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>>2364570
>can fish survive in stuff that's not water
Technically, yes. So long as the pH isn't caustic, there is oxygen exchange, the gill filaments stay moist and separated, a fish can survive in air. Technically. In reality, no. Not outside of lab conditions.
Cola, no. Too acidic, burns them alive. Too much CO2, not enough oxygen.
Milk, no. The lipids clog up the gill filaments. Could try no-fat milk.

what do you think pal

>>2364585
What if it was diet soda or an organic one, not coke (I know coke is notorious for being acidy)

inb4 the small ones are already pregnant as well

eat them, tell your girlfriends that some evil soul poison them or some feral animal ate them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8puvi6TgqOE

give it a good wack in the head and cut its neck, hang it and leave it to bleed, then follow the procedure on the video.

>>2364445
Nah, the security has increased 300% now

What do these taste like? Do they have a strong flavor? Or is this one of those foods that people eat in all kinds of sauces and juices and think is the greatest thing?

>>2364038
It was Larry "Spore Boy" Lonik's death anniversary a week ago. How did you mourn?

>>2364038
Morels are so aesthetically pleasing. Actually most mushrooms in general are.

Also how/where do I hunt for psilocybin mushrooms? I've gone searching in the mountains before but I couldn't find any mushrooms that looked similar. Also no luck with cow patties nearby.

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>>2363919
anatolians

My family has only every owned Doberman Pinschers and Rottweiler

>>2363919
Most old and uncommon large breeds are generally healthy due to a lack of BYB exposure.

thats edited isnt it

>>2363723
Yeah, the liger is shrunk down to about half it's usual size

>>2363709
Depends on the environment and available food.

An open field tend to be more preferred for pack hunters, while forest areas allow for better solitary hunting.

If the prey is large, pack hunting would be ideal. But if the prey is small yet plentiful, it would be best to live alone.

Holy look at those zeros

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>implying it isn't fighting back

Enjoy those cyanotoxins in your municipal water supply

>>2363103
Until billions of humans are removed or Gaea blesses me directly to perform greenwork, no, it isn't fighting back.

Declawing past the quick causes the claw to grow back crooked and cripples the cat's paws. All it does is stabs their claw back into them. Imagine your fingernail being ripped off, and then it grew back crooked and stabbed through your finger. Not fun.

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How else will cats defend themselves from killer rabbits?

>>2359155
it's a painful procedure for the cat, both in the healing process and the aftermath. Cats almost always develop behavioural issues after being declawed.

Think of it like this: because your owner is too lazy to clip your nails, they just cut off everything from the first finger joint down.

Then you have to walk on the tips of your newly cut fingers

Then you get litter and dirt and feces in your cuts

Now you're constantly in pain while realizing your main defensive mechanism is gone so your go-to way of saying "No" is to bite

Your retarded owner puts you into a shelter where you will be killed because you now have aggression issues

make them fuuuuuccckkkk

>>2365104
Your RT doesn't want to fucking die

>>2365104
I generally use shelter advice since they do shit like this often
http://bestfriends.org/resources/introducing-dogs-each-other

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>>2364973
Second pic of the base

>>2364973
Looks like a Black Walnut seedling. Don't post plants without saying where you are.

>>2364973
Also, go replant that somewhere nice like a floodplain forest.

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Owl legs

cool

rad

>>2364810
my mom's very high strung in regards to pets in the house. the list of conditions to my dog living inside is a long one; he needs regular baths (which is the only thing i contest on the list because he has dry skin, but we're working on that), isn't allowed on the furniture ever, no chewing on things he shouldn't, etc (reasonable stuff for a well trained animal and an attentive owner). she can't STAND dog smell, and doesn't even visit with the outside dog because she's very smelly.
I want to bring the outside dog in so she can enjoy whatever time she has left comfortable, warm and part of the family. she's a mild and friendly old girl and I want to be able to keep a closer eye on her (I'll be living at home for at least the next two or three years). the biggest obstacle is going to be convincing my parents that it's doable.

>>2364810
1) just as you would any other dog; praise for peeing and pooping outside, ignore and do not reinforce for accidents inside. Make sure to take him out a lot so he understands what he should do, and it is extremely important to get the dog on a feeding and walking schedule since your mom is so anal, That way his bladder will work more like clockwork, so you know for example by 8am he needs to go potty.
>http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/360-housetraining-for-adults
I tell people to use an extra room like a bathroom or laundry room for a crate when needed, but follow the same crate guidlines if you're using a room.

2) Make sure your dog isn't matted, and if it has wrinkles, disinfect under all the flaps of skin. Disinfect under the elbows and under the base of the tail. Make sure he has no poop dingleberries on his butt. If he is really matted, he will probably need to be shaved. I'd advise a groomer for the first time; you're not going to be able to clean away years of neglect yourself, you will need a professional. They are definitely used to dealing with related cases. Then after that you will have to keep up maintenance on the dog and the house with mopping, vacuuming, etc. They also make dog safe scented wipes and perfumes. If it's hi breath that smells, unfortunately he would need to see a vet that can do dental work, and then after you need to regularly brush his teeth. If it's the ears, he needs to see a vet to get treated for ear infection.

3)Depends, most people of adult age don't change their minds. People are too stubborn. If the owners don't want it done, then that's that. If the dog has a case of mange or yeast infection you could probably get the cops involved for neglect.

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>>2364810
>How to housebreak a ten year old dog that's never lived inside.
The same way as a very young puppy. It's doable so long as you are attentive and consistent.
>How to make a very smelly dog not stink so goddamn much
Good diet. Launder her bedding every week. Scub down her kennel and spray her pen down with some sort of cleaner to get rid of a decade of funk. The one in my pic works ok. There is probably better/cheaper stuff out there, but it's the only one I have personal experience with.
Remember, the dog is only going to smell as good as it's environment.
Also take her to a groomer for a bath and drying, the drying part is important. A towel is not good enough for a shaggy-haired dog. The groomer might have tips to keep the smell away.
>How to make all this appealing to inattentive and anal retentive owners?
You can't. Sorry.

>>2364809
It's better for her to stay mobile as long as she can. So long as she isn't overexerting herself, keep hiking. Swim if you can. Once you start cutting down activity, there's no recovering from that. It's why an extended hospital stay is pretty much a death sentence for the elderly.
Besides, she's twelve, she's not going to live much longer anyway.

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>>2364809
If the joint pain/stiffness is the main health issue, and she doesn't seem to mind, I would keep doing it. You could think of it as a quality of life thing, if she really enjoys joining her family for their weekend hikes, it may sadden her to miss out on them.

>>2364809
I know it sounds weird, but see if there are any animal chiropractors in your area? I work as a receptionist for one, and I see patients making incredible improvements after just a few appointments

I imagine the dense foliage cover helps them hide easier than animals that live in open areas like deserts and grasslands.

I suppose because rainforests have abundance of food and water all year round so the sexual selection of brighter colours has gone on longer, compared to north american forests where nearly all animals have to focus on not dying in winter every year.

There are also a lot of poisonous/venomous animals that reside there, and they use their colors as a way of warning potential predators. And then i'd think some animals have evolved bright colors to scare of predators even if they're not venomous/poisonous.

I love to kill cats

Is OP pic a pure breed? Mine looks exactly the same and cost nothing.

Attitude-wise she is very typical cat that is lazy most of the time with bouts of energy-releasing, playful fury.

>>2364678
It's a karat of Google images.

>>2364564
Saying you're new here would have been enough.

Call your local animal shelter

Blame the Jews

>>2364568
Thanks, take it easy guys