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tanuki-kimono · 5 months

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Charming wintery scene for this antique lapis blue kimono, depicting adorable sparrows chirping in bamboos.

#japan #fashion #kimono #obi #suzume #sparrow #take #sasa #bamboo #bamboo grass #winter in japan #着物 #帯

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rumeko · 2 months

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wind

#photography #笹 #bamboo grass #水仙 #narcissi #植物 #plants #Japan

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falseandrealultravival · 2 months

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Today's Haiku with Picture 653

Bamboo grass forest

What does it produce?

-Nothing at all

笹の森

何を生み出す

のでもなし

(2023.05.06)

#bamboo grass #produce #nothing #haiku #Today's Haiku with Picture

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gfloutdoors · 2 years

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Fun Facts About Bamboo Grass: Is it a Grass or Tree?

Bamboo has long been popular in Asia for its graceful appearance and rapid growth. With its long, slender leaves and tall, spindly stems, bamboo makes an attractive addition to any garden and is often used to create screens or hedges. Native to eastern Asia, it has been naturalized in many parts of the world. Bamboo grass is a common sight in parks and gardens, and it is also used in construction…

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cloudofspacedust · 11 months

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heres a spearmaster

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v-asearc · 1 month

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❀ love how we don't understand each other

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ask-thearchivists · 5 months

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Out of the species that you’ve collected, what are some of the ones that you’ve found the most interesting? Do you have any favourites, or is that not allowed?

The Charmer: We see so many different mortals that it's less a matter of specific species and more a general trend we may appreciate in mortals. For me, I very much enjoy extremophiles, which are a type of creature that is capable of surviving in environments that would kill most other mortals, and they may even thrive in them. Creatures with high tolerance to near immunity to extreme conditions of alkalinity, salinity, low atmosphere, high pressures, radiation, etc.

The Charmer: A majority of mortals we've found to be extremophiles are micro-organisms, but there are rare examples of plants, animals, and fungi which may qualify for this terminology. Very rarely, we will encounter an entire planet of what might be considered by most life in the Grand Constellation to be extremophiles, because the conditions of the planet in general tend towards these inideal environments, so if life evolves at all it would all follow the general pattern of resistance to a place so inhospitable to life. As an example, we are considered extremophiles.

The Curator: I like mortals that are Exceptions, like when a large selection of animals share a certain trait like laying eggs but there's a small handful of examples that give live birth or vice versa. Or like when there's a type of plant you would logically assume belongs to another type of plant than it actually belongs, like how some plants that mortals perceive to be a "tree" is actually a "grass".

The Cartographer: I like domesticated animals and plants, which can't exist without a relatively intelligent species interacting with and altering a wild species over time. Like plants that are selectively bred to produce more of their edible parts, or animals that are selectively bred to be more docile or to produce more of something beneficial to the intelligent species, like fibers or food.

#ask blog #ask the archivists #asks are open #toh the archivists #the owl house #toh #toh oc #the archivists #id in alt text #taking this opportunity to talk about fun things like how flamingos are extremophiles #and all palm trees are an herb in the same class as grass and not actually a tree at all #Bamboo is there also and not a tree

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rabbitcruiser · 1 month

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National Panda Day

Nature's cuddly ambassadors, with a diet that's 99% bamboo and an unmistakable appearance that's sure to melt your heart.

Giant pandas are big fluffy balls of fun and one of the most universally loved animals around, so it’s no wonder they have their own special day!

Yet due to habitat loss and fragmentation, pandas are sadly considered to be a vulnerable species and require dedicated conservation to preserve their numbers. National Panda Day is dedicated to celebrating these quirky creatures and spreading awareness of the threats they face in order to encourage efforts to protect them.

History of National Panda Day

The panda has been around for almost 20 million years and is the oldest living species of bear. Yes, that’s right, any rumors you’ve heard to the contrary about them not being bears is false – they are in fact part of the Ursidae (bear) family, although they do also have a fair amount in common with raccoons.

While pandas have long been respected in their native China, their shy and solitary nature means they feature rarely in Chinese history and art – the likelihood of coming across one bear, let alone an embarrassment of pandas (the excellent collective noun for these animals!), has always been slim. Yet with their clumsy and lovable character, they’re incredibly popular, so much so that back in the 1980s a Taiwanese zoo even painted a sun bear black and white to try and pass it off as a giant panda!

National Panda Day grew out of the need to help protect these beautiful bears, as sadly these big guys require conservation efforts to even have a chance at recovering from their current depleted state. With no more than 2-3,000 left in the wild and only a few hundred in captivity, we risk losing these precious mammals forever if we don’t act.

