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Camel Stuffed Animal & Camel Facts

Despite their unusual looks, or perhaps because of them, a camel stuffed animal is one popular soft toy. With their signature humps (depending on the species, it can be one or two), both children and adults are fascinated with these odd looking animals, making a camel stuffed animal the soft toy of choice when it comes to exotic plush.

Contrary to popular belief, camels cannot go days and days without water. The idea that water is stored in a camels hump, comes entirely from myth. A camels hump or humps (the Bactrian species has two) are a fatty deposit that gives the animal energy when they have a lack of food. When their energy is low due to little or no food, the hump will shrink and get soft and consequently flop over to one side. After a few days of eating, the hump returns to its normal position firm and upright. Water, is actually stored in a camel's bloodstream. They are capable of losing forty percent of their body weight before they become distressed and can go from five to seven days without drinking. In about 10 minutes, a camel will consume 22 gallons of water an amount that most animals would not be able to handle. If they have food that will provide them with moisture of some kind, their water intake will not have to be so substantial.

The teeth, mouth, and stomach of a camel is such, that they are able to eat plants that other desert animals cannot digest. When eating plants and/or branches with thorns, for example, a camels tough rubbery mouth will not sustain any damage. In addition, they have 34 sharp teeth which enables them to bite just about any kind of tough food. Like cows, camels have three stomachs and do not chew their food; it is swallowed first, partially digested, and then chewed again later as cud.

During prehistoric times, it is believed that camels crossed over the Bering Strait to eventually evolve in North America. They eventually became domesticated and of the 500-700 camels living in the Gobi desert, only a small population is still wild. Today, domesticated camels only make their homes in Asia and Africa. At one time, some were introduced to Australia and as a result, there are still a few feral camels living in the wilds there. In the 1800s, an experiment was conducted in which camels were introduced to the North American desert, but it turned out to be unsuccessful.

A camel stuffed animal- whether it has one hump or two - will never need food or water. It will however, require the love of someone who is willing to put in the time to care for it not unlike they would with the real thing. Like a camel stuffed animal, camels are quite pleasant and friendly.

Angeline Hope is a collector of big stuffed animals. You can view a selection of big stuffed animals including camel stuffed animals at MyBigPlush.

Shark Stuffed Animal & Facts

by Topsy@Waygood

While a shark stuffed animal might not be your first choice of soft toy for your child, don't be surprised if that's the one they really want. After all, a shark stuffed animal comes complete with teeth (the plush kind) if you choose to go with the Great White species, making it all the more authentic as compared to a less imposing type of soft toy a teddy bear, for example.

A recent study published in the Journal of Zoology, claims that great white sharks uses geographic profiling, an investigative technique applied to the hunting patterns. Researchers discovered that while sharks do kill for food, when they do, they stalk their prey while remaining out of sight. Geographic profiling is the first time such a technique has ever been used on a marine species. 340 great white shark attacks were observed of Cape fur seals, located off Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. With the use of radar charts, researchers were able to plot the attack sites so they could look at the distribution of the encounters and also take note of where the attacks began and ended. Normally, the frequency of the attacks should have been related to how dense the population of the prey was with sharks lying in wait where most of the seals gathered. The results of the study, however, showed that was not the case. Instead, sharks were positioning themselves close to 328 feet from the island at water depths of about 82 feet. It is believed that the rational behind this technique was that it struck just the right balance for the shark to be close enough to attack but still not close enough to be detected [by the seals]. Large adult sharks also had very specific points from which they anchored themselves which is where they would launch their attacks repeatedly. Younger, smaller sharks, however, did not show the same focus.

Researchers believe the differences between older and younger sharks' attack strategies was based on refined hunting skills which they could only learn over time - older sharks would have the advantage and as a result could dominate younger sharks and keep them away from the best hunting areas. When it comes to hunting for seals, sharks must be very smart in their attack strategies as seals can inflict serious damage on them.

