#bonytail

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Even hippos need an occasional spa day-- that’s what barbel fish are for! A member of the carp family, these fish feed parasites, food bits, dead skin, and even dung from a hippo’s mouth and skin. The fish gets a tasty snack, and the hippo gets a deep clean: a win for everyone!

(Image: A school of Niger barb ( Labeobarbus bynni ) give a hippo a thorough cleaning by Bill Bailey)

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[riverdalered]

“Are you new here?” Archie’s eyes met her’s and he stuttered a bit. “I-I can show you around if you want.”

[freesiaveined-a]

bonytail replied to your post: bonytail replied to your post: ...

the real question is : would pebs get along with her hmm

pebs would love kristen ‘ring toss girl’ stewart

[freesiaveined-a]

bonytail replied to your post: bonytail: sb: lol the flintstones movie suxxxxx ...

K SHE SAVED IT DURING THE SCENES SHE WAS IN

her back saved the entire movie when she tossed a ring. a true film icon.

[qceenbambi-a-blog]

bonytail replied to your post: in the interest of full disclosure hips don’t lie...

u should see my shakira impersonation

i should and i wanT TO OMG

[futuristicteen]

❝ i wish i knew you earlier. ❞

meme | accepting | @bonytail

❝ oh, pebs ! i wish i knew you earlier, too ! my life would be nothing without you in it ! ❞ she gushed, throwing her arms around the redhead, a smile on her lips. 

[aquastag]

The Western United States is not known for its diversity of freshwater fishes, but some places like the Colorado River are home to many unique species. One of which, the Bonytail chub (Gila elegans) is imbued with an elegance and power that allowed it to conquer one of the world’s mightiest rivers. Sadly, human beings have dammed the great Colorado River and the Bonytail so used to the fast flowing warm waters that rushed through the vast canyon systems of the Southwest are now trapped within cold deep stagnate reservoirs. This has lead to a massive drop in the population of Bonytail chub and the species is now on the IUCN’s Red List as critically endangered. All is not lost though; there are many state and federal agencies lead by the USFWS that are fighting to save this species by protecting remaining habitat, providing passage over dams, and through reintroduction into areas where they have been extirpated.