Terror birds are fucking overrated predators. Only reason why people obsess over them is because they're the only hypercarnivore terrestrial bird, the closest thing to Dinosaur raptors. People keep glazing these birds because they're annoyed that mammals dominate the current age. But frankly, terror birds are terrible predators compared to mammals.Reasons:>On average, terror birds weigh less than mammalian apex predator.>Sharp beaks but are not as useful or powerful as toothed jaws.>No teeth means can't hold down large prey with mouth like canines, felines, and bears can.>Reduced forelimbs means less weapons for hunting and combat unlike cats and bears that can use all four limbs.>Can't wrestle nor jump on backs like cats and bears do which allows them to take down big preys like bovines.>No evidence for pack hunting or high intelligence like canines. Canines can compete against bears and felines because of their numbers.>Pathetic hollow bones means they're very robust.The North and South American interchange resulted in these birds being bullied and displaced by chad mammals. They aren't as good as hunters as cats nor can they beat one in combat unless they have significant weight advantage. Felines, Canines (with numbers), and Bears have a good chance at taking down large herbivore preys but terror birds? They're way to weak and lack the weaponry. Terror birds only hunted small or medium sized prey animals.
>>4787746>usually suffocating and restraining preySomething terror birds can't do with their lack of teeth and inability to wrestle like cats. Allosaurus and Smilodons also had teeth which helped in ripping flesh and holding down prey. Smilodons also most likely used their forelimbs to take down prey for example. I don't doubt terror birds have powerful kicks but that isn't an effective weapon if you want to take down large prey like bovines, and hell even boars. Despite having stronger talons, the talons of the terror birds are, ironically enough, less well suited as weapons for dispatching large prey when compared to the dromeosaurs’ sickle-claw because they're shorter though more durable.
>>4787790Yes, even lightweight cheetahs are capable of fucking up Ostriches, which are heavier than most terror birds.
>>4787774>Also I think its really only possible compare Titanis to other placental carnivores since it obviously coexisted with them, in that regard, the only things really larger than it (around 300+ KG) and were predators were Arctodus, which probably didn't compete with it since it was a bear.But an Arctodus would absolutely fuck up a Titanis if they were to fight. If a Titanis and Arctodus come across a carcass at the same time, who'd you think would flee?
>>4787845They also get scared off by vultures all the time.
>>4787845damn, I had no idea cheetahs had driven Ostriches to extinction.Thank you for continuing to confirm that you are a fucking retard.
You're telling me I'm made out of this black rock?
>>4786560I don't believe in anything people say anymoreThis entire world is fake and gay
>>4786560Most of the dry bits are carbon, yeah. Overall you're still mostly water though. I think the overall most abundant element in life is hydrogen or something.>>4786581Scurry on back into the ocean you little fuck, before you dry out.
>>4786560THE HARDEST METAL
Crazy how plants can take that shit out of the air and turn it into a solid.
>>4786560maybe you are, but I'm not black like you, nigger
Welcome to /plant/, the happy green place on this blue board, where growers, gardeners and horticulturists share their love for things that grow.Newbies and amateurs are very welcome, and we’ll always try to answer your questions.>Flora of the Worldhttp://www.worldfloraonline.org/>Plants of the World Onlinehttps://powo.science.kew.org/>Hardiness zoneshttps://www.plantmaps.com/>Plant ID Siteshttps://identify.plantnet.org/Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4787773Demons hate myrrh and exorcised olive oil
>>4787858Might have something to do with the shit christians pulled recently in real life. The christians themselves can be considered to be trolling.
>>4787862I agree with you 100%, there aren't many good christians, like 1 in 1000But truly anyone outside the Catholic church has a very little to learn from compared to the whole faith and lessonsEven then only 1 out of 100 catholics knows his faith>When the Son of Man comes back, will He find faith upon the face of the earth?>No
4787729unhinged deranged post, do not engage or become retarded by proximity
>>4787862Based Christians cucking whoever the fuck you’re whining about
Rare Gecko Editionprevious: >>4757767This thread is dedicated to all animals of the reptilia and amphibia classes. Topics include, but are not limited to: geckos, snakes of all kinds, frogs, salamanders, newts, turtles, tortoises, and much more. Before asking a question, do a search on the internet to see if it has been answeredClassifieds for finding breeders and products:>morphmarket.com>kingsnake.com>faunaclassifieds.com>reptilescanada.com (Canadian breeders)>caudata.orgMost forums will have a "for sale" section on them, so look for that, especially if you have a specific herp you want. Craigslist can also be a good source for cheap aquariums, and make sure to check for any reptile expos that occur in your area.When asking a question, make sure to include these details:>Type and size of animalComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
I wish the invert general could live. I wanna talk about tarantulas and answer tarantula questions
>>4787677Its kinda heartwarming to see brian barcyzyzyyxycuuuxcckkjyyszk's kid carrying on his father's legacy of just being the absolute fucking worst, though.
