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6 days ago · The association of the salamander with fire appeared first in Antiquity with Aristotle (History of Animals 5, 17) and with Pliny the Elder writing in his Natural History (10, 86) that "A salamander is so cold that it puts out fire on contact. It vomits from its mouth a milky liquid; if this liquid touches any part of the human body it causes ...
4 days ago · Fire, water, and earth played crucial roles in these ceremonies, seen as the life-sustaining elements, with animals frequently at the heart of rituals. Instances include using the innate characteristics of animals in divination or as totems to connect with deities, channel energies, and seek guidance.
1 day ago · dragon, in the mythologies, legends, and folktales of various cultures, a large lizard- or serpent-like creature, conceived in some traditions as evil and in others as beneficent. In medieval Europe, dragons were usually depicted with wings and a barbed tail and as breathing fire.
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2 days ago · The domestic cat has a smaller skull and shorter bones than the European wildcat. [48] It averages about 46 cm (18 in) in head-to-body length and 23–25 cm (9.1–9.8 in) in height, with about 30 cm (12 in) long tails. Males are larger than females. [49] Adult domestic cats typically weigh 4–5 kg (8.8–11.0 lb).
5 days ago · Hermey is a character from the beloved Christmas classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Hermey, a misfit elf, captivated audiences with his unique personality and storyline. Hermey dreams of becoming a dentist. Unlike other elves who prefer toy-making, Hermey’s passion lies in dentistry.
5 days ago · The wolf ( Canis lupus; [b] pl.: wolves ), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though gray wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.
5 days ago · 05/14/2024. Roy. White-tailed eagles are not cold-blooded; they are warm-blooded birds, also known as endothermic animals. This means that they maintain a constant body temperature, regardless of the external environment. They are capable of generating their own heat and regulating their body temperature through a process called thermoregulation.
