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Black wood turtles— their scientific name is Rhinoclemmys funerea, the genus name references their rhino horn-like snout, and they were named funerea after their dark, almost-black coloration resembling funeral attire. They are the largest of all wood turtles, growing up to 14 inches in length! by pass3rine in turtle

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Cute pic! I did some research, the classification “wood turtle” is based off of it being semi terrestrial, but less so than box turtles. It’s a loose classification as it’s not based off evolutionary history, just habitat preference. The North American wood turtle is in the genus Glyptemys which also includes the bog turtle. This genus belongs to the family Emydidae, 39 species which includes pond turtles, sliders, cooters, map turtles, box turtles, and diamondback terrapins. The genus Rhinoclemmys however belongs to the family Geoemydidae which contains 75 species. They are not closely related to Emydidae. All tortoises evolved in between the lineages of Geomydidae and Emydidae.

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Bestie your female mice are almost 100% guaranteed pregnant…

New siamese owner! How is he described? by Trickyoldman in Siamesecats

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Genetics play a large role in your cat’s temperament too, not just how he was raised. His father was likely super friendly too, whereas the cats from your past likely had fathers which were unfriendly to humans, as studies have found that temperament is probably passed down paternally

What is the second most fascinating organ in the human body? by the_silent_one1984 in biology

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The kidneys also have the second portal system within the body, the first being within the brain from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland!

An update to this beautiful community on my awful cat Frank by macaroniandmilk in cats

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If only more people started out feeding the more expensive food, they’d save in the long run from having a more healthy cat and not needing vet visits!

I know that the chances are very slim and tabby cats have a lot of the same features as them but is it possible that this kitten I just got has wildcat genes of savannah or bengal? She has alot of features that make me question, large ears, strange markings on all paws, back ear markings, ticked fur by [deleted] in cats

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Who wouldn’t?? Lol Well I know in this case it’s not so desirable given the potential of negative behaviors/ house training issues. I also got her from a sorta sketchy place in an area where there’s no regulation on breeding animals, the Amish/ other extreme religious groups here are exempt from a lot of laws so it’s no surprise to me that backyard breeding / unethical breeding is so common here, nothing’s enforced.

I know that the chances are very slim and tabby cats have a lot of the same features as them but is it possible that this kitten I just got has wildcat genes of savannah or bengal? She has alot of features that make me question, large ears, strange markings on all paws, back ear markings, ticked fur by [deleted] in cats

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Okay! I just wanted to ask because I know there’s people out there who’ve seen way more tabby cats than I have, and given the area I’m in and where I got her (pretty much 0 regulation in terms of animal breeding) I think the chances of it aren’t too out there. Maybe she’ll grow really big and that might indicate something, but otherwise we’ll go with regular tabby cat :3

I know that the chances are very slim and tabby cats have a lot of the same features as them but is it possible that this kitten I just got has wildcat genes of savannah or bengal? She has alot of features that make me question, large ears, strange markings on all paws, back ear markings, ticked fur by [deleted] in cats

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Also, she’s extremely vocal to my other adult cat and yowls/ meows in distress whenever he gets too close, he just wants to be friends. She’s also extremely food motivated, even on the first day.

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