What is the ugliest animal according to National Geographic?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the perceived ugliness of the naked mole rat, as highlighted in a National Geographic article. Participants share their opinions on the animal's appearance, engage in humorous banter, and explore related topics, including biology and social behavior of the species.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the naked mole rat as "the ugliest and most pathetic looking animal" they have seen.
  • Another mentions the naked mole rat's strong jaw muscle relative to its size as a positive trait.
  • Some participants express a lack of repulsion towards the naked mole rat, with one considering a future in biology.
  • There are humorous comparisons made between the mole rat and other subjects, including personal anecdotes and images.
  • One participant questions if a mole rat in a posted image is pregnant or has a tumor.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the mole rat's appearance is suited to its underground lifestyle.
  • Several posts include jokes and playful banter about unrelated topics, such as plumbing and fictional torture methods.
  • There are references to the social behavior of naked mole rats, noting their unique adaptations to life underground.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions about the naked mole rat's appearance, with no clear consensus on whether it is indeed the ugliest animal. The discussion includes both humorous and serious takes, indicating a mix of agreement on the animal's unusual looks but disagreement on the extent of its ugliness.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference images and anecdotes that may not be universally understood without context. The discussion includes speculative comments about the mole rat's biology and social structure, which are not fully substantiated.

  • #31
what the... HEY.. is that what you Canadians call a bazooka now?!
 
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  • #32
cronxeh said:
what the... HEY.. is that what you Canadians call a bazooka now?!
No, not us. I figured, from MIH's enthusiastic reaction, that she misunderstood. I forgot about her being a Texan though; I suppose she could get that excited over a weapon... :rolleyes:
 
  • #33
Math Is Hard said:
Yes, please! Teach me how to use it?
Okey Dokey! First, open the car door (yes, that's your bazooka mounted on the roof :biggrin:) and sit in the drivers seat. See that little glowing dial next to th CD player? Push the buttons on the edge of the dial (up, down, left, right) until what you want to blow away is in your 'sights' (see camera to the right of the dial). Then just push the little button in the middle of the dial and hang on to that steering wheel! - especially if you're using it on that gas-guzzling SUV in front of you on the freeway! :biggrin: (thanks for overusing a limited resource and jacking up the prices again! you big BOZO! Push the button NOW, Math! /rant :biggrin: :smile: ) Now, if you're not driving during use, you don't REALLY have to worry about hanging on to the steering wheel. But it's a good habit to get into... :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #34
Danger said:
No, not us. I figured, from MIH's enthusiastic reaction, that she misunderstood. I forgot about her being a Texan though; I suppose she could get that excited over a weapon... :rolleyes:
Oh, yes. We of The Sisterhood LOVE our weapons. :biggrin: :wink:
 
  • #35
This is SO awesome! Yee haw! I don't know who to aim at first.

Thanks, Tsu! Dang, I love the way you've tricked out the RV!
HONK! HONK!HONK! HONK!

Hey, mo fo! Cutting me off was a very bad choice! See you in hell, tough guy! :devil: :cool: heh hehe ...

shhooomm ...BLLAMMMM!
 
  • #36
Tsu said:
Oh, yes. We of The Sisterhood LOVE our weapons. :biggrin: :wink:
And I used to just love you for your body... :wink:
 
  • #37
Math Is Hard said:
This is SO awesome! Yee haw! I don't know who to aim at first.

Thanks, Tsu! Dang, I love the way you've tricked out the RV!
HONK! HONK!HONK! HONK!

Hey, mo fo! Cutting me off was a very bad choice! See you in hell, tough guy! :devil: :cool: heh hehe ...

shhooomm ...BLLAMMMM!

Yee haaaaw! *high fives MIH* Good one sis! Oh, look, there's that a$$ in the BMW convertible weaving around all the other cars like he owns the road! You drive, I'm working the bazooka controls this time!

shhooomm ...BLLAMMMM!

:biggrin: Wooo hoooo hoooo!
 
  • #38
Tsu said:
Oh, yes. We of The Sisterhood LOVE our weapons. :biggrin: :wink:
Did I mention that I design weapons? :biggrin:
 
  • #39
Danger said:
Did I mention that I design weapons? :biggrin:
Heat-seeking anti-RV type weapons? Yes, but what about the spiral-escalation MAD theory? I think I'm just going to head to the bar...
 
  • #40
*grumble* mor.nic.. little...stu.id...am.rica.s...can..ian...lapd.g...*mumble mumble*
 
  • #41
2CentsWorth said:
Heat-seeking anti-RV type weapons? Yes, but what about the spiral-escalation MAD theory? I think I'm just going to head to the bar...
I wouldn't worry about it. It's pretty certain that the farthest we can take it is suitcase nukes. I don't have antimatter production facilities.
 
  • #42
Smurf said:
*grumble* mor.nic.. little...stu.id...am.rica.s...can..ian...lapd.g...*mumble mumble*
Spit that out and speak English, son.
 
  • #43
Danger said:
I wouldn't worry about it. It's pretty certain that the farthest we can take it is suitcase nukes. I don't have antimatter production facilities.
Anything has got to be better than the cucumber factory, or slinking about in damn weeds...well except the bar still looks pretty good...
 
  • #44
2CentsWorth said:
the bar still looks pretty good...
If you can still see it, you haven't been there long enough.