@ An Apple For The Picking Barnaby begins his experience of Water! An Apple For The Picking A red apple, ready to eat, nature has washed it clean of dust and soon it will let go of its hold on the branch, let’s pluck it and eat it and enjoy the crisp taste of autumn on the way.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Tester 3.
Barnaby shook paws with Tester 3 the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Navy Flower Power Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.
Graceful Water Lily The Nymphaeaceae family (a very fitting name for these elegant water plants) offer the ideal finishing touches to a garden pond. Water lilies add practical features and also beauty to any pool. Fish use them to hide from predators, and as shady retreats from the hot summer sun. Plants growing in a pond help keep the water clean and aerated. These specimen is especially beautiful!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Barnaby shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof gave you 1 "Navy Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Rain Tracks "The Great Fire of London in 1666 gave rise to many changes, you know, Barnaby," remarked Casper. "Many streets were widened across London. New building regulations meant that instead of wood, brick had to be used for all houses." Rain Tracks Today is raining and the raindrops have gathered on the window pane. The drops are racing each other and chasing each other to see which drop can make it to the bottom of the window first. Dear pets, if you would like to play a game with these raindrops, choose one and follow it with your paw, or talon as it heads downward.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Casper.
Barnaby shook paws with Casper the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Baikal, Russia "At the time of the Great Fire of London in 1666 there was no fire brigade such as we have today. Men from the Navy used gunpowder to blow up houses in the path of the fire to halt its spread!" "Goodness me, Thimbl! Drastic, or what? Did it work?" queried Barnaby. "It sort of worked—eventually! But it took some days, during which time a large part of London had been destroyed." Lake Baikal, Russia Lake Baikal, in southern Siberia, Russia. It is considered to be the oldest lake in the world, at 25 million years, and the deepest lake. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve. A Unesco world heritage site. Beautiful in winter, a huge chunk of ice looking like a massive diamond.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Thimbl.
Barnaby shook paws with Thimbl the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frog on a Lily Pad Barnaby and Josie were entranced on reaching this exhibit and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Frog on a Lily Pad It's an endearing, iconic image—a frog on a lily pad! The lily leaves are attached to stems about four feet long connected to the plant growing on the bottom of the pond. These stems and the water's surface stability make the lily pads strong enough to carry a frog. It may look a peaceful scene, but the frog is in reality remaining motionless, waiting for unsuspecting prey!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Josie.
Barnaby shook paws with Josie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Africa Barnaby and Otto were entranced on reaching this exhibit and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Africa One of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1708 m (5604 ft) Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River, in southern Africa. In the Lozi language, Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders"; In the Tonga language Shungu Namutitima, "Boiling Water") The Sotho language name Mosi-oa-Tunya is the name used most commonly.
David Livingston, a Scottish Missionary, was the first recorded European to set eyes on the falls in 1855. Livingstone named the falls Victoria after Queen Victoria, the World Heritage List officially recognizes both names. Mr. Livingstone also cited an older name, Seongo or Chongwe, which means "The Place of the Rainbow", as a result of the constant spray.
Victoria Falls, though not being the largest in width or height alone, combined these falls are indeed the world's largest sheet of falling water.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Otto.
Barnaby shook paws with Otto the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Regal Swan Barnaby and Venus had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the exhibits in a companionable silence! Regal Swan The mute swan, or Cygnus olor is a very large white waterbird with an orange bill. In the UK they are most commonly found in England, but to a lesser extent in Scotland and Wales. In cold weather, some mute swans arrive from Europe into eastern England.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Venus.
Barnaby shook paws with Venus the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Many Waterfalls Barnaby and Rosie shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Barnaby. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Rosie. “This is my best side.” Many Waterfalls Looking like so many mini waterfalls, the ocean surges, and retreats over a large flat rock. The sound must be wonderful, so soothing.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Rosie.
