9 December 2021

Cuteness

 Here's a cute kitten! Everybody say Awww!

Here's a cute puppy with a teddy bear! Everybody say Awww!

And here's a cute naked mole rat upon a black cloth. Everybody say Arrghhh!

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    1. That is indeed the sound of a naked mole rat Debby.

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  2. Naw, not cute--but now I'm wondering what makes "cute." Do its parents think it's adorable? Do we find fur/hair and big eyes more attractive than no hair and big teeth? If so, there are many who are NOT attractive by those standards. :)

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    1. Are you talking about humans or animals Margaret?

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    2. Both, I guess. Standards of beauty in general. They vary from culture to culture.

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  3. If you look at it long enough, it's so ugly, it's kinda cute. Did you know those little beggars can live up to 32 years? Wow.

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    1. Perhaps you should buy one as a pet for Jack?

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  4. We saw a Sir David A program on mole rats - and now have genuine admiration for them. Anyway, that one ain't so uncute. Mr T believes it might even be tasty.....

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  5. Tut. You gotta love all god's creatures, even the hairless ones.

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    1. I think God may have created the naked mole rat in error.

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  6. Beauty (and cuteness) is in the eye of the beholder, or so they say.

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    1. I guess there are zoologists who specialise in studying naked mole rats.

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  7. Were you struggling for something to write about?

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    1. It was close to midnight Frances. I had little time.

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  8. Anonymous8:42 am

    I could like it if not for the teeth.

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    1. I am glad that my teeth are not like that.

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  9. Not my ideal pet. I think I'd prefer a goldfish.

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    1. Never say never. Peregrine might get you one as a surprise Christmas gift.

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  10. Poor thing needs to see a dentist

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  11. Well the mole rat isn't very pretty - it's the teeth, but I expect it's mummy loves it!

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    1. Yes. Especially when she is breatfeeding!

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  12. I'm sure it's mother thinks it's the cutest thing in the world.

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    1. You should see his sister. She's a doll!

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  13. As ugly dogs and cats seem to be in vogue these days, I wouldn't be surprised that someone had turned a mole into a pet. The last one I saw was dispatched with a blow from my shovel for making its home underneath my sidewalk and turning it into an ankle turning mess.

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  14. Is it called Boris and lives at a number 10 address in Westminster?

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  15. Well, dang... I was fully expecting that to lead up to a photo of Phoebe. Talk about disappointment!

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    1. There will be Phoebe pictures next week. Watch this space!

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  16. Not exactly cute, but you know, it IS a marvel of evolution!

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