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A little bit of a departure from my usually sunny happy photos.
This subject is an in your face reminder of how hard nature can be. Survival of the fittest is the motto. While walking the creek at my In-Laws new ranch a few weeks ago I came across this head of a yearling buck. I assume coyotes had tackled the young deer and eaten it. The kill was very fresh. It's funny how things work out. If you have the stomach to look at it in large, you can see that the coyotes actually did my Brother-in-Law a favor. This buck did not need to be reproducing on the ranch.
I called this particular morning walk my Death Walk. As I post more photos from the day you will also see a few reminders of how harsh the recent drought was/is in Texas on the cattle herds.
I've joined Twitter. If you are there also, send me a follow and I'll reciprocate.
Apparently, genetic researchers at Auburn University have been experimenting with crossing sugar cane and cotton plants to create fields of cotton candy. They've got a research facility near here, and I was able to sneak in and get what I believe is the first publicly posted photo.
They released the dogs before I could get a taste, but it sure looks good...
Researchers trap and fin clip this coho salmon on Calapooya Creek, a tributary of the Umpqua River in Oregon, as part of their study of hatchery and wid fish. (Photo courtesy of Oregon State University)
Total area sown with genetically modified plants fell 1% in 2015.
The area planted with genetically modified crops globally declined for the first time in 2015.
The 1% decline — the first in the technology’s 20-year global commercial history — was primarily due to an overall decrease in both GM a...
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Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. In modern times, it is cultivated worldwide, and has become a key element in many regional cuisines. In addition to use as spices and food vegetables, capsicum has also found use in medicines.
The fruit of Capsicum plants have a variety of names depending on place and type. The piquant (spicy) variety are commonly called chili peppers, or simply "chilies". The large mild form is called red pepper, green pepper or bell pepper in North America, peppers in Britain, and New Zealand, and typically just "capsicum" in Australia, and India. The fruit is called paprika in some other countries (although paprika can also refer to the powdered spice made from various capsicum fruit). [from Wikipedia]
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Genetic Gradients 06. Generative Design & Animation. Evolving color gradients with genetic algorithm.
Target: Red 2 Magenta 2 White, Population: 500, Mutation Rate: 75%, Num. Generations: 1080, Crossover: Random midpoint.
Slovenian hunter collecting genetic sample from wolf urine in Northern Dinaric Mountains in Slovenia - part of the study of wolf genetics and ecology withing the Life+ project SloWolf (www.volkovi.si)
'GENETIC ROULETTE" by Jeffrey Smith with a Foreward by Michael Meacher, former UK Environment Minister
Lisa Winn, Dorena Genetic Resource Center Manager, giving a program update. Region 6 Forest Health Protection annual technical meeting. Regional Office, Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Building. Portland, Oregon.
Photo by: Richard Sniezko. USFS, Dorena Genetic Resource Center. Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Date: November 15, 2017
Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth
30 January 2017, Rome, Italy - Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, 16th Session (30 Jan- 3 Feb). FAO Headquarters (Plenary Hall).
Photo credit must be given: ©FAO/Giulio Napolitano. Editorial use only. Copyright ©FAO.
Monroe County ospreys, as well as some individuals living in Collier, Lee, and Miami-Dade counties, are non-migratory and their nesting chronology does not overlap with the rest of the North American population. These unique characteristics set southern coastal ospreys apart from the majority of the North American osprey subspecies. Researchers are evaluating the taxonomic status of the southern coastal osprey population using population genetic methods to make recommendations regarding whether to include it on the State’s Imperiled Species list. Genetic analysis is necessary to clarify the taxonomic status of this South Florida osprey population. Identifying the distinctness of this population will direct future conservation efforts and determine if southern coastal ospreys should remain on Florida’s list of imperiled species.
A composite I put together using PSE 11, Topaz Remask and Topaz Adjust for Down Under Challenge #630
Frank-Bernard provided the challenge image of the owl.
Hindustan Contessa from 1985.
The body of the old Vauxhall Victor FE, fitted with 1498cc BMC 'B' series engine and gearbox from the contemporary Ambassador.
Tree climbing workshop. Dorena Genetic Resource Center. Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Note: Dorena's Tree Climbing Workshop offers, "Hands-on climbing training designed to provide first-time and experienced climbers with the necessary skills to safely access, move about, work in and descend from conifer and hardwood trees. A minimum of three full days of intensive training and practice provide climbers the opportunity to observe, and perform a variety of climbing techniques needed to perform their intended program of work. Tools and equipment necessary for each task are also thoroughly explained and explored. Whether it is cone collection, nest box installation, canopy research or anything in between, our master climber/instructors have the experience and skills, and are willing and able to teach you what you need to know. ..." For more, see: www.fs.fed.us/treeclimbing/training.shtml
Photo by: Richard Sniezko
Date: June 21, 2001
Credit: USDA Forest Service, Region 6, Umpqua National Forest, Dorena Genetic Resource Center.
Source: DRGC digital photo collection; courtesy Richard Sniezko, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Dorena Genetic Resource Center (DGRC) is the USDA Forest Service's regional service center for genetics in the Pacific Northwest Region. Dorena houses disease resistance breeding programs for five-needled pines and Port-Orford-cedar, a native plant development program, and the National Tree Climbing Program. For additional photos of the DGRC program, see: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/landmanagement/resourcemanageme...
Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth
Quite a rare shot I've never seen before. The dual tail of a pipefish.Is there a specific latin name for this disorder? (Seems to be Polymelia)
Photo by Tom Demeyer from Ambon.
Possibly many spotted pipefish (Corythoichthys polynotatus).
