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Watch Rare Footage of ‘Ferocious’ Platypuses Fighting in the Wild
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Posted on 06/23/2023 4:45:30 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Two male platypuses have been caught on camera fighting for territory in Tasmania, Australia. Esme Atkinson, who filmed the video, said the animals were “ferocious” and showed no signs of stopping after 20 minutes. One expert told the BBC the male platypuses, which have venomous spurs,

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TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: australia; donateforjim; esmeatkinson; platypi; platypus; tasmania; wildlife
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To: Berlin_Freeper

That humongous Rabbit you saw may have been a Flemish Giant. They are bred for their meat and fur. Can weigh about 20 pounds and are usually mild mannered.
Somebody gifted North Korea president Kim Jong Un with a few to help populate a rabbit farm, providing a meat source for his starving people.
Wihin weeks, Kim had all those rabbits slaughtered and prepared as entrees for his own private dinners.


21 posted on 06/23/2023 8:01:43 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: GreenLanternCorps

He’s a semi-aquatic egg laying mammal of action!

He’s a furry little flatfoot Who never flinched
From a fra-ee-ay-ee-ay

He’s got more than just mad skills!
He’s got a beaver tale and a bill

And the girls all swoon when ever they hear him say!
(RGRGRGRGRGRGRGRGRGRG or however ya spells it)
He’s Perry! Perry the Platypus!

AGENT P!!!!!!!!!!!!!


22 posted on 06/23/2023 8:06:15 PM PDT by Conan the Librarian (Conan the Sailing Librarian)
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To: lee martell; Western Phil
I think you must be right about the Flemish Giant. because this rabbit was so big that for a second my mind had to do a calculation on what it might be capable of doing. Close to half man size to the tips of the ears.

23 posted on 06/24/2023 1:57:13 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
The Flemish Giant rabbit is the largest breed of domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus). Flemish Giants are historically a utility breed used for their fur and meat. They are often kept as pets as they are known for being docile and patient when being handled.
24 posted on 06/24/2023 1:58:32 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

FWIW - Forced perspective is in full use in the image and the woman is on the small side to boot.


25 posted on 06/24/2023 2:24:26 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: Vendome

LOL


26 posted on 06/24/2023 6:05:59 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: nickcarraway

Looks like they were gumming each other to death.


27 posted on 06/25/2023 8:27:03 AM PDT by damper99
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