The Devil's Tooth (Muella del Diablo) is in the middle. It is the last mountain.
Take some time off from the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Muela del Diablo, a distinct rock formation formed by an extinct volcano plug. Translated as the ‘Devil’s Molar’ in English, the formation was named due to its peculiar shape when viewed from certain vantage points. You can walk to the attraction in no more than half a day, regardless of your trekking experience.
The Poike has unique statues made of trachyte stone.
The moai are known as white moais.
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About 500 meters from there, very close to the eroded Ma’unga Parehe the Ahu Toremu Hiva is found, with a stone wall quite destroyed and partly fallen on the cliff, in which some pieces of statues and a half-buried head on the floor can be seen.
Near Pua Katiki crater the remains of another ahu appear, and a small moai of white trachyte in which the human form is barely distinguishable. More to the interior of the peninsula the Ahu Riki Riki (that means “little one”) emphasizes in which there are several moai fragments carved in white stone.
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These curious geological formations were used as trachyte quarries, a dense volcanic white stone, with which they carved several moai statues. Most of the statues that have been found in Poike were carved in this resistant material, although a few come from the Rano Raraku volcano.
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For some unknown reason, during the period of construction of the large statues, considered the golden age of the island, it is believed that the inhabitants of the Poike peninsula remained separate from the others and hardly participated in the work of carving in the quarries of Rano Raraku.
One proof of its isolation is that only two of the statues found in the Poike are made of the lapilli tuff of the Rano Raraku, while the rest of the statues were made of the white trachyte coming from the Poike deposits.
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At the foot of the lower slope of the Poike, there is a large depression of terrain of 3.5 km long that runs parallel to the current road and is known as the Poike Ditch. It is formed by a series of elongated trenches about 10 to 15 meters wide and 2 or 3 meters deep.
Oral tradition speaks of a bloody and genocidal struggle, known as the battle of the Poike, which took place in this place. A legend says that the tribe of the Hanau E’epe (the ruling class) took refuge in this area to protect themselves from the tribe of the Hanau Momoko, who had rebelled against the abuses of the rival tribe.
The Hanau E’epe people had dug a large ditch which they set fire to form a barrier and defend against the enemy. However the Hanau Momoko people managed to infiltrate the ends of the volcano and attacked the Hanau E’epe by surprise. When they realised that were surrounded, they retreated to the pit, where they were thrown and burned alive. For that reason the islanders call the ditch Ko te umu or te Hanau e’epe or “the great curanto of the Hanau e’epe”.
Almost extinct in the 1930s bonteboks can be found in greater numbers again in the cape region. During my last Cape Town layover i had several encounters with those wonderful animals. Cape of Good Hope NP, South Africa
Antilopes Oryx Algazelle !!!!!!!!!!
sauvée de l'extinction en Afrique !!
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The extinct volcano Licancabur, with a height of 5,918 meters above sea level, is located on the border of Chile and Bolivia, about twenty kilometers from the village of San Pedro de Atacama. Like Japan's Fujiyama and Kamchatka's Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Likankabur is a stratovolcano by origin, that is, it was formed by lava flows spreading evenly in all directions, due to which it has a regular conical shape. Being the highest and most prominent peak in the area, and also due to the lack of volcanic activity, Licancabur has been an object of religious worship for many centuries, first among the Atacamenos people, the indigenous inhabitants of these places, and later among the Incas, who came to these parts in the 14th century. At the top of the volcano, which is currently a popular climbing site from both the Bolivian and Chilean sides, you can see the Incan stone buildings of the XIV-XV centuries, as well as a unique glacial lake located at the bottom of the crater.
Потухший вулкан Ликанкабур высотой в 5918 метров над уровнем моря расположен на границе Чили и Боливии, примерно в двадцати километрах от посёлка Сан-Педро-де-Атакама. Подобно японской Фудзияме и камчатской Ключевской сопке, Ликанкабур по своему происхождению является стратовулканом, то есть был образован равномерно разливавшимися во все стороны потоками лавы, благодаря чему имеет правильную коническую форму. Будучи наиболее высокой и заметной вершиной в данной местности, а также вследствие отсутствия вулканической активности Ликанкабур на протяжение многих столетий был объектом религиозного поклонения вначале у народа атакаменьос - коренных жителей этих мест, а позднее - у инков, пришедших в эти края в XIV веке. На вершине вулкана, который в настоящее время является популярным объектом для восхождения как с боливийской, так и с чилийской стороны, можно увидеть инкские каменные постройки XIV-XV вв., а также уникальное ледниковое озеро, расположенное на дне кратера.
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.