>>4787698Think we should just have a terrarium general for all land critters desu. Aquarium general already exists so don't see why we can have /terrag/.>>4787731Not even cancer can stop the eternal animal abuse youtube grift.
>>4787674Ah
>>4787731Oh God
>>4787539APBT will ALWAYS be dog driven even in a mix, whether that comes out as aggression is maybe not set in stone, but they will have a drive. Huskies are often dickheads too, so you may have a ticking timebomb. I'd probably stick with just reinforcing calmness and non-rectivity as you are, "it doesn't matter if there's a dog over there, leave it alone" being the message to the dog.
>>4787457Show this to liberals when they ask why you need a gun with a high capacity magazine.
>>4787660>Oh, so you "need" it for felony animal abuse because you're too bigoted to use pepper spray? Let me guess, 18 60? 14 88? All you pittie haters are the same. Dogs dont deserve to die because you triggered them by coming too close to their territory. They just need some training. Give me a youtube video from larry krohn or joel beckman and i'll have all these pitties turned into loving nanny dogs in a day. And you want to kill them, psychopath!
>>4784741most hinged pit bill mommies.
>>4784196>The point stands that pits feel love more deeply than say, chihuahuas or shitzusHow the fuck could you know this? You really think you can compare the qualia of different dogs?
Lounging edition.>Food &Nutritionhttp://catinfo.org/docs/Feeding%20Your%20Cat%20-%204%20pages%2011-13.pdfhttps://consciouscat.net/best-cat-food/>Outside Enrichmenthttps://catiospaces.com/http://www.adventurecats.org/backcountry-basics/train-your-cat-to-walk-on-a-leash/>Behavioral problemshttps://thecatsite.com/threads/inappropriate-peeing-problems-answered.9563/http://www.catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/FelineBehaviorGLS.pdf>Kitten carehttp://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2137&aid=912>Cat Food Database:http://catfooddb.com/Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4787772It's been pretty difficult to find this cat. It keeps running away to some unknown part of my backyard yet I can still hear its cries.
>>4787766THANK GOD, oof. Poor kitty, almost giving you a heart attack. >>4787772Amazing, seems like that kot is in good hands. I don't know how to take care of baby kittens, but if it can easily escape you and hide then it might be old enough to be weaned or at least be fed hard food + milk. >>4787818Maybe luring it with sounds or a stick can help?
>>4787846Luring it hasn't been working out. I tried talking camly and using food but the cat just won't move. It always stays in its hiding spot and occasionally cries.I changed my approach a bit. It's getting dark and I turned on one of the lights while placing two bowls of water and a bit of milk under it, so it's easily visible. My main concern isn't the cat not trusting me but how it might not be feeding itself.
>>4787766Cats are masters of hiding, whenever I take my cat somewhere new he always figures out a corner to hide in where I'll have to look forever to find him. I've found him inside cabinet drawers, behind and under couches, between curtains, behind and under beds, inside wardrobers, on top of chairs, under blankets, etc.
>/cat/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHakm25yMZo&t=0s
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>>4786849What a yummy guy
the best thread currently on the 'catty
>>4786849*shits everywhere in your path*
>>4787293did you just say cat? grrrr I HATE cats!!
It's not uncommon to hear people say that animals must have souls because clearly their dog, cat, horse or whatever has a distinct personality, emotions they can understand and relate to and so on. But if that's the case where do you draw the line? At cattle? Reptiles? Fish? Insects and other invertebrates? Amoebas?
>>4787870We got a world religions major here guys!
>>4787721If you didn’t say Bible I would’ve sworn you were talking about Muslims because they do all of those things already but I think I can venture a guess that you don’t feel the same way about them
>>4787724>the crusadesNow I’m very curious what you think the Crusades were
>>4787799>I say this with no bigotry or hate. I do. It’s patently retarded and deserves to be called out as such.