If you're looking for the best possible great white shark stuffed animal, online stores have a great selection. Some have a 3 foot great white shark stuffed animal that comes with an open mouth displaying lots of 'sharp' teeth a terrific replica of the real thing.

Angeline Hope is a collector of large plush stuffed animals. You can view a selection of large plush stuffed animals including shark stuffed animals at MyBigPlush.

Giraffe Stuffed Animal & Facts

by marsmet551

Despite their incredible size and height, giraffes are graceful animals that roam open grasslands in Africa. They are the animal which often draws large crowds at zoos and animal parks because of their unusual looks. As is the case, a giraffe stuffed animal usually ends up in the car ride home.

Not surprisingly, giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world. Just their legs are six feet taller than a humans. They can stand up to 19 feet and weigh as much as 2,800 pounds. Their long legs give them the ability to run up to 35 miles per hour over short distances and over longer distances, they can cruise at a comfortable 10 miles per hour. One of the great things about some of the giraffe stuffed animals on the market, is that they can be purchased in such large sizes, you get the pseudo feeling of what it's like for them to be that tall. Online stores have a giraffe stuffed animal that is 5 feet tall! They also have others which are 4.5 feet in height that also come with sound. A young child standing next to one of these spectacular giraffe stuffed animals is sure to be a hit, albeit an overwhelming one given their size.

Like their bodies, a giraffes tongue is also large. At 21 inches in length, it helps them with retrieving their food from branches. Their height, of course, also assists in giving them the advantage to be able to browse the leaves and buds in treetops that most other animals cannot reach their favorites are acacias. Hundreds of pounds of leaves are eaten by a giraffe on a weekly basis and they have to travel for many miles just to find enough food. Thankfully, a giraffe stuffed animal only requires a place to live and lots of love and attention. Trying to find that many leaves to feed it might be a problem!

There are clearly only advantages to having a giraffe stuffed animal. While they are only made of plush fur and don't require food or water to live, they will nonetheless be a lifelong companion and friend that will share with you all your adventures, trials, and tribulations. And for that alone, you simply can't go wrong with a giraffe stuffed animal.

Angeline Hope is a collector of large stuffed animal toys. You can view a selection of large stuffed animals including giraffe stuffed animal toys at MyBigPlush.

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Wolf Stuffed Animal Toys & Facts

by citizen for boysenberry jam

We don't realize how lucky we are to be able to choose a wolf stuffed animal from the vast array of soft toy choices, given there was a time when, in many parts of the United States, the real thing had all but disappeared. To this day, wolves are very misunderstood animals so it's a good thing the same can't be said about the wolf stuffed animal.

By the time the 1970s rolled around, in the lower 48 United States, wolves had been hunted to extinction in order for both ranchers and farmers to protect their livestock. Given the wolves were the predators, there was nothing else to prey upon them except humans. Finally, after 30 years without them, researchers felt that in order to control rising populations such as cougar and elk, wolves needed to be reintroduced.

Fourteen wolves from the Canadian Rocky Mountains were transferred to Yellowstone National Park in the United States in 1995. The next year, another 17 wolves joined them. From the original 31, more than 1,000 healthy wolves are descendents and 150 of those still live inside the park boundaries. The question researchers had back in 2006 was: why were the wolves only dispersing at a rate of about 6.2 miles one tenth of their usual 62 mile disperse rate? The puzzle was finally solved by a team of mathematical biologists from the University of Alberta.

According to Dr. Mark Lewis, co-author of the study when the wolves travelled far distances in their new environment it was easy for them to lose track of their mates, and the further they travelled the less likely it is for them to find a mate. Ultimately, the wolves recolonization process was significantly slowed when there was the reduced possibility of them finding a mate. Despite the fact that the wolves were adapting well to their new home, researchers weren't so much concerned about their slow dispersal as they were puzzled by it all; as long as they are dispersing into uncharted territory, we expect the population to continue spreading at the slow rate - about 6.2 miles per year, said Dr. Mark Lewis.

