Feel Our Wrath

Feel the force of men!

Bwahahaha... You all come out animals, i come out the most powerful predator all of time; MEN! (EmoPeror 1 - Everyone else 0).

Can't beat right (unless you got a picture of God.. NOOO)? Better than that, i don't even have to think of anything to write since you all already know what US (not U.S) humans are capable of. Sharp teeth? We got things to remove them.. Poisonous venom? We can extract it and find an antidote.. There's a reason why WE are at the top of the food chain.. and yes, we literally do eat most other living things (sometimes even each other - evil laugh).

[Everyone else: "CHEAT!"] Where got cheat? Out sister site, National Geographic also does series-es on homo sapiens. SO, technically I'm NOT cheating... I'm just bringing out the heavy artillery early in the war. Not satisfied? Talk to my evil human hands!

THE END (of everything.. BWAHAHAHA *cough cough choke*)

Reinforcements.

Snake-eating rodents.
This calls for reinforcements.

Golden Eagles.

Golden Eagles often have a division of labour while hunting: one partner drives the prey to its waiting partner. They have very good eyesight and can spot prey from a long distance. The talons are used for killing and carrying the prey, the beak is used only for eating. The talons of a Golden Eagle are thought to be more powerful than the hand and arm strength of any human being. Their prey includes marmots, hares and mice, and sometimes birds, martens, foxes, young deer and livestock especially sheep and goats. During winter months when prey is scarce, Golden Eagles scavenge on carrion to supplement their diet.

Eat your heart out.

Lex.

Out.

P.s. Sorry for the non-graphic-ness of these few posts. I need some time to get graphical topic/images. Be patient.

the war continues

so...you think you can defeat me with mere snakes? i mean, come on! i was expecting better but anyways, it just means good news for me. therefore, i give you...THE MONGOOSE, NATURE'S POISONOUS SNAKE EATERS!! lo and behold, stare defeat in the eyes and submit!!

dwarf mongoose

ready to fight..

my mongoose eats you snakes

info:A mongoose is a member of the family of small cat-like carnivores. Mongooses are widely distributed in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and southern Europe. There are more than thirty species, ranging from one to four feet in length. Mongooses mostly feed on insects, crabs, earthworms, lizards, snakes, chickens, and rodents. However, they will also eat eggs and carrion. Some species, such as the Indian mongoose, are popularly used to fight and kill venomous snakes. They are able to do this because of their agility and cunning, but typically avoid the cobra and have no particular affinity for consuming their meat.

Snakes. Attack.

What better way to attack poison than with venom.

Glorious readers.

I present to you snakes.

Not just any snakes. It's the

Venomous Snakes.

Boiga (Mangrove Snake)

Viper

Copperhead

Rattlesnake

King Cobra

A venomous snake is a snake that uses modified saliva, venom, delivered through fangs in its mouth, to immobilize or kill its prey. Venomous snakes include several families of snakes and do not constitute a formal classification group used in taxonomy. The term poisonous snake is false - poison is inhaled or ingested whereas venom is injected.

I'll be awaiting your next move, Kaeru.

Lex.

Over and out.

Astrology : Gemini

Before I counterattack Kaeru, I'll continue with the horror scope as promised.
Kaeru's Gemini.

Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, Gemini is occupied by the Sun from May 21 to June 20, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from May 21 to June 20. The sign opposite to Gemini is Sagittarius.

Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac and associated with youth and versatility. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a sociable, fun-loving, versatile, lively, communicative, liberal, intelligent, mentally active and friendly character but one which is also prone to moodiness, inconsistency, superficiality, restlessness and laziness.
In terms of geography Gemini is linked with England, Australia, USA, Apulia, Sardinia, Java, and Sakha Republic.
Among medieval astrologers, Gemini was thought of as a fortunate sign, and its subjects were considered to possess the qualities of intense devotion, genius, largeness of mind, goodness, and liberality. Gemini is also governed by Mercury, the planet of communications.

