Sunday, May 17, 2020

The Caribou And Skittish Critters

The next diorama in the Mammal Gallery focuses on a group of caribou.


A display case features a familiar sight. Don't startle these critters.


Probably best to not let your big goofy dog have a run in with one of these either.

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23 comments:

  1. LindaMay 17, 2020 at 2:07 AM

    Yes, one of the TV veterinarian shows sometimes has a dog that got close to a porcupine. Some dogs do it more than once!

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  2. Salty Pumpkin StudioMay 17, 2020 at 5:29 AM

    Caribou antlers are elegant and classy.

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  3. KarlMay 17, 2020 at 5:31 AM

    Such beautiful and elegant animals, William !
    Happy Sunday !

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  4. eileeninmdMay 17, 2020 at 6:37 AM

    Hello,

    I would love to see the caribou in the wild. Another great exhibit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day! Have a great new week ahead!

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  5. TomMay 17, 2020 at 7:29 AM

    ...I see plenty of skunks and porcupines, but never a caribou.

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  6. Jenn JilksMay 17, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    Lovely critters. I haven't seen our skunk in ages. Porcupine was on the trailcam, though!

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  7. RedPatMay 17, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    Those dioramas are so well done, William. We went through the dog sprayed by a skunk experience once and I hope to never have a repeat!

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  8. JoMay 17, 2020 at 9:56 AM

    Hello William, very pertinent diorama of the caribou. Ewgh, the skunk shouldn't be startled. Porcupines are hunted and bred for their quills in South Africa, Be safe and keep well. Jo

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  9. RedMay 17, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    Three different ways of defence.

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  10. Lowcarb team memberMay 17, 2020 at 1:17 PM

    Love the caribou...

    All the best Jan

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  11. JeanieMay 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful artwork here.

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  12. Marie SmithMay 17, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    Caribou cross the roads in Newfoundland regularly.

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  13. BillMay 17, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    One of my dogs got sprayed by a skunk year ago and then came in to the house. That was the first time I ever smelled one and it wasn't pleasant.

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  14. CloudiaMay 17, 2020 at 2:12 PM

    Striking elk! I love the small animals too

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  15. William KendallMay 17, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    @Linda: my grandparents had one that got too close to a porcupine, and learned its lesson.

    @Maywyn: they are indeed.

    @Karl: thank you!

    @Eileen: thanks!

    @Tom: me neither.

    @Jennifer: I've seen skunks recently.

    @RedPat: for very good reason.

    @Jo: thank you.

    @Red: definitely.

    @Jan: so do I.

    @Jeanie: I agree.

    @Marie: I can imagine.

    @Bill: absolutely not.

    @Cloudia: thank you!

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  16. DJanMay 17, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    I remember long ago when one of our dogs met a skunk and came home to tell us all about it. :-)

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  17. KayMay 17, 2020 at 7:38 PM

    I'd like to see a caribou in the wild, too.

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoMay 18, 2020 at 3:25 AM

    The caribou are beautiful creatures William, so elegant.. the skunks smelly and the porcupine prickly 😉

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    1. William KendallMay 19, 2022 at 5:09 PM

      I've had the odd occasion to say hello to a skunk. The key is to not startle it.

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  19. carol l mckennaMay 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful caribou, love the squirrel and the porcupine ^_^

    Be Well, Be Happy,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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