Lizard animal – Phrynosoma http://phrynosoma.org/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:28:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://phrynosoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/profile-150x150.png Lizard animal – Phrynosoma http://phrynosoma.org/ 32 32 Each new animal arriving in Sumeru https://phrynosoma.org/each-new-animal-arriving-in-sumeru/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:24:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/each-new-animal-arriving-in-sumeru/ Genshin ImpactThe long-awaited 3.0 update has arrived, bringing with it the new Dendro region of Sumeru, which will be home to many new animals never before seen in the world of Teyvat. Thanks to the 3.0 beta test, many details about Sumeru and his upcoming playable characters in Dendro have been revealed, which further builds […]]]>

Genshin ImpactThe long-awaited 3.0 update has arrived, bringing with it the new Dendro region of Sumeru, which will be home to many new animals never before seen in the world of Teyvat. Thanks to the 3.0 beta test, many details about Sumeru and his upcoming playable characters in Dendro have been revealed, which further builds excitement for the upcoming release.

Genshin Impact has grown exponentially since launch, introducing new regions for players to explore with every major update. Version 3.0 arrived on August 24 and features Sumeru, the lush rainforest-filled land of the Dendro element. Currently there are no playable characters in Dendro in Genshin Impactmaking 3.0 one of the most anticipated updates of Genshin Impact‘s story.

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Thanks to the eminent Genshin Impact leak, Genshin Sectorit has been revealed that at least seven new animals will arrive in Sumeru, Genshin Impactis the largest region to date. Sumeru will also add a new insect, the Dendro-tuned Crystalfly, which can be collected to farm Crystal Cores, a useful crafting material in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact 3.0 adds Shroomboar to Sumeru

The first new animal to come to Sumeru is the Shroomboar, a forest-dwelling boar with a Shroom-kin mushroom on its back. Shroomboar resembles the existing boar in Genshin Impact and, like their counterpart, will be available through Omni-Ubiquity Net.

Genshin Impact 3.0: The Forest Tree Frog arrives with Sumeru

Sumeru adds a new frog to Genshin Impact, the forest tree frog. Like the other frogs of Genshin Impact, Forest tree frogs can be found in wetlands, which are abundant in the rainforests of Sumeru. A unique characteristic of tree frogs is that they are able to hover. If a player catches a tree frog in their omni-ubiquity net and places it in their pot of serenity, they will be able to encourage the frog to slip by placing holds that it can slip between.

Genshin Impact Sumeru’s Animals: Red-tailed Lizard

Sumeru will also add a new type of lizard to Genshin Impact, the red-tailed lizard, not to be confused with the extant red-horned lizard. Unlike the red-horned lizard, the new red-tailed lizard has a black, not red body with a red-orange horn, markings, and tail. Like other lizards in the game, their tails can be collected and used to create recipes in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact adds Shaggy Sumpter Beast to Sumeru

The Shaggy Sumpter Beast is another new boar-like animal added to Genshin Impact in the 3.0 update. Bigger than a regular boar Genshin Impactthese friendly and majestic beasts are used to transport goods and supplies in Sumeru.

Genshin Impact 3.0 New Animals: Rishboland Tiger

King of Sumeru’s lush jungle, the Rishboland tiger is an apex predator that fiercely guards its territory, attacking Genshin Impact players who get too close. Genshin Impact Rishboland tiger lore says it is a descendant of a much larger tiger that roamed the forests of Sumeru. Perhaps a giant tiger enemy, similar to the giant wolf of Mondstadt Boss Andrius, will arrive in Genshin Impact in the future.

Genshin Impact adds a crocodile-like Spinokrok to Sumeru

The next animal arriving in Genshin Impact with Sumeru is the terrifying reptilian creature, the Spinokrok. Somewhere between a spiny dinosaur and a crocodile, the Spinokrok lurks in the swampy areas of Sumeru. Like a crocodile, the Spinokrok hides in water and attacks players underwater.

Genshin Impact 3.0: Sumeru Introduces the Twilight Bird

The last new animal arrived in Genshin ImpactUpdate 3.0 is the Dusk Bird, a brightly colored parrot-like bird that lives in the Avidya Forest. The dusk bird is easier to spot than other dusk birds. Genshin Impactthanks to its bright yellow and blue body and bright red beak.

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These biologically miniature animal figurines by Fanni Sandor are all you need to see today https://phrynosoma.org/these-biologically-miniature-animal-figurines-by-fanni-sandor-are-all-you-need-to-see-today/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:55:12 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/these-biologically-miniature-animal-figurines-by-fanni-sandor-are-all-you-need-to-see-today/ Everything is miniature, which is how Fanni Sandor, creator of unique biologically miniature animal sculptures, likes to do it. As small as a fingernail, Fanni Sandor has magical artistic skills that have lifted her to the top of the miniature industry. No doubt about it. The art of creating miniature animals by Fanni Sandor Using […]]]>

Everything is miniature, which is how Fanni Sandor, creator of unique biologically miniature animal sculptures, likes to do it. As small as a fingernail, Fanni Sandor has magical artistic skills that have lifted her to the top of the miniature industry. No doubt about it.