Luckily, for the soft toy world, the wolf stuffed animal has made it's place amongst the numerous teddy bears, tigers, lions, and elephants, to name just a few.

Angeline Hope is a collector of large stuffed animals. You can view a selection of large stuffed animals including wolf stuffed animal toys at MyBigPlush.

Dalmatian Stuffed Animals & Facts

by Ojie Paloma

You would be hard pressed to find any child that has not seen Disney's 101 Dalmatians. It's the story of two Dalmatian parents and their brood of 99 puppies. The film was based on a book originally called The Hundred and One Dalmatians, by English author Dodie Smith. More than 300 artists worked on the movie which included a team who were hired solely for drawing all the spots on the dogs (which totals 6,469,052, if you count them all).

Both children and adults can't help but fall instantly in love with these unusual looking black and white dogs. It's no surprise then, that the sale of Dalmatian's goes up exponentially every time the Disney film is seen. Along with that, Dalmatian stuffed animals also become big time sellers. Despite their unique, polka-dotted bodies, however, this is not a breed for everyone; many of the puppies purchased after seeing the film, are unfortunately, returned to animal shelters.

There is an idea that the Dalmatian breed originated in Dalmatia. Yugoslavia is now known to be wrong, but the name has stuck. The Dalmatian is a very old European breed, its exact origins are obscure, but the Pointer was certainly amongst its ancestors. Known as the firehouse, dog, in the 19th century, Dalmatian's became a fashionable carriage dog, which would race along, beside, or even in between, the huge wheels. This included fire engines which were pulled by horses. Dalmatian's would often guide the horses through city streets, clear a path, and even help to control the equines when necessary. The breed was also used to help guard firehouses so as to prevent vandalism and theft. Dalmatians today, are still kept as pets in some modern firehouses.

While Dalmatian's are considered family dogs and are known to be good with children, due to their very lively nature, they may not do so well around toddlers. In addition, because they are such a high energy breed, this is not a dog for the Sunday stroller; in its carriage days, the Dalmatian ran up to 30 miles a day so they require plenty of exercise. Unless your child is capable of taking care of the real thing, all of its daily exercise will fall to you, thus opting for a Dalmatian stuffed animal instead, would be a much better idea.

A Dalmatian stuffed animal is covered in black (or brown spots) just like the real thing, but amazingly, the breed is born completely white; their spots grow as they age. And, no two Dalmatian's have identical spots, which further adds to their uniqueness. Some online shops have a stunning 2.5 foot Dalmatian stuffed animal that looks so authentic, you won't be able to tell the difference between it and the real thing.

For any child that has seen 101 Dalmatian's and insists on having that breed of dog as their own, a Dalmatian stuffed animal would be a much better (and cheaper) alternative. Unless properly raised, they can be a very hyper active canine which is something most children will not be able to handle. In addition, a Dalmatian stuffed animal will never require the veterinary care and grooming that this, or any breed of dog actively requires. In addition, with a Dalmatian stuffed animal, both you and your child would be able to take the necessary steps to learn fully about the breed and then make an informed decision as to whether you're both ready for the real deal.

Angeline Hope is a collector of dalmatian stuffed animal toys. You can view a selection of big stuffed dog toys at MyBigPlush.

Shark Stuffed Animal & Shark Facts

by Old Shoe Woman

For the kid who has everything, why not opt for a shark stuffed animal the next time a birthday, or holiday rolls around? Unlike the real thing, a child can get up close and personal with a shark stuffed animal. And the bigger it is, the more lifelike it will feel. Online stores have a very realistic looking three foot length shark stuffed animal, that is sure to delight any child. In addition, their shark stuffed animal is just soft enough to act as giant pillow for the child that insists they can't ever part with their beloved plush toy, even when they're sleeping.

Sharks have been around for about 400 million years swimming in oceans long before dinosaurs arrived. In the last 150 million years, they've had little need to evolve since they are such great survivors. Their most prominent feature, are their teeth - in an entire lifetime, a shark may grow and use more than 20,000 of them. In addition, if a shark breaks and loses a tooth, it's immediately replaced with another that sits at the back of their mouth for just such an occasion.