Skin - cStar Limited - Lilith Skin - Ivory
Shape - cStar Limited Mamba (Modified)
Eyes - cStar Limited - Unique Eyes - Blind Spectrum
Vertebrae - *SoliDea FoliEs* Extinct
Jewelry - :: PM :: Mariah Earring (The Runway Perfect Hunt)
Hands bones bracelet with claws - Vika Design
Pose by Clem Velinov
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...
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(Pictured wearing V-Tech's Boi Chest Mod for Maitreya.)
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.
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.
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
Rookery at Ocean City - Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
The Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea, formerly placed in the genus Nycticorax), also called the American night heron or squawk, is a fairly small heron. It is found throughout a large part of the Americas, especially (but not exclusively) in warmer coastal regions; an example occurrence is the Petenes mangroves of the Yucatan.
A related heron, the Bermuda night heron, was endemic to Bermuda, but became extinct following human colonization.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-crowned_night_heron
Rookery at Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Bring your binoculars to the new Ocean City Welcome Center and see nature in action.
For more info: www.shorenewstoday.com/ocean_city/news/rookery-at-ocean-c...
Did you know that the Moon has horns? Despite having been keen on astronomy since my childhood in the 60s & 70s, I only learned in the last year or so that the pointed ends of a crescent moon are called its “horns.” Those horns were fine and sharp when I captured this scene on 22 April 2023, with the Moon having only 4% of its sunlit surface visible here on Earth. As the Moon glided down towards the southwest this night, it slipped towards the embrace of Gulaga, the 806 metre / 2644 ft high extinct volcano, the best-known landmark in this region of New South Wales, Australia.
Gulaga has significant cultural and ancestral importance to the local indigenous Yuin people, especially the Yuin women. Wikipedia cites Gulaga as “regarded as a symbolic mother figure providing the basis for the people’s spiritual identity.” What better place for the Moon to head towards to find rest and protection for the evening?
Photographed from the cemetery at Tilba, Australia, I captured this scene with my Canon EOS 6D Mk II camera and a Sigma 50-500mm f/5.6 lens zoomed to 500mm at an aperture of f/8.0, using an exposure time of 1/15 second @ ISO 800.
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-...
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.
Pogonodon platycopis was an extinct carnivore that lived in North America during the Oligocene, approximately 30 million years ago. It belonged to the Nimravidae family, known as "false saber-toothed cats," a group of predators that, although sharing some features with modern felines, belonged to a distinct evolutionary branch. These animals combined primitive traits with specialized hunting adaptations, making them key figures in the understanding of large mammalian carnivore evolution.
Scientific classification:
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Suborder:Feliformia
Family:†Nimravidae
Subfamily:†Nimravinae
Genus:†Pogonodon
Type species: †Pogonodon platycopis
The skull of Pogonodon reveals a robust and compact structure, with well-developed zygomatic arches, large eye sockets, and relatively elongated canines—though not as extreme as those of other nimravids or the better-known saber-toothed cats like Smilodon. This dental configuration suggests a diet based on active predation, with a bite adapted for grasping and tearing prey. Its overall morphology points to an efficient ambush predator, likely suited to forested environments.
This replica was created from an original specimen recently auctioned by Heritage Auctions, considered one of the most complete and well-preserved examples of the genus found to date. It accurately reflects the key features of the skull, standing out for its impressive structure, prominently developed canines, and the uniquely curved lower jaw—a distinctive trait of this ancient predator within the nimravid lineage.
🌀 The real specimen: cutt.ly/FrdSuFCY
Winter shot of mountain Kirkjufell and the Kirkjufell waterfall.
Kirkjufellsfoss (Kirkjufell waterfall) is a beautiful waterfall near the fishing village of Grundarfjordur in Iceland, on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, actually existing of two steps, the upper falls and the lower falls. This shot is taken of the lower falls.The Kirkjufellsfoss is situated in the Kirkjufellsá (or: Kirkjufell river) getting its water from the eastern part of the rather high and extended mountain ridge called Helgrindur, an extinct volcano that erupted many thousands of years ago. On its way down from Helgrindur (that can be translated with The Peaks of Hell), nature has created a great number of beautiful waterfalls in the river Kirkjufellsá. The distinctive characteristic mountain Kirkjufell (463 m. high) is nearby, being the main trademark of Grundarfjörður.
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.
Unlike many endemic birds, Seychelles bulbul or the Merl in Creole, are not in any immediate danger of becoming extinct.
You can see them on all the largest islands from sea level to high altitudes in gardens and scrub, although they are particularly common in old woodland. They are noisy and aggressive birds, usually seen in small groups, with a range of chattering or squawking calls. Aldults are the only Seychelles land birds with orange beak and legs, but in young birds the beak and legs are dull grey-brown.
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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