ABC for Zoologists
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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Wasn't sure about a synonymy
Wasn't sure about a synonymy between ululating and warble, but other than that most clever, I thought. I now know some zoology!
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Extraordinary! I've just
Extraordinary! I've just spotted a lesser-spotted ululator in my garden, which kind of proves your point, I guess!
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Brilliant, Tina! I wish
Permalink 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
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Vivid portraits. I'm loving
Permalink Submitted by hudsonmoon on
Vivid portraits. I'm loving this.
Rich
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Pretty darn clever Tina love
Pretty darn clever Tina
love the "swordfish" hehe
;)Pia
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Yes I agree with all above,
Permalink Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Yes I agree with all above, very clever piece Tina.
Jenny.
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I hear a lot of this Sand
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
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"Mantis never, openly,
Permalink 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
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I love this. Its clever and
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
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Well, please feel free to
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
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Ah a greater-spotted one!
Ah a greater-spotted one! Very impressive! Very rare!
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