Living the Sci Life
The Life & Times of Ryan J. Haupt.
Gentleman scientist, paleodetective and future time-traveler.
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I’ve been having kind of a rough week, so here’s a baby tapir. How can you not smile?
(via Nashville Zoo Keepers Administer Emergency Mouth To Snout CPR To Save a Baby Tapir - ZooBorns)
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There can be few things more wonderful than a baby tapir.
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No need to evolve, maximal cuteness achieved!
allcreatures: Baby Tapir at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo has a new arrival! Born early on Tuesday, June 5, this tiny male Tapir calf is off to a terrific start. This is mother Rio and father Marmaduke’s first calf together.
(read more and see more photos at the link)
Photo credits: Patrick Bolger Photography
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Apparently the scientific term for this is a “Flehmen response.” Has to do with rubbing pheromones in the vomeronasal organ. NEAT!
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