The art of creating miniature animals by Fanni Sandor

Using polymer clay, feathers, fur and other materials, Fanni Sandor can be called the queen of creating ultra-miniature animal sculptures. And when we say ultra-miniature, we really mean it. The size of a human fingernail is how miniature these adorable animal figurines are.

What animals does Fanni Sandor sculpt?

You name the animal and she transforms it into a biologically miniature animal. Fanni Sandor sculpts 1:12 scale miniature animals, and many of his recent pieces include newborn and adolescent animals.

From several fascinating species of birds immersing unique colors on their feathers to adorable turtles, hummingbirds, chameleons, lizards and ducklings, Fanni Sandor is truly and one hundred percent a genius in miniature sculpting.

His love for miniature objects started in his childhood

Fanni Sandor recalls discovering an immediate fascination with miniatures when she was a little girl. She began to refine and explore this art form by constructing her first sculpture from toothpicks, candle wax, paper and glue when she was six years old.

Fanni Sandor creates miniature birds using polymer clay on Thursday

In Fanni’s country, Hungary, there is no tradition of making 1:12 scale miniatures, which gives him yet another reason to develop his innate passion for miniature animals around it. Fanni Sandor, the miniature animal designer, was already in her twenties when she came across the work of the first professional miniaturist on the internet, and recalls being completely fascinated by the work.

How long does it take Fanni Sandor to create miniature animals?

The skilled artist shares that she typically spends two days to two weeks on a single piece, given the amount of precision and detail required for each miniature animal.

Thumbnail-sized Miniature Hummingbird by Fanni Sandor on Thursday

Its process is multi-faceted and begins with collecting photographs of the species before sketching out the official design prototype. Forgoing molds, Fanni Sandor uses embossing and pinning tools to sculpt the animal figures from polymer clay and wire. After cooking, she chisels out a few more details, paints and attaches fur and feathers if necessary.

Follow his miniature work

Yes, Fanni Sandor is the queen of miniature animal sculpture. If you want to discover his entire collection of miniature animals, visit his Instagram account.

Miniature Colorful Frogs by Fanni Sandor on Thursdays
All photos by Fanni Sandor

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Epic animal encounters await your family at this Minocqua zoo! https://phrynosoma.org/epic-animal-encounters-await-your-family-at-this-minocqua-zoo/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:32:29 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/epic-animal-encounters-await-your-family-at-this-minocqua-zoo/ Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari in Minocqua is home to over 1,700 animals and 229 species and is the second largest zoo in Wisconsin, just after the Milwaukee County Zoo. The animals are healthy and the grounds are immaculate at this hidden gem in Northwoods, Wisconsin that appeals to all ages. With the variety […]]]>

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari in Minocqua is home to over 1,700 animals and 229 species and is the second largest zoo in Wisconsin, just after the Milwaukee County Zoo.

The animals are healthy and the grounds are immaculate at this hidden gem in Northwoods, Wisconsin that appeals to all ages. With the variety of animals, from Wisconsin natives to endangered species from around the world, there is something for everyone.

The fun begins when you walk through the main entrance as the petting zoo’s friendly goats greet you! There is also a space to cuddle the bunnies! It is also nice to get up close and feed the deer. The paths meander to see small and large mammals, birds, reptiles, etc. We recommend that you take a map and plan your time – the average time for a visit is around 3 hours.

Minocqua Zoo

  • Free parking
  • Picnic areas
  • Wagon rentals are available at the gift shop
  • Suitable for pushchairs
  • Flat, easy-to-navigate walking paths
  • Informative signage
  • Outdoor learning amphitheater with daily programs and presentations
  • Unique animal experiences and encounters
  • Indoor educational center with bees, artifacts, microscopes, snakes, lizards and insect exhibits.
  • Souvenir shop

Animal experiences (additional cost for each)

There are so many fun optional activities for your animal lovers. Some of these activities can be purchased with your admission ticket when you arrive, and some are done at the meet. We recommend having cash available for these fun add-ons (an ATM is also available).

