Posted on 12/13/2023 12:37:18 PM PST by DallasBiff
They may be our "best friends" but dogs have also emerged as a major threat to wildlife.
Scientists say they have contributed to the extinction of nearly one dozen wild bird and animal species.
As such, they have become the third worst human-introduced predators after cats and rats.
Now dogs are said to threaten nearly 200 species worldwide, some of which are critically endangered, studies suggest.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
A shrew is a mouse like creature. Beady eyes and a pointy nose. Cats love them. And they love moles.
Apparently Shrews are tough stuff. My cat kills them.
So, dogs were created in a lab or something, didn't exist until humans made them and sent them out to kill?
In third world countries where feral dogs run wild.......Australia has its dingos (which are known to eat babies) and Africa has its hyenas......
So, those electricity-generating windmills which kill endangered raptors are fine, but not my dog? She hasn’t hurt anything.
Except my wallet, but that’s another matter.
And what birds like hawks and owls do to cats.
In Southern California, even in urban areas, dogs and cats are part of the food chain for coyotes.
Ugh! My Ethiopian girlfriend used to stop at tourist traps in the Rift and hand feed those things. (The ones with four legs I mean).
There was an earlier article here on FR about exactly that. Sounds like TPTB want us to get rid of our pets.
“Cue the FR dog worshippers:”
We don’t worship dogs. But we recognize them as one of the best things with which we humans have allied.
I grew up in a rural area. Stray dogs were shot. They form packs and kill livestock.
I had an Ethiopian roommate. When he was applying to be my roommate, and I found out he was from Ethiopia, he was astonished that I immediately pulled a box of teff from my pantry...
We have a cabin on a river where numerous bald eagles reside year-round.
One fall day several years ago, an eagle was hovering in a tree staring down at our toddler grandson.
They compete with vultures for roadkill and definitely would take a small dog.
Kill the dogs, then get whitey!
“Oh noes! Snuffles is friendly, he wouldn’t hurt a fly!”
Muslims hate dogs too.
Navin Singh Khadka is a You Tuber who is a Global Warming Marxist. Of course he blames cats and dogs for killing ‘wildlife’ just like he blames you and me (but not himself) for how we are destroying the planet!
Ignore. ;)
Herds of feral pigs are making more chaos and killing valuable, desirable species, than any wild dogs. These pigs eating up farmer’s crops too. Kill ‘em all. And wasting these porkers is done via helicopters and light aircraft sometimes, with fast firing weapons. There are good videos of this.
Anatomical Differences
Eagles Have Powerful, Hooked Beaks For Tearing Flesh
One of the key anatomical differences between eagles and vultures lies in their beaks. Eagles possess powerful, hooked beaks that are specifically designed for tearing flesh. These beaks are sharp and curved, allowing them to efficiently catch and tear apart their prey.
The sharpness of their beaks enables eagles to swiftly kill their prey, making them formidable hunters in the avian world.
Vultures Have Weaker Beaks Designed For Scavenging
In contrast to eagles, vultures have weaker beaks that are not designed for hunting but rather for scavenging. Vultures are primarily scavengers, relying on their keen sense of smell to locate carrion.
Their beaks are less sharp and less curved compared to eagles, as their main task is to tear apart the decaying flesh of dead animals rather than actively hunt for live prey.
Eagles Have Strong, Grasping Talons; Vulture Talons Are Weaker
Another notable anatomical difference between eagles and vultures can be found in their talons. Eagles possess strong, grasping talons that allow them to firmly hold onto their prey. These talons are sharp and powerful, making it easier for eagles to grab and carry their catch.
On the other hand, vultures have weaker talons, as they primarily rely on their beaks for tearing apart carrion rather than using their talons for capturing live prey.
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