Barnaby shook paws with Rosie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ripples On The Water "What unit of measure is used for wind speed, Barnaby?" asked Bunty Bondette. "Um—I don't know—miles per hour?" hazarded Barnaby. "No. The knot." "Oh, Bunty Bondette, I thought that was to do with sailing?" Bunty Bondette consulted the tour guide. " 'A knot is a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.' There you go." Ripples On The Water Water rippling over the rocks below creates abstract patterns that shift and change.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Bunty Bondette.
Barnaby shook paws with Bunty Bondette the Bunny Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tudor Rose "Wow! It says here in our brochure that there’s a bush called dictamnus albus which emits a flammable, oily substance which can be lit on fire, without burning the bush itself," remarked Barnaby. "Wow indeedy!" responded Clyde. Tudor Rose In the 15th century King Henry VII of England introduced the Tudor Rose, which combined the red rose of the House of Lancaster with the white rose of the House of York. The Tudor Rose was adopted as the national emblem of England, and was a symbol of peace and unity in the period following the long civil war.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Clyde.
Barnaby shook paws with Clyde the Wisp. They both received one silver mole!
@ Leaf And Water Drops When it’s a hot, muggy summer day, you’ve probably heard the word “humid.” But what does that mean, exactly? Relative humidity is the amount of water that the air can hold before it rains. Humidity is usually measured in percentages, so the highest level of relative humidity—right before it rains—is 100 percent. Leaf And Water Drops Magnifying a subject—as in this leaf and water drops—can produce some wonderful almost abstract art.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Fancy.
Barnaby shook paws with Fancy the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swimming With The Fish "Choose a name, just look at this exhibit! Isn't it amazing?” "It certainly is, Barnaby! Perhaps they'll have it in postcard size in the gift shop!" Swimming With The Fish Where do I want to be? Under the sea. The water is warm the fishes are darting around in colourful schools—nibbling a bit of plant here and there.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Barnaby shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Drops On Pine Needles "There's a fun project in our brochure on how to make a weather vane from an ice cream container lid, scissors, a marker pen, a skewer, a straw and a pin," remarked Barnaby. "Cool!" responded Sikandar. "We could make a start when we get back to our hotel tonight." Water Drops On Pine Needles Come along dear pets, we are going to take a walk amongst the trees. The rain has stopped and the air is fresh with the scent of pine all around, it will lift our spirits and refresh our minds.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Sikandar.
Barnaby shook paws with Sikandar the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rain Soaked Twig "Hey, this is interesting, Barnaby!" declared Stingray Mulder. "It says here that if the entire world’s water were fit into a 4 litre jug, the fresh water available for humans and pets would equal only about one tablespoon." Barnaby fidgeted with the corner of his brochure. "I'm not sure I follow, Stingray Mulder!" "It's a proportion thing, Barnaby. Nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just 1% for all of our needs!" Rain Soaked Twig Don't you just love the play of light on the foliage, with the foreground in sharp focus and the background grasses a soothing blur, and this twig weighed down by raindrops at dawn?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Stingray Mulder.
Barnaby shook paws with Stingray Mulder the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hello, Anyone Home Oh look ... you won a pet! Hello, Anyone Home Raindrops bejewel the web of a spider. I wonder where the occupant of this web went when the rains came. A spider can’t hold an umbrella, so I hope it found a big leaf to hide under while waiting out the rain.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Mulrey.
Barnaby shook paws with Mulrey the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Refreshing The Rose "Archimedes, just look at this exhibit! Isn't it amazing?” "It certainly is, Barnaby! Perhaps they'll have it in postcard size in the gift shop!" Refreshing The Rose The dusty pink rose, is ready to unfurl, perhaps today when the sun shows its face, but for now, the rose has been washed of dust and refreshed.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Archimedes.
Barnaby shook paws with Archimedes the Blue-Green Sea Turtle. They both received one silver mole!
@ Playing With Waves Barnaby and Razzamatazz shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Barnaby. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Razzamatazz. “This is my best side.” Playing With Waves Take your shoes and socks off, the sand is soft, and the water is warm as the waves gently roll in and out. Playing tag with the waves is a favourite pastime of many people and pets. A great way to cool off during the heat of the summer.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Razzamatazz.