  • creature food
    • You can feed animals in areas where food is on sale at the zoo, but only and exclusively with food provided by the zoo. Animals include goats, sheep, deer, camels, and aoudads.
      • Critter Food: 1 bag for $5 or 2 bags for $8
      • Petting Food Pellets (machines around the park): $0.50 for a handful of food
  • Parakeets (meeting with parakeets): Visit of the parakeets in the aviary. Buy a food stick for $3, cash only.
  • Giraffe diet: Approach a giraffe to give it carrots in your hand! The cost is $5 for a cup of carrots purchased with cash before entering.
  • Koi carp and trout pond: Buy food from the feeding machines to throw into the pond. It is also a nice place to take a seated break.
  • Safari tram: 30-minute ride pulled by a tractor in an area only visible from the tour. Animals include Kudu, Nyala, Beisa Oryx, Scimitar Oryx, Wildebeest, Eland, and more.
    • Cost: $10 per person (children under 2 are free)

Other attractions include a paddle steamer ride, a children’s train ride, and a merry-go-round (additional cost).

Minocqua Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo Safari

Dino Dig Playground

The perfect place to run! The dinosaur play area includes park equipment with slides, climbing, tubes, dinosaur statues, benches and plenty of sand to play and dig for fossils.

Minocqua Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo Safari

Food and snacks

No outside food or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the zoo. Food options range from snacks and light meals to ice cream and drinks.

  • Jambo Hut: pizza, hot dogs, brats, chicken nuggets, fried cheese curds, and more
  • Wild bananas: quick snacks, hot dogs, brats, chips and freshly popped popcorn
  • Hungry Bear Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe: hand dipped ice cream cones and fancy candies
Minocqua Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo Safari Ice Cream Shack

Entrance and timetables

Open 7 days a week, including all holidays in the season. Open rain or shine.

2022 season: From Saturday 7 May 2022 to 9 October 2022

  • Adults (12 and over): $24.99 plus tax
  • Children (2 to 11 years old): $16.99 plus tax
  • Children (under 2 years old): FREE
  • Parking: FREE

The 2022 times are different for summer, spring and fall. Check their website before visiting for current hours.

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Minocqua Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo Safari Monkey

To note: Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari is a private zoo and part of The Zoological Association of America (ZAA), a non-profit, membership-based accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation and education. ZAA upholds the highest level of professional standards for animal welfare, safety and ethics.

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Every D&D 5e playable race based on a real animal https://phrynosoma.org/every-dd-5e-playable-race-based-on-a-real-animal/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/every-dd-5e-playable-race-based-on-a-real-animal/ The Dungeons & Dragons The 5e ruleset features a host of playable breeds for players to choose from, many of which are based on real-world animals. It is not difficult for J&D characters to turn into animals, as that is the purpose of the Druid’s Wild Shape ability, and there are various spells that allow […]]]>

The Dungeons & Dragons The 5e ruleset features a host of playable breeds for players to choose from, many of which are based on real-world animals. It is not difficult for J&D characters to turn into animals, as that is the purpose of the Druid’s Wild Shape ability, and there are various spells that allow the player to shapeshift, but there are many options for playing an animal all the time. It just depends on whether they want to spend the whole game playing like a rabbit or a cat with a sword.

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A major change in J&D 5th that has happened over time is how playable races work. The fact that Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything removing racial stat bonuses meant there was much less pressure to play specific builds, making it easier for players to create the characters they wanted to play. Many monstrous races have also been updated, making them more viable as character options. This means that any race/class build is now viable, including animal races.

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There are many playable races in J&D which are based on real world animals. The following list will not include anything Unearthed Arcana (this includes the hippo inspired Giff, like Spelljammer: Adventures in Space hasn’t been released yet), shape-shifters or creatures inspired by Greek mythology like satyrs and minotaurs, which are bizarre animal/human hybrids that don’t quite fit the theme. There are still plenty of animal breeds for players to choose from, should they wish to walk on the wild side with their character.


D&D Tabaxi are felines, Harengons are hares/rabbits, lizards are reptiles

In J&D, the human and humanoid races have many gods of their own, some of which govern ordinary animals. Some animals have their own protective deities, and all felines fall under the banner of the Lord of Cats. The Lord of the Cats is said to have created a race called the tabaxi, which are humanoid cats that generally resemble jaguars, though they can look like any type of feline. The most recent version of tabaxi appeared in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiversewhere his climbing speed is the same as his walking speed, he has natural claw weapons, can see in the dark with darkvision, and can perform bursts of speed.


The Feywild is home to all manner of whimsical beings, for that is where they originated, and the elves of the J&D the multiverse originally originated there. The campaign called Nature beyond the witch’s light introduces herringons, which are humanoid rabbits and hares. Herringbones were also printed in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, where they can leap without provoking attacks of opportunity, gain proficiency with initiative rolls (known as Hare-Trigger), and add 1d4 to Dexterity saving throws, in order to demonstrate their great agility and abilities of perception.

