worming cats: November 2012

Feral Cat Friday

Hi there Tees here and I am having such a good roll in the dirt. I am just getting dirt all over me and that feels so good. Hi there Lucy, sorry I am so covered in good ole dirt. Don't forget that feral kitties can make great friends and good friends too.

Now if I could just get that camera turned off, I would much happier. I will just cover my eyes and then roll some more in this great dirt.

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OK, folks, the Auction will be over tomorrow, Saturday night, so get your bids in.AUCTION
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A new friend of ours, whose name is Otis, had to have a serious operation on his hip and needs a little help. Here is a link that tells all about it. http://www.cultofotis.com/operationhipster.html

They also have a great blog that is very very funny. It is here. http://cultofotis.wordpress.com/

Cat Computing

"Am I doing this right?"

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No Scales on a Crocodile's Head

Contrary to popular belief crocodiles don't have scales on their heads. They are just cracks in the thick skin on their skulls. The rest of the body does have scales. How the animal develops biologically is interesting. Each scale forms from a discrete scale primordium. For example, scales at similar points each side of the body are identical.

The deep lines on the head are unique to each crocodile, like a fingerprint. Indeed, the lines are not symmetrical. Now it is possible to identify young crocodiles without tagging, to follow their growth.

Having no primordia on a crocodile's head is functional. Mounds of skin build up and form an active memrocobrane. Receptors detect fine vibrations in water. This helps in hunting.

It has been hypothesised that fingerprints form in the same way as the "cracks" on the heads of crocodiles. This unregulated gene formation building on earlier skin development is probably the reason why identical twins have different fingerprints. The final shape of all creatures was believed to be totally preprogrammed by genes.

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Tuxedo Thursday

Hi there, Two Two here and I am the Person's assistant. You see, I have control with my paw. I sit here and watch her all the time she is on the computer. I have to make sure the blogging gets done correctly.

Just look at this, I had to get both paws up on the desk. That Person gets out of control sometimes and needs some discipline every now and then. Besides, every now and then a treat appears on that notebook. Mom tried to put a video of me on You Tube and that darn place will not behave. So that will have to wait for anohter day.

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Our very good friend Judi Bug left us yesterday and we are all so very sad. She was one of the Person's good friends. But now at least she is not in pain any more.

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An Alien Has Landed

Evidence of alien landings?

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Book review, Purrs of Wisdom

This book is a collection of great lessons that Ingrid King learned from living with her cats and I can so relate to that. Cats are just the best teachers as far as how to deal with life and that is how Ingrid writes this book.
Our good friend Ingrid King wrote another book call Buckley's story which I thoroughly enjoyed. So I was very excited when she wrote her second book and couldn't wait to read it and I was not disappointed at all. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This book is a collection of great lessons that Ingrid has learned in the trip through life. One thing that is very evident in the book is her love for cats so she is definitely a cat person. Every chapter ends with how the cats helped her through different situations.

This would make a super present for anyone that likes cats. Two Two here, and I just want to know why this cat is staring at me. This looks like a good book, Mom. That is a pretty cat for sure.

I highly recommend this book as a great read.

Purrs of Wisdom

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We have more new items on the Auction. Do take a look.

Australian Truffle Industry at Risk

It may be hard to believe, but Tasmania has a thriving truffle industry. Perigord, the company that began truffle growing in Australia, has a trained team of dogs to search out the valuable product.

Something is damaging the crop. A beetle related to the European truffle beetle has appeared. Truffle beetles have not been studied to a great extent. Until now the fungus has been pest free. In Europe they are also destroyed by flies, gnats, and larvae. Because the European truffle has only been here for about thirty years, growing them was easy. The pests have found them and are attacking. It seems the local beetle likes them too. Moreover, the European snail has inadvertently been imported.

There is a problem in doing research to identify the culprits. Truffles must be dug up to be examined before they ripen. Once brought into the light at this early stage they are no good for the market. Using pesticides as is done in Europe would be very expensive. Few Australian producers are willing to come forward to assist the study, fearing financial loss.

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Tortie Tuesday

Hi there, Splitters here. I am sitting next to the Person and helping her watch the TV. I have to make sure she understands what is going on on the Tube. I like to do this a lot.

I give up, this is pretty darn boring, so I am going to take a nice nap here. I fit just right in here beside Mom's leg.

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Please take a look at the auction. It will be ending this coming Sat. Dec.1st.

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Toby needs a home.

Hi there, Toby here. I live in Southeastern, Ontario. I have been coming here to this nice house for three years now for the excellent food. The nice lady from Fuzzy Tales would really like to find a nice home for me since it is soooooo cold outside. I have been neutered and I am probably 5 or 6 years old. There is more information about me over at Fuzzy Tales .

So please could everyone pass the word around about me especially if you know anyone living in that vicinity. As you can see, I am a healthy boy. Just let our Person know if you know anyone that might can help me find a home and she will give you the Fuzzy Tales person's email.
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Please take a look at the great auction going on right now. Auction
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Also a good friend of the CB, is having some medical problems with his eyes and really needs some help. So if you could just spare a dollar or two, he sure would appreciate it. It is Kiril, with his furry friends Professor Nikita and Miss Elvira have an amusing and often off-beat blog ... Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat. He also hosts the Carnival of Cats on the CB.
He has a donate button on his blog.
Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat You can click this and get there.
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Hope all have a great Monday and a great week.

