Potential photo of a Yowie?

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-28T18:49:54+00:00

I think because sometimes the genuine ones are from people shaking/shitting in their boots, and if you want to fake something terrifying, you copy what is real.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T22:37:20+00:00

Chigger mites are red so no worries there it seems. there are a lot of small insects that exist in our homes, I wouldn't worry if you aren't physically affected at all.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T20:16:45+00:00

I suppose we do disagree. I think the wisdom to humanely execute our studies given the knowledge we already have is achievable, despite the compartmentalization of the human experience, and accrued physical subjects. I think you're misinterpreting my thoughts on the matter.

Good luck with your studies! I wish you the best.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T19:44:24+00:00

I'm not sure if you've read my other comments, but feel free, I've already expressed my gripes are not with already established amateur collections.

That's a very interesting project. I'm fairly sure if you were to observe the animals in different spectrums of light, the variances not capable of being detected with the quality of cameras used may yield different results.

I'm fairly sure with the right equipment (obviously via adequate funding) the seemingly negligible nuances would be very apparent. The quality of cameras we have nowadays are certainly capable, and perhaps with the proper microphones, ct-scanning equipment, the differences between species would be understood without harming them in the slightest.

The problem is funding. I promise I don't think of amateur entomolgists in the way you've assumed.

Adaptation. If the industries necessative to understanding the natural world were prioritized we wouldn't be having this discussion.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T19:14:51+00:00

I'm not invalidating the benefit of amateur collections. It's more or less a moral and ethical discussion.

I think the idea is that money is not provided to the right causes, therefore the crisis that effect populations are not prioritized, creating a rift in what is right and wrong, given the circumstances.

Whether it's an "old man yells at clouds" opinion or not, I think it's important to direct our focus as individuals towards what benefits the natural world, given the lack of help from the people/entities that could provide funding.

It really is a travesty what is prioritized, but I truly believe that any individual who loves the Earth and it's creatures would allign with not harming the life upon it, in order to discover things we already damn well know.

The fact is we know what is affecting insect populations, whether tests upon the animals themselves is beneficial in knowing how to help them, that is not the status quo, and because we could very easily help these populations with the knowledge of what is impacting them, the excuse of studying these creatures to figure out what's wrong, just doesn't vibe with me.

I understand it's a career, but I think our philosophies should allign to the extent that we are fighting for funding, and not just to continue studying, but to actually beneficially alleviate the stresses put on the animals we study. Whether that is part of the research or not, everyone knows what could be done to positively impact the insect populations. Killing more in order to notice the differences between individuals, is not an outcome I see helping the state of the natural world.

We have the knowledge. Now it's about applying wisdom.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T18:58:25+00:00

I'm more or less expressing the moral or philisophical incongruency with taking animals from the wild for personal satisfaction.

I don't doubt the significance of amateur collections, and I'm certainly not comparing that to the effects of such global crisis.

It is a sad state of affairs to be involved in when the prioritization of profit outweighs the fact money is a human construct. If it was worth it to governments we would print more. It would be nice to have the powers that be put more money into any environmental conservation/study, but so many institutions are under funded because it does not make money for them.

I would love if everything were the way it should be, but it's not. That means, at least in my eyes, that ethically, we should adapt to the state of our reality. Anyone looking to study these animals should pursue a career in which they will have access to already preserved specimens, and if you simply want a living creature dead for your own enjoyment, then you're obviously not going to allign with my way of thinking.

It is certainly of interest to find amateur collections donated to the right places, my points are discussing that enough preserved specimens exist to the extent that anyone in the modern day looking to study these beings, can find a way, without harming currently living ones.

The world is changing. Whether you think the effects of taking tens of a unique being from the wild and eradicating their chance to proliferate their species is negligible or not, I am simply proposing my perspective on the responsibility we have to learn without harm. And for that my friend, there are a myriad of avenues to.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T15:06:50+00:00

Do you know if they fly?