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There are races in J&D who are descended from dragons, such as dragonborn and kobolds, while some were created to have serpent-like elements through magical rituals, such as yuan-ti purebloods. Lizards are neither, as they are modeled after real-world reptiles, and they are one of the oldest races in the material foreground. They are found hanging out in swamps or jungles all over the campaign worlds, where they generally keep to themselves and do not interfere with the lives of warm-blooded humanoids. The most recent version of the lizard people appeared in appeared in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiversewhere they are skilled swimmers, possess a deadly bite, can hold their breath for fifteen minutes, and have scaly skin that acts like armor.


The Magic: The Gathering D&D Races introduced owls, elephants, and lions to the game

J&D and Magic: The Gathering both belong to Wizards of the Coast, but it took years for the two to intersect in any meaningful way. There are now several Magic: The Gathering source books for J&D which bring concepts from the card game into the tabletop game. The first of these manuals was Ravnica Guild Masters Guidewho introduced the loxodon into J&D. Loxodons are humanoid elephants with an incredible talent for carving stone. In Ravnica Guild Masters Guidethe loxodon can carry weight as if it were one size class larger than itself, have advantage on saving throws against charm or fear, have a natural AC 12, and can use its trunk to perform simple tasks , including doing an unarmed hit against an enemy.

In Strixhaven: A Program of Chaosa breed called the owl was introduced J&D. In J&D tradition, owls are descended from giant owls that resided on the Feywild, and they were transformed into humanoids by the chaotic magic of that realm. The version of owlin in Strixhaven: A Program of Chaos have flight speed equal to walking speed (but only with light armor or no armor), proficiency in the Stealth skill, and darkvision of 120 feet.

Mythical Odysseys of Theros details an airplane inspired by the myths of ancient Greece. It is here that the leonins are found in the lands of Oreskos, where they guard the immense lands of pride of their house. Leonins are humanoid lions, which differ from tabaxi in several ways. A few leonins leave their homeland and become adventurers, after which they can be used as playable characters. The version of leonin in Mythical Odysseys of Theros have a walking speed of 35 feet, 60 feet of darkvision, a natural claw weapon, and a powerful roar attack that can inflict fear on enemies.

D&D Aarakocra are eagles/parrots, tortoises are tortoises, Kenku are crows

Aarakocra are native to the Elemental Plane of Air, though they can be found in the wild in many J&D campaign settings, such as the jungle of Chult in the Forgotten Realms. These are birds that most often resemble eagles or parrots, although they can look like any bird. The recent version of aarakocra in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse gave them flight speed equal to their walking speed, natural talon weapons, and the ability to throw Gale at level 3.

Related: D&D’s Complete Free Spelljammer Campaign Is Now Available

Continuing with the bird theme, there are also the kenku, which are humanoid crows. Kenku do not have the ability to fly, and although they are often known as expert tricksters and thieves, thanks to their incredible talent for mimicry, many have different professions. The recent version of the kenku in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse have mastered the art of duplicating handwriting, imitating sounds and remembering information.

People who want to create a teenage ninja, but have trouble thinking of a playable race for the character can’t go wrong with a turtle. Turtles are a race of humanoid turtles, with a huge protective shell on their backs, which (oddly) doesn’t slow them down. The recent version of the turtle in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse has a natural claw weapon, the ability to hold its breath for one hour, a natural AC of 17, and they can hide in their shells for an additional +4 bonus to AC. This makes it an ideal choice for a Dungeons & Dragons caster, as they never have to worry about wearing armor.


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10 Most Powerful Animal-Themed Spider-Man Villains https://phrynosoma.org/10-most-powerful-animal-themed-spider-man-villains/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:21:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/10-most-powerful-animal-themed-spider-man-villains/ Spider-Man: Year One was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, and fans can’t wait to see Spider-Man take on some of his iconic supervillains like Speed ​​Demon and Tombstone. He will also fight some of his animal-based villains, such as Rhino, Scorpion, and Doctor Octopus in this new anime series. Throughout Spider-Man’s crime-fighting career, he’s […]]]>

Spider-Man: Year One was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, and fans can’t wait to see Spider-Man take on some of his iconic supervillains like Speed ​​Demon and Tombstone. He will also fight some of his animal-based villains, such as Rhino, Scorpion, and Doctor Octopus in this new anime series.



Throughout Spider-Man’s crime-fighting career, he’s actually amassed a large gallery of rogue villains who have based themselves on animals. Many of these villains are considered his strongest adversaries and have even come close to killing Peter on different occasions.

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ten Black cat

Black Cat is a professional cat burglar and has developed a small fortune from all the items she has stolen. She started out as an enemy of Spider-Man, but the two would eventually develop feelings for each other and start an on-again-off-again relationship. Although considered an anti-hero, Black Cat sometimes acted as a dangerous villain.

