Deadly Animal Draft (1 Viewer)

[gorf]

PAO's Pimpin Powerhouse is proud to announce the addition of Dicerorhinus sumatrensisDicerorhinus Sumatrensis.

Mass: 800 to 2000 kg. (That's kilograms)

Not to squabble over the size of this rhino or anything, but the link you provided (yes, the one above) tells a different story:

Sumatran Rhino, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Status Endangered The Sumatran rhino is sometimes referred to as the hairy rhino, due to its long shaggy reddish brown hair. The Sumatran rhino is the smallest of the species weighing between 600-950 kg, is between 3-5 ft in height and is 6.5 -9.5 ft in length.

still pretty big, though.

 

[The Goat]

Aight - shcrew it then, I'll go the kamikaze route with my next pick:

Ya can't eat it; ya can't bite it; ya can't even touch it, for cryin' out loud...whatcha gonna do?  It's probably the most poisonous animal alive...

3.15 - The Poison Arrow Frog

The skin of an adult P. terribilis has enough batrachotoxin to kill 20,000 mice, or 100 adult humans. Two-tenths of a microgram of batrachotoxin is lethal in the human blood stream and each adult P. terribilis contains nearly 200 micrograms...

and

...these are some of the most toxic animals known, with a mere touch of P. terribilis being sufficient to kill.

"Okay - now on three...Grizzly do a buttonhook and attack the finger monkey - Tigershark go deep after the mako...and you, um...little guy...you jump straight into the hippo's mouth, okay?"

Photo

what did you draft?P. Terribilis, described by you, is the golden poison frog.

The poison arrow frog is Dendrobates auratus, and isn't nearly as poisonous.

I demand sanctions. I need to know what my animals are up against.

The p. terribilis is the one I'm specifically drafting - it is still called a "poison arrow frog." I specifically named the p. terribilis to avoid the type of confusion you're feigning. I suspect you're trying to trick the commisioner into weaking your opponents' teams. Please have your animals remove their skirts and decide the battles in the deathmatches.Important part bolded below.

Poison arrow frogs are referred to a copious amount of names. For instance, poison arrow frogs are also known as the poisonous-dart frogs, frogs of the dendrobates, dart-poison frog, dart frogs, and dendrobatid frogs. Even though they are called many different names, they all belong to the family dendrobatidae. In this family dendrobatidae, the genus group is the most popular. To sum up, poison arrow frogs are referred to a wide variety of names.

The description of the poison arrow frog is quite complicated. The color of the frog ranges from red, green, blue, and yelllow. Even though they are small sized frogs, their bright color embellishes the Amazon rain forest. On occasion, one will find a poison arrow frog that is black with pale strips. All in all, the beautiful color of the poison arrow frog makes them unique.

Throughout the rain forest, there are some insects for which the poison arrow frogs feed upon. Devouring termites and ants, delights poison arrow frogs. Because poison arrow frogs need more moisture than regular frogs, they live in rain forests; therefore, poison arrow frogs eat a variety of insects and live in the Amazon rain forest for the excess moisture.

While the colorful skin of the poison arrow frog may appear to be beautiful, it is also deadly. Their skin emits a deadly poison that can cause paralyses or even death to humans, but provides protection from harmful predators. The kinds of poison arrow frogs that are threatening to humans are Phyllobates aurotaenia, Phyllobates bicolor, and Phyllobates terribilis. Emitting the most toxin, Phyllobates terribilis is deadly when touched. Although the poison arrow frog's poisonous skin provides protection from predators, it is very harmful to humans.

In conclusion, poison arrow frogs that live in the Amazon rain forest are very beautiful, but dangerous. Everyone should understand poison arrow frogs and know they are deadly and harmful. When in the Amazon rain forest and happen to stumble upon a poison arrow frog, admire the beautiful little creature, but never approach it.

LINK

here's the important part of your cited link:

by Tracy Ogrin (1997)

John Adams Junior High School

Charleston, WV

Well, hey - it was the only one I could understand...Edit to add another link with lots of names that I can't pronounce...

More poison arrow frogs

 

[PAO]

Aight - shcrew it then, I'll go the kamikaze route with my next pick:

Ya can't eat it; ya can't bite it; ya can't even touch it, for cryin' out loud...whatcha gonna do?  It's probably the most poisonous animal alive...