Every species of shark has different shaped teeth (depending on their diet) which makes them easy to identify. A shark's jaw is the most powerful of all animals and unlike most animals, both its upper and lower jaw moves. When they bite, a shark uses its lower jaw first, and then the upper jaw. They tear at their food while shaking their head back and forth and then swallow the food whole. Shark stuffed animals are exceptionally designed so as to replicate a sharks prominent teeth. Without them, shark stuffed animals just wouldn't be the same.

With the exception of the whale and basking shark, all sharks are meat eaters and dine on fish, seals dolphins, turtles, and seagulls. When they feed, sharks do so alone. Feeding has been known to attract other sharks to the 'party' where sometimes a feeding frenzy will begin. The once species of shark, however, that you won't see involved in feeding frenzies, is the great white.

If nothing else, shark stuffed animals can help a child to better understand these often misunderstood predators of the sea. It's true that they're frightening, but at the same time, they're also incredibly interesting.

Angeline Hope is a collector of sea stuffed animals. You can view a big selection of sea stuffed animals including shark stuffed animal toys at MyBigPlush.

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Zebra Stuffed Animals & Facts

by roboM8

Zebra stuffed animals are a fun plush toy for any child to have as part of a growing stuffed animal collection. Like horses, zebras are part of the Equidae family, thus children have an easy time relating to these unusual looking animals with the horse-like bodies. The next time your child requests a plush toy, consider zebra stuffed animals over something more traditional (like a teddy bear) just for the sheer amusement of it.

Even though they are members of the Equidae family (like horses), zebras are nothing like equines except for their horse-like physiques, though unlike horses, zebras have stripes, short manes, and tufted tails. No one really knows for sure why zebras are striped; it's thought that the stripes actually act as a camouflage to confuse predators like lions and hyenas. While the stripes are visible during the daytime, at night, due to the patterns the stripes make, it's thought that predators become slightly mystified as to what the true distance of the animal actually is. Some scientists believe that in addition to camouflage, their stripes help them withstand very intense heat from the sun. There is no doubt that part of the fun of zebra stuffed animals, are their unusual black and white stripes; there is no other animal on earth that looks anything like them.

There are three types of zebra, two of which live in East Africa. The Burchell (common or plains zebra) is the species that is the most widespread in the east. The other is called Grevy's zebra (mostly found in northern Kenya) which was named after Jules Grevy, a President of France in the 1880s who received a zebra as a gift. The third species, called Equus, is a mountain zebra and can be found in southern and southwestern Africa. Any child that receives zebra stuffed animals or already has them as part of their plush collection, will likely never know the difference between the three species. As long as it looks like a zebra, 'talks' like a zebra, and 'walks' like a zebra, that's all they will ever need to know.

Some other interesting, but perhaps lesser known facts about zebras are that while they all may look identical, their stripes are actually like the fingerprint on a human -each one is distinct. By comparing patterns, stripe width, color, and scars, individual zebras can actually be identified. Grevy's zebra stripes are more narrow and more numerous than those of the plains zebra. In all of the zebra species, the stripes form a triangular pattern on their forequarters. Grevy zebras also have a similar stripe pattern on their hindquarters while the other species have a slanted or horizontal pattern.

For some additional fun with your child the next time they find themselves with nothing to do, take out their zebra stuffed animals and have them count the number of stripes on the animal and then identify the various patterns they see.

Angeline Hope is a collector of jumbo stuffed animals. You can view a selection of jumbo stuffed animals including zebra stuffed animals at MyBigPlush.

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2012 Reggie Day at Miller Park Zoo
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Families enjoyed a fun day with Reggie Redbird and his animal buddies as they toured the zoo and learned about fun animal facts. View more images at IllinoisStateHomecoming.