Related: Ranking Every Villain In The MCU’s Spider-Man Movies

Through intense training and practice, Black Cat has become a skilled acrobat with near-perfect reflexes and stamina. She is adept in many forms of martial arts and has gained enough physical strength to take on multiple armed attackers and endure strong physical attacks. She even has retractable claws in her suit that are capable of cutting through many durable substances.

9 Vulture

The Vulture, played by Michael Keaton, was not only the first Spider-Man villain to appear in the MCU, but he’s also one of the first villains to fight Spider-Man in the comics. He was a scientist who created his flight suit and used it in his first crime to steal money from his corrupt former business partner. Doing this got the Vulture so excited that he decided to be a full-time criminal.

As one of Spider-Man’s first villains, the Vulture has plenty of experience battling him and has been a member of nearly every Sinister Six. He can fly at high speed for a long period of time and can reach heights as high as skyscrapers. His electromagnetic wings also grant him super strength, being able to lift hundreds of pounds.

8 Puma

Through mystical ceremonies and genetic engineering, Thomas Fireheart was granted the ability to transform into a human-puma hybrid. He considers it his duty to protect his Native American tribesmen, but he also works as a mercenary and professional assassin for hire.

In her Puma form, Fireheart has incredible strength, speed, and reflexes. Coupled with his martial arts training in Japan, he is a mortal enemy to Spider-Man and many of his targets. Its claws and fangs are easily able to cut through bone and some metals. When he wants to quickly kill his target, Puma even dips his claws in poison. His vision, hearing, and sense of smell are also enhanced, and he can detect enemies from afar.

seven Stegron

Dr. Vincent Stegron worked as an assistant to Dr. Curtis Connors and became obsessed with his Lizard formula. He then stole and drank the formula after combining it with Stegosaurus DNA. This turned him into a human-Stegosaurus hybrid.

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Stegron has super strength, speed, and skin durable enough to deflect bullets. It also has razor-sharp claws and a powerful pointed tail. What makes him particularly dangerous is his ability to mind control any dinosaur that comes near him. He even used it to lead a herd of attacking dinosaurs in New York. He also has the ability to drain a person’s life force just by touching them.

6 Jackal

Although the Jackal has yet to appear in the MCU, he remains a fearsome Spider-Man villain who has caused the hero great pain. He is an expert in biochemistry and was once Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy’s college professor. He fell in love with Gwen and was filled with grief after her death. He blames Spider-Man for his death and has sworn to kill him for it.

This villain deliberately introduced jackal DNA into his system and gained superhuman strength, speed, and agility. He is also a skilled gymnast and martial artist. What makes him particularly dangerous is his knowledge and ability to create super-powered clones to do whatever he wants. Since he’s cloned Spider-Man so many times, he knows him better than most people in his life.

5 Beetle

Abner Jenkins was an aircraft parts mechanic who was an expert in his field. Although he worked there for years, he was looked down upon and his flight suit designs were constantly rejected. He created his own costume and took the name The Beetle. He decided to use his costume to defeat superheroes in battle to gain instant fame.

The Beetle’s first suit allowed him to fly, increasing his strength, and protecting him from most physical attacks. Since then, he has created many different upgraded versions of his suit. Its most recent are equipped with machine guns and rocket launchers. The suit also alerts him if an enemy gets too close, making it difficult for Spider-Man or any other hero to catch him.

4 Lizard

The lizard was created by accident when Dr. Curt Connors took a serum that mutated him into a human-sized lizard. He did this because he hoped the lizard DNA would regenerate his missing arm. As a lizard, a new character takes over, one who wants to turn all humans into lizards like him.

The Lizard has superhuman strength, speed, and agility. Its scaly skin is much tougher than a human’s and can withstand many physical attacks. If the lizard injures itself or loses a limb, it has a lizard’s natural ability to regenerate its body. He also has sharp teeth, fangs and a powerful tail. The Lizard on his own is a huge threat to Spider-Man, but his added ability to control any reptile, including alligators, makes him an even bigger threat.

3 Rhinoceros

The Rhino is arguably the physically strongest villain in Spider-Man’s rogues gallery. He was once an ordinary thug but gained unfathomable power after agreeing to undertake chemical and radiological treatment, including gamma rays, to increase his strength. It was also tied to an almost indestructible rhino costume.

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Gamma rays alone made him stronger than most Marvel characters. He even stood up to the Hulk. His combination heat and acid resistant also gives him an extra layer of protection. He can even charge enemies at high speed, which becomes extremely deadly when paired with the horns on his head. Spider-Man has no chance of defeating him with physical strength, instead he must rely on creative tactics to bring him down.

2 Scorpio

Mac Gargan was once a private detective paid by J. Jonah Jameson to participate in an experiment combining his DNA with that of a scorpion. He was given all the abilities of a scorpion, along with exceptional strength, speed, and durability. He was also given a combat suit, equipped with powerful armor and a tail with a deadly metal spike.