3.15 - The Poison Arrow Frog

The skin of an adult P. terribilis has enough batrachotoxin to kill 20,000 mice, or 100 adult humans. Two-tenths of a microgram of batrachotoxin is lethal in the human blood stream and each adult P. terribilis contains nearly 200 micrograms...

and

...these are some of the most toxic animals known, with a mere touch of P. terribilis being sufficient to kill.

"Okay - now on three...Grizzly do a buttonhook and attack the finger monkey - Tigershark go deep after the mako...and you, um...little guy...you jump straight into the hippo's mouth, okay?"

Photo

what did you draft?P. Terribilis, described by you, is the golden poison frog.

The poison arrow frog is Dendrobates auratus, and isn't nearly as poisonous.

I demand sanctions. I need to know what my animals are up against.

The p. terribilis is the one I'm specifically drafting - it is still called a "poison arrow frog." I specifically named the p. terribilis to avoid the type of confusion you're feigning. I suspect you're trying to trick the commisioner into weaking your opponents' teams. Please have your animals remove their skirts and decide the battles in the deathmatches.Important part bolded below.

Poison arrow frogs are referred to a copious amount of names. For instance, poison arrow frogs are also known as the poisonous-dart frogs, frogs of the dendrobates, dart-poison frog, dart frogs, and dendrobatid frogs. Even though they are called many different names, they all belong to the family dendrobatidae. In this family dendrobatidae, the genus group is the most popular. To sum up, poison arrow frogs are referred to a wide variety of names.

The description of the poison arrow frog is quite complicated. The color of the frog ranges from red, green, blue, and yelllow. Even though they are small sized frogs, their bright color embellishes the Amazon rain forest. On occasion, one will find a poison arrow frog that is black with pale strips. All in all, the beautiful color of the poison arrow frog makes them unique.

Throughout the rain forest, there are some insects for which the poison arrow frogs feed upon. Devouring termites and ants, delights poison arrow frogs. Because poison arrow frogs need more moisture than regular frogs, they live in rain forests; therefore, poison arrow frogs eat a variety of insects and live in the Amazon rain forest for the excess moisture.

While the colorful skin of the poison arrow frog may appear to be beautiful, it is also deadly. Their skin emits a deadly poison that can cause paralyses or even death to humans, but provides protection from harmful predators. The kinds of poison arrow frogs that are threatening to humans are Phyllobates aurotaenia, Phyllobates bicolor, and Phyllobates terribilis. Emitting the most toxin, Phyllobates terribilis is deadly when touched. Although the poison arrow frog's poisonous skin provides protection from predators, it is very harmful to humans.

In conclusion, poison arrow frogs that live in the Amazon rain forest are very beautiful, but dangerous. Everyone should understand poison arrow frogs and know they are deadly and harmful. When in the Amazon rain forest and happen to stumble upon a poison arrow frog, admire the beautiful little creature, but never approach it.

LINK

Great rebuttal.

 

[PAO]

PAO's Pimpin Powerhouse is proud to announce the addition of Dicerorhinus sumatrensisDicerorhinus Sumatrensis.

Mass: 800 to 2000 kg. (That's kilograms)

Not to squabble over the size of this rhino or anything, but the link you provided (yes, the one above) tells a different story:

Sumatran Rhino, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Status Endangered The Sumatran rhino is sometimes referred to as the hairy rhino, due to its long shaggy reddish brown hair. The Sumatran rhino is the smallest of the species weighing between 600-950 kg, is between 3-5 ft in height and is 6.5 -9.5 ft in length.

still pretty big, though.

This page has the other approx weight.I don't want to sell my boys short because some scientist under-rates their weight...

 

[cosjobs]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:

1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards

Source

2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.

Source 2

Source 3

 

[the rover]

PAO's Pimpin Powerhouse is proud to announce the addition of Dicerorhinus sumatrensisDicerorhinus Sumatrensis.

Mass: 800 to 2000 kg. (That's kilograms)

Not to squabble over the size of this rhino or anything, but the link you provided (yes, the one above) tells a different story:

Sumatran Rhino, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Status Endangered The Sumatran rhino is sometimes referred to as the hairy rhino, due to its long shaggy reddish brown hair. The Sumatran rhino is the smallest of the species weighing between 600-950 kg, is between 3-5 ft in height and is 6.5 -9.5 ft in length.

still pretty big, though.