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4/30 - Smelly Belly had success in choosing a nice animal that would stand next to him and be happy. The only problem with thomas was that he didn't want to look at the camera. Smelly Belly's fact: There are 37 different species of Toucan in the world.

Bat Stuffed Animals & Facts

by marsmet551

Why is it that the things we find creepy and crawly, or, just creepy crawly, children can't get enough of? Take bats, for instance. They fit into that creepy category. And, they're as spooky as they come but that doesn't stop children from being fascinated with them nonetheless. Bat stuffed toys are just as popular, simply because they're part of the group of things that go bump in the night - and, the scarier the better.

Contrary to popular belief, bats are not mice that fly. In fact, they have no relation to rodents whatsoever. Bats have been grouped by scientists into the same group as lemurs and primates called Archonta. Also contrary to wide spread myth that bats become tangled in human hair when flying overhead, is completely untrue. They have a built in sonar system that allows them to move at extremely fast speeds through the darkness. It is so sophisticated, that it rivals any echolocation system a human could build. If a bat seemingly swoops toward you, it is likely for the mosquito that is flying just above your head it's not trying to go for your hair.

There are some 1100 species of bats living all over the world and of that, three of them are vampire bats which mostly make their home in Latin America. Vampire bats are no bigger than a package of M & M chocolates. Most bat species mainly dine on insects, nectar, and pollen, with some preferring fish and frogs. Fruit bats are a vital part of the bat species as they are responsible for bringing us more than 450 food products such as mangos, dates, and peaches - and medicines through pollination and dispersal of seeds (when they eat they chew the fruit but spit out the seeds, peel, and pulp). 95% of the re-growth that takes place in the rainforest, comes from the seeds that fruit bats have spread. There are about 166 species of fruit bats that mostly live in the dense forests of Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Unlike vampire bats, fruit bats are relatively large in size. The fruit bat of Africa, for instance, has a wing span of up to six feet. If you are on the hunt for a fruit bat stuffed toy, look no further than an online store. They have an incredible lifelike fruit bat stuffed animal that is 31.5 inches long. It's facial details are remarkably like the real thing so anyone with their heart set on having a bat stuffed toy will not be disappointed.

Bats get a bad rap, mostly because they are generally depicted as something we should fear the films of Hollywood are especially good at doing that. When it comes down to it, however, bats are actually shy, gentle, and intelligent. So go ahead, forget about that next teddy bear purchase and go for a bat stuffed toy instead!

Angeline Hope is a collector of plush stuffed animals. You can view a selection of plush stuffed animals including bat stuffed animals at MyBigPlush.

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Turtle Stuffed Animals & Turtle Facts

by Ninithedreamer

Most children are quite familiar with turtles (especially sea turtles) if they have seen Disney's very popular Finding Nemo. Along the journey to find Nemo, we are introduced to sea turtles Crush and his son Squirt two very cool sea animals on their own ocean journey. Sales of turtle stuffed animals undoubtedly rose significantly after the release of the film. And why shouldn't they have? A turtle stuffed animal is every bit a comfort to a child as teddy bears are. Online, you can purchase a sea turtle stuffed animal that is two feet in length that makes for one fantastic substitute pillow.

There are seven species of sea turtle which live in just about every ocean in the world from subtropical to tropical waters. All of their lives are spent in the water except when females come ashore several times a year, to lay their eggs. Eggs hatch in about 60 days at which time the babies (called hatchlings), make their way to the water. Young sea turtles spend the first few years of their lives in the open ocean and then eventually make their way to more protected areas such as bays and estuaries. While it might be a lovely thought to take a sea turtle stuffed animal into the water with you, they won't take too kindly to getting their soft, plush fur wet.

Each species of sea turtle has a different diet; green sea turtles eat sea grass; leatherback turtles eat jelly-fish and other animals with soft bodies; loggerhead turtles dine on shelled creatures like clams and crabs; hawksbills prefer sponges and other invertebrates; Kemp's ridley turtles eat crabs.

