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otters

fish-eating carnivores of the family mustelidae, found on both hemispheres.


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Why are people so in love with tetrapods?

... while I was there: People care a hell of a lot more about tetrapod vertebrates than they do about fish and inverts. Penguins, sea turtles, otters, and alligators seemed to be the star attractions, while the actual fish in the aquarium got second-place in most people's eyes. This is unfortunate, ...

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by alextemplet
Fri May 15, 2009 11:44 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Why are people so in love with tetrapods?
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Favorites Animal

Gonna have to go with River Otters, Gray Wolves or maybe Capuchin monkeys alot more but I cant remember them. I like alot of animals.

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by ZakaSPFC
Mon Dec 26, 2005 11:57 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Favorites Animal
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What is the smartest animal not human

... sticks to dig ants/termites and the like out of hole/nests certain whales use bubbles to herd fish Gulls drop shells on rocks to crack them open Otters use rocks to break open mussels Just because there are no buttons doesn’t mean it’s not an invention Their methods are probably trail and error. ...

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by Carolynparsons
Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:54 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: What is the smartest animal not human
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Views: 33617

Beyond a Zoo

For a animal to be 'smart' it need to be able to adabt and make tools, so if you have a stone and use it as a stone (say as otters do) that isnt smartness, just a trick passed down from generations, but if ulter that tool for a better use, (say hitting it with another rock and making ...

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by biostudent84
Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:11 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Beyond a Zoo
Replies: 31
Views: 10018

Beyond a Zoo

For a animal to be 'smart' it need to be able to adabt and make tools, so if you have a stone and use it as a stone (say as otters do) that isnt smartness, just a trick passed down from generations, but if ulter that tool for a better use, (say hitting it with another rock and making ...

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by Bleh
Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:27 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Beyond a Zoo
Replies: 31
Views: 10018


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