This page has the other approx weight.I don't want to sell my boys short because some scientist under-rates their weight...

find a junior high kid to slap up a web site to say it weighs 10 tons.

 

[Courtjester]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

 

[randall146]

In the poison frog dispute, the integrity of the process demands that one of you must be sanctioned. The Goat defended his pick. the rover must pay. No willy-nilly challenge should go unpunished.

 

[bagger]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:

1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards

Source

2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.

Source 2

Source 3

it's a frog.he can have the entire frog family tree for all i care.

 

[bagger]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

note to self.do not accept any phone calls from ex-girlfriends until the draft is over.

 

[randall146]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards

Uh oh

 

[The Goat]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

 

[randall146]

PAO's Pimpin Powerhouse is proud to announce the addition of Dicerorhinus sumatrensisDicerorhinus Sumatrensis.

Mass: 800 to 2000 kg. (That's kilograms)

Not to squabble over the size of this rhino or anything, but the link you provided (yes, the one above) tells a different story:

Sumatran Rhino, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Status Endangered The Sumatran rhino is sometimes referred to as the hairy rhino, due to its long shaggy reddish brown hair. The Sumatran rhino is the smallest of the species weighing between 600-950 kg, is between 3-5 ft in height and is 6.5 -9.5 ft in length.

still pretty big, though.

This page has the other approx weight.I don't want to sell my boys short because some scientist under-rates their weight...

find a junior high kid to slap up a web site to say it weighs 10 tons.

lol

 

[cactus]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

WOW! Is that two now?congrats bro.

 

[bagger]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:

1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards

Source

2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.

Source 2

Source 3

it's a frog.he can have the entire frog family tree for all i care.

however, i do applaud the creativity instead of picking another lion or something lame.

 

[the rover]

In the poison frog dispute, the integrity of the process demands that one of you must be sanctioned. The Goat defended his pick. the rover must pay. No willy-nilly challenge should go unpunished.

he defended his pick by citing a junior high report on frogs.

 

[PAO]

PAO's Pimpin Powerhouse is proud to announce the addition of Dicerorhinus sumatrensisDicerorhinus Sumatrensis.

Mass: 800 to 2000 kg. (That's kilograms)

Not to squabble over the size of this rhino or anything, but the link you provided (yes, the one above) tells a different story:

Sumatran Rhino, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Status Endangered The Sumatran rhino is sometimes referred to as the hairy rhino, due to its long shaggy reddish brown hair. The Sumatran rhino is the smallest of the species weighing between 600-950 kg, is between 3-5 ft in height and is 6.5 -9.5 ft in length.

still pretty big, though.

This page has the other approx weight.I don't want to sell my boys short because some scientist under-rates their weight...

find a junior high kid to slap up a web site to say it weighs 10 tons.

hmmmmmmmmmmemo to self: create website that grossly portrays my animals as much bigger than they actually are...

 

[PoolShark]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:

1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards

Source

2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.

Source 2

Source 3

it's a frog.he can have the entire frog family tree for all i care.

At 1/2 inch, it would seem he can't have that particular frog tho.Maybe a nice fat garden toad would be a good substitute.

If it was frightened during the death-match, it could pee on it's opponant.

 

[cosjobs]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1. Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

And which Grammar School will be providing the supporting documentation?

 

[FINGERMONKEY!!]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

CONGRATS TO YOU AND THE MISSUS!! DO NOT USE FINGERMONKEY'S FONT AGAIN!!!

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

:bestthreadeverwillnevergetthesisfinishedintime:

 

[bagger]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1.  Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards    Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

And which Grammar School will be providing the supporting documentation?

:rotflmao:

 

[the rover]

congrats, jester! I'm still sort of stunned (in a good way) by my wife's news yesterday.

 

[PAO]

In the poison frog dispute, the integrity of the process demands that one of you must be sanctioned. The Goat defended his pick. the rover must pay. No willy-nilly challenge should go unpunished.

he defended his pick by citing a junior high report on frogs.

:rotflmao: That's the genius of it. He had the guts to use that website in his defense.

