Monday, November 11, 2024

Maritime

Ingo took this pic in our little holiday.
Sadly no artist signed.
 
 
And...
 

 
 "30 bizarre wildlife facts that are actually true
 Pandas pee in handstands
 
Giant pandas are one of the most well-known endangered species in the world. The good news is that their conservation status was downgraded from Critically Endangered to Vulnerable in 2017.

These animals also have an unusual characteristic, one that concerns their toilet habits. Not only do male pandas defecate up to 40 times a day, but they also sometimes climb trees backwards and then pee in a handstand. This allows them to mark their territory more effectively during the mating season."



 

33 comments:

Bertiebo said...

A beautiful painting. Could have been here in the Netherlands.

Iris Flavia said...

We´re not that far apart!

Sami said...

Great mural Iris. I didn't know those facts about the pandas. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.

dee Nambiar said...

That's a good one! And look at that water and the reflections. Superb find!

I hope you're doing well, Iris. (And Henry, too. :))
Have a great week!

Amy said...

I like that painting, I worked in buildings next to the wharf in Auckland City many years ago and always love the ocean.

Iris Flavia said...

Well, this goes on Ingo :-)
Thank you for hosting!
Yes, at work we have a ticker where I get all those interesting facts.

Iris Flavia said...

Ingo found it :-)
Well, I wait for a new project, the economy is sadly down here in Germany (well, where not)....

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, yes, I miss the ocean!

CJ Kennedy said...

Incredible mural. Animals are so funny and weird

kathyinozarks said...

Good morning, Loving your mural choice Animals can be so interesting Happy new week

magiceye said...

The murals are beautiful!
The panda sure is funny!

gigi-hawaii said...

I love art and this one does not disappoint.

Jeanie said...

That's a very complex mural and a challenging one to do, I suspect, with all the detail. Love that panda!

Christine said...

Interesting on pandas and a nice painting!

RedPat said...

The mural is a good one, Iris.
The pandas are weird creatures.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes to both, for the latter just pop in tomorrow :-)

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, credit goes to Ingo, though. Yes, animals... Tomorrow I have more weirdos.... Happy new week, hugs

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, great work Ingo found!
And yes, Pandas, huh?

Iris Flavia said...

Sami infected Ingo :-)

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, I wonder how long creation took! Pandas are weirdos, LOL.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, who ever would guess Pandas behave like that...

Iris Flavia said...

Credit to Ingo and yes, weird animals!

My name is Erika. said...

What a beautiful mural Iris. I'm glad you shared it. hugs-Erika

Granny Sue said...

Imagine the time it took to paint that. So detailed. And unsigned!

Iris Flavia said...

Thanks goes to Ingo :-) Hugs

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, to both!

Bill said...

The mural is a beauty. Interesting facts about pandas.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What an amazing mural. The details are incredible.

River said...

Beautiful mural. I'm glad to hear Giant Pandas are no longer critically endangered. We had two in our zoo for years hoping they would produce babies, but it didn't happen and recently they were sent back to China and we are getting another younger pair.

Iris Flavia said...

Ingo found a gem :-) And yes, weird pandas...

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, I wonder how long it took to create!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, I read that two pandas went back to China - yay forgetting a young couple!

Timelesslady said...

Wow, I thought at first it was a photograph. It does have amazing details.