THE ERUPTION... (JMW Turner) |
That doesn't mean we can't be learned about it. Art. Today, my keeper placed a couple of pictures in my line of vision. To be honest, it makes a welcome change from the telly.
On the left, is "The Eruption of the Soufriere Mountains in the Island of St. Vincent". Being a croc, I would prefer a snappier title. But, I like it. It brings to mind the brutal volcanism of the Eocene, when crocs first hit the scene. I like the flamey bit best. And the painter didn't even see the eruption. Mostly made-up, it was.
OK, time for a factual interlude. Can't de doing with wall-to-wall made-up stuff.
Carl's Croco-fact #5
Whether a croc is a cow or a bull, depends on the temperature of the egg. It's not genetic. 31.6 C gets a bull... anything else and you got a cow. Basically. Wild, huh?
THE VENUS OF URBINO (Tiziano Veccellio) |
Now, I'm a bull croc, right? Yeh, I got needs, if you know what I mean. But when the Keeper put "The Venus of Urbino" in front of me, I didn't know what to think. Now, it's a well-known fact that human cows are the ugliest in the animal kingdom. If you don't believe me, check out the picture (right). See what I mean? No scales; no pointy teeth; no bulging gizzard... Minging.
There's nothing like seeing a scaley cow waddle bow-legged from the swamp, dripping with mud. Ahem. Calm down, Carl.
So this second picture was a bit of a challenge. But you know what? I like it, too. Oh, she may not be a looker (my Keeper disagrees), but she knows how to bask. That's a classic croc trait. And you can't quite see in the pic, but she got her dinner stored at the foot of her basking spot. It's a puppy (see June 3 blog). Case she wants a snack, like. That's the Crocodile-theoretic interpretation, at least.
Anyway. I hope you enjoyed the pics.
Ciao
Carl
ok, hilarious. i concede.
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