 

[bagger]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

CONGRATS TO YOU AND THE MISSUS!! DO NOT USE FINGERMONKEY'S FONT AGAIN!!!

lmao at all caps being a FONT.

 

[gorf]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

congrats. and congrats to the other drafter with a pregnant wife, too. my wife is pregnant as well, although i have known about that for a few months now, so i don't think it was caused by the deadly animal draft. anyone else?

 

[PoolShark]

WARNING!!! There is a aura around this thread that is continuing---MY WIFE JUST CALLED ME AND SAID SHE IS PREGNANT!!Caution Animal Drafts may cause pregnancy in spouses and significant others!!!

congrats. and congrats to the other drafter with a pregnant wife, too. my wife is pregnant as well, although i have known about that for a few months now, so i don't think it was caused by the deadly animal draft. anyone else?

No, pretty sure I didn't cause it either.What's she look like?

 

[the rover]

lost in all of this was PAO's great hammerhead pick. Definitely the top shark left on the board, and the coolness of the hammerhead will get it votes it probably doesn't deserve.

 

[PAO]

i can't believe I'm waiting a work for a lull in picks so I can race home and not miss anything. I can't imagine how nervous I'm going to feel sitting at the hockey game tonight, three hours might miss a bunch of picks...

 

[Courtjester]

Thanks all!! F"n Great Hammerhead pick---I had all my links ready and everything....Who is up??

 

[cosjobs]

lost in all of this was PAO's great hammerhead pick. Definitely the top shark left on the board, and the coolness of the hammerhead will get it votes it probably doesn't deserve.

Definitely a cool shark

 

[bagger]

Thanks all!! F"n Great Hammerhead pick---I had all my links ready and everything....Who is up??

isn't the goat up again?

 

[PoolShark]

lost in all of this was PAO's great hammerhead pick. Definitely the top shark left on the board, and the coolness of the hammerhead will get it votes it probably doesn't deserve.

Not sure that it stacks up favorably against the other sharks in a brawl, but definitely wins the "coolest looking" category in a walk.

 

[The Goat]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1.  Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards     Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

And which Grammar School will be providing the supporting documentation?

Howzabout the aforementioned University of Michigan? It actually refers to this one as the "Golden Poison Frog" - as pointed out by Rover - but it's decidely the same animal - and it IS a poison arrow frog:The size of P. terribilis ranges from 1/2 to 2 inches. Its color is uniformly metallic golden yellow with no darkening on the hind legs or belly. This is an example of aposematic coloration, used to warn potential predators of the poisonous skin of P. terribilis . This frog is small in size, with long slender legs. It looks similar to a tree frog, but has tiny discs on its toes for clinging to trees and other plant life. A bony plate in the upper jaw, commonly compared with "teeth," distinguishes P. terribilis from other poison dart frogs. LinkEdit to add that the hammerhead shark IS a great pick, and it was gonna be my pick on the flip side. I've argued my case - do as ya will, commish - I still owe y'all a pick. Coming up in less than 5 min.

 

[gorf]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1.  Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards     Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

And which Grammar School will be providing the supporting documentation?

Howzabout the aforementioned University of Michigan? It actually refers to this one as the "Golden Poison Frog" - as pointed out by Rover - but it's decidely the same animal - and it IS a poison arrow frog:The size of P. terribilis ranges from 1/2 to 2 inches. Its color is uniformly metallic golden yellow with no darkening on the hind legs or belly. This is an example of aposematic coloration, used to warn potential predators of the poisonous skin of P. terribilis . This frog is small in size, with long slender legs. It looks similar to a tree frog, but has tiny discs on its toes for clinging to trees and other plant life. A bony plate in the upper jaw, commonly compared with "teeth," distinguishes P. terribilis from other poison dart frogs. Link

I'd give it to him.Of course, if it weren't a stinkin' FROG I might not be so generous.

 

[randall146]

Mrs. Lindsay's First Grade Class on The Hammerhead Shark:"Hammerhead sharks live in tropical water that is warm. The shape of the shark’s head is wide and flattened. The eyes are far apart. Hammerheads eat bony fishes, other sharks, crustaceans and lots of stingrays. They can find stingrays buried in the sand. "

 

[Mordred]

If it's 1/2 to 2", you'd have to imagine the average would be about 1 1/4". This voter's in favor of the critter, as its use will create much hilarity during matchup analysis.

