by Anthony | Jun 15, 2020 | Countering Mumblebard
Equus kiang photo © Jan Reurink A counterargument to countershading Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Tibetan wild ass is counter-shaded to blend into the environment. The white ventral surfaces tend to cancel give-away shading in the sunlight, making the animals plain and...
by Anthony | Jun 15, 2020 | Countering Mumblebard
A counterargument to countershading Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Zebra striping dazzles the pouncing lion. The pattern bewilders its assessment of range and speed, causing the predator to miss its target.” Robin and the Honey Badger respond: “The spotted hyena, the most...
by Anthony | Jun 15, 2020 | Countering Mumblebard
Lithobates pipiens photo © Pdudant The bulging eyes of water and tree frogs differ more than they look. Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Semi-aquatic frogs have dorsally protuberant eyes placed above the level of the skull. This allows the animals to hide in water while...
by Anthony | Jun 15, 2020 | Countering Mumblebard
Crocuta crocuta (female) photo © Zanzibarski via PIXABAY20 Prof. Mumblebard claims: “The female spotted hyena (pictured here) has masculine genitalia including a penis-like clitoris and a false scrotum. These are probably a hormonal epiphenomenon in...
by Anthony | Jun 15, 2020 | Countering Mumblebard
Jaguarundi, photo © Vassil Prof. Mumblebard claims: “The jaguarundi is the plainest of the small wild cats. Camouflage patterns are superfluous because its short legs allow this weasel-like species of tropical America to hide even in low vegetation.” (NAÏVE) Robin...
by Anthony | Jun 15, 2020 | Countering Mumblebard
Common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) photo © Charles J Sharp Prof. Mumblebard claims: “Several types of large mammals have become extinct in southern Africa. In the case of the quagga, it’s possible to simulate the appearance of the animal by selective breeding...
