Ahh! I want one! - Democratic Underground

SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 02:54 PM
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Ahh! I want one!

This is an endangered long-eared mouse from the Gobi desert... how adorable is that!!!

"I can hear FOREVER!!!" :rofl:

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2007/12/10/intv.mysterious.mammal.baillie.cnn

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XemaSab

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Mon Dec-10-07 02:58 PM
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1. Ears are probably used in thermoregulation.

But you knew that. :)

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billyskank

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:00 PM
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2. I know mine are.

:hi:

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:01 PM
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6. LOL

Do you live in the desert too? :D

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:00 PM
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3. Yeah - i bet you're right!

Gotta vent that excess heat...

But isn't it cute? It looks like a cross between a mouse, kangaroo and bunny! :D

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XemaSab

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:06 PM
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11. It's totally cute

but it looks like it would need a LOT of space. :o

Looks like a kangaroo rat or a jerboa. :shrug:

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HiFructosePronSyrup

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:00 PM
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4. Just don't go near it during the full moon.

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:01 PM
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7. Gah!

What is that??? :scared:

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LadyoftheRabbits

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:00 PM
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5. That is so CUTE!

OMG... even more so when it hops. :loveya: :P

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:02 PM
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8. Tell your mom to get a few for her party

They can provide the entertainment! :D

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LadyoftheRabbits

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:04 PM
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9. Oh, I wish

Though I think our cats would be a bit too interested, and they might become even more endangered... :scared: :P

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:05 PM
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10. LOL - yeah, that's pretty much the ultimate kitty toy

I guess we'd better leave 'em in the desert. :(

Hope your finals went well and your break is off to a good start! :hi:

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LadyoftheRabbits

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Mon Dec-10-07 06:15 PM
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18. It is

And thanks! I just finished decorating our dining room, so things are going very well. :P :hi:

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VenusRising

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:13 PM
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12. He looks like one of those little toys

that you wind up and it hops all over the table.

So cute! :loveya:

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:24 PM
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15. Totally!

Check out the video GoddessOfGuinness posted below -- much clearer pictures of it!

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:13 PM
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13. Here's more footage...

Edited on Mon Dec-10-07 03:17 PM by GoddessOfGuinness

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/portal/popup/ttv/lifestyle.jhtml?bcpid=1137692013&bclid=1155306408&bctid=1338937076

What sweet little creatures!

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:23 PM
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14. OMG that's a way better video!!!

Thanks for posting it -- i didn't realize that it's tail was also so ridiculously adorable! :loveya:

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:27 PM
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16. Amazing animals! My 9 year old wants one too.

Thanks for your OP...I'd never hard of jerboas before! :yourock:

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SallyMander

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Mon Dec-10-07 03:38 PM
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17. No problem!

:hug:

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