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Well, I wouldn't have expected it... but it appears that Atsali's and Castela's previous guardian, Mr. Meadows, may actually have been a bit of a social climber.

Given that crocs climb that high seemingly to keep an eye out for prey and/or threats, wouldn't that make them antisocial climbers?

I suppose that whether they're social climbers, or antisocial climbers, depends to some extent on whether they are willing to share the prey they catch with their family and friends.

And, of course, on whether they deceptively call "Help! Help!" before dropping down upon their prey.

I'm waiting for it to be another Pacific Tree Octopus...

DinkyInky wrote:I'm waiting for it to be another Pacific Tree Octopus...

I remember that one. Not only did most of the seventh graders fall for it but a large number of the parents did as well.

Mark N wrote:

DinkyInky wrote:I'm waiting for it to be another Pacific Tree Octopus...

I remember that one. Not only did most of the seventh graders fall for it but a large number of the parents did as well.

Yes, it was very well done. The people who designed the site did a marvelous job of attributing to the "Tree Octopus" a large number of sightings and remains which were actually due to the relict population of anomalocaris in that area. Quite convincing, really.

So perhaps the crocodiles are climbing the trees to get to the octopi who wandered too far from the Pacific Northwest. Or maybe to reach the tasty spaghetti that is growing in the trees.

I have on occasion seen young crocs on tree branches, or larger individuals on the trunks of very slanted trees hanging over the water. I've yet to see a large one thirty feet up in a vertical tree, though.

The current something*positive features Canadian Trapdoor Alligators...

Oh, kee-ripes! I gotta watch out for crocs and octopods dropping on me from the trees now?! So much for relaxing walks in the woods anymore...

Fairportfan wrote:The current something*positive features Canadian Trapdoor Alligators...

Psst! Fairport, I'm getting a '404 Not Found' on your link...

Jabberwonky wrote:Oh, kee-ripes! I gotta watch out for crocs and octopods dropping on me from the trees now?! So much for relaxing walks in the woods anymore...

As well as all of the badgers, badgers, badgers, badgers, badgers and badgers popping up underfoot. They could make an unwary walker stumble, even if s/he wasn't tripping on mushrooms.

Fairportfan wrote:The current something*positive features Canadian Trapdoor Alligators...

Psst! Fairport, I'm getting a '404 Not Found' on your link...

There's an extra "l" at the end. Here's a corrected link.

Jabberwonky wrote: So much for relaxing walks in the woods anymore...

Walking in the woods?? Be careful!!!

Catawampus wrote:Or maybe to reach the tasty spaghetti that is growing in the trees.

*gasp* NOOO!! The spaghetti harvest!

Fairportfan wrote:The current something*positive features Canadian Trapdoor Alligators...

Jabberwonky wrote:Psst! Fairport, I'm getting a '404 Not Found' on your link...

Dave wrote:There's an extra "l" at the end. Here's a corrected link.

I see your Canadian Trapdoor Alligators and raise you Trapdoor Elephants.

Atomic wrote:

Jabberwonky wrote: So much for relaxing walks in the woods anymore...

Walking in the woods?? Be careful!!!

I always found that song to be a bit creepy...why are we being warned not to look?

Jabberwonky wrote:Oh, kee-ripes! I gotta watch out for crocs and octopods dropping on me from the trees now?! So much for relaxing walks in the woods anymore...

Fairportfan wrote:The current something*positive features Canadian Trapdoor Alligators...

Psst! Fairport, I'm getting a '404 Not Found' on your link...

Fixed it. Here it is again, though: Canadian trapdoor alligators.

Dave wrote:As well as all of the badgers, badgers, badgers, badgers, badgers and badgers popping up underfoot. They could make an unwary walker stumble, even if s/he wasn't tripping on mushrooms.

Oh no! SNAKE!

"You ALWAYS call them Bitey."

Dave wrote:

Mark N wrote:

DinkyInky wrote:I'm waiting for it to be another Pacific Tree Octopus...

I remember that one. Not only did most of the seventh graders fall for it but a large number of the parents did as well.

Yes, it was very well done. The people who designed the site did a marvelous job of attributing to the "Tree Octopus" a large number of sightings and remains which were actually due to the relict population of anomalocaris in that area. Quite convincing, really.

The site had one serious error though, that really stood out to someone (namely me) familiar with that part of the country.

You'd expect the Pacific Tree Octopus to live on the *wet* side of the Olympic Mountains. Over near Forks or Quillayute. Not along Hood Canal, which is the southern part of the *dry* side. The rainfall difference runs from 35 inches a year near the south end of the Canal to 64 inches per year at the north end.

Warrl wrote:The site had one serious error though, that really stood out to someone (namely me) familiar with that part of the country.

You'd expect the Pacific Tree Octopus to live on the *wet* side of the Olympic Mountains. Over near Forks or Quillayute. Not along Hood Canal, which is the southern part of the *dry* side. The rainfall difference runs from 35 inches a year near the south end of the Canal to 64 inches per year at the north end.

Picky, picky, picky. You'd probably ruin the fun by pointing out that the fabled Alberta Snow Snake wouldn't be out on a 5 degree day because they only come out of their permafrost nest when it's -15 or colder. Spoilsport.