a rift

Apr 28

The Slig:
“Sligs are the backbone of Oddworld’s industrial security. They are also the loyal, if reluctant, henchmen of the Glukkons, or sometimes other higher societies such as the Vykkers. They are among the most common creatures in any industrial region of Oddworld.”
“Sligs were originally primitive and simple living creatures who preferred swampy regions, living in bodies of water in bogs and lakes. However when the Glukkons first encountered them, they turned out to be intelligent. Thus, the Glukkons were able to easily negotiate that if the Sligs would work for them, they could grant them robot legs for easy mobility, which they reluctantly accepted. In return for their robotic Slig Pants that grant them the ability to walk, sligs have pledged their loyalty to the Glukkon Industrialists as henchmen and bodyguards. In truth, much of the Glukkon success has been achieved by the Slig’s combat capabilities.”

(Source: oddworld.wikia.com, via )

Apr 27

libutron:

Similar but different, the fascinating mimicry
These two frogs are so similar that you might think are of the same species, but in fact they are not, they are different species, but one, Ranitomeya imitator (below), whose name could not be more appropriate, is a master of camouflage, and mimics Ranitomeya summersi (above) with remarkable accuracy.
Ranitomeya imitator, commonly referred to as Mimic Poison Frog, is known for its variety of phenotypes (morphs) even in a single population, however, at the Huallaga Canyon, R. imitator exhibits only the phenotype mimic of the sympatric and Endangered R. summersi, known from only a few localities in central Peru near the Huallaga river valley.
References: [1] - [2] - [3]
Photo credit: ©Brad Wilson | Locality: San Martin, Peru (2010)

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jumpingjacktrash:

humans-of-pdx:
“This is my first cabbage! You know, a lot of times they’re kind of soft, but this one is solid! It’s going to be good eatin’!“
“What are you going to make with it?”
“Well, this one I’m giving to my parents. You have to give the first one away or you just spoil the whole spirit of gardening.”
always reblog cabbage lady
raise the happiness level of your entire dash

(Source: humans-of-pdx, via modmad)

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Apr 26

calmingmanatee:

[Image description: A photograph of a manatee from above, in open water. TEXT: “Sometimes you have to go back to square two (not square one, because you know more than when you started, you aren’t starting over). There is no shame in having to go back to baby steps. You are still growing and I am proud of you.”]

(Credit to Vuttiphong Rittisakdanon, c/o Save the Manatee)

moreanimalia:

blooms-and-shrooms:
遺落系列(58) by olivicoltore on Flickr.
Ahhh ♥ ♥ ♥

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libutron:

Usina Tree Frog - Hypsiboas lundii
A superb shot of the Usina Tree Frog, Hypsiboas lundii (Hylidae), a common species endemic to Brazil.
References: [1]
Photo credit: ©Cal Martins | Locality: Dourado, São Paulo, Brazil (2011)

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Apr 25

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oddworld-fandom:

Abe - get me out of here! by Madgharr
We have some pixel art here by Madgharr go check him out :)
http://madgharr.deviantart.com/art/Abe-get-me-out-of-here-454729277