Booby Attack Cafe

Above, the false killer whale, which is actually a kind of dolphin. Though it sometimes eats other dolphins.

The false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) is a species of oceanic dolphin that is the only extant representative of the genus Pseudorca. It is found in oceans worldwide but mainly in tropical regions. It was first described in 1846 as a species of porpoise based on a skull, which was revised when the first carcasses were observed in 1861. The name "false killer whale" comes from having a skull similar to the orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale.

The false killer whale reaches a maximum length of 6 m (20 ft), though size can vary around the world. It is highly sociable, known to form pods of up to 50 members, and can also form pods with other dolphin species, such as the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). It can form close bonds with other species, as well as have sexual interactions with them.

Just like a dolphin.

But the false killer whale has also been known to eat other dolphins, though it typically eats squid and fish. It is a deep-diver; maximum known depth is 927.5 m (3,043 ft); maximum speed is around 29 km/h (18 mph).

An evil river otter being pure evil.

Never. Stop. Herding.

A couple of old friends.

Years ago I linked the story of Pirate, an absolutely adorable senior dog who spent seven years in the shelter -- and that after living for years as a street dog. No one wanted this old dog, despite how beautiful she was. I always wondered what happened to her. I came across an update, noting that Pirate had sadly died, as old dogs do. But she had a wonderful few years after finally being rescued from the kennel.

Bull pushes his drunken owner home from the cantina.

Dog shocks itself on electric fence, and donkey laughs and laughs.

Older basset hound teaches puppy how to use the doggy door.

This sheep is a real wiseacre.

Bear doesn't like his look in the mirror.

Videos of great queues of people climbing Mt. Everest. It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore.

Another cute little kitty-cat. And more kitty-cats.

Rhino and son.

A nice part of Lake Como, because George Fucking Clooney isn't there.

Dog thought the sermon was meh.

When I see blue-footed boobies, they're always waddling around awkwardly.

But they're pretty keen hunters.

posted by Ace at 07:30 PM

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