Sea turtles have been around for more than 100 million years; even when dinosaurs became extinct 65
million years ago, turtles still managed to survive. Unfortunately, like many animals in the world today, sea turtles are in danger of disappearing altogether. They often get caught in fishermen's nets which ultimately has dire consequences for them when they are unable to free themselves. In addition, much of their habitat is being lost due to the over abundance of coastal development that is taking place critical nesting sites end up disappearing. And, in some places in the world, turtles are hunted for their meat, shells and even their eggs.

One way to pay homage to sea turtles, is to make a point of purchasing a sea turtle stuffed animal the next time your child requests a plush toy. Even if they haven't seen Finding Nemo, they will undoubtedly become quite attached to their turtle stuffed animal the same they would with a teddy bear.
While a turtle stuffed animal is a less traditional type of plush toy, it can still bring much joy to any child that has one.

Angeline Hope is a collector of large stuffed animal toys. You can view a selection of large stuffed animals including turtle stuffed animals at MyBigPlush.

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Polar Bear Stuffed Animal & Facts

by Ninithedreamer

Like most soft toys, a polar bear stuffed animal is special. Not only does it represent the real thing, but it's one of those plush toys that is super soft and cuddly everything you would expect in a soft toy. While a polar bear stuffed animal can be purchased as big or as small as you would like, better to lean toward the ones that are as over-sized as possible given they're more like the real deal.

Polar bears are the world's largest land predators. They evolved some 200,000 years ago from ancestors of the brown bear. They can be found living in Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland and Norway. Males range in size from 775 to more than 1,500 pounds while females are smaller topping out at 550 pounds.

There are various myths and misconceptions about polar bears that have been debunked by biologists who have studied polar bears for thousands of years; among native hunters, there is a legend that says polar bears cover their black noses while they lie in wait for their preferred food, seals. This type of behavior has never been seen by scientists. Another myth refers to the fact that the polar bear is a left-pawed animal. However, when having been observed by scientists, no discernible preference has been noticed they use their right and left paws equally. When killing their prey, polar bears do no use tools such as blocks of ice. The idea that they do [use tools], may have come from the fact that when unsuccessful in catching their food, an angry polar bear may kick the snow, throw chunks of ice, or even slap the ground.

Contrary to what many people think, polar bears only live in the Arctic in the areas that surround the North Pole, not in Antarctica which surrounds the South Pole. Because penguins and polar bears are often seen in pictures together, some believe they live in both places, but that could never happen.

A polar bears hair is not actually white it just looks like it is. There fur is dense with an undercoat that helps insulate them from the cold. On top, their hair is of various lengths. Their hair is pigment-free and transparent which reflects visible light much in the same way it happens with ice and snow. When they are in sunlight, and clean, a polar bear looks its whitest, but before they molt in the spring, the oil that gets on them from eating seals makes them look yellow. In 1979, a polar bear living at the San Diego Zoo turned green after algae in its hollow hair shafts grew. The bear was not harmed and a zoo veterinarian restored the bears coat color by killing off the algae with a solution containing salt. A polar bears skin is actually black and under it is a very thick layer of blubber that can be as much as 4.5 inches thick. Polar bears hardly suffer any heat loss due to their fur and blubber insulation. In fact, when adult males run too quickly, they overheat.

With the availability of floppy polar bear stuffed animals, why would you even opt for any other kind? A floppy polar bear stuffed animal is one that can be made to sit up or lie down, both on its stomach or its back. And, this is a type of polar bear plush that is absolutely ideal for snuggling up with given it can practically wrap itself around you with its soft and floppy arms.

Angeline Hope is a collector of large teddy bears. You can view a selection of large teddy bears including polar bear plush animals at MyBigPlush.

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All Facts about Anime, Manga, And Western Animation

by dret

Anime almost synonymous with Japanese culture, because it is as much a part of the community, as in a newspaper or magazine. And actually get most of their anime manga (comic) counterparts, and the word is actually short for animation, but animation animation or comedy specifically. In fact, the manga is a very popular form of literature in Asian countries, and LOF of manga titles and flavor makes it historical or contemporary.

