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#17,731
Fabfashion said:
I used to love visiting the hippos at the zoo when I was a kid. I thought they were so cute until I learned later that they’re actually quite predatory. I think I had it in my mind that they were rather cute and cuddly from watching Disney’s Fantasia. Lol.
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Well, Disney is the guy who fit a hippo or two into a tutu so it's not clear what to believe.

Hippos have poor eyesight. On trails to the rivers people may cross paths with hippos. The hippos then feel threatened.

On the bright side, hippos are vegetarians. Strictly field grass diet unless you're a farmer growing corn. Then, you better have an electrified fence. (Elephants like corn, too). So hippos won't eat you like a hyena might but they will/can gore you if they are surprised by you. And, canoeing in rivers they inhabit, well, I wouldn't do that unless I was in a big Mississippi-style cruise boat. Hippos are very territorial.

On a very important plus side, hippos poop into the river. Fish feed on the semi-digested grass. So, a river with hippos is likely to be a river with a lot of fish to catch. I don't know how the fishers figure out how to dodge the hippos. It's risk. In the US a hunter (game) could get attacked and eaten by a bear.
I'll stop there. I just stay home. No hippos there!!!
 
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eagle1002us said:
Well, Disney is the guy who fit a hippo or two into a tutu so it's not clear what to believe.

Hippos have poor eyesight. On trails to the rivers people may cross paths with hippos. The hippos then feel threatened.

On the bright side, hippos are vegetarians. Strictly field grass diet unless you're a farmer growing corn. Then, you better have an electrified fence. (Elephants like corn, too). So hippos won't eat you like a hyena might but they will/can gore you if they are surprised by you. And, canoeing in rivers they inhabit, well, I wouldn't do that unless I was in a big Mississippi-style cruise boat. Hippos are very territorial.

On a very important plus side, hippos poop into the river. Fish feed on the semi-digested grass. So, a river with hippos is likely to be a river with a lot of fish to catch. I don't know how the fishers figure out how to dodge the hippos. It's risk. In the US a hunter (game) could get attacked and eaten by a bear.
I'll stop there. I just stay home. No hippos there!!!
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It’s a wonder how such big animals like hippos and elephants can be vegetarians and get so huge. You’re so knowledgeable about these animals. I just know to not get close to them if I’m ever anywhere near one.

Right now one of the main concerns we have in our province is invasive species. How little insects can do so much damage? At first it was one of those news I read about then we ended up having all the ash trees in our whole neighbourhood cut down about 5 years ago because of emerald ash borers. Our sidewalks were lined with ash trees so for a couple years the whole place looked barren except for trees people already had in their yard. It looked like we were in a new subdivision. When the city finally came to plant new trees, they were only about 5 feet tall. I’m not even sure what type of trees they are but hopefully there will be no more bugs.
 
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#17,733
etoupebirkin said:
Fabfashion,
Her internship/residency will last five years after which she will be double-board certified in emergency medicine and internal medicine. She will also have been Chief Resident at a Level 1 trauma center in a major metropolitan area. It’s a very big deal that she has worked on tirelessly for over ten years.
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@etoupebirkin, thinking of you. What have you been up to and when is your DD moving?
 
#17,735
etoupebirkin said:
This is what I’ve been up to. :smile: We’re helping her move the end of the month.

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Oh my! @etoupebirkin, the dessert looks so dilish on a very pretty plate. The colors of your project seem to be similar to that of the Passifolia plate. ;) Very fresh and spring like. I think I may need to check out H plates when the boutique here re-opens, hopefully later this month. I don’t own any but always admire them. What are you knitting?

And have a wonderful Mother’s Day with your DD!
 
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Fabfashion said:
Oh my! @etoupebirkin, the dessert looks so dilish on a very pretty plate. The colors of your project seem to be similar to that of the Passifolia plate. ;) Very fresh and spring like. I think I may need to check out H plates when the boutique here re-opens, hopefully later this month. I don’t own any but always admire them. What are you knitting?

And have a wonderful Mother’s Day with your DD!
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It’s a wrap for DD.
 
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