What makes Scorpion so deadly to Spider-Man is that he was specifically created to beat him in battle. Scorpions are natural predators of spiders, and Gargan’s scorpion strength has proven to be stronger than Spider-Man’s. Scorpion even lost his mind during his transformation and acquired a violent temper. This makes it difficult for Spider-Man to reason with him. Scorpion has become so well-known that some people want to see him take on Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man.

1 Doctor Octopus

Otto Octavius ​​is a brilliant scientist who created his four metal arms to aid in his research. However, an unfortunate accident fused the arms to his body and gave him greater control over them. This new power increased his ego, he convinced himself that he was the smartest man on the planet, and his arms made him a superior being.

Doc Ock arguably got Spider-Man more trouble than all of his other villains. He nearly killed Spider-Man many times before with his extremely strong and durable arms and was the one who formed and led the Sinister Six. He was also smart enough to switch minds with Spider-Man and killed him while they were in each other’s bodies. This makes him one of the few villains who managed to get rid of the crawler (until he came back to life).

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Dalton Animal Care opens fully renovated clinic | Local News https://phrynosoma.org/dalton-animal-care-opens-fully-renovated-clinic-local-news/ Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/dalton-animal-care-opens-fully-renovated-clinic-local-news/ Dalton Animal Care is where many Dalton residents have chosen to take their pets for health care for 45 years. Recently, the Dalton Animal Care team unveiled major changes to the facility at 1022 S. Hamilton St. “We gutted the building, leaving only the perimeter wall, the brick wall,” said Dr Christopher Stearns. “We started […]]]>

Dalton Animal Care is where many Dalton residents have chosen to take their pets for health care for 45 years. Recently, the Dalton Animal Care team unveiled major changes to the facility at 1022 S. Hamilton St.

“We gutted the building, leaving only the perimeter wall, the brick wall,” said Dr Christopher Stearns. “We started from scratch, removing everything inside and building a new interior. We only had four exam rooms before. Now we have seven. We completely changed the floor plan to make it more modern.”

He gestured towards the hall.

“We opened it up,” he said. “There is a lot of light here.”

Stearns and his partner, Dr. Jules Crawford, recently partnered with Mission Veterinary Partners, a veterinary group based in Southfield, Michigan.

“Together we all work in this new building,” he said. “I’m still active and still practicing, practicing two days a week and looking forward to practicing for many more years.”

Dalton Animal Care offers a wide range of pet health care services.

“We do the basic things that a vet clinic does, like vaccinations and checkups,” he said. “But we also have advanced things. We offer cold laser therapy for rehabilitation.”

Cold laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation therapy, reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation caused by injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions such as arthritis. Sessions typically last three to seven minutes.

On a recent visit, a pup named Maverick was receiving cold laser therapy after being neutered. Maverick seemed to find the process very calming. He entered the room squirming and trying to play with the therapists, but as soon as the laser started he calmed down.

Therapist Hannah DeFoor said she has yet to restrain any animals to administer the laser therapy.

“We’ve done it on cats and different breeds of dogs, and they’ve been fine,” she said.

Laser therapy is just one type of advanced treatment offered at Dalton Animal Care.

“We do dental surgeries here,” Stearns said. “We also have a physical therapist. We do lab work here. not just any big animal job Mobile vets treat chickens and cows and things like that.

The clinic also has walk-in tubs for bathing pets.

“You don’t have to pick it up,” Stearns said. “He comes in and you close him.”

The treatment room has three anesthesia machines and hydraulic surgical tables that move up and down.

“It’s brand new equipment that we brought in,” he said.

Dalton Animal Care is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“We have a vet here every day, usually more than one,” Stearns said. “We have five vets on our team.”

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Duluth Sport Show act slammed for past animal handling – Reuters https://phrynosoma.org/duluth-sport-show-act-slammed-for-past-animal-handling-reuters/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:50:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/duluth-sport-show-act-slammed-for-past-animal-handling-reuters/ DULUTH — The owner of an animal act booked as a stage show for the Duluth Sport Show is being called out for a past violation of a New York animal welfare law. Grant Kemmerer, owner of the Pennsylvania-based Wild World of Animals, was fined $3,750 in 2016 for violating New York laws banning people […]]]>

DULUTH — The owner of an animal act booked as a stage show for the Duluth Sport Show is being called out for a past violation of a New York animal welfare law.

Grant Kemmerer, owner of the Pennsylvania-based Wild World of Animals, was fined $3,750 in 2016 for violating New York laws banning people from taking “selfie” photos with a baby tiger.

Kemmerer said he was unaware of state law at the time and allowed a few people at a private event to have their picture taken with a baby tiger.

