Critter in the Basement

jeeff: 17th Apr 2006 - 18:31 GMT

i always wanted a blue-spotted salamander or a slime mould as a pet when i was a kid, inspired by a book called of kinkajous, capybaras, horned beetles, seladangs, and the oddest and most wonderful mammals, insects, birds, and plants of our world (phew). i knew that both ranged through southwestern ontario forests, where i grew up. i'm still bitter that i never found either. i still want them as pets.

btw, here's the book: www.amazon.com/gp/product/156852515X/104-7056410-5091131?v=glance&n=283155

GGP: 17th Apr 2006 - 19:15 GMT

that book sound right up my alley! plus, I love books with unapologetically long-winded titles!
I used to volunteer at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a kid, and in their Education Dept. they had a kinkajou (also known as a honey bear). A beautiful creature with a prehensive tail with which it would hang onto your arm. I was mad about it!

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: 17th Apr 2006 - 22:21 GMT

Whe I saw the name of this post I was hoping in was either a Morlock or Cthtulu, but this little fellow is almost as nice. I like the way he's perfectly in line with the stick.

GGP: 18th Apr 2006 - 13:13 GMT

yes, and each spot a little different, as if hand-painted.