National Panda Day aims to promote efforts to preserve their habitat from threats such as urbanization and climate change and to support their protection all around the world. Ultimately it’s a day of hope, as panda numbers are gradually starting to increase again thanks to decades of conservation work, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) downgrading the species from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ in 2016.

If we all work together, we can continue these amazing advancements and ensure that the panda is safe and thriving, now and in the future.

National Panda Day Timeline

1869

Westerners first learn of Pandas

When a French missionary visits China, he is gifted with a skin from one of these fuzzy black and white bears.

1961

Giant Panda on WWF Logo

In an effort to promote the most vulnerable species, the World Wildlife Federation places the Panda on its logo. The Panda is chosen as a powerful symbol and is one of the rarest and most endangered bears in the world.

1984

Pandas placed on Endangered Species list by US

Native to China, these bears are beloved by people all over the world, but their low reproductive rate makes them vulnerable to threats and even the possibility of extinction. Placing them as endangered is meant to protect Pandas.

2006

Panda reserves in China grow

Over just the eight years prior, the number of Panda reserves in China grows from 13 to 40. This significantly impacts the ability for Pandas to survive in their natural habitat and improves their chances greatly.

2016

Pandas move to ‘vulnerable’ status

The great news about the work toward helping Pandas is that it is working! Pandas are downgraded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with more than 1800 pandas living in the wild.

Why pandas need our protection

Pandas are sensitive creatures and disruptions to their environment (a mere six mountain ranges in south-central China) can lead to survival and reproductive issues.

These cuddly little tumblers are well-known for their prodigious appetites, consuming massive amounts of bamboo each day. Although they evolved to eat meat, these bears are by and large vegetarian and therefore have to eat vast quantities of foliage to obtain sufficient energy and nutrients.

They are also notoriously bad at reproducing, with female pandas fertile for no more than two to three days a year. Little success has been had in captivity, although things have been improving in recent years. Still, they aren’t prone to giving birth very often, and this means that any loss to their numbers is potentially tragic.

Man-made threats such as farming and road building only exacerbate these vulnerabilities, shrinking and fragmenting the habitat on which pandas depend. Climate change is also causing bamboo to grow higher up the mountains, steadily reducing the amount available overall. Not only will pandas increasingly struggle to feed themselves, but habitat loss will also make it harder for them to find mates and reproduce.

And it’s not just important to preserve the panda population for their own sake. They’re also vital for maintaining the ecosystem around them, helping forest vegetation to flourish and in turn other species in the area.

How to Celebrate National Panda Day

Well, obviously your first stop should be the zoo! Due to their low numbers, there aren’t a whole lot of zoos that have giant panda exhibits, but hopefully, you’ll be able to find one relatively close to home. If you are lucky enough to be near one, then this will be a great opportunity to learn more about these cuddly bears and contribute to vital conservation efforts. And if the stars align you might even get to see some adorable and rare panda cubs!

If conservation is a cause close to your heart, then take some time to make a donation to a charity, zoo, or nature reserve that supports this important work. You can even adopt one of these cute creatures through organizations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), which famously features a panda as its logo.

Be sure to look into getting some panda souvenirs such as cuddly toys, artwork and accessories, especially if a percentage of the profits go towards protecting the panda. You can also buy panda-themed items for your desk or wear panda-themed clothes to really help spread awareness of this fragile species.

If you fancy channeling your inner panda and conserving your energy, then why not crash out on the sofa and watch a documentary or film about these amazing animals? Dreamwork’s Kung Fu Panda franchise is especially popular, with three feature films, various shorts, and a TV series following the adventures of Po Ping, a typically clumsy giant panda who eventually blossoms into a kung fu master. There are also plenty of great documentaries available, such as Born in China and Pandas,for you to brush up on your panda facts.

Learn some Panda facts

Get swept up in pandamania and help make sure they’re munching on bamboo for many more years to come!

National Panda Day FAQs

Are Pandas endangered?

While Pandas were recently considered to be endangered, the effort to help them has been effective and they were downgraded from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ in 2016. The hope is that one day they can be removed from the list completely.

When is National Panda Day?

Every year, National Panda Day falls on March 16, celebrating the world’s favorite black and white, fluffy, bamboo-eating bear.

Are Pandas dangerous?

Although they rarely attack humans, Giant Pandas should still be considered dangerous. They have powerful teeth and claws, certainly making them capable of attacking if they feel threatened.

Are Pandas bears?