Kemmerer recently got his New York state license to show wild animals on TV shows through 2022 after a complaint he allowed certain TV hosts, including Jimmy Fallon and Rachael Ray, to touch some animals.

Kemmerer said he believes state regulations on handling his animals apply to the general public and not to private events or TV show staff booking his animals.

“If I had known it was somehow against the rules, I wouldn’t have let the pictures be taken because you know they’ll end up on social media,” Kemmerer told the News Tribune. state of abuse, neglect or cruelty to animals. It’s just an invention.

Kemmerer’s animal show is scheduled for several appearances during the Duluth Sport Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center from February 17-20. Kemmerer said his number at the Duluth show and the La Crosse, Wis., sports show from Feb. 10-13 never planned to include big cats. Instead, his show will include lizards, a scorpion, a python, an owl hawk, a hybrid hawk, large rodents, a sloth and other wild animals.

“I guarantee you’ll learn something new about wildlife,” he said.

“Wild World of Animals” is typical of many numbers booked for the Duluth Sport Show or Duluth Ice Fishing Show in recent years featuring a sea lion stage number, wrestling bear, birds of prey and a squirrel waterskiing behind a small boat in a large reservoir.

“We get these chain letters of protest almost every year. I bet I have 1,000 emails, whatever animal act we book,” said Chris Navratil of Shamrock Productions, owner of the Duluth Sport Show. . “They even protested Twiggy the squirrel waterskiing.”

Navratil said she was undeterred by the protests and that the “Wild World of Animals” show would continue as planned. She said she did a thorough background check on Kemmerer and found no major issues.

Kemmerer, who has worked with animals for more than 30 years, says he holds several state permits as well as federal permits from the US Fish and Wildlife, US Department of the Interior and US Department of Agriculture. He has been a guest animal expert on nationally televised shows including “The Tonight Show”, “Anderson Cooper 360”, “Fox and Friends”, “The Martha Stewart Show”, and “The Meredith Vieira Show”.

Kemmerer has been targeted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and by animal rights activist Timothy Harrison, who made the documentary film “The Conservation Game,” about animal abuse by big cat shows, pet owners. dog and cat facilities. The documentary includes “Tiger King” stars Carole and Howard Baskin and famous former zookeeper Jack Hannah, who Harrison says used abused animals for TV show appearances.

“Once his (Kemmerer’s) animals reach their expiration date and cannot be safely released to the public, they will be placed in Ma and Pa’s backyard menageries, auctions to be sold at untrained individuals or horrible roadside zoos,” Harrison said in an email. letter to the News Tribune. “Our documentary shows all of this, as well as Grant’s illegal activity in New York. …”

Kemmerer said all of the big cats shown in the documentary remain at his facility in Pennsylvania, except for one who now lives in a compound.

A website dedicated to debunking Harrison’s claims alleges he fabricated many of his claims.

Kemmerer noted that PETA opposes all zoos, all animal acts, most pet owners and all pet breeding, and the consumption of milk and to the consumption of eggs or meat of any kind. The group also opposes all hunting and fishing.

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Furever Home Animal Rescue builds reputation for rescuing pets in North Brevard https://phrynosoma.org/furever-home-animal-rescue-builds-reputation-for-rescuing-pets-in-north-brevard/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/furever-home-animal-rescue-builds-reputation-for-rescuing-pets-in-north-brevard/ Want more stories like this sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the Week in Review newsletter and find out how your subscription gets you results. What started as a small operation at Jenelle Scurlock’s home in Mims has grown over the years. over the past four years at a thriving independent animal shelter […]]]>

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What started as a small operation at Jenelle Scurlock’s home in Mims has grown over the years. over the past four years at a thriving independent animal shelter in Titusville, moving into a building the county government planned to lose.

Furever Home Animal Rescue is now one of the only fully independent animal shelters in central Florida, funded entirely by donations and funded entirely by volunteer work. They are based at what was once the county-run North Brevard Animal Care Center on Flake Road in Titusville had been empty for years.

Scurlock – needing a place to house the animals before finding homes – worked with the County Commission to secure a lease on the building, with some major contingencies. Under the deal they made, Scurlock would be forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars in necessary repairs to the building as part of the lease. structure in order to operate and maintain the building.

Since obtaining the lease in August, she and her husband have redone the roof and renewed the building to make it safe for the 26 dogs and 27 cats who currently reside there, as well as about fifteen constant volunteers among the staff.

“We also had two flat bellied pigs, guinea pigs, lizards, birds, you name it, we made it,” Scurlock said.

Scurlock grew up in a family that valued animals, with his mother always having life-saving creatures living in the home as a child. She brought this spirit of care and love for animals to Furever Home, something that has inspired people like Heather Abercrombie.

