Diving and Dormice.
Wednesday 4th April 2019 (Day 58).
Anyhow, back to diving, the only new fish that we saw and that I could identify were: Bane-fish, diamond-fish, blue spotted sting ray (which Father did not see); white-eyed moray eel, and leopard-fish. (highlighted in green= I spotted one; and in red= I spotted two).
4. Q: How many kits on average in one Dormouse litter? 3 kits,
20 kits, 9 kits.
Yet another diving day, and since I believe (please do correct me if I'm wrong) that I have already described to you the immense pleasures of this spectacular sport; this post shall include not only what we viewed on our adventure but also, a brief project that I composed, designed for my parents but now fitted to you (you may answer on a comment). Father received a modest score of 5/13 and Mother the same - I wonder if anyone has a rather better score up their sleeve?
Anyhow, back to diving, the only new fish that we saw and that I could identify were: Bane-fish, diamond-fish, blue spotted sting ray (which Father did not see); white-eyed moray eel, and leopard-fish. (highlighted in green= I spotted one; and in red= I spotted two).
The project that I have previously mentioned is:
Dormouse Quiz.
1. Q: How many different species of Dormice are there? 29, 342,
61.
2. Q: Why did the Romans hunt Dormice? For there fur, for
sport, for their meat, for the coliseum
3. Q: How old is the oldest Dormouse on record? 6yrs, 11yrs,
9yrs. A: 9yrs.
4. Q: How many kits on average in one Dormouse litter? 3 kits,
20 kits, 9 kits.
5. Q: How long have Dormice been around for? 4,ooo,oooyrs;
7,oooyrs; 500yrs.
6. Q: What length is an average Dormouse’s body in comparison
to its tail? Twice the length, the same length, half the length.
7. Q: What do Dormice feed on? (Choose four). Bark, insects,
chestnuts, hazelnuts, fruit, flowers, pollen.
8. Q: What is the heaviest Dormouse on record?
44.8g,
41.9g, 18.5g, 32.6g, 28.7g.
9. Q: What is the family of rodent in most nutritional and
territorial competition with Dormice? Rat, rabbit, squirrel, shrew.
10.Q: What is the Dormouse’s main predator? Fox, cat, owl, man,
weasels.
P.S. My last blogs mystery photograph was...
A panorama of the bottom section of a young banana tree.
Todays mystery photograph is:
Dear Jo
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In this country we are currently walking along a ledge between a cliff and a chasm. We are all drunk on some contaminated home brew wine. If it doesn't poison us it will drive us insane. You are much better off out of it.
Thanks to the three of you for keeping us so delightfully informed.
Peter
The photo of the dormouse with the berries is 100% adorable!!
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Q2 I can’t believe that they did hunt dormice. Must be a trick question.
Q3 I think the A with 9 yrs next to it must mean 9 years is the answer. Thought I can’t believe they can live that long!
Probably another trick!!
Q4 I’m going for 3
Q5 7,000 years. 500 too few and the big one is just too big. I can’t fit that many zeros.
Q6 same
Q7 Bark insects hazelnuts fruit
Q8 2 ozs
Q9 shrew
Q10 weasel
As you have probably figured out I know surprisingly little about dormice but would like to know more so do give me the right answers. Did I get any right?
The mystery photo is the bottom of an old mug.
You got 6/13 well done that's a record. No trick questions.
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