Cold Cat

"Baby it's cold outside."

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Dog Explodes in Darwin

The Northern Territory Government is planning to build a housing estate across the road from an animal crematorium in Darwin. A dog exploded at the crematorium late one night.

Bystanders said a strong yellow glow could be seen emanating from the chimney. Apparently, The dog had not been defrosted properly. A nearby resident said it was not unusual for such things to happen at the crematorium.

Government officials said the housing zone will be completely separated from the light industrial area where the pet crematorium is situated. If people passing by can see unusual happenings already the distance between the operation and the new housing estate had better be a long way. On the other hand, the odd fireworks display never hurt anyone.

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Easy Like Sunday

Hi there, Mahoney here in front and Maggie being squished. Maggie, I got here first and along comes that daughter of mine and just moves in. But it is kind of nice and warm this way.

Hi there Two Two here, and I was trying to have a nap. Oh, by the way do you like the way I am decorating this tree. I have been frilling the edge. Bet there isn't a word like that any where.

Be sure to check out the auction. There still lots of items without bids. We will continue the auction until Saturday, Dec. 1st. Auction

Wishing everyone a super Sunday

Cat Needs Help

"Get me out of heeeeeeeeeere!"

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Saturday fun

Hi there. Baby Doll here. I am finally learning how to play with toys. this rope is one of my favorites. And please don't forget, I still need a home. This home is fine but it gets a little boring being all by myself in this room . I am 8 years old and have tested negative. I am a really nice cat. I have even jumped up into the Person's lap

I even like to wear the rope sometimes. Try to pass the word around that I would really like to have a whole house to live in. I promise to be good.

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Don't forget about the Auction.

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Everyone have a really fun day.

Humans Did Not Kill Off Megafauna

During the Middle-Late Pleistocene, one million to 10,000 years ago, more than 50 species of animal disappeared, the last to do so 46.4 thousand years from the present. The reason for the demise of the giant creatures is hotly debated. Some scientists claim that the spread of Man across the globe was the cause. This is suspect, however, because there were so few of them. Killing the odd animal would not have made a significant impact.

Many believe that the end date for megafauna is incorrect. As stated above, the theory that humans killed them off by definition means that people and animals lived side-by-side for a considerable time. Evidence in Australia certainly points to this - 13 species of large animals were here on human arrival. Moreover, the people mainly relied on subsistence strategies for food. Their weapons were not very efficient. A boomerang is highly inaccurate and the range of a spear is limited.

Megafauna died out over a long period of time, not all at a specific date. Species lingered on in many regions. Just assuming that humans killed them is a mistake and diverts from the discovery of why the large animals became extinct. This was a time of extremes in climate. Perhaps a series of wild swings in climate gradually reduced their number to the tipping point where reproduction did not take place.

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Formerly Feral Friday

Hi there, Mahoney just popping up to come see all of you. I do love my tunnels. I was captured young enough, so I am not really a feral kitty. Maggie, my Mom didn't have time to teach me to be afraid. So if kittens get caught soon enough , they will be adoptable, but that Person would never adopt me to someone. She couldn't possibly survive without me.

Hi there, Maggie here. I am a feral kitty. I am pretty darn tame but if the Person moves too fast around me, I get really nervous. But I usually forgive her pretty darn quick. I do love to cuddle and also love to play with the toys.

This is our Christmas cactus. It must know that Thanksgiving is over. We sure hope everyone had a good day yesterday.
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Don't forget to check out the auction. There are some neat new items on there. Auction

Sure hoping everyone has a great day. Are you out shopping today?Not us.

Monkey Grip

"Come on buddy. Spit it out!"

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Happy Thanksgiving

OK, dukes up you Turkey, you.

This is an old picture but I laugh every time I see it. Too funny. Just where is that Turkey?

OK, Mom just where is our Thanksgiving dinner??

There it is. Finally we got something to eat We are so very thankful for everything that we have. We have food and a roof over our cute little heads. And the Person is pretty neat too. And we are especially thankful for all of our super blogging friends, both Kitties, doggies, goats and peeps.

We sure do wish everyone the best of Thanksgivings.

High Meat Consumption Blamed for Obesity - Questionable!

In the twentieth century Australia was dominant in swimming at international events. This was largely due to the high consumption of meat in the diet of Australians. As time went by other nations noticed this and their athletes ate more meat. Today, Even small island nations have access to reasonably priced beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Consequently, Australia's dominance has waned.

Despite consuming a lot of meat, Australians did not die at a young age. Indeed, longevity was extended. New research points to an increase in heart disease, obesity, cancer and diabetes that do tend to shorten life. An example was given of Hawaii where these diseases are rapidly increasing. Red meat is seen as the major cause.

This research has flaws. Higher red meat consumption cannot be directly linked to more "modern" maladies. It could be coincidence. No tests were done on the rising consumption of refined carbohydrates. The call for more vegetables in the diet will improve the situation, but only if less red meat and refined carbohydrates are consumed.

There is an indirect link between red meat consumption and more disease. The feeding of antibiotics to animals to improve body weight has impacted on humans. Antibiotics are not so effective in people generally. Some countries have banned this practice, but all nations need to do so. Overall, there is no evidence of antibiotics in animal feed leading to modern diseases. Control of infections is the biggest problem.

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