Some people aren’t sure if Pandas are really bears because they look different. As it turns out, Giant Pandas are actually categorized in the bear family, but Red Pandas are the only members of their family but are closely related to raccoons.

Do Pandas hibernate?

Though Giant Pandas are in the bear family, they do not hibernate like black bears do, and they also cannot stand up on their hind legs.

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bisexualvalve · 4 months

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Defeated the quacken at the beginning of hurricane season in shipwrecked then accidentally made the quackering ram or whatever its called instead of the drill. Kill me

#dont starve together #personal #i can kill it again i just dont feel like getting all the grass and bamboo

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heroponchris · 1 year

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What's your favorite kind of tree?

I really love rainbow eucalyptus (even though I can't stand the smell of euc in general). They even inspired an entire region in my homebrew DnD world.

These are graffiti. This is fantasy shit right here. I wanna lick em.

#Thanks!#my fav grass is bamboo btw

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rumeko · 1 month

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sacred

#photography #山神 #mountain god #笹 #bamboo grass #空 #sky #Japan

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the-golden-ghost · 11 months

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If gongoozling is watching canal boats go by then bamboozling should be watching grass grow

#cause gondola = boat #and bamboo = grass #you get me #you understand

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corvidaescreations · 11 months

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Some grass orchids with a stray bamboo growing in the middle, symbolizing both feminine and masculine grace.

Part of my ongoing digital restoration of the Kaishien Gaden/Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, a 400 year old book on Chinese ink painting that was later adapted by and added to by the Japanese. It's one of the earliest examples we have of mass produced color printing, and as such, lends itself perfectly to vector.

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kakusu-shipping · 6 months

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I'm very normal about Piranha Plants on Parade you can trust me with your country's most valuable resource I won't feed it to my Dinosaur Creature to see if it'll make him sing trust me.

#Emile's Arts #Mario Self Insert #Mario isn't even IN THIS ONE it's just ME and my PUBBY #I like to imagine Wonder Flowers are at least semi sentient #In that way most plants in Hive Mind situations are so they send other plants signals and receive ones back #They communicate #So what the Wonder Flower does when the Wonder energy is released is based on what the other plants around it may want #I am.. Debating considering Pipes in the Mario universe as Plants #Like.. Thick hollow grass...#Is that stupid? Maybe but I like the concept #Sense plants are a lot more sentient in the Mario Universe than irl and also a lot bigger #I was listening to a video yesterday of someone popping open Bamboo stalks #And it sounded to me like a less echoy version of the Pipe Sound #That's like. Unrelated.#Wonder Flowers do whatever they want they cannot be controlled #I think the game's got it backwards though #The Flower absorbs the Wonder Power and the Seed releases it #That's why the seed only appears after activating a flower #It spreads it's seeds through contact #That's my current theory anyway #I haven't like. played the game. I don't own it. I don't have money #But I did watch all the way up to the first Junior fight and a compilation of all the Musical Levels #And Piranha Plants on Parade at least 50 times on it's own now #So I feel like I know everything (I do not)#BUT I WILL #Florian was like 'Yeah I'll lend you a flower just be sure to bring back the seed okay?'#And then I had to call him I could not bring back the seed my dog ate it...

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plantstudyspace · 1 year

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Sunday, 6th March, 2022 💐

#crepe myrtle #little chief #sacred bamboo #onion grass #minibouquet

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leatherbookmark · 1 year

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i checked like twice but yeah, mxtx has lwj put his dick inside wwx without saying anything about clothes. wwx rolls in the bed in his dirty clothes, after lwj’s request he takes off his shoes, more frolicking, PENETRATIVE SEX. mxtx my love you can’t do that :/

#at least say 'he tugged his pants down' or something #although lwj 'thrusts inside with 势如破竹' aka 'bamboo-breaking force' aka 'great vigour/irresistible force so who knows #maybe he tore wwx's pants with his dick. who's to say. not mxtx #that aside... jesus i might be a loveless curmudgeon but WHO DOES THAT. WHO enters their partner's bed in dirty clothes AND SHOES ON #and ROLLS AROUND IN IT. despite their partner being a clean freak (潔癖な性分の藍忘機)#like. the clean freak part is in the context of 'despite being a clean freak lwj did not mind it at all' but hooooly fuck)#and now they're going to bang in that bed full of dirt and twigs and such? i mean their first time was literally in the grass but. hghhhhhh #liveshrimping #oh NOW you're telling me that 'he entered him until his abdomen was pressed against wwx's naked buttocks'#and how did we get there girl!

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