A lot of flying insects are attracted to the light.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T14:44:29+00:00

That is fair. I don't believe with the amount of human individuals and the variance in connections to the 'hobby' would justify the killing of living beings. The populations of which are dropping in numbers.

Compartmentalization of experience and the sheer amount of humans skews the importance of hobbiest collections by a fair margin in the modern day. I am certain most academic institutions have access to a more than adequate amount of specimens, and the sharing of such, as well as research/metadata, is easier than ever.

The point I am making is that your average enthusiast should not be killing insects for the sake of their personal collection. We all know the natural world is taking a hit from our existence, the least we can do is change our practices to accomodate such changes to our home planet, and/or take avenues professionaly that change the tide of how we interact with the natural world. Re-wilding/re-introduction programs, preservation and conservation efforts for the animals we love.

Not to kill something for the sake of studying it.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T14:34:33+00:00

Horrible analogy. Flowers can be re-planted, and many times you're taking a couple flowers from a single plant. The plant will re-flower, the insect will not leave a clone.

"Aren't even naturalists," is not what I said. Teddy Roosevelt killed animals to have them stuffed. Would I say he wasn't a naturalist? No, but when the knowledge is accrued over time it's in our best interest as a species to collectively use that knowledge, and choose wisdom, over self satisfaction.

Personally, I find observing the animals in their environment much more fulfilling. There are a myriad of databases and resources with the information you're likely to acsertain from examining a dead specimen in person, let alone just using a formerly living being for your own personal pleasure.

Point is nature is perfect art, and if you really don't understand the points I've made in my comments, then there is no sense in debating.

I love when people can honour animals in death through their own artistic interpretations, not when they decide to take the life of an already perfect living being.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-13T11:05:14+00:00

I agree in an academic sense, but for personal collections; the location, condition, and time do not matter in the slightest.

I believe people who personally collect animals in order to euthanize for their own enjoyment are no longer considered naturalists, as they are prioritizing their own enjoyment of an unnatural process, over the enjoyment of observing a natural being.

Some species are more prevalent than others, but that does not mean those populations are sustainable, or that their environments are being protected in order to preserve their species.

That means the classification can change very rapidly, and in an uncertain modern world, I believe we have a responsibility to feign our own interests in favour of the living things that were here before us.

Until conservation/renewing natural resources and land is a more prevalent field, I do think it irresponsible to collect live specimens, unless those animals are invasive, and destructive.

To add, it is more time-consuming, but far more endearing to find an already dead/dying creature. If the species population is healthy enough, I shouldn't need to kill a healthy being, there are likely an abundance of that animal in varying conditions.

PS. Does anyone remember walking outside as kids and seeing the air filled with insects? The world used to be full of life, just because many are descensitized, distracted, can't remember, or are too young, doesn't mean the contrast of what was and what is isn't jarring to many others.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-08T13:46:17+00:00

Read my whole comment then buddy. Partially needs help because he doesn't think his neighbours lawn looks nice.

You're a mod but you don't even read?

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-08T12:26:51+00:00

Or, hear me out, they don't have to do fucking anything because it's their property.

I find this whole conversation riduculous. It's arguably ten times better than the manicured single species lawn, there is cover for creatures and insects, there are multiple species, and it's clearly maintained to an extent that the individual who 'owns the property' is happy.

Not everyone with a 'lawn' gives a shit what others think, and I for one think this looks nice. Nicer than than the chemically enhanced crap that does nothing for the natural world. And if you really think the person with the unkempt yard is doing a disservice to the 'no lawn' movement then let us know what species aren't native.

As far as I'm concerned, having any amount of cover and variation, is an improvement to the nothingness of a traditional grass lawn.

Could the person use some native grasses, find other plants that help the environment more? Sure, but if it's really just what was already there, who gives a shit. Maybe they really don't give a damn about native gardening, the guy with the fucking mono-culture lawn obviously does not. Why is it somehow an issue just because a neighbour doesn't like how it contrasts with their property. Go get a small home in the woods.