Barnaby shook paws with Razzamatazz the Red Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dewy Iris "Depending on their strength, winds can be known as a breeze, gale, storm or hurricane. Wind is caused by differences in air pressure. Air rushes from high pressure areas to lower ones," remarked Barnaby. "Mm-hmm?" responded Ivy. Dewy Iris A beautiful iris with dew-laden deep blue petals in an atmospheric close-up image.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Ivy.
Barnaby shook paws with Ivy the White elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tantalizing Cherry "Hey, this is interesting, Barnaby!" declared Bananas. "It says here that if the entire world’s water were fit into a 4 litre jug, the fresh water available for humans and pets would equal only about one tablespoon." Barnaby fidgeted with the corner of his brochure. "I'm not sure I follow, Bananas!" "It's a proportion thing, Barnaby. Nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just 1% for all of our needs!" Tantalizing Cherry Water drops on a ripe red cherry, how mouthwatering is that. But is this cherry for eating or is it a model for an artist? Don’t help yourself quite yet.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Bananas.
Barnaby shook paws with Bananas the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heron at Dawn The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour. Heron at Dawn This tall, almost prehistoric looking, grey heron stands like a statue on the edge of the pond, contemplating its next meal. Dawn is just breaking and the water is shrouded with mist.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Yozaria.
Barnaby shook paws with Yozaria the Meerkat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canine Hydrotherapy! "Depending on their strength, winds can be known as a breeze, gale, storm or hurricane. Wind is caused by differences in air pressure. Air rushes from high pressure areas to lower ones," remarked Barnaby. "Mm-hmm?" responded Choose a name. Canine Hydrotherapy! Most dogs love to swim! Those that take to aquatic frolics most readily will be dogs with a water-resistant coat, evenly distributed body weight and a large tail to act as a rudder!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Barnaby shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ladybug Going For A Walk "Depending on their strength, winds can be known as a breeze, gale, storm or hurricane. Wind is caused by differences in air pressure. Air rushes from high pressure areas to lower ones," remarked Barnaby. "Mm-hmm?" responded Crowley. Ladybug Going For A Walk Little ladybug taking a stroll on a leaf, it rained this morning and the ladybug stops to sip at a raindrop. Refreshed the ladybug will move on to do ladybug things.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Crowley.
Barnaby shook paws with Crowley the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Teal & Purple Peacock Feather "Did you know that kite flying and fire fighting featured at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, Crocodile Beauty?" "That's amazing, Barnaby!" Teal & Purple Peacock Feather Birds waterproof their feathers with oils from the preening activity, which prevents water droplets sinking further into the feathers. Instead water forms into droplets which run off the feather. Feathers have a unique and highly complex structure and their arrangement with neighbouring feathers maintains their "waterproof" integrity.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Crocodile Beauty.
Barnaby shook paws with Crocodile Beauty the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Drops On A Rose "It says in our tour guide that 96.5% of water on Earth is in our oceans, covering 71% of the surface of our planet," remarked Barnaby. "That's amazing, Barnaby!" responded HOot. Water Drops On A Rose A white rose in full bloom, sprinkled with drops of water. Did it rain early in the morning, or did a gardener come by with a watering can and drench the flowers before the sun came out?
While experiencing the Elements, you met HOot.
Barnaby shook paws with HOot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Plop, Water Drops As Barnaby's experience of "Water" comes to an end, he receives a wonderful gift! Lotus Flower, Violet For thousands of years, the Lotus flower had been used as a symbol of purity, beauty, and transcendence. The Lotus flower also represents connection. In Feng Shui the lotus is seen as an embodiment of the mandala, the petals have a center point that expands outward. Beautiful, delicate flowers that only grow in swamps. "All the wisdom is within us, so the 'jewel,' the 'treasure,' is in us—and we are the lotus flower," Anjie Cho
Plop, Water Drops As the rain falls and lands on the water’s surface it creates craters and small pillars of water. It is endlessly fascinating to watch the raindrops fall. Barnaby has completed his exploration of "Water"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!
While experiencing the Elements, you met tails.
Barnaby shook paws with tails the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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