In Greek mythology, Gemini is associated with the Castor (or Kastor) and Pollux and with the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury and Athena/Minerva (through wisdom) sometimes also the gods Loki, Asklepios/Aesculapius, and Veles and the goddesses Eris/Discordia, Hebe, and Ate.

In terms of anatomy, Gemini is said to rule the shoulders, upper arms, nerve fibers, and lungs, thymus gland, trachea and bronchi, structural features of the clavicle, scapula, and humerus. Physically, individuals born under the sign of Gemini supposedly tend to have a wide and sometimes big nose, long and thin limbs, a well-proportioned chin, a pointed jawline, fine bone structure, large ears, high cheekbones, a small mouth,thin lips, a roundish head, finely-textured hair, small hands, and long and slender fingers. They are thought to usually be slender in build and of average height.

(Wikipedia)

Traditional Gemini traits : Adaptable and versatile, Communicative and witty, Intellectual and eloquent, Youthful and lively. (Please take note that it says traditional)

*On the dark side....Nervous and tense, Superficial and inconsistent, Cunning and inquisitive.

LIKES :
Talking, Novelty and the unusual, Variety in life, Multiple projects all going at once, Reading
DISLIKES :
Feeling tied down, Learning, such as school, Being in a rut, Mental inaction, Being alone

(http://www.astrology-online.com/gemini.htm)

This is special compliments for Kaeru for being so enthusiastic about astrology.

Lets not forget the images.

This is all the images I could get that is acceptable.

(Others might be too graphical for anyone's viewing pleasure)

Here is one more specially for Kaeru.

(Thank you for your froggy comment)

(I did not draw this but it's so suitable for Kaeru)

This is all.

Enjoy.

Lex.

Signing off. (For now)

counter!!!

sorry for the late post. my sister was hogging the computer the whole day. anyways, IT'S ON!!! if there's one thing that can defeat a scorpion, it a FROG!! YES! THAT'S RIGHT, I'M BRINGING REINFORCEMENTS!!!but of course, i've learnt from experience that when dealing with lex, you must bring out your best so i'm not just bringing any frog...i'm bringing POISON FROGS!!! BWAHAHAHAJAJAJA!!!! COME MY BRETHRENS, WE ATTACK NOW!!!!CHARGE!!!!

Juvenile Dendrobates tinctorius "Cobalt"

Colostethus flotator in Costa Rica

Red and Blue "Blue Jeans" poison dart frog, Dendrobates pumilio Strawberry Poison Dart Frog.

BWAHAHAJAJAJA!!! YES MY BROTHERS!!!! LEAVE NONE ALIVE!!!

Astrology : Scorpio

No graphical stuff, just another horror scope.

This time it's mine.

Scorpio.

Lets cut the crap, on with the discription.

Scorpio is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Scorpius. Under the tropical zodiac, Scorpio is occupied by the Sun from October 23 to November 22, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from November 16 to December 15. The opposite sign to Scorpio is Taurus, and both signs are commonly known as the most sexually-responsive of all zodiacal members.
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac and associated with intensity, passion, and power. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a complex, analytical, patient, keenly perceptive, inquisitive, focused, determined, hypnotic, and self-contained character, but one which is also prone to extremity, jealousy, envy, secretiveness, possessiveness, cruelty and cunning. In terms of anatomy, Scorpio is said to rule the pelvis, reproductive system and urinary system. In terms of geography Scorpio is linked with Picardie, Navarre, El Salvador and Buryatia.
Medieval astrologers believed that "By virtue of its tail armed with its powerful sting, the Scorpion creates natures ardent for war and active service, which rejoices in plenteous bloodshed and in carnage more than in plunder. When warfare is in abeyance, they find themselves foes to attack, there are those who enjoy mockfights and joust in arms and devote their leisure to the study of war and every pursuit which arises."
Scorpio is traditionally thought to be ruled by the planet Mars, but in recent years many astrologers have labeled Pluto as the ruler or co-ruler, attributing the intensity associated with the sign to the planet's influence.
In mythology Scorpio is often associated with Orpheus, from the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Scorpio is also associated with the Greco-Roman gods Ares/Mars and also the god Hades/Pluto.