 

[PoolShark]

Mrs. Lindsay's First Grade Class on The Hammerhead Shark:"Hammerhead sharks live in tropical water that is warm. The shape of the shark’s head is wide and flattened. The eyes are far apart. Hammerheads eat bony fishes, other sharks, crustaceans and lots of stingrays. They can find stingrays buried in the sand. "

:rotflmao: link?

 

[The Goat]

Well...why the hell not.

4.2 - Mountain Gorilla - a.k.a the Silverback Gorilla - a.k.a. Gorilla gorilla beringei

...are the largest living primates, an adult male weighing up to 180 kilograms (400 pounds), with an arm span of about two metres (seven feet). Adult females weigh about half as much as males. When he reaches maturity, a male develops silvery grey hairs on his back and is called a "silverback" - in a group of gorillas, a silverback is usually the sole dominant member and living with him are several females, infants, juveniles and young adults.

Best photo ever of a Gorilla

 

[randall146]

Mrs. Lindsay's First Grade Class on The Hammerhead Shark:"Hammerhead sharks live in tropical water that is warm. The shape of the shark’s head is wide and flattened. The eyes are far apart. Hammerheads eat bony fishes, other sharks, crustaceans and lots of stingrays. They can find stingrays buried in the sand. "

:rotflmao: link?

I gave the link earlier in the thread, but was chewed out about it (pretty fairly, I think). I erased it but it's still in some quotes if you look.As the draft continues and the time is right, however, rest assured I will provide insight from Mrs. Lindsay's First Grade Class, Pomeroy Elementary, Santa Clara, California.

 

[bagger]

i've pmed cosjobs my next round selection.my russian bride wants a conjugal visit.

 

[cosjobs]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1.  Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards     Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

And which Grammar School will be providing the supporting documentation?

Howzabout the aforementioned University of Michigan? It actually refers to this one as the "Golden Poison Frog" - as pointed out by Rover - but it's decidely the same animal - and it IS a poison arrow frog:The size of P. terribilis ranges from 1/2 to 2 inches. Its color is uniformly metallic golden yellow with no darkening on the hind legs or belly. This is an example of aposematic coloration, used to warn potential predators of the poisonous skin of P. terribilis . This frog is small in size, with long slender legs. It looks similar to a tree frog, but has tiny discs on its toes for clinging to trees and other plant life. A bony plate in the upper jaw, commonly compared with "teeth," distinguishes P. terribilis from other poison dart frogs. Link

This is cracking me up. So you are defending you pick by quoting the source material that first raised the accusations about your pick. Not only that, you are wasting time vainly trying to defend your last pick while on the clock for your next pick (tic tock, tic tock). Barney Fife at the Deadly Animal Draft. Okay, on with the facts:1. Your stated selection was The Poison Arrow Frog2. In defending the size, you quoted source material on the Golden Poison Frog3. There are 4 main groups of Poison Arrow Frogs: Dendrobates, Epipedobates, Minyobates and Phyllobates.4. There are 116 species of Poison-Arrow frogs whose colors vary from bright green, red, pink or gold with darker spots and stripes. 5. Poison-arrow frogs are about the size of a man's thumbnail (less than one inch). I could contnue, but I am going to stop at this point and ponder a suitable punishment. And you are on the clock.....

 

[Mordred]

i've pmed cosjobs my next round selection.my russian bride wants a conjugal visit.

For the love of god man, don't let her on top.

 

[the rover]

Mrs. Lindsay's First Grade Class on The Hammerhead Shark:"Hammerhead sharks live in tropical water that is warm. The shape of the shark’s head is wide and flattened. The eyes are far apart. Hammerheads eat bony fishes, other sharks, crustaceans and lots of stingrays. They can find stingrays buried in the sand. "

:rotflmao: nice.

 

[Gringoloco]

Best photo ever of a Gorilla

Conehead gorilla?And I could be wrong, as I didn't look it up, but I thought the only gorillas known as silverbacks were the male eastern lowland variety, which was already picked.

