Sunday fire cat

 Red Pandas are sometimes called “fire cats.”  Could it  have been in recognition of this linguistic sharing that an ordinary house cat consented to nurse a red panda cub that had been rejected by its mother?

Answer:  Almost certainly not.

July 9, 2008

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Here’s an adult red panda; it’s about the size of a house cat, but with an extraordinary tail that is a very effective wrap.

Combat Barbie

In Mr Jender’s words:

When men do what she’s done, they’re heroes. When women do it, they’re real life dolls.

And look! Now she’s in a beauty contest, where the trivialisation of her accomplishments can continue.