Friday, June 15, 2018

Cool Newt

Hey Jammers! Been a while, huh? I've had a tough two weeks, so I've saved a lot of homework for this weekend.... eeeeeeee

 But I still wanted to post a quick quick update just to let you know that 1, I'm not dead, and 2, a lot of stuff is gonna be coming to this blog! After this weekend though lol

 There's also a third reason:

I found this cool newt in the woods!!! ^-^

 It had just rained so they were out and soaking up the moisture in the air. They were very relaxed, so I took a lot of close-up photos like this.

 I did some research and apparently this is an Eastern newt in the terrestrial "red eft" stage– midway between being an aquatic child and an aquatic adult. 

 So these newts are born swimming, have a three year period where they are only on land, and then go back to the water! 

 I have not seen any bodies of water anywhere in the woods I found the newt... I wonder how far this little friend has traveled!

 Forests are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on land. If you've ever walked through one, you'll probably be struck by how quiet it is... it seems so empty.

 However, the truth is that the woods is so biodiverse because it's an excellent hiding spot. I recommend you walk through a forest right after it snows– it will be breathtaking how many different kinds of animals the paw prints will reveal!

 Okay, back to Animal Jam Stream:

I mentioned earlier that this Sunday, June 17th, is my blog's 6th anniversary. I had hoped I would be able to do something this weekend on the actual date, but with homework and tests to study for that won't end up happening.

 However, stuff will be happening next week. I'm thinking...

 – Definitely some kind of contest. The prize will probably be a custom masterpiece, as I don't have many rare items to give away.

 – Definitely a long post talking about how awesome you all are and all my favorite things about Animal Jam and AJ blogging. :)

 – Definitely some kind of online meet-up– I don't know when, though.

 Before I go off to fight through my homework, I will leave you with the recipe for rainbow cotton candy:

Use a lightning bolt cone, with blue, yellow, and pink cotton candy.

 You might know this already from the cheat sheets that are everywhere, but I'm proud that I managed to figure this out without looking at them. :D

 Peace out!!!
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6 comments:

  1. Violet AJJune 15, 2018 at 8:22 PM

    You have newts where you live? That is so cool!! May I ask where you are from? Its okay if you don't want to answer

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    1. DoomyPandaJune 15, 2018 at 9:04 PM

      I actually took the photo at my grandparents, which is in a rural area while I live in a city. I remember finding a newt in my backyard one time though, which was really cool and strange!

      All I'll say is that I live in North America, in the native range of the eastern newt XD

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  2. q1zxJune 16, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    I've never seen a newt, that's so cool!

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    1. DoomyPandaJune 16, 2018 at 11:12 AM

      They're very tiny– if you look at the newt in the photo, you'll see that they're only twice as long as an acorn. They're easy to miss!

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  3. UnknownJune 17, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    YAY!!! The newt is cute (*gasp* that rhymes) cx

    And I think there should totally be a party! I'd be happy to donate some rares if you want do a giveaway.

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    1. DoomyPandaJune 18, 2018 at 3:42 PM

      Thanks so much for the offer, I can't believe there are such kind people who read my blog :')

      However, I think I'll still draw a custom masterpiece as the prize. I've been trying to draw more, so this could be a good excuse.

      And there will definitely be a party! I haven't done anything at my den in eons, so I'm currently decorating... :D

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