ABC for Zoologists

Cherry

By Silver Spun Sand

Thu, 13 Oct 2011
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Alligators’ bites can disembowel.

Elephants’ feet generally harbour insects.

Jackdaws *kaw, loudly.

Mantis never, openly, pray.

Quail rarely sport top-hats.

Ululating Vixens warble.

**Xiphias yaw, zanily.

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*Alternative spelling of ‘caw’
** Common swordfish

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Comments

Submitted by animan on
Wasn't sure about a synonymy between ululating and warble, but other than that most clever, I thought. I now know some zoology!

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, animan. Thanks for reading. I guess 'warble' is just describing the kind of 'ululation'...well, that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it;-) Pleased you enjoyed. Tina

 

Submitted by animan on
Extraordinary! I've just spotted a lesser-spotted ululator in my garden, which kind of proves your point, I guess!

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Well, I can go one better than that, animan. We have a greater-spotted one in ours;-)

 

Submitted by RachelPatricia on
Brilliant, Tina! I wish quails would sport top-hats more often - I think they really suit them ;) Very much enjoyed :) Rachel xx

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Thanks, Rachel;-) I see you definitely been bitten by the bug, too. Splendid, yours. Enjoyed greatly and very clever. Tina xx

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on
Vivid portraits. I'm loving this. Rich

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi Hudson...just see what you went and started! And a darned good thing it is too. It's amazing fun, and it really gives me something to think about when I'm doing my boring chores. Thanks for your inspired inspiration;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Highhat on
Pretty darn clever Tina love the "swordfish" hehe ;)Pia

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Thanks, Pia. I must admit I often 'read' the dictionary, but just lately, much more vividly, which can't be a bad thing. So pleased you enjoyed, and thanks again;-) Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Yes I agree with all above, very clever piece Tina. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Many thanks, Jenny. I just happened to notice you've just posted your offering to this zany exercise, so I'm just off to read it;-) Tina

 

Submitted by ScoZen on
I hear a lot of this Sand Lady "...Ululating Vixens warble..." from the house two doors down. And I had "...Xiphias..." with chips the other night. All in all a great night in.
ScoZen

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Your words are classic, ScoZen...and put my 'little offering' in the shade;-) I do hope the ululations are not disturbing you too much this evening, and that the Xiphias didn't give you heartburn. I have heard that mushy peas go down a treat with it too;-) Sand Lady;-)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Astonishing feat! Rh

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Thank you, so very much, Rh...Much harder than it looks as you obviously appreciated. Glad you enjoyed;-) Tina

 

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
"Mantis never, openly, pray." - love this play on words, Tina. The whole poem has a gorgeously Zen feel to it. Well done! Magic xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Glad you picked up on that one, Magic. I even made myself smile when I thought of it;-) Thanks for reading and for your lovely comment. Hope you are having a good week. Tina xxx

 

Submitted by Dark Fox on
I love this. Its clever and its very very good. Sorry I have not been around... had a few months rest while moving to london and having a engagement ring presented to me. I have been in my own little bubble. Good luck with future writings xxx Dark Fox

Kayleigh Nichols

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Great to hear from you, Dark Fox. I was wondering how life was treating you. Well, it would seeem, and many congratulations on that engagement. Not only the ring is sparkling at the moment, I shouldn't wonder;-) Thanks for dropping by and taking a read of this one; just a bit of fun, but it's amazing how it sets those creative juices flowing. Inspirations like this are worth their weight in gold. Many thanks for the kind words and I wish you and yours, all the very best. Tina;-)xxx

 

Submitted by Dark Fox on
Well, please feel free to check out any of my stuff now I'm back. Hope everything is okay with you. Dark Fox

Kayleigh Nichols

Submitted by animan on
Ah a greater-spotted one! Very impressive! Very rare!

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
To say the very least!!;-) Have a great Sunday.