These jellyfish spend their lives in a rather pointless dance…
upside down jellies from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
These jellyfish spend their lives in a rather pointless dance…
upside down jellies from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
What are auks? Well, that’s exactly why you’re getting a mini lesson on them! You’re probably most familiar with puffins, which are part of the auk family. These birds may remind you of penguins with their coloring and living situation, but what distinguishes them from penguins is that they can fly (whereas penguins cannot, if you didn’t know). Check out some videos of their behavior, including eagerness at feeding time and pretty fun wing-flapping and foot-kicking.
puffin feeding time from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
hungry auks from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
flapping auk from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
auk belly swim from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
auk propelling kick from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
Something in the water must have been miiighty tasty!
swarming seagulls from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
Ok, so it’s more like squeaking than snoring, but can cats actually snore? She may not be able to breathe (easily) like this, but boy is she sleeping well.
cat squeaky snoring from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
There certainly are some strange creatures here… (this was at the National Aquarium in DC, not to be confused with the larger one in Baltimore).
spotted eel from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
skinny eel from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
seahorses from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
upside down fish from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
Even animals can be addicted to bad behaviors. Case in point: Molly loves to lick tape and Missy enjoys chewing plastic.
cat eating tape from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
cat chewing plastic heat pad from Mary Qin on Vimeo.
I come across a fair share of dogs waiting in cars for their owners (sometimes with them too). Other than the pair of dogs I saw hanging out together in the front seats of a car, here are some others I’ve noted:
Around dinnertime, the cats are sure to let you know they’re ready to be fed. Listen to the forlorn little meow that Missy uses to guilt you into feeding her early!
cats waiting for food from Mary Qin on Vimeo.