CBC Technology ScienceApr 7
Rescued raven learns to imitate 'dramatic' sneeze of Prince George shelter operator
Huxley the raven is a permanent rescue at Good Caws Crow Rescue in Prince George, B.C. In addition to pretending to sneeze, he likes to repeat his own name, play with squeaky toys and take baths.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/huxley-raven-sneeze-prince-george-9.7150641?cmp=rss
CBC CanadaApr 7
Rescued raven learns to imitate 'dramatic' sneeze of B.C. shelter operator
Huxley the raven is a permanent rescue at Good Caws Crow Rescue in Prince George, B.C. In addition to pretending to sneeze, he likes to repeat his own name, play with squeaky toys and take baths.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/huxley-raven-sneeze-prince-george-9.7150641?cmp=rss
Stefan F. WirthMar 3

RE: https://flipboard.com/@bbcwildlife/bbc-wildlife-magazine-7k5eiel4z/-/a-QEDttBQYT1GAWwZadp2QnQ%3Aa%3A2902041756-%2F0

#Thanatosis is the #behavior of #animals to #pretend being #dead in order to deter #predators. This behavioral response to a threatening stimulus is the result of #evolution. The thanatosis procedure can be a rather simple retaining in a motionless position, but it can also be rather #complex, as in the North American #opossum, not only playing dead, but even emitting a #foulish cadaver-like #smell out of its #analgland. #adaptations #behavior
© This text #StefanFWirth, Berlin, March 2026

Mike RiversdaleMar 2

Harmless, slightly bonkers, and silly. Why not.

https://youtube.com/shorts/w6k8FhUstNs

#pretend #dogs #competition

Hobby Dogging is the new Hobby Horsing

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Miss Kitty 🌈🌈🌈Feb 27
It's twice in a row because I have to say something. I'm a real person with a real identity. I didn't come out until I was 60 for a lot of discussion. Doesn't fit 300 very well. But I'm a person. The #Godless attempt to defend their #vileness with #pretend. Bring me a #preacher for an offering.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wyx6jqc7kfp6att46juk3vc3/post/3mfu6e2ivcs22
Acid ShadowFeb 25

Inktober 52 2026 - Week 8 - Pretend

Oh cool, a free pokeball!

30th anniversary is approaching, and I'm off tomorrow to see the London natural history museum as well as the Pokémon pop-up shop there!

#inktober
#inktober52
#pokemon
#voltorb
#foongus
#amoonguss
#stunfisk
#pretend

DotMouseFeb 15

Two enbys in a trench coat

#sketch #art #trenchcoat #kiwi #papaya #pretend

Cosmic LibrarianFeb 6

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

#apes #bonobo #pretend

https://apnews.com/article/ape-kanzi-imagination-20734185732761060c6cda413cd7b96b

A new experiment tests whether apes have an imagination

A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do. Scientists studied a bonobo named Kanzi who was raised in captivity and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols. They found he was able to track the locations of imaginary juice poured into separate cups and could also tell the difference between real and imagined juice. But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is maintaining false pretenses like humans do. They say his abilities may be because of his special upbringing. The study was published Thursday in the journal Science.

AP News
Out of Context Podcast QuotesJan 26
"He lived in Florida!" - JAVIER LEIVA, The Telepathy Tapes B-side part 3, Pretend #Pretend #PretendPodcast #NationalFloridaDay #JavierLeiva
Jon McBrine | YA Sci-Fi AuthorDec 19
In the latest Jonfiction, I delve into this one neat trick that unlocks how to come up with creative stories. Read it, envision it, and live it all on the subbest of stacks
#pretend #imagine #blog #trick #tip