>>4787789>Now it's just /pol/-lite.Better than leftypol-lite>>4787791>>4787831Kek based /x/
It might not look like much, but Nicotiana tabacum has killed more people than every other plant combined.
>>4787813Weed being illegal does. Subculture/bad crowd effect. Where i live its the white mans liquor (actual liquor is for mexicans) and only boomers smoke it
>>4787861ok sure, check back with me 5 years from now if not less, wedetard
>>4787620ok leon
>>4787861>Where i liveprobably Portland or some other shithole, weed effectively turns you into a vegetable later in life if you smoke it consistently, this whole “it’s le miracle drug with little to no negative side effects! :)” line is druggie cope of the highest order
>>4785996The point is that the LD50 on caffeine is physiologically difficult to achieve without extensive purification, and on LSD it's unironically more about blood displacement than toxicity. Consequently, the practical to ingest quantities are of VERY limited health impact.>>4787883Neurological interference resulting in behavioral damage over the course of DECADES is nothing compared to the shitshow of hard dependency and organ damage. Which occurs in a wide range of prescribed medications, mind you.
I've just discovered the pudu exists. It is very cute. Post cute animals. (bonus points for pudu pics)
They almost never post adult pudus because they look too normal
>>4787260Kinda just looks like a deer
>>4787448
>>4787362wutAdult ones kinda look like capybaras but with deer heads and tiny, itty bitty horns
>loyalty of a Golden Retriever>intelligence of a Border Collie>courage of a dobermannIs correct?
>>4787764Not really. He looks very intimidating when he is in guard mode barking at a stranger from inside. He's more of an alarm and deterrent than a dog that will maul you, which works for me, and in reality is about as useful as a guard dog can get.
>>4787764No, there is no such thing as a dog that's a more intelligent security system than a landmine. If your dog bites people it will eventually bite the wrong people.
>>4787765Of course she got fed.There are stray dogs in villages, some have more some have less
>>4787446Back legs not nearly short enough, toadmaxx it
>>4787777So what? Guard dogs serve no purpose unless you’re an African war lord?
Bucket of raccs
>>4785067
>>4785067Hell no, without the iconic mask they cannot be considered raccs
>>4787326whiskers :D
>>4785067Well, I recall there are albino racoons, AND leucistics raccoons, which are different.Basically if your white racoon doesn't have bloodred eyes and completely white body/fur, it's not albino.Picrel, an albino raccoon.
Australian Shepherd Editioncont. from >>4770582GearRay Allen Manufacturing: Tactical Dog Gear | Police and Military K9 (https://www.rayallen.com)Kurgo: High Quality Outdoor Adventure Dog Gear Products (https://www.kurgo.com)AVOID: Weight Pull/Sledding Harnesses as They Encourage Pulling Which Can Lead To DeathALWAYS: Size CorrectlyComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4787878Agreed 100%. The dedicated /dog/ troll is the only one who posts that joke…Don’t cause pain around anything you don’t want your dog to fear.
>>4787872gay
Please describe how your dog greets you after you have been away from them for a while.Mine: Ears pinned, tail wagging like crazy, little jumps wanting to jump on me, goes between my legs repeatedly, and then when I sit it's a full on assault of face licking, squirming around, cobbing, and this funny thing where he goes under my arm or head to lift it up with his nose. Usually lasts about 1 minute per hour I've been gone.
>>4787743Why would they do that…
>>4787885pSimilar experience minus the cobbing. Do you have a Belgian Malinois or Shep?
Easter editionprevious: >>4725813short disclaimer: posts about eating/harming buns are not welcome, kindly take it elsewhere! this thread is for rabbit owners and lovers to enjoy, please don't derail with off topic posts or negativity.general rabbit care resources:https://rabbit.org/audiences/for-new-owners/https://www.best4bunny.com/bunny-care/https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Main_Pagehttps://www.raising-rabbits.com/rabbit-care.htmlbunny youtube channels:https://rentry.org/bunnyvideos
>>4777749mr bombastic
hello fellow bnuies
>>4787758hello there, bn- wait.....
>>4767572wata mugi>>4767662veryberry mumu kun>>4768335mochitsuki komimi>>4769176fuusuu twins>>4771777omochi and milk>>4772560uchino mikan chan>>4773447komugiko usa>>4775826Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4787873>>4783248and i forgot alexandrapoco
meow *snort* meeow meeow
>AI slop
>>4787642i want aislop of gusic
real paws
Catfaggot "humor"
