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So far I'm in favor of an alien flying pet with a propellor on its butt.
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This discussion centers on the selection of pets for long-duration space travel aboard a freighter with artificial gravity. Participants propose various animals, including ferrets, monkeys, and ravens, while considering their potential behaviors and challenges in a confined environment. The conversation highlights the need for pets to adapt to artificial gravity and the implications of their care, including waste management. The feasibility of keeping exotic or alien species is also debated, emphasizing the unique challenges of maintaining diverse ecosystems in space.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of artificial gravity systems in spacecraft
- Knowledge of animal behavior and adaptability in confined spaces
- Familiarity with waste management solutions in space environments
- Awareness of the challenges of interspecies communication and care
- Research the effects of artificial gravity on animal physiology
- Explore waste management technologies for long-duration space missions
- Investigate the behavioral traits of ferrets and their suitability as pets in space
- Learn about the ecological implications of introducing alien species into confined habitats
Science fiction writers, space mission planners, pet enthusiasts considering unconventional pets, and anyone interested in the implications of animal care in extraterrestrial environments.
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Alas, wheels and propellors are not something in nature's toolbox.Noisy Rhysling said:
Nature can't do axles.- #33
BillTre
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Well, bacterial flagella can rotate.
Of course they are very small molecular not cellular structures and not wheels, but are kind of like a propeller.
Of course they are very small molecular not cellular structures and not wheels, but are kind of like a propeller.
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Not on this planet, anyway.DaveC426913 said:Alas, wheels and propellors are not something in nature's toolbox.
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Yeah, that's one of the few exceptions. Surface area to volume is low enough that the flagella can get nutrients right through the walls.BillTre said:
Another exception would be two symbiotic creatures - one forming the axle.
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Perhaps a breeding pair using flight to hunt?DaveC426913 said:
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Noisy Rhysling said:
Perhaps a new meaning of screw.
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I was thinking more of a hunting pair, but I'm going to steam that line. THX!BillTre said:
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