Topic: not even considered worth a mention: the wildlife of Gaza

boof started this discussion 2 years ago #115,024

I am thinking about looking up what beings are in that land. It might be hamsters!

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 2 hours later[^] [v] #1,271,419

hamsters are vile and stupid little creatures

boof (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 2 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,449

OMG

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 12 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,603

Was hating hamsters a meme recently or something?

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 5 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,621

The hyraxes are four species of furry, cat-sized, thickset, herbivorous mammals that might resemble rodents at first glance, but have hooves and two caniniform incisors among other features that betray their distant evolutionary relation to elephants. They are native to Africa and the Middle East and can be found in Gaza.

Anonymous D double-posted this 2 years ago, 56 seconds later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,622

Rodents make up the largest order of mammals, with over 40% of mammalian species. They have two incisors in the upper and lower jaw which grow continually and must be kept short by gnawing. Most rodents are small though the capybara can weigh up to 45 kg (99 lb). Many species can be found in Palestine.

Anonymous D triple-posted this 2 years ago, 38 seconds later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,623

The lagomorphs comprise two families, Leporidae (hares and rabbits), and Ochotonidae (pikas). Though they can resemble rodents, and were classified as a superfamily in that order until the early 20th century, they have since been considered a separate order. They differ from rodents in a number of physical characteristics, such as having four incisors in the upper jaw rather than two. Hares are common in Gaza.

Anonymous D quadruple-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,624

The order Erinaceomorpha contains a single family, Erinaceidae, which comprise the hedgehogs and gymnures. The hedgehogs are easily recognised by their spines while gymnures look more like large rats. Hedgehogs are becoming increasingly rare in the Gaza Strip due to increased predation and their sensitivity to climate change.

Anonymous D quintuple-posted this 2 years ago, 33 seconds later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,625

The "shrew-forms" are insectivorous mammals. The shrews and solenodons closely resemble mice while the moles are stout bodied burrowers.

Anonymous D sextuple-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,626

The bats' most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals capable of flight. Bat species account for about 20% of all mammals. A bat watcher in Gaza will be able to spot many distinct varieties of bat.

Anonymous D septuple-posted this 2 years ago, 48 seconds later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,627

The order Cetacea includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. They are the mammals most fully adapted to aquatic life with a spindle-shaped nearly hairless body, protected by a thick layer of blubber, and forelimbs and tail modified to provide propulsion underwater. There are large populations in the Levantine Sea.

Anonymous D octuple-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,628

There are over 260 species of carnivorans, the majority of which feed primarily on meat. They have a characteristic skull shape and dentition. In Gaza it is possible to find wide varieties of carnivorans, some examples are jackals, foxes, wolves, wildcats, hyenas, mongooses, badgers and beech martens.

Anonymous D nonuple-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,629

The even-toed ungulates are ungulates whose weight is borne about equally by the third and fourth toes, rather than mostly or entirely by the third as in perissodactyls. Gaza contains wild populations of boar, gazelle, and ibex. Families commonly keep goats, cattle and antelope.

Anonymous D decuple-posted this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,631

Palestine has previously contained populations of the following, which can no longer be found there:

Cheetah
Addax
Hartebeest
Roe Deer
Red Deer
Fallow Deer
Asiatic Wild Ass
Sand Cat (Pictured)
Arabian Oryx
Lion
Leopard
Brown Bear

Anonymous D undecuple-posted this 2 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,632

There are literally hundreds of species of snakes, lizards, and insects in Gaza. I don't want to list them all. Here's a picture of a Sinai Agama.

Anonymous D duodecuple-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,633

Also this one which looks like a snake but is in fact a cylindrical lizard.

boof (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,641

Jeepers! The entire region should just be given back to these creatures

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,660

@previous (boof)

Unfortunately, the cockroaches of humanity have decided they want to fight and die over this piece of land, and the wildlife suffers. Unknown numbers of hedgehogs have died in the Israeli blitz.

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,669

@1,271,633 (D)
@1,271,632 (D)
@1,271,631 (D)
@1,271,629 (D)
@1,271,628 (D)
@1,271,627 (D)
@1,271,626 (D)
@1,271,625 (D)
@1,271,624 (D)
@1,271,621 (D)
@1,271,622 (D)
So. Much. Autism.

Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 37 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,674

@1,271,660 (D)
Yes, it's odd how that region has such a long history of warfare and bloodshed. Never understood why people are willing to die over a rock in a desert.

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,684

@1,271,669 (E)

I utterly pity you and your sad little existence.

Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,685

@previous (D)
I'm not the one writing a whole children's animal encyclopedia on a dead internet forum.

Anonymous E double-posted this 2 years ago, 46 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,686

@1,271,603 (C)
Yeah, like 30 years ago.

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,687

@1,271,685 (E)

I am exploring the mammals of Gaza with an interested party. You're flaming on the same "dead internet forum" with shrunken head insults. Please try to limit yourself to QUALITY replies and topics.

Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,690

@previous (D)
No one asked you to write a whole fuckin encyclopedia

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,693

@previous (E)

OP said he wants to look up what animals are in that land. I merely brought the information to him, and provided him with nice pictures to look at. What have you done lately?

Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,694

@previous (D)
Ok. Thanks Siri.

I've had multiple careers, numerous hobbies, intellectual interests, and academic distinctions, and a loving family. You?

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 9 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,766

@previous (E)

You've sat in your increasingly crusty chair and complained on Minichan, don't lie.

Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 1 day later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,994

@previous (D)
The most non-committal shitposter here mentioned animals and you sperged out for a dozen posts. I called you out on it and now you're upset. Deal with it.

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,004

@previous (E)

Yes, I "sperged out" by talking about animals. This has, for some reason, upset you for multiple days. I continue to pity your sad existence.

boof (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 15 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,007

@1,271,994 (E)
I am fully committed to this topic sir!

Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,015

@1,272,004 (D)
You're the only one upset here. And yes researching and posting a dozen posts with text and accompanying images in response to a one-line shitpost is definitely sperging out. You arguing about this isn't helping your case.

Anonymous B replied with this 2 years ago, 16 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,071

rip to. all the RATS who died in 9/11

Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,075

@1,272,015 (E)

It's been another 24 hours, and a stranger replying to a different strangers topic on an obscure Anontalk clone with 4 regular visitors is STILL making you mad.

boof (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 22 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,084

@1,272,071 (B)
also Billy's office cactus, Joe