 | Javelina "Handshake" (Scent-Gland Rub) Two javelinas engaging in side-by-side, head-to-rump rubbing behavior related to the scent glands near their tails. Infrared nighttime video captured with PixController DVREye. |
 | WOLF WALK by Freedomwest Studio A ROSANNA P. BROST PRODUCTION For a complete report detailing this awesome experiance, checkout: http://tailchaser-bria.deviantart.com/art/WOLF-WALK-REPORT-88402512 For more images of the wolves taken on the hike: http://tailchaser-bria.deviantart.com/gallery/#Photographic-References For more information about Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center and the photography hikes such as the one I participated in please visit: http://www.northernlightswildlife.com/ To contribute or adopt one of the wolves at the center: http://www.northernlightswildlife.com/sponsor.html A fun note: Aspen, the little grey female, would always come running, even if the alphas were actually calling for Tuk, such as in this footage. There were very specific safety rules concerning these wolves. While wolves are, essentially, harmless to humans, we were not to crouch down or walk straight towards one, for this they would deem threatening. We were to walk at an easy, slow, casual pace and speak softly, so as to not put the wolves on edge. Waivers were signed. Please note that in 300 years of humans being in North America, only one human has EVER been killed by a wolf and this death is still unconfirmed. While wolves do occassionally kill livestock, they only contribute to approximately 1% of livestock casualty in North America. Wolves naturally avoid humans and are, in fact, instinctually afraid of us - and it's no wonder, because worldwide there is only about 400,000 wolves in the wild. The wolves at the center are tame and have lived their entire lives in captivity, but they are by no means domesticated. While they except human presence, this is only because they were introduced to our species at very young ages. I, like the wolf center, do NOT support the breeding of wolf dogs. In Shelley's words - "you simply cannot put 5000 years of domestication into a few generations." If you are looking for a dog that looks wolfish, I encourage you to investigate the Tamaskan and Northern Inuit breeds, for these are 100% dogs that have been bred specifically to look like wolves, but have the temperment of dogs. Some key differences between wolves and dogs: -Wolves have a dark spot about halfway down their tail which dogs have lost. This is a scent gland. -Wolves are thinner and hold their forelegs closer together than dogs -Wolves generally have shorter, rounder ears -Wolves can bite with two times the pressure of a german shepherd -Wolves are faster than dogs. They can run 65 km/h (and keep it up for 20 km), trot 20 km/h and walk 12 km/h. A pack can go over a 100 km in one night. -Wolves have larger paws, with webbing between the paws to make their paws act like snowshoes -Wolves have a better sense of smell and can scent things that are over 2 km away Other facts... -A pack is led by an alpha male and female. They are the only wolves that mate and have pups. -Second in command is the betas. There are two, a beta male and a beta female. -After the betas is a group known as the subordinates. -The omega is the lowest ranking member of the pack and is generally everyone else's chew toy. However, the omega is a vital member of the pack as their job is to look after pups and cheer everyone up -No other animal has a society structure that paralells the human one more than the wolf, not even the primates -Generally, wolves and bears don't get along very well -A wolf howl can be heard for over about 13 km. Recordings of it do NOT do it justice and to fully appreciate this sound, which is not eery in the slightest, you must hear a real wolf make it. It literally doesn't sound like anything else on earth and has to be the most magnificent sound in the world. Probably the closest comparison to the sound of wolves howling is the sound that south american flutes make. Okay, so that last fact was really my personal opinion combined with a fact, but whatever! (c)Rosanna P. Brost |
 | Re: Tiger Attack, not for the faint of heart I think it was a scent gland, Mr. Frog thinks it peed on him, what do you think? |
 | Badgers! An adult badger and two young cubs feeding on peanuts. The adult finds the food first and then 'musks' each of the cubs in turn using the scent gland under its tail before moving off. Musking is a type of scent marking used to establish relationships in the group - it shows that the cubs are recognised as being part of the 'family'. |
 | A test My gerbils running around on my bed. *UPDATE* White gerbil died of a tumour on his scent gland, r.i.p lil' dude! |
 | Randomosity. o_O Me trying to feed sunflower seeds to my gerbils. *UPDATE* White gerbil died of a tumour on his scent gland, r.i.p lil' dude! |
 | following baby gerbils day by day - day 9 day 9; theyre starting to wobble around a bit now on bambi-like legs ^^. the genders are now easily determined by looking for nipples on the belly. the pic of the scent gland is actually from an 11 day old pup. sorry, but i forgot to take one of one of the males when it was 9 days old. to determine the genders you can also look at the distance between the genitals and the anus. males have a slightly bigger distance than the females. |