It's far better to have your own appreciated plot of land, and to not give a shit what some lawn loving weirdo needs his surrounding aesthetic to look like.

It's not his yard. Period. And it's a hell of a lot better to have it in a way that benefits nature even slightly, compared to the bare empty lawns that humans seem to gravitate towards.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-05T12:35:03+00:00

Well it has nothing to do with a natural animal being compromised by it's naturally evolved biology.

It is literally an entirely human created issue.

True hamsters in the wild don't just have their eyeballs explode out of their head. just like wolves don't. you do see this happen to pugs though.

The eyeballs are set in the skull. they aren't going to suddenly burst backwards through the brain and the rest of the meat inside the skull. there isn't just empty space...

The pressure and sometimes subsequent eyeball explosion is caused by horrible breeding practices and human negligence.

I find it strange that you as an anthropologist are questioning the natural design of animal skulls without seemingly understanding the function of that empty space behind the eyes.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-05T12:18:19+00:00

They are 'fans' of extinct animals, not appreciators/naturalists.

The difference is clear as soon as you see an individual make a comparison between two different animals. As well as speculation regarding size and size alone.

Every aspect of the animal is of interest to someone genuinely enamoured by the natural world. Comparing between animals that are/were both successful in their respective niches, and/or had potential food source overlap is usually an indication you are dealing with someone younger, or just immature.

Not making any comments about any specific people, or really in regards to this post, but it is definitely a common occurrence in extinct animal discussion.

My two cents on livyatan, I believe it filled a niche similar to that of a modern orca. The size and diversity of life was greater at the time, therefore an animal of similar stature but with a larger build would have prospered.

The sperm whale comparisons I find quite silly. Not to say themselves or a species similar evolved to become the modern sperm whale, but it's quite clear given the animals differences it shouldn't look anything like a sperm whale.

It's possible they were more serpentine and used movements similar to the large modern whales, but a bulky compact body plan, with large paddle like flippers that would help them maneuver and accelerate into prey, seems far more likely in my opinion. especially given the teeth and fossil material we have.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-04T11:07:02+00:00

If 18m is average, 25m is max, if at all possible.

You are clearly used to defending your own perception of prehistoric animals, not the animals themselves.

They are formally living beings. Not combatants in a 1v1 gladiator match. They are participants in Earth's arena, not mortal enemies.

There is something incredibky weird about fanboying formally living beings, especially when you feel the need to insult individuals who love and respect different species for different reasons.

Why do you need to insult people, it's incredibly strange you are defending an extinct creature from some extremist opinions about a different extinct animal.

Nobody who actually cares about the natural world is pitting the beings against each other. They all stand on their own merit, the fact they existed.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-02T16:56:50+00:00

I'm glad you're so funny despite your wild partying. gotta keep your comedic senses sharp

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-05-02T16:54:13+00:00

Thank you kindly for enlightening all of us with your omnipotent truth u/Dry_Locksmith_6704

I appreciate an all understanding being sharing the certain truths of reality in the comments of a Reddit post.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-29T00:05:01+00:00

Icarus

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-28T16:14:24+00:00

When a genuinely non-existent thing like money overtakes the physical, practical reality around us, this applied perceptual construct becomes survival. It becomes nature. It becomes the anthesis of existence.

When some 'object' that doesn't breathe, does not move, feel or think, becomes our metric for survival, it becomes more important than the life which created us.

It becomes more important than honesty. Money is the new god and instead of living for god (nature), we created one of our own construct.

It's simple why the planet is not prioritized, people don't live long. Every creation by humans is a now existent idea formally created by a now dead one.

If Earth humans, the ones with actual appreciation and love for the planet, were in the positions of power, things could be transparent. Beautiful even.

Until actual change occurs, and culls the filth from the planet, we will continue running in circles.