However, it may surprise some to know that there are not many differences between Eastern and Western animation. The two share many common techniques and approaches, but may have been busy moving towards using more sophisticated Western technology. Many of the most famous creators of anime still prefer to do things using traditional methods, and less dependent on computers and technology.

The biggest difference between the two methods of anime are probably the types of species examined in the animation, and some of the characteristics found only in the bustling East.

Since the anime and manga as much of Eastern culture (you can find in bookstores everywhere manga in countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan), tends to be more widely used in topics covered. Topics such as relationships, sports, history, politics, military, humor, medicine or science of each of the anime. In fact, there can be anime or manga for just about everything you can think of. However, it seems that Western culture to be very specific with the animation, and tend to focus on heroes and Villians, actions and consequences.

Some of the interesting features of the anime asian is the use of dialogue in the dialogue.

This is like a particular scene unfolds, there will be no comment character animation and the availability of third-person perspective of individuals involved in the plot. Furthermore, the interaction between the placebo and real-life high in many cases, with characters able to take the words of the bubble, or revoke various instruments of empty space and Ancient Greece Timeline.

To give you a taste of Japanese anime, and understand SOEM things we were talking, take a look at some of the most popular Japanese: Naruto Slam Dunk, Blackjac, Eyeshield 21,. If there is something you are interested, and will almost certainly find the anime or manga that cover this topic. So why not take a look in store for the sale of your favorite books today, we do not know exactly what you'll discover.

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Wolf Stuffed Animals & Facts

by roboM8

Wolf stuffed animals are not to be confused with dog stuffed animals, because simply put, wolves and dogs are not the same thing. While it's true dogs are decedents of the wolf, as we know, one is domestic and one is wild which is not the same at all.

Wolves are the largest wild member of the dog family and both their physical and behavioral characteristics are what distinguishes them from domestic dogs; wolves hunt together, cooperating with each other so they can successfully pursue, attack, and eat animals which are generally much larger than they are.

In North America, there are 24 recognized species of wolf. In terms of their physical appearance compared to other species in the same family coyotes and dogs there are differences. Wolves for example, range in weight from 75-115 pounds. Coyotes weigh as little as 25 pounds and as much as 35 pounds, while in dogs, weights can vary. Wolves are black and different shades of grey and tan -found mainly in north-western Montana. White wolves are found mostly in the Arctic, and grizzled in color and they are never spotted. Coyotes can be all shades of grey and tan, white or black, which is rare, and they are also never spotted. Dogs, on the other hand, vary in color and can be spotted (such as the Dalmatian breed). Both wolves and coyotes tails either hang straight down and never curl while a dogs tail carriage can vary and may even curl. Overall, a wolfs general appearance is massive with long legs and if only seen quickly, they are often mistaken for a calf or deer. In contrast, coyotes are of medium size similar to dogs, have dog-like proportions but a fox-like face. A dogs general appearance can vary from the tiny chihuahua to the very large mastiff.

If the light is bad, or if from a distance, it can be very difficult to tell a wolf, coyote, and dog apart. Through microscopic analysis, the hair of a wolf can be distinguished from both the coyote and the dog, although there are no other current techniques to tell the difference in hair between wolves and coyotes. In addition, genetically, wolves, coyotes, and dogs are nearly identical and there are no testing methods to tell them apart based purely on their genes. The skulls of the three species, however, can be used to tell them apart by examining the differences in size of teeth, and overall angle and size of the skull itself.

A terrific way to teach a child about the differences between wolves and dogs is to have both wolf stuffed animals and dog stuffed animals on hand. At the very least, with these two types of plush toys, both similarities and differences can easily be pointed out. Despite their physical differences, wolf stuffed animals are equally as soft and cuddly as any dog plush toy and like their domestic relative, wolf stuffed animals make terrific life-long friends.