 | My new Skunk!!! Heres my new Skunk I just got him he's still a little baby! UPDATE: Ok, just so that I don't get anymore comments on what surgical procedures were done to him, where did I get him, ect! I obtained the said Skunk from some friends of mine they ended up with 2 I obtained 1. He was a wonderful pet and no I never had his scent glands removed. Before someone whips out their gas masks, please let me continue. I have heard of folks not removing their skunks "Gland" for the lifetime of the skunk. It seems that if you obtain a skunk when it is in its infancy, the skunk is liable to be used to you and surrounding family members....Visitors approach the polecat with caution! I was never nor have I ever been sprayed, I also have no intentions of being sprayed. If you do happen to receive a pet BABY skunk that has not been De-Skunkified I do highly recommend that you do so immediately. Don't take it to the vet, they will more than likely point you to the immediate exit of the facility. Try and find someone who works with ferrets. Ferrets have similar problems and they can more than likely fix one up for you. This is just a little update to help someone who doesn't read comments. Keep leaving them though. Thanks. |
 | Aphrodisiacs http://www.goveg.com/f-veganAphrodisiacs.asp "Many healthy vegan foods are loaded with natural aphrodisiacs—nutrients and chemicals that boost your and your partner's sexual arousal and performance. Research has shown that vegetarians enjoy greater amounts of the nutrients that help boost sexual health and performance—such as vitamins A, C, and E and potassium—than meat-eaters do. * Asparagus: Asparagus is high in vitamin E, which increases blood and oxygen flow to the genitals, and potassium, which is important for healthy sex hormone production, making this veggie a well-known aphrodisiac. Its suggestive phallic shape makes it as enticing to the eye as it is to the mouth. To get the best effect, eat this delicious and healthy vegetable at least three days in a row. * Bananas: A fruit with a sexy shape, bananas are said to contain chemicals that can lift your mood and make you more confident. Bananas are also famously high in potassium, a nutrient that aids in sex hormone production and boosts energy. * Berries: The perfect foods to feed your lover, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are high in vitamin C, which is important for making sex hormones and neurotransmitters. * Carrots: Carrots are bursting with vitamin A, a nutrient needed for producing sex hormones. For guys, vitamin A is vital for sperm production. * Chili Peppers: These sizzling veggies will spice up your meal and your evening! Adding chili peppers to your dishes gets your heart pumping and produces neurochemicals known as endorphins, which make you happier. * Chocolate: Nothing shows your love—or your compassion—better than a box of vegan chocolates for your sweetheart. Chocolate contains the chemical phenylethylamine, which is believed to stimulate romantic feelings by making you happy and excited. Its natural caffeine provides an added boost by giving you more energy. * Ginger: Seasoning your meals with ginger will enhance blood flow to all parts of your body as long as your arteries aren't clogged up from eating the cholesterol and saturated fat in meat, eggs, and dairy products. * Licorice: A fun food to hand-feed your lover, researchers have found that the smell of licorice mixed with cucumber is the most sexually stimulating scent for women. Licorice is widely believed to produce feelings of love and lust—particularly in women. * Nuts: Men should eat cashews, pecans, almonds, walnuts, and other nuts to take in a healthy amount of zinc, which keeps men potent and prevents prostate problems. Nuts are also high in protein, which gives you the energy to keep you going throughout the day—and night. * Pumpkin: Neurological research has shown that the scent of pumpkin pie is a sexual stimulant for both men and women, increasing male penile blood flow by 40 percent. Pumpkin seeds are one of the best vegan sources of zinc, which for men is crucial for potency and in preventing prostate problems. * Soy: Soy isn't just protein-packed and amazingly versatile—it's also great for the sex lives of both guys and gals. For women, soy's natural nutrients have been linked to less PMS and better lubrication (meow!). The benefits for guys are even better—soy has been found to lower men's chances for developing cancer of the prostate (a vital gland for keeping everything pumping in the bedroom). Researchers at Kansas State University found that soy protein was just as good as beef for guys trying to gain muscle mass. But quite unlike cow flesh, tofu and veggie burgers have zero cholesterol and almost no saturated fat, substances that lead to heart disease, impotence, and other not-so-sexy stuff, like bad breath and body odor." |
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