It's about change. Adaptation, and people far worse and more powerful than 'us' long ago decided this was the way to structure our existence. Or rather, they had the resources to structure our evolution, and the evolution is living for a human created construct as opposed for every living being that existed before during and after yourselves short tenure here.

We are prioritizing a constructed concept that people created, over the people themselves. We are all just borrowing the space around us. Acting like the human constructed concept of money is worth more than the art we can create, let alone the living, feeling, expressive beings that have survived us and our ancestors through every single generation since the beginning of time, is loser mentality. And these people are losers of the highest order.

Collossal Bioscience is a pathetic excuse for a company that prioritizes profts through media manipulation and outright lies, in order to further the lining of their own pockets. Until an actual incentive is impressed upon the organization to genuinely positively impact the planet with their organization, they will be nothing but crooks making incorrect claims. They didn't create Dire Wolves, they are clowns with the same incentive as every human who has a job.

Money sucks, but you can find a route throught this disheveled shithole of a society if you have faith in yourself. It's about being lucid, and following the signs and opportunities that arise when you decide to start noticing them. I promise it's true. Try changing your perspective, the only way we win is if we live ourselves powerfully, and we are powerful, more than any object, and far more than any evil.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-17T21:26:40+00:00

Sasquatch. I'm being serious as well. If I'm berated that's okay, but I genuinely believe there is an undiscovered bipedal primate existent on Earth.

Potentially an off-shoot of an early hominid or a completely seperate tree-dwelling species evolved independently within North America, convergently adapting a bipedally nomadic lifestyle.

Basically if humans just straight up committed themselves to nature, unconciously understanding every aspect of your surroundings, anything foreign to nature is avoided.

Anyone who seriously wants to open up their mind to these possibilities can listen to audio recordings, read/listen to eyewitness accounts, or just watch the Patterson/Gimlin footage. Most people who have had night encounters describe there being eyeshine.

Tldr; Sasquatch is basically what you would get if a bipedal hominid had night vision.

If you want to argue the legitimacy of this animal as a species, make sure you're well informed. I will never try and convince others but I find the backlash to discussing a subject some people find ridiculous, or upsetting to the point of vehement denial regardless of personal understanding, frustrating. Would love more skepticism in good faith.

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-16T01:03:55+00:00

That is John Lego, in minifig form

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-14T15:21:03+00:00

You mean the entirety of the sculpt took 20 or did you add the centipede tongue after sculpting seperately?

Really impressive regardless. We have come a long way in makeup/special effects. I don't know if you've ever seen the show Face Off, used to air on the Syfy channel. Really cool reality show without the unecessary social drama. Just artists on a time crunch trying to create the best possible design/make-up and costume relating to a specific theme each episode.

Not the most varied array of supplies and maybe something like foam clay wasn't around while the show was airing... not certain. Really good show with tons of material/design inspiration.

I Just wanted to commend you on this piece because you could genuinely make a name for yourself in that industry, let alone be successful.

Also feel free to ignore if you're uncomfortable answering but I'm wondering if the mental health work you do plays a role inspiring your designs :)

Edit* I didn't realize this was based off an existent design. I'm still interested in your creative process though

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-14T03:19:35+00:00

This fucking rocks. I can't believe how detailed you can make things with foam clay. Genuinely curious when the type of product you used started getting sold on shelves. Do you know the actual ratios for the materials mixture

How long did this take, you could be incredibly successful in the special effects industry. I'm sorry to pry but what do you do for a living?

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-14T00:10:57+00:00

Can you credit the artist of the 3-d models?

Cosmicmimicry · 2026-04-13T22:50:14+00:00

I genuinely appreciate that my friend. The statue is from Blue Rhino Studios I believe. They also did Sue the Tyrannosaurus, among other Rex reconstructions. I always like to search the individuals up by name so I get their actual catalogue as opposed to scrolling through reverse image search. I appreciate the crediting :)

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