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29-09-2006, 03:24 PM
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If it ever came about that we colonise a new world.. what would be your top ten creatures to take with you.
It can be anything from flies to flying frogs |
29-09-2006, 03:55 PM
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Monkey to laugh with
Tortoise to chill with
Puffin to marvel at
Aardvark to always have the animal at the top of the list (provided it was an alphabetic list)
Elephant to look statesman like
Rhodesian Ridgeback to walk and exercise with
Peregrine Falcon to be my day eyes
Owl to be my night guard
Siamese Cat for the missus
Horse to go places - I would ban cars |
29-09-2006, 04:08 PM
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hmmm nice selection boddie
How about ten you wouldnt take with you mine would start with
Mice
flies
mice
fleas
mice
rats
mice
tics
mice
and finally.. mice!!! |
29-09-2006, 04:12 PM
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spiders
snakes
daddy long legs
fleas
mossies
midges
rats
pigeons
frogs
sharks |
29-09-2006, 04:18 PM
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I have only one species that wouldn't be sent to colonise a new world - Man! |
29-09-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by carlj I have only one species that wouldn't be sent to colonise a new world - Man! |
Good point Carlj.. the deadliest of the lot |
29-09-2006, 04:24 PM
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I'd take
Dragonflies
Butterflies
Lizards
Zebras
Giraffe
Blue Whales
Great white shark
Tortoises
Siskins
Golden eagle
I would NOT take, head-lice,fleas, ticks and Nasty bacteria
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29-09-2006, 04:32 PM
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My ten to go
Gorillas.. wonderful creatures
cats.. all sorts.. large and small
dogs.. for companionship and security
horses, because like boddie I dont want cars
oxen..for moving heavy loads
dolphins.. for pleasure
birds... for communications
smaller spiders. non human venomous to keep us free of flies.. as I am sure they will sneak in
worms... to help condition the soil to grow food
guinea pigs... because they are fun to be around |
29-09-2006, 05:24 PM
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First I'd have a full flora & fauna survey done before any thoughts of bringing in exotic species. We've all seen what introduced f&f can do. Who knows what may be on that planet that can be helpful to humans, either for food, draught, construction or pleasure.
Personally, I'd want to get to know the indigenous wildlife and landscape first.
Certainly No cats.
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29-09-2006, 07:27 PM
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You don't really like mice, do you?
But, for readers of the 'Hitchhikers Gide .... ', would the mice take you? Quote: |
Originally Posted by Garden Carpet hmmm nice selection boddie
How about ten you wouldnt take with you mine would start with
Mice
flies
mice
fleas
mice
rats
mice
tics
mice
and finally.. mice!!! | |
29-09-2006, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott You don't really like mice, do you?
But, for readers of the 'Hitchhikers Gide .... ', would the mice take you? |
weren't there were only two of them.. and as I recall they were white mice.. I can cope with them not the plague of field mice I have at the moment.. it isnt nice going to get a bowl from the shelf to find mousecrement on it.. nor is it nice having to scrape the darn stuff off the toaster!!!! So I guess you could say... no... I do not like mice!!!!!!
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29-09-2006, 10:33 PM
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Here's me in party-pooper mode again. If humans found a place worth colonising, wouldn't there already be wildlife there? In which case, surely, the answer would be 'Take nothing!'. The biggest problems with environmental destruction in the world that we have have been caused by immigrants (mainly European) taking their 'own' fauna with them - the things which you should definitely *not* take are cats, goats and Rabbits but best to adapt to what's there already? Quote: |
Originally Posted by Garden Carpet If it ever came about that we colonise a new world.. what would be your top ten creatures to take with you.
It can be anything from flies to flying frogs | |
29-09-2006, 10:39 PM
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That's clear then!
But the white mice were cunningly disguised so perhaps yours are testing your ability to live without a toaster?
Maybe the whole ecosystem is a test of our ability to cope with animals, plants and fungi so, when we learn to tolerate grey squirrels and athletes foot, we shall have the secret of the Universe and not need to worry about colonising other places??????? Quote: |
Originally Posted by Garden Carpet weren't there were only two of them.. and as I recall they were white mice.. I can cope with them not the plague of field mice I have at the moment.. it isnt nice going to get a bowl from the shelf to find mousecrement on it.. nor is it nice having to scrape the darn stuff off the toaster!!!! So I guess you could say... no... I do not like mice!!!!!!
Jaki | |
29-09-2006, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Here's me in party-pooper mode again. If humans found a place worth colonising, wouldn't there already be wildlife there? In which case, surely, the answer would be 'Take nothing!'. The biggest problems with environmental destruction in the world that we have have been caused by immigrants (mainly European) taking their 'own' fauna with them - the things which you should definitely *not* take are cats, goats and Rabbits but best to adapt to what's there already? |
*spoilsport* 
Since we are not likely to be going to such a place, can we just imagine we are.. and the animals we would like to take with us.. a la dessert island disks?? Please Paul??? Given all your very pertinant points.. what would your list be for an imaginary world with nothing .. not even a microbe .. already there |
30-09-2006, 10:20 AM
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I would take:
Moose : because they have impressively large antlers
Wolfies: just because, (those that know me well will know that you never have to have a reason to take wolfies)
Baby Albatross: to have something more stupid looking than me
heffalumps: to have something that is easy to find to photography
Great Grey Owls: for wisdom , and because they make cool noises
Doormouse : because they are so cute when they are asleep
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30-09-2006, 11:24 AM
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lol Paul, yes yes we all understand the destructive nature etc
Fantasy time, let yourself go, lordy i thought i was too serious. |
01-10-2006, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Mag00 lol Paul, yes yes we all understand the destructive nature etc
Fantasy time, let yourself go, lordy i thought i was too serious. |
Just LOL!!!! If I could stop laughing I would answer. . . but seriously only 10? I don't think I could make a choice. . . |
01-10-2006, 09:09 PM
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How many species of earthworm are there? |
02-10-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Airehead How many species of earthworm are there? |
dunno.. but you can only bring ten.. how many do you think there are |
02-10-2006, 10:59 AM
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Wot just 10?!  In serious mode: like EarthHart and others I'd have to consider the whole existing ecosystem first. In playful mode:
Cat (any variety) definitey! (sorry EH)
Timber Wolf
Crow
Tawny Owl
Red Fox
Lemur
Fruit Bat
Cuttlefish
Koi Carp
and a great big Moth
Just coz they're my favourites - so many more are too though. | |
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