Monthly Archives: May 2012

Gotland Pony—Half Domesticated Horses On Swedish Island Gotland ( Text Wikipedia ; Photo: Ann Novek)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur

Gotland pony or Gotland russ is an old Swedish pony breed. The name russ comes from a now obsolete word ross, which means a riding horse or a charger[2] and it is linked etymologically to the English word horse (in … Continue reading →

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Notorious Wildlife Criminal Sansar Chand Gets Bail

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur

Photo: Caseyliew.wordpress.com   The Times of India2012-05-31:                      SHARE AND DISCUSSTweet NEW DELHI: Notorious poacher and wildlife smuggler Sansar Chand, often termed as “the Veerapan of North India” was today granted bail by a Delhi court in a 2005 case, … Continue reading →

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Mercy For Animals Reveals Shocking Animal Abuse At Livestock Auctions

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur

Photo: Mercy For Animals   PR Newswire2012-05-31:                      Animal Protection Group Reveals Graphic Hidden-Camera Footage of Animals Being Kicked, Beaten, Stomped on and Left to Die, in Clear Violation of California Law , May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Mercy For … Continue reading →

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Today’s Funny Picture: Old Cadillac

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur
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Today’s Bird No 2: Robin In Angarn , Nature Reserve

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur

Latin name ( Text from RSPB) Erithacus rubecula Family Chats and thrushes (Turdidae) Overview The UK’s favourite bird – with its bright red breast it is familar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and … Continue reading →

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The Little Foal At Angarn; Nature Reserve; North Stockholm

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur
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New whale research

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur

Originally posted on Dear Kitty. Some blog:
This video is about a fin whale. From Wildlife Extra: New organ discovered in rorqual whales is clue to lunge feeding A whale of a discovery: New sensory organ found in rorqual whales…

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Pulmonaria/Lungwort/Lungört

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur

Lungwort” redirects here. For the lichen, see Lobaria pulmonaria. Lungworts Pulmonaria officinalis Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: (unplaced) Family: Boraginaceae Subfamily: Boraginoideae Genus: Pulmonaria L. Species Pulmonaria affinis Pulmonaria angustifolia Pulmonaria filarszkyana Pulmonaria kerneri … Continue reading →

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On Request—City Shots, Part 36

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur
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Today’s Funny Nesting Box

Posted on May 31, 2012 by narhvalur
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