(From Wikipedia)

Now on with the images.

That's it.

Next up : Gemini

Have a nice day.

Lex.

Out.

Astrology : Taurus

Alright, since Kaeru is missing, lets go to astrology like what Emoperor did.

Here is the discription of a Taurus (in case you can't figure it out, Emoperor is a Taurus).

Taurus is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation of the same name. Under the tropical zodiac, Taurus is occupied by the Sun from April 20 to May 20, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from May 14 to June 19. Taurus is traditionally ruled by the planet Venus. The opposite sign to Taurus is Scorpio and the two signs are widely considered to be the most sexually responsive of all zodiacal members.
Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac and associated with material pleasure. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a calm, patient, reliable, loyal, affectionate, sensuous, ambitious, and determined character, but one which is also prone to hedonism, laziness, inflexibility, jealousy, and antipathy. In terms of anatomy, Taurus is said to rule the vocal chords, tonsils, palate, throat, neck, ears, and lower jaw. Generally, there is something distinctly sensual about the appearance. In terms of geography Taurus is linked with Switzerland, Sweden, Cyprus, Ireland, and Russia.

In mythology Taurus is often associated with the Greek myth of the bull-form taken by Zeus in order to win Europa. Taurus is also associated with the Greco-Roman goddess Aphrodite/Venus and sometimes also the goddesses Hera/Juno, Ishtar, Isis, Freyja, and Frigg and the gods Pan, Dionysus/Bacchus, Xolotl, and Quetzalcoatl.

(Information courtesy of wikipedia)

Of course there are pictures so that you won't grow bored of this post.

Here's one from the anime Saint Seiya.

That's all for now. Not very graphical (not graphical at all actually).

Next up : Scorpio

Lex.

Signing off.

Since we're going into the topic of horror scopes and constellations, i guess it would be alright if i talked (or whatever) about mine as well. Okaylah, i memang don't know much about mine (plus lazy to find out) so i'm just gonna post related pictures to it (i only know Lex is MAGNETIC BWAHAHA). Hope it works ->

Not damngraphic but if you imagine hard enough, it can be quite explicit! (Think Equus)


Close-up so you don't have to think too hard..

The end product!

So it DOES work. Anyhow, that's about all the crap we have time to talk about (CRAP.. get it?! Sigh)

Bye and signing off,
Emoperor
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Still emo...

Round 1

Among the three damngraphic-ers, I'm the one with most time on my hands, since I don't have a personal blog. This means more posts from me.

Now, lets continue the with the war.

I have time, so I figure I should get a head start before any counterattack from Kaeru.

Something that others might not know, us three damngraphic-ers are very interested in astrology, especially when the discription applies almost perfectly to us or anyone we know.

This has gave me the idea of the next main character of graphical images.

Scorpions.

(I will not be giving any indept discription or any discription for that matter. If you're interested, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion)

Now, on with the main attraction.

The Arabian Fat-tailed Scorpion

Compsobuthus werneri female with young

Hadrurus spadix - Caraboctonidae, Hadrurinae

A scorpion under a blacklight. In normal lighting this scorpion appears black.

Sorry about the scientific names. Incase you are wondering, it is just some type of scorpion. Hope you enjoyed it.

Till next time.

Lex

The War Is On.

Since we are getting Damngraphic on nature's creepy crawlies, I will be providing more graphical images.

Bring it on Kaeru.

Bewarned.

Those who are weak at heart better not see these pictures.

Those who are deadly afraid of creepy crawlies, please leave.

If you are afriad of spiders, do not look at this post.

For this post, our featured friends/fiends will be:

Spiny orb-weaver / Spinybacked orb-weavers

That name is given to this type of spiders are due to the prominent spines on their abdomen.

These spiders can reach sizes of up to 30mm in diameter (measured from spike to spike).

This is the only info I can get about them.

Here are images of Kaeru's Yellow Crazy Ants.

Hope you enjoy the images.

Lex.

Over and out.