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Heather Abercrombie stopped by the shelter last year with the intention of taking Emory, a beagle-German Shepherd mix, for a day walk. She ended up making Emory a permanent member of her family and since then Abercrombie has volunteered, taking care of social media and coordinating the adoption.

“We don’t just take in highly adoptable animals that we know we can find homes for right away,” Abercrombie said.

Earlier this year, several dogs were found on the side of the road with serious health issues found full 180-degree turns and found loving families to adopt them. via Furever Homes.

Thanks to the donation of money and time from the vets, these puppies were able to make a full recovery. Not only for these dogs, but for dogs like. Pomeranian named Buddy who had gut bacteria and was able to make a full recovery through the efforts of Furever Home.

Since the start of this year, more than 250 pets have found their permanent home thanks to the shelter, Abercrombie said. Only about ten animals are considered long-term stays and have more difficulty finding families.

“We are doing our best to take care of those pets that otherwise would not have the chance to find a home,” she said. “Find the right home and the right companion for them.”

“It’s very hard work. We see horrible and disheartening things with people who abandon their animals. Seeing these adoptions happen anyway is why we do what we do,” Abercrombie said.

This week was a reminder of why Scurlock started the shelter when two abandoned dogs were left in a neglected state outside of the rescue. Both dogs were covered in fleas, had matted and matted hair, and had no idea who their owners were.

Donations poured in and Furever Home was able to secure the couple were cleaned up and cleaned up by a vet and within a week Sirius and Teddy were up for adoption.

Anyone interested in making a donation can visit facebook.com/fureverhomeanimial rescue or fureverhomeanimalrescue.com. Scurlock said volunteers are also essential and anyone willing to volunteer their time should call 386-402-2724 or fill out a contact form on the website.

Tyler Vazquez is the North Brevard Watchdog reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Vazquez at 321-917-7491 or [email protected]. Twitter: @tyler_vazquez

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More than an animal communicator https://phrynosoma.org/more-than-an-animal-communicator/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://phrynosoma.org/more-than-an-animal-communicator/ MYSTIC, Conn., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — “Amazing”, “absolutely amazing”, “perfect” and “you saved my life”. These are just a few phrases used to describe the experience customers have had with Nancy Mello during their sessions. Nancy is a medium, intuitive/animal communicator and clairvoyant. She can help with services ranging from connecting clients with deceased […]]]>

MYSTIC, Conn., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —Amazing”, “absolutely amazing”, “perfect” and “you saved my life”. These are just a few phrases used to describe the experience customers have had with Nancy Mello during their sessions. Nancy is a medium, intuitive/animal communicator and clairvoyant. She can help with services ranging from connecting clients with deceased people and pets, making decisions about the future, letting go of your past, or even finding a lost pet.

Mello grew up in Northern California on a farm where she acquired her love for animals and the ability to understand and connect with them. She shared that her gift is genetic, going back many generations. She enjoys working with animals of all kinds and believes that each animal has a unique personality of its own.

Nancy’s mission is to fund scientific research to understand how people with intuitive abilities use their brains differently. She believes that by understanding how clairvoyants use their brains in different ways, she can help further understand how the brain works and how she can help others. “I believe science and spirituality can coincide,” Nancy said.

As a psychic medium, clairvoyant, and animal communicator, Nancy connects with clients around the world, with all sessions conducted virtually by phone or video. His reading sessions vary from 15 minutes to 2 hours. During the readings, Nancy takes notes, scans them into PDF format and emails them to her clients. Once you share the experience of a session, says Mello, “you become a friend for life.”

Described as one of the best communicators and animal mediums in the industry by kevsbest.com, Nancy has been featured in The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan UK and podcasts such as “Adventures of a Frugal mom”. The features highlight when she discovered her gift, the various services offered, as well as her view of the Covid-19 pandemic and her protest against racism. Between 2020 and 2021, Nancy has worked with over 400 animals and helped owners find over 35 animals. She communicated with all sorts of animals – from a beta fish named Clark, a bearded dragon lizard named Beardy, and an unnamed groundhog tearing up a yard. “People ask me if I can communicate with this or that type of animal. Even if I’m not sure, I’m always willing to try. It’s amazing how much understanding animals seem to have, even at the level emotional.” remarks Nancy.

Besides helping animals and people, Nancy is the military spouse of an active American service member. She has two children and recently resigned from an elected position in local town government to devote more time to helping locate lost animals. She shares her home with two rescue cats and two rescue dogs who enjoy having an animal communicator as a pet parent. “The cats mostly take advantage of my gift when I’m sleeping. I’m going to wake up and want to order them a scratcher or more catnip.” Mello jokes.

For more information or to book Nancy Mello, you can visit her website, www.nancymello.com.

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