 

[The Goat]

Nice try, Goat, and I am sorry to say this, but your pick is in violation on at leat two counts:1.  Size requirement. Most poison-arrow frongs are 1/2". Fifty percent below draft standards     Source2. Not specific to type of animal. "There are about 170 species of poison arrow frogs, each beautifully coloured from green and black to azure blue." Included in specific type would be black & green, blue, etc.Source 2Source 3

Arright - do as you will...but please note the following two things:1) I absolutely, positively specified p. terribilis in my original post - and there is only one of these. They do come in different colors.2) Male p. terribilis (terribili?) grow to approximately 2".I can document all of this.

And which Grammar School will be providing the supporting documentation?

Howzabout the aforementioned University of Michigan? It actually refers to this one as the "Golden Poison Frog" - as pointed out by Rover - but it's decidely the same animal - and it IS a poison arrow frog:The size of P. terribilis ranges from 1/2 to 2 inches. Its color is uniformly metallic golden yellow with no darkening on the hind legs or belly. This is an example of aposematic coloration, used to warn potential predators of the poisonous skin of P. terribilis . This frog is small in size, with long slender legs. It looks similar to a tree frog, but has tiny discs on its toes for clinging to trees and other plant life. A bony plate in the upper jaw, commonly compared with "teeth," distinguishes P. terribilis from other poison dart frogs. Link

This is cracking me up. So you are defending you pick by quoting the source material that first raised the accusations about your pick. Not only that, you are wasting time vainly trying to defend your last pick while on the clock for your next pick (tic tock, tic tock). Barney Fife at the Deadly Animal Draft. Okay, on with the facts:1. Your stated selection was The Poison Arrow Frog2. In defending the size, you quoted source material on the Golden Poison Frog3. There are 4 main groups of Poison Arrow Frogs: Dendrobates, Epipedobates, Minyobates and Phyllobates.4. There are 116 species of Poison-Arrow frogs whose colors vary from bright green, red, pink or gold with darker spots and stripes. 5. Poison-arrow frogs are about the size of a man's thumbnail (less than one inch). I could contnue, but I am going to stop at this point and ponder a suitable punishment. And you are on the clock.....

Arright.Hey - let it be known that I at least tried to make a good account of myself.

 

[cosjobs]

Just wanted to chime in real quick...wife's B-Day...heading out, and I officially welcome Cactus as my co-Gm. Proud to call him Teammate We love our next pick Though we considered the T-Rex...oh wait, wrong draft -fe

Okay Cactus, you are up, picking for FastEddie.But before you post that pick, I need you to select a suitable replacement for Goat's Third round fiasco. Please make sure to include a good pic.

 

[Mordred]

Conehead gorilla?And I could be wrong, as I didn't look it up, but I thought the only gorillas known as silverbacks were the male eastern lowland variety, which was already picked.

I think most male Gorillas are referred to as silverbacks once attaining maturity. And they're all cone-headed. That's a sagittal crest. Evolution's answer to jaw muscles so strong that they'd crush an ordinary skull at their attachment point. (Edit: WTF is wrong with me and all the rogue apostrophes today? )

 

[cosjobs]

Conehead gorilla?And I could be wrong, as I didn't look it up, but I thought the only gorillas known as silverbacks were the male eastern lowland variety, which was already picked.

Pick standsReferencesEstes, R.D. 1991. The Behavior Guide to African Mammals. University of California Press: Los Angeles. Mittermeier, Russell A. and Dorothy L. Cheney. 1987. Conservation of Primates and Their Habitats. Primate Societies. 189- 202. Watts, David P. 1994. Agnostic relationships between female mountain gorillas. Behavioral Ecological Sociobiology, vol.34. 347-358. Watts, David P. 1990. Ecology of gorillas and its relation to female transfer in mountain gorillas. International Journal of Primatology, vol.11. 21-43. Stewart, Kelly J. and Alexander H. Harcourt. 1986. Gorillas: Variation in Female Relationships. Primate Societies. 155-164. Blaffer Hrdy, Sarah and Patricia L. Whitten. 1986. Patterning of Sexual Activity. Primate Societies. 370- 384.

 

[The Goat]

Conehead gorilla?And I could be wrong, as I didn't look it up, but I thought the only gorillas known as silverbacks were the male eastern lowland variety, which was already picked.

I looked, and the Mountain Gorilla IS called a Silverback.Of course, I've gone nearly blind from lookign at frogs, so hey...who knows.