P.s. Again, I will not be held responsible for any mental or physical trauma or nightmares resulted from looking at these images.

hehe counter attack!!

you may have your red crabs, lex but i have (drums rolls) YELLOW CRAZY ANTS!!! the red crab's worst enemy!! my YELLOW CRAZY ANTS will own you red crabs!!! MWAHAHAHA TOGETHER, WE'LL RULE THE WORLD!!! or at least Christmas island or this blog BWAAHAHAHA!!!! IS THIS PYSCHO ENOUGH FOR YOU, LEX?!?! BWAHAHAHA!!! IT EVEN HAS THE WORD 'CRAZY' IN ITS NAME!!! WAKAKAKAKAchokecoughcough....ahem, well with the info OF DOOM!!!

(once again...unable to add photos. WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH IT!!! RORW!!!)

The yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is a species of ant introduced accidentally to northern Australia and Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, becoming a pest in both locations. The native range is not known exactly, although scientists have speculated its origin as West Africa, India, or China [1].
The species is currently known from Australia, American Samoa, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Cook Islands, Eurasia, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga and the United States.

The crazy ant is among the 100 most destructive invasive species. They take advantage of their new environments by nesting in anything, from the crowns of crop plants to the hollows of native palm trees. Their introduction to a new ecosystem has dramatic consequences. Among them is the pressure they place on native ant species.
It is a particular problem on Christmas Island [2]. Instead of forming colonies with a single queen, it now forms supercolonies with several queens which cooperate rather than fight. This aggressive insect has devastated the wildlife of the island. Using formic acid it will overpower sizeable creatures like reptiles and coconut crabs and has killed 10-20 million Christmas Island red crabs. Seedlings that would normally have been devoured by the crabs grow unmolested, noticeably changing the appearance of the affected forests. In addition, the ants protect scale insects that are harmful to plant life. These ants harvest scale insects that suck sap from native trees and convert it into irresistible honeydew on which the ants feed. With this mutualism relationship, the scale insect populations explode, increasing the cover of honeydew on native trees, which in turn get infected with molds and die. There are also problems for Christmas Island's red land crabs, which have fed on decaying matter in the island's forests before the ants arrived. The crabs stand no chance against the formic acid spray of the ants. If the crab goes extinct, then the ecology of the island would falter as well. The ant also threatens the survival of many of Christmas Island's native birds, reptiles, and mammals. The crazy ant has also become a serious agricultural pest. So far chemicals and other preventative measures have been used to control them.
It is estimated that the population of Christmas Island Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) will decline by 80% in the next 30 years due to predation of the young by Crazy Ants; however, an aerial spraying procedure seems to have had remarkably effective results in controlling the ants.
The name "crazy ant" derives from the ant's foraging technique, involving fast movements with many random changes in direction, which becomes especially frantic when it is disturbed.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAMWAHAHAHAHAHAWAKAKAKAKAWAHAHAHAHAHAHEHEHEHEHOHOHOHOH
(cathches breath, cough and wheeze)

From cockroaches to lizards to crabs.

I was planning to show something but looks like Kaeru beat me to it.
Anyway, better late than never.
I am sure most people have heard of Christmas Island. The Territory of Christmas Island is a small, non-self-governing territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean.

Nothing really special, just an island and I'm not paid to advertise it as any tourist destination.

However, this island made it's way into Damngraphic because of one thing. Crabs.

Feast your eyes on these.

These are Christmas Island red crabs. There are millions of it on Christmas Island and every year around November, there is a mass migration to the sea to spawn. The roads will be filled with crabs and they might even end up in houses. Thousands will be killed on the road but there's still plenty for everyone.

Here is a close up of a red crab.

Other than this, there is another type of crab which I find unusual. It is called coconut crab. It is also found on Christmas Island though not as much as the red crab. Here is the image.

There, hope these images are graphical enough.

Sorry if the images are too small for your viewing pleasure.

Before I stop here are a few pictures of the Whiptail Lizard mentioned by Kaeru.

Lex.

Signing off.