North American river otter (Lontra canadensis)

[guppiecat]

The river otter has dense insulating fur and a streamlined body so they can move quickly through the water to chase down and catch their native prey … carrots.

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[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

This picture brings to mind this passage from Eve's Diary (as transcribed by Mark Twain)

Another discovery. One day I noticed that William McKinley was not looking well. He is the original first lion, and has been a pet of mine from the beginning. I examined him, to see what was the matter with him, and found that a cabbage which he had not chewed, had stuck in his throat. I was unable to pull it out, so I took the broomstick and rammed it home. This relieved him. In the course of my labors I had made him spread his jaws, so that I could look in, and I noticed that there was something peculiar about his teeth. I now subjected the teeth to careful and scientific examination, and the result was a consuming surprise: the lion is not a vegetarian, he is carnivorous, a flesh-eater! Intended for one, anyway.

I ran to Adam and told him, but of course he scoffed, saying, "Where would he find flesh?"

[guppiecat]

I have never read Eve's Diary.

I am going to guess from this passage that it's worth reading. Is that right?

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, it is wonderful. There's also a dove-tailed "Adam's Diary" that gives his viewpoint on Eve's discoveries.

ETA: full texts of both are available online.

[mle292.livejournal.com]

Crunch, crunch!

Another great picture! I love how much detail there is.