Angeline Hope is a collector of giant stuffed animals. You can view a selection of giant stuffed animals including wolf stuffed animals at MyBigPlush.

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Know Your Fats
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As indicated by the tittle this is a comprehensive guide to fats, particularly fats we consume. The most significant thing about this book is that the author, Dr. Enig, who is a nutritional science researcher, felt she had to write the book herself despite her dearth of writing skills, because every time she entrusted a writer with her material, they would inevitably make stuff up when they didn't understand something because they thought they already knew the answer. They relied on conventional wisdom which is full of the very misinformation that the author was trying to refute. Thus the book lacks a narrative force to help the reader figure out what is important, but it is encyclopedic in scope. Some of the information is scattered due to the way it is organized.

I also found what she had to say about research in general to be a useful insight. So I'm quoting it in full: "Today, in the food/nutrition/health research market, any researcher who finds results that are contrary to the current, government supported consensus, has a most tricky task. The researcher has to publish everything very carefully in a manner that supports the current consensus in such a way that he/she will continue to receive funding and at the same time report the findings the way they came out.

Some people are very clever at this kind of doublespeak. They repeat the going hypothesis, as if it was valid and written-in-stone, early in the introduction section of their scientific or clinical paper; then they discuss the meaning of the going hypothesis in the discussion section of the paper, the summary section, and/or the abstract; and after this has been published, they apply for the next grant from the appropriate industry or government agency."

This book is now 13 years old. It predates Gary Taubes "Good Calories Bad Calories". It has now been taken up by paleo nutritionists and traditional foods people. Dr. Enig is one of the experts behind the Western Price foundation.

Dr. Enig is chiefly noted for her contribution regarding trans fat and hydrogenated fats and health problems related to these man made fats. In this book she compiles facts about all fats, their original source and a little history of their use in cooking and eating as well as some background information on how the government and the public got so mixed up about saturated fats being so bad. It is interesting that she notes that Ancel Keys, who was the doctor who so adamant about heart disease being related to saturated fats, later switched to targeting hydrogenated fats which prompted the makers of said fats to insist that it was only the saturated fatty acids was the problem and they would solve it by going to partially hydrogenated fats which was just as bad. This is the basis of margarines.

She also names the Center For Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) as an organization whose activism was responsible for much of the demonization of palm oil and other saturated tropical fats resulting in the replacement of these healthy natural oils with hydrogenated vegetable oils. Some of us remember how popcorn oil (coconut oil) in movie theaters was thus demonized in the '80s. The problem with the scientific research at the time was that it did not distinguish between trans fat and saturated fat regarding the connection between fats and heart disease. And so the anti-saturated fat campaign stuck for another 30 years. Good saturated fats include tropical oils (palm and coconut), lard, animal fats. See next slide.

The oil that is problematic is polyunsaturated oils, i.e. seed oils (see slide after next). Part of the problem with these oils is the way hexane is used to extract them from the seed. But the main problem with them is that they are unstable and go rancid easily so must be refrigerated. And because they are so unstable the digesting of them creates free radicals which may attack the artery wall. They also become rancid if you cook with them, which pretty much renders them useless in my eyes. Those that can still be used for cooking according to Dr. Enig is corn oil, peanut oil, olive oil, high oleic safflower oil, high oleic sunflower oil. More current information in newer books cautions against cooking with these oils since the problems begin at a certain high heat.

The main health benefit of eating saturated fats is to supply the body with building material for cell walls (it helps to stiffen the cell walls) and to assist in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins.

Running away from fireworks
facts about animals
Image by rynde
Just as I came out on my parents balcony on New Years eve to shot some of the fireworks, a rabbit came running frightened and disoriented because of the terrifying sound from the fireworks. And as the rabbit ran across the front of the balcony I just instinctively raised my camera and shot off a series of panned shots with the aim of capturing his movement through the night.

I think it came out nice though it´s very blurry. But that´s the charm with this image plus the fact that you can sense his rabbit legs pacing about like an ancient steam engine...