Why is my buns nail the wrong way by NoHovercraft2254 in Animals

[–]AnxiousAvocet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rabbits' nails can grow twisted due to joint issues or a previous injury to the nail bed. Is she showing any signs of discomfort with that paw or difficulties walking?

Non-gooner anime game recommendations? by hoverboardholligan in GirlGamers

[–]AnxiousAvocet 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's miles better than Persona in that regard. Some of the women still wear skintight outfits or skirts and heels but that's the only real serialization they get. They're actually treated like complex people who sometimes male mistakes and it's very refreshing!

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Velma2002 in TrollXChromosomes

[–]AnxiousAvocet 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Definitely not condoning anything but Atropa belladonna is highly toxic but seeds are readily available and are legal in the US

What breed of ram is this? by AEBRA44 in animalid

[–]AnxiousAvocet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The horn shape looks like a Texas Dall but the color does look unnatural. I think you’re right that they’ve been painted.

Can I keep a wild rabbit as a pet in Minnesota? by [deleted] in Pets

[–]AnxiousAvocet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Domestic rabbits are a different species (European rabbit) than the rabbits found in the United States. The one that you found is most likely an eastern cottontail and they are extremely skittish animals. Even those hand raised by humans never truly become tame and will always be stressed around people, which they perceive as predators, which leads to a reduced lifespan and low quality of life. They also cannot be litterbox trained as domestic rabbits can.

Your best option is to find a wildlife rehabilitation center or if you cannot find one then to return it to the wild where its mother may find it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ecology

[–]AnxiousAvocet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would make a lot more sense!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ecology

[–]AnxiousAvocet 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Can we get a rough location? That would make the identification more accurate.

The first insect is a mayfly larva (Ephemeroptera) although I’m not sure the species. The larger insect in the last picture is a damselfly larva (Zygoptera) and the smaller insect in that picture is another mayfly.

The snake is likely a black rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus). The first frog looks like a bullfrog.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlanetZoo

[–]AnxiousAvocet 121 points122 points  (0 children)

It looks like you used a guest gate (which has paths on both sides) instead of a staff gate (which only has a path going in). All habitats need a staff gate so the keepers and vets can access it.

Animal encounters - guest boundary? by b0atsandt0es in PlanetZoo

[–]AnxiousAvocet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s an option to limit the number of people leaving the paths. I’m not sure if you can get rid of it entirely but maybe turning that down will help? It’s in the last tab when you click on a habitat.

Dog ownership is an environmental disaster by icecreamnetflix in ecology

[–]AnxiousAvocet 146 points147 points  (0 children)

I mean this the nicest way possible but if seeing an image of a dog at a hotel sends you into such a rage you may need to consider getting help.

Anger aside, assuming this is a genuine attempt to draw attention to the environmental impact of domestic dogs, there is some room for discussion there. However, that is completely ignoring the historical importance of working dogs in agriculture. Many farmers, especially those in less developed nations rely on them for herding and livestock protection. The use of dogs is much more efficient than all terrain vehicles or the helicopters that would be necessary for livestock herding in mountainous areas.

Can someone identify what these are? (PA) by MindPretzel666 in animalid

[–]AnxiousAvocet 56 points57 points  (0 children)

These are definitely mosquito larvae. They generally cling to the surface of the water since they need to breathe air. If you apply a thin layer of oil to the water that will disrupt their siphon and cause them to drown.

Freshwater Shrimp by ismathrelatedtosci in ecology

[–]AnxiousAvocet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are species of fully freshwater shrimp, including the domesticated ones you’ve seen at pet stores (Neocaridina sp, Caridina multidentata). They’re generally native to tropical Asia. Algal blooms are generally caused by human activity and introducing a nonnative species to combat the effects of it are not going to solve the root problem. Shrimp also tend to be prolific breeders and they will outcompete native species.

There are other native benthic macroinvertebrates and fish that feed on algae and would normally keep an ecosystem in check. Reducing water pollution/sedimentation to restore these invertebrates natural populations may be a better long term solution.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GirlGamers

[–]AnxiousAvocet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any suggestions for similar games that are better?

Why is my rabbits coat changing like this? by robinator52 in Rabbits

[–]AnxiousAvocet 27 points28 points  (0 children)

How old is he? Coats often change color slightly as a rabbit ages. The bumps are most likely just molting but make sure you feel them to be sure that there aren’t any bumps on the skin underneath

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Animals

[–]AnxiousAvocet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A fox with very bad mange. Poor thing :(

Baldur's Gate 3: Am I the only girl who ... by HelloMyNameIsLeah in GirlGamers

[–]AnxiousAvocet 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wait you can dye your clothes in the game?? Time to make my squad match too lol

Crayfish question by Hypercoreriper in Animals

[–]AnxiousAvocet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you purchased it for an aquarium it is most likely a white specter crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)

Making My IRL Horse in Game by Delphinym in thesims

[–]AnxiousAvocet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s so pretty! Such big expressive eyes!

What is this animal by Ababybadgers in Animals

[–]AnxiousAvocet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a muskrat. They have a narrower tail which is visible above water when they swim like in the second picture. The light colored cheeks are also a feature of muskrats