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rhamphotheca: The Huia (Māori: [ˈhʉia]; Heteralocha acutirostris) EXTINCT … was the largest species of New Zealand wattlebird, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. Its extinction in the early 20th century had two primary causes. The first was rampant overhunting to procure Huia skins for mounted specimens, which were in worldwide demand by museums and wealthy private collectors. Huia were also hunted to obtain their long, striking tail feathers for locally fashionable hat decorations. The second major cause of extinction was the widespread deforestation of the lowlands of the North Island by European settlers to create pasture for agriculture… (read more: Wikipedia)                     (illustration by J. G. Keulemans, 1888)

rhamphotheca:

The Huia (Māori: [ˈhʉia]; Heteralocha acutirostris)

EXTINCT

… was the largest species of New Zealand wattlebird, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. Its extinction in the early 20th century had two primary causes. The first was rampant overhunting to procure Huia skins for mounted specimens, which were in worldwide demand by museums and wealthy private collectors. Huia were also hunted to obtain their long, striking tail feathers for locally fashionable hat decorations. The second major cause of extinction was the widespread deforestation of the lowlands of the North Island by European settlers to create pasture for agriculture…

(read more: Wikipedia)                    

(illustration by J. G. Keulemans, 1888)

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thefluffingtonpost: Puppy Enlist Disciplined For Napping By Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent According to the United States Army, a new recruit has been reprimanded following an incident that occurred last week. Army officials tell The Fluffington Post that Pvt. John Snugglekins was caught “taking a nap” during a routine drill. “Private Snugglekins was spotted at approximately 0800, peacefully sleeping while making cute noises,” says Army spokesman Craig Froomkin. “The drill sergeant on duty was notified of the infraction, and the private has been placed on leave. Pending a review, it is expected that he will be punished to the fullest extent of military law. While it is recognized that Private Snugglekins is a puppy, and that growing puppies need their rest, examples must still be set. We believe these actions to be appropriate.” Via Babu_Honey_Bandger.

thefluffingtonpost:

Puppy Enlist Disciplined For Napping

By Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent

According to the United States Army, a new recruit has been reprimanded following an incident that occurred last week. Army officials tell The Fluffington Post that Pvt. John Snugglekins was caught “taking a nap” during a routine drill.

“Private Snugglekins was spotted at approximately 0800, peacefully sleeping while making cute noises,” says Army spokesman Craig Froomkin. “The drill sergeant on duty was notified of the infraction, and the private has been placed on leave. Pending a review, it is expected that he will be punished to the fullest extent of military law. While it is recognized that Private Snugglekins is a puppy, and that growing puppies need their rest, examples must still be set. We believe these actions to be appropriate.”

Via Babu_Honey_Bandger.

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corgiaddict: thefluffingtonpost: Puppies Confirm Construction Project Is On Schedule Corgi builders Wolfgang, Hambone and Cupcake, of Three Corgis Developments, held a press conference this morning to dispel rumors that their CuddleDome construction project had fallen behind schedule and gone over budget. “They assured the public that the project is moving forward as planned and will meet its May completion date,” said Thom Yasmuz, a reporter for the NY Daily News who has been covering the project since its inception.  The $310 million CuddleDome will be the world’s largest indoor cuddling arena when it opens later this year in Brooklyn, NY. According to Yasmuz, the dogs did admit that reports of excessive napping on the job were accurate, but assured that they had built plenty of napping time into their initial project plans.  ”There’s a lot of napping going on over there,” said Yasmuz, “but they don’t see it as excessive.” Indeed.  Wolfgang reportedly had trouble keeping his eyes open during the press conference. VIa threecorgis. IT IS THE THREE CORGATEERS! 

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thefluffingtonpost:

Puppies Confirm Construction Project Is On Schedule

Corgi builders Wolfgang, Hambone and Cupcake, of Three Corgis Developments, held a press conference this morning to dispel rumors that their CuddleDome construction project had fallen behind schedule and gone over budget.

“They assured the public that the project is moving forward as planned and will meet its May completion date,” said Thom Yasmuz, a reporter for the NY Daily News who has been covering the project since its inception.  The $310 million CuddleDome will be the world’s largest indoor cuddling arena when it opens later this year in Brooklyn, NY.

According to Yasmuz, the dogs did admit that reports of excessive napping on the job were accurate, but assured that they had built plenty of napping time into their initial project plans.  ”There’s a lot of napping going on over there,” said Yasmuz, “but they don’t see it as excessive.”

Indeed.  Wolfgang reportedly had trouble keeping his eyes open during the press conference.

VIa threecorgis.

IT IS THE THREE CORGATEERS!