New Vlog Event

The new vlog event is where I will be putting updates at least weekly on some of my animals and home and stuff! This was really just a welcome!

Platypus!

"The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggsinstead of giving birth to live young. It is the sole living representative of its family (Ornithorhynchidae) and genus(Ornithorhynchus), though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record.

The unusual appearance of this egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists when they first encountered it, with some considering it an elaborate fraud. It is one of the few venomous mammals, the male platypus having a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognisable and iconic symbol of Australia; it has appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20 cent coin. The platypus is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales.^[3]

Until the early 20th century, it was hunted for its fur, but it is now protected throughout its range. Although captive breeding programmes have had only limited success and the platypus is vulnerable to the effects of pollution, it is not under any immediate threat."-Wikipedia

 

Steller Jay

Hi there!

I'm purty!

"The Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is a jay native to western North America, closely related to the Blue Jay found in the rest of the continent, but with a black head and upper body. It is also known as the Long-crested Jay, Mountain Jay, and Pine Jay. It is the only crested jay west of the Rocky Mountains.

The Steller's Jay shows a great deal of regional variation throughout its range. Blackish-brown-headed birds from the north gradually become bluer-headed farther south. The Steller's Jay has a more slender bill and longer legs than the Blue Jay and has a much more pronounced crest. The head is blackish-brown with light blue streaks on the forehead. This dark coloring gives way from the shoulders and lower breast to silvery blue. The primaries and tail are a rich blue with darker barring.

It occurs in coniferous forest over much of the western half of North America from Alaska in the north to northern Nicaraguacompletely replacing the Blue Jay in most of those areas. Some hybridization with the Blue Jay in Colorado has been reported. The Steller's Jay lives in coniferous and mixed woodland, but not in completely dense forest, and requires open space. It typically lives in flocks of greater than 10 individuals. In autumn, flocks often visit oak woods when acorns are ripe."-Wikipedia

I was about to fly!
I've seen a lot of these in Truckee.

Pony of the Americas

This one is bay varnish roan.

Cutie isn't he?

The Pony of the Americas (POA) is a pony breed developed in the state of Iowa in the United States. The foundation stallion was an Arabian/Appaloosa/Shetland pony cross. A breed registry was founded in 1954, and within 15 years had registered 12,500 ponies. Today, the Pony of the Americas Club is the most active, youth-oriented club in the US. Although called ponies, POAs have the phenotype of a small horse, combining mainly Arabian and American Quarter Horse attributes. The registry is open, allowing blood from many other breeds, but has strict criteria for entry, including Appaloosa coloration, specified height and other physical characteristics. Although mainly bred for Western riding, the breed has been used for many other disciplines, includingdriving, endurance riding and some English disciplines. -Wikipedia

Hamsters

I have had over 7 hamsters. Right now I am pet sitting one for my friend as my recent one has passed away.
Hamsters are often thought to be very cute and cuddly,but some are not. Like robo dwarf hamsters are very cute but the do not liked to be held. Teddy hamsters, winter white hamsters, and black bear hamsters are all nice(with some training) and like to be held. I recommend Teddy hamsters the most as they are the kindest and biggest ones (easy to find if they get out). Hamsters also do call for a lot of attention, if you don't hold one for a while they might not like it much when you do pick him/her up again. Hamsters also do stink up their cages ALOT. It might smell in your room if you don't give it a thorough cleaning at least once every two weeks. Their teeth can also get very long if you don't give them things to chew on (sticks, etc from pet store)

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Hedgehog!

Sadly, In the state I live in, you cannot legally own one!

Hey look everyone! It's Sonic the Hedgehog!

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Giraffes

Giraffes!
     Sorry about the video there wasn't anything educational that I could actually embed in the website.
But here are a few cool facts anyway, Giraffes have 7 bones in their necks just like us, and their tongues can reach to the length of 18 inches.