Animals That Simply Don't Interest You
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All domestic species (except reindeer). Usually I don't even go into the "mini farm" area.
Hoofstock aren't my favorite either, but I do like photographing them if they got a nice exhibit.
When I first began photography a decade ago I wasn't intereted in primates, birds or reptiles, but it changed
Hoofstock aren't my favorite either, but I do like photographing them if they got a nice exhibit.
When I first began photography a decade ago I wasn't intereted in primates, birds or reptiles, but it changed
Onychorhynchus coronatus
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I think some people are into what they have been told / led / want to believe is the bonobos "peacemaking" behaviour because they want to desperately believe in an idealized utopian past that contrasts with the darker vision of "humans are naturally violent / brutal" / killer ape legacy which is also ultimately a reductive myth.
The bonobo myth promotes a more egalitarian and peaceful naturalistic fallacy for these kinds of people to quote and to use which is sort of like Rousseau's "noble savage". Nevermind that evidence suggests that bonobos also engage in aggressive intra and intergroup interactions that lead to killings, practice infanticide and hunt other species like duiker and monkeys and often eat this prey while it is still alive.
Other people are into the bonobo myth specifically because of the central role of sex within bonobo "society" and intragroup interaction and because this naturalistic fallacy ultimately justifies their own sexual choices / "free love" hippy lifestyle.
Nevermind the evidence of sexual activity between male adult bonobos and pre-pubescent females which would suggest that pedophillia is a normal part of bonobo sexual behaviour as is incest between family members (what this would imply for human society is just too dark to be considered and is consequently simply ignored in favour of mythology).
This is the problem with any appeal made through the naturalistic fallacy, the natural world is just too complicated to be encapsulated in simplistic human moralistic notions and aphorisms.
Very true statement O.C. Lets also not forget the large myth surrounding gorillas. They are also treated as if they were brutal monsters of the jungle, through popular belief from various types of media, weather it be a book or a movie. And Chimpanzees are actually very carnivorous creatures. They will eat other monkeys, deer, hogs, some rodents, and even their own kind if necessary. I think the violence of Chimpanzees could be a contributing factor to disliking them, but I think its more on the overall appearance of the animal.
The animal that everyone has some problem with.
Sometimes this can be a big mistake of course - it's not unknown for a nice oddity or two to be tucked away in such places!
Indeed.
Onychorhynchus coronatus
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For me personally I find chimps disturbing for their violence, their power struggles / social politics and their appearance.
Ironically and on the topic of anthromorphism it strikes me that a lot of the values that humans supposedly admire and elevate like loyalty, gentleness, monogamy, environmental sustainability and self sacrifice could actually be best found in the Malagasy giant jumping rat.
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Yeah, and bluebirds!
I would like to say does anyone lack interest in jellyfish? Because maybe it's just me, but none of my friends are interested in glowing moon jellyfish, or gigantic Lion's mane jellyfish. I really couldn't believe it. Maybe its because they are invertebrates, but that really shouldn't take away an interest from an entire animal. Does anyone on zoochat lack interest in these animals?
Onychorhynchus coronatus
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No, I find them quite hypnotic to watch in aquariums actually and very interesting organisms in general.
The immortal jellyfish is fascinating because of its "immortality" while the venom of the box jellyfish is morbidly fascinating too.
You don't have to like them, that's your opinion after all. It was you characterization of great apes as greedy, selfish, mean poop-throwers that I question. Great apes work together toward goals, are empathetic, comfort each other after conflicts and even show signs of altruism. Yes, they can be aggressive and manipulative at times, but I think your description was hugely exaggerated and one-sided.
Immortal jellyfish are probably my favorite species as well. I could probably spew out as much information about these amazing guys that is available. I did multiple school projects on them, and I am just amazed by the fact that such a popular topic such as immortality isn't explored more often in other animals. It also surprises me that very few claimed "animal enthusiasts"that I have met just have no clue about this species. And talking about my first topic if weather jellyfish aren't interesting to some people, maybe its just my family, because how often I repeat my complex of Immortal jellyfish facts such as their immortality, they seem to lack to much interest. I think it would be very interesting to hold such a species as an Immortal jellyfish in a zoo, but I don't think that would happen anytime soon. Fingers crossed for the future!
Onychorhynchus coronatus
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I may be wrong but I think they only throw fecal matter in captivity don't they ?
Onychorhynchus coronatus
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Immortal jellyfish are probably my favorite species as well. I could probably spew out as much information about these amazing guys that is available. I did multiple school projects on them, and I am just amazed by the fact that such a popular topic such as immortality isn't explored more often in other animals. It also surprises me that very few claimed "animal enthusiasts"that I have met just have no clue about this species. And talking about my first topic if weather jellyfish aren't interesting to some people, maybe its just my family, because how often I repeat my complex of Immortal jellyfish facts such as their immortality, they seem to lack to much interest. I think it would be very interesting to hold such a species as an Immortal jellyfish in a zoo, but I don't think that would happen anytime soon. Fingers crossed for the future!
I think they are very interesting organisms too and I agree they would make a great exhibit in an aquarium.
I too agree with this statement. Perhaps a little more research into apes would possibly interest you a little more, I have some pretty good book recommendations for you if you are interested @imaginarius
After doing some more research about Kinorhyncha wants me to see them even more. I find them fascinating. They are such simple animals, but weirdly enough, I find them kind of awesome. Particularly the simplicity of the animal. They do just enough to keep them alive, and go down to the bare minimums of all animals. Also learning about their anatomy more, they have some very interesting attributes. They sort of move like a slug, and the sheer amount of species is pretty plentiful.
There are many animal phyla that I've never seen in zoos. They could be kept in enclosures where a microscope could portray them on screens. The Elephant House in the Paris Menagerie was converted to a Micrarium with microscopes to show various animals. London Zoo's BUGS has a small display with a microscope.
When I went to San Diego, I decided to miss the Children's Zoo and so missed the hummingbirds.All domestic species (except reindeer). Usually I don't even go into the "mini farm" area.
Hoofstock aren't my favorite either, but I do like photographing them if they got a nice exhibit.
When I first began photography a decade ago I wasn't intereted in primates, birds or reptiles, but it changed