Snow at the Dorena Genetic Resouce Center. Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Photo by: Richard Sniezko
Date: January 16, 2007
Credit: USDA Forest Service, Region 6, Umpqua National Forest, Dorena Genetic Resource Center.
Source: DRGC digital photo collection; courtesy Richard Sniezko, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Dorena Genetic Resource Center (DGRC) is the USDA Forest Service's regional service center for genetics in the Pacific Northwest Region. Dorena houses disease resistance breeding programs for five-needled pines and Port-Orford-cedar, a native plant development program, and the National Tree Climbing Program. For additional photos of the DGRC program, see: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/landmanagement/resourcemanageme...
Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth
Genetic Gradients 02. Generative Design & Animation. Evolving color gradients with genetic algorithm.
Target: Black 2 White, Population: 50, Mutation Rate: 20%, Num. Generations: 1080, Crossover: Random midpoint.
Dorena Genetic Resource Center's 50th anniversary celebration. Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Photo by: Richard Sniezko
Date: August 25, 2016
Credit: USDA Forest Service, Region 6, Umpqua National Forest, Dorena Genetic Resource Center.
Source: Richard Sniezko, Cottage Grove, Oregon.
From the news release for the event:
"The USDA Forest Service’s Dorena Genetic Resource Center is celebrating 50 years of serving as a regional service center for Pacific Northwest tree and plant genetics.
Dorena GRC houses disease-resistance breeding programs for five-needled pines and Port-Orford-cedar, a native plant development program, and a national tree climbing program for the Forest Service. Their program is known internationally as a world leader in development of populations of trees with genetic resistance to non-native diseases.
The public is invited to the 50th celebration on Thursday, August 25 at the Cottage Grove-based center located 34963 Shoreview Road. The Open House and public tours are scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tours of the center will include:
Genetic Resistance Trials
Inoculation ‘Fog’ Chamber
Tree Improvement Activities of Grafting, Pollination, & Seed Production
Port-Orford-cedar Containerized Orchards
Native Species Plant Development
Seed and Pollen Processing
Tree Climbing
A special guest at the event will be Jerry Barnes, the first manager at Dorena when established in 1966. All guests will be able to enjoy viewing informative posters about the programs and activities at the Center. ..."
For more see: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD513088
Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth
Some of the weirdness in Alien Resurrection that was never properly addressed is the weird state of its aliens - cloned from human and Xenomorph DNA, they are just a little fleshier than one would expect. They don't seem much different otherwise, though, and even the brown oloration was a slight embellishment on Todd McFarlane's part.
These genetically modified trout are trained at birth to jump out of the water and into this tube as part of their training.
The strong ones will survive and be able to jump the rapids when swimming upstream to spawn.
Genetic Gradients 08. Generative Design & Animation. Evolving color gradients with genetic algorithm.
Target: Yellow 2 Cyan 2 Magenta, Population: 150, Mutation Rate: 50%, Num. Generations: 1080, Crossover: Random midpoint.
Photo credit: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
March came in like a lion—four lions, to be exact— 9-year-old African lion Shera gave birth to a litter at the Great Cats exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Their delivery March 2 spanned a seven-hour period, from 8:27 a.m. to 3:17 p.m. These cubs are the second litter for Shera and the fifth for 8-year-old father, Luke. Recently, Luke also sired 10-year-old Nababiep’s two female cubs born Jan. 24.
Animal care staff watched Shera give birth via a closed-circuit webcam and continue to monitor the family. The first cub was born at 8:27 a.m. and appeared active and healthy. At 9:03 a.m., Shera delivered her second mobile cub. The third cub was born at 11:09 a.m. and the fourth at 3:17 p.m. The Zoo’s animal care team has been closely observing the family throughout Sunday and Monday’s snowstorm. All four cubs appear to be nursing, moving and vocalizing well.
“Shera successfully raised her previous litter of four in 2010, so we’re cautiously optimistic that these cubs will thrive,” said Kristen Clark, and animal keeper at the Great Cats exhibit. “Like any new mom, she needs some peace and quiet to bond with her cubs, so we’re giving her the solitude she needs. From what we’ve observed on the cam, her behaviors are right on point, and there’s no need for us to intervene.”
The National Zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ African Lion Species Survival Plan, a program that matches individual animals across the country for breeding in order to maintain a healthy, genetically diverse and self-sustaining population. The birth of these cubs marks the next step in building a pride at the Zoo. The pride social structure makes lions unique among the great cats, many of which are solitary animals. African lion populations in the wild have dwindled by 30 percent during the past 20 years as a result of poaching, disease and habitat loss. They are considered a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
“At this time, both mothers have a den space to bond with their cubs that is separated from each other and Luke,” said Rebecca Stites, animal keeper. “In the wild, a lion may take up to six weeks to introduce her cubs to the rest of the pride, so we are emulating that process. Once Shera’s behavior indicates that she’s comfortable with the cubs meeting their half-siblings, aunt and dad, we’ll begin introductions. Our aim is to bring all nine lions together.”
Shera’s cubs will not be on exhibit until early summer, which will give the Zoo’s animal keepers and veterinary team time to examine them. Nababiep and her cubs will also remain indoors until late spring but can be viewed via the Lion Cub Cam on the Zoo’s website. National Zoo visitors can see another set of cubs—7-month-old Sumatran tigers Bandar and Sukacita—on exhibit every day weather permitting.
To follow the Zoo’s progress in caring for the cubs, check for news on the Zoo’s Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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The official launch of the state of farm animal genetic resources (AnGR) in Africa, the coffee table book of cattle breeds, the AnGR-Characterization, Inventory and Monitoring tool and the new version of the Animal Resources Information System was held in Nairobi on 12 June 2019 (photo credit: ILRI/Paul Karaimu).