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Fabfashion said:
I like your Hippo collection, @eagle1002us! It’s fun and whimsical. The ring looks very interesting. I bet when you wear it, people wonder what it is unless they can see the face of it. You have such interesting and unique collection—and a depth of knowledge.
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It's a hobby. I belong to a group called ASJRA, the Association for the study of Jewelry and Related Arts. Been a member for quite a while. It's a good group, has a couple of conferences or events per year, sends out frequent newsletters and a magazine.

Thanks for your comments Fabfashion. You have an eye, too, so your comments matter that much more to me.
 
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Madam Bijoux said:
Hi Fabfashion,
I have two favorites at the Barnes:
Le Linge by Edoard Manet
Madame Monet embroidering by Claude MonetView attachment 5080346View attachment 5080347
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These are exquisite, madam! I love the details on Madame Monet’s dress and the focused and peaceful look on her face. The Le Linge makes me feel like I’m right there observing. The little girl is just perfect. There are so many little details in the painting. Can’t wait until we can travel again and explore museums and sites. I think some museums are offering online exhibits, I need to check them out.
 
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Fabfashion said:
The one that was clutching the teddy bear. He stole my heart.
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I loved that one, too. I don't know the koala's name. Sometimes pictures repeat on fb and I might be able to find out then. But I'll keep my eye posted.

Meanwhile, every place is convenient for koalas to take a nap.
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This young female koala "Ash" was rescued late this afternoon by one of our volunteers. Ash was found wandering disorientated in the middle of a large development site on the northern end of the Gold Coast which has only recently been cleared. This would have been Ash's home range since she became independent from her mother. There is now nothing left for her to return to. This is a sight that saddens us deeply as not only has Ash lost her home but thousands of other animals including birds, reptiles, kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots, bats and echidnas also called the area "home". Many of those animals would have no doubt have lost their life during this mass clearing exercise. Ash is being cared for overnight by one of our koala carers and will then be admitted to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's wildlife hospital for a full health assessment. She is currently enjoying a large bucket of fresh eucalypt leaf which she is quickly devouring.
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eagle1002us said:
I loved that one, too. I don't know the koala's name. Sometimes pictures repeat on fb and I might be able to find out then. But I'll keep my eye posted.

Meanwhile, every place is convenient for koalas to take a nap.
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This young female koala "Ash" was rescued late this afternoon by one of our volunteers. Ash was found wandering disorientated in the middle of a large development site on the northern end of the Gold Coast which has only recently been cleared. This would have been Ash's home range since she became independent from her mother. There is now nothing left for her to return to. This is a sight that saddens us deeply as not only has Ash lost her home but thousands of other animals including birds, reptiles, kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots, bats and echidnas also called the area "home". Many of those animals would have no doubt have lost their life during this mass clearing exercise. Ash is being cared for overnight by one of our koala carers and will then be admitted to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's wildlife hospital for a full health assessment. She is currently enjoying a large bucket of fresh eucalypt leaf which she is quickly devouring.
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Doesn’t the Australian government and developers work together before clearing areas inhabited by wildlife? In Canada, especially in our province, the government goes the extra miles to protect species at risk (SAR). Not sure which animals in Australia are considered at risk. About 8 years ago, there was this land that Home Depot wanted to build on but it has butternut trees which are considered SAR so construction couldn’t start for years.
 
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Fabfashion said:
Doesn’t the Australian government and developers work together before clearing areas inhabited by wildlife? In Canada, especially in our province, the government goes the extra miles to protect species at risk (SAR). Not sure which animals in Australia are considered at risk. About 8 years ago, there was this land that Home Depot wanted to build on but it has butternut trees which are considered SAR so construction couldn’t start for years.
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Land clearing which removes koalas' food trees is considered habitat loss. Koalas are likely to be extinct by 2050 if present trends continue. Habitat loss means that koalas, like Ash, have to find a new area to settle in which may be bordered by roads, industrial development, housing and dogs running loose (they attack koalas), etc. It's not clear that koalas have been given protections like being listed as endangered rather than "at risk." I think it's safe to say more -- much more IMO -- could be done to ensure their future. Even though koalas are the chief reason people come to Australia, and tourism is big business, some pols dismiss koalas, referring to them as "tree rats." And for sure Australia (like our western states) will get more bushfires. Koalas are not fast enough to run from the flames (kangaroos are faster) and their instinct is to climb higher in the trees. That won't do. The "Black Summer" bushfires of 2019 had a devastating effect on koala populations. Well, when they're gone, they're gone. And that's a horrible thought b/c these animals are like nothing else in the world, they are so unique, so precious.

I appreciate hearing what Canada is doing to preserve species at risk. It's heartening.
 
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Fabfashion said:
Look what I found when I googled hippo jewelry. From Roberto Coin.

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Roberto Coin got the mouth right. Hippos smack their jaws when showing deference to a bigger opponent -- likely another hippo wanting territory. It's actually a pretty accurate hippo. This is the first one I've seen as jewelry that shows the wide mouth. Hippos can pretty much swallow half a human as I understand from watching tv.
 
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Bird watching today at the PhilAdelphia ZooView attachment 5080798View attachment 5080799View attachment 5080801View attachment 5080802View attachment 5080803View attachment 5080804
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This is amazing to see some many colorful birds in one location. I saw a cardinal outside my window 20 years ago. Used to see pigeons, too, altho the cardinal was really special. Now, I rarely see any birds. Their disappearance is attributed to bug spray, among other reasons.
 
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eagle1002us said:
Roberto Coin got the mouth right. Hippos smack their jaws when showing deference to a bigger opponent -- likely another hippo wanting territory. It's actually a pretty accurate hippo. This is the first one I've seen as jewelry that shows the wide mouth. Hippos can pretty much swallow half a human as I understand from watching tv.
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Oh…that sounds pretty gruesome. I googled up hippos and came across some scary and unsettling news about how some bull hippos would hurt/kill baby hippos because they’re very territorial. I wonder if the Tiffany hippo brooch is supposed to depict a baby hippo since they don’t seem to have a big jaw yet?
 
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eagle1002us said:
Land clearing which removes koalas' food trees is considered habitat loss. Koalas are likely to be extinct by 2050 if present trends continue. Habitat loss means that koalas, like Ash, have to find a new area to settle in which may be bordered by roads, industrial development, housing and dogs running loose (they attack koalas), etc. It's not clear that koalas have been given protections like being listed as endangered rather than "at risk." I think it's safe to say more -- much more IMO -- could be done to ensure their future. Even though koalas are the chief reason people come to Australia, and tourism is big business, some pols dismiss koalas, referring to them as "tree rats." And for sure Australia (like our western states) will get more bushfires. Koalas are not fast enough to run from the flames (kangaroos are faster) and their instinct is to climb higher in the trees. That won't do. The "Black Summer" bushfires of 2019 had a devastating effect on koala populations. Well, when they're gone, they're gone. And that's a horrible thought b/c these animals are like nothing else in the world, they are so unique, so precious.

I appreciate hearing what Canada is doing to preserve species at risk. It's heartening.
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That 2019 fire was so devastating. Our government sent a number of firefighters to help out. We get a lot of forest fires in the north of our province but our animals run pretty fast. Poor koalas—they’re really not made to outrun modern development or fires. May be a sanctuary can be created? I saw a documentary about how India has Project Rhino to protect the one-horn rhinoceros from extinction.
 
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