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TRUE NATURE FACT: Wild lemurs have been observed using giant millipedes in a rather interesting fashion. They grab the millipede and nip it, which freaks the millipede out (understandably) so that it goes into its defensive mode and secretes this nasty toxic gunk that tastes foul and contains cyanide. The lemur proceeds to "milk" the gunk from the millipede, nipping it occasionally to keep it defensive, and rubs the gunk into its fur, where it acts as a natural pesticide, killing fleas and other parasites that make the lemur itchy.

This'd be cool in and of itself, but there's another side effect. Apparently if you rub millipede goo on your fur, you get high. The lemurs--this has been observed in brown lemurs and in ringtails--display every sign of being high as little fuzzy kites. Their eyes get glazed and buggy, they stagger around in the branches, their tongues stick out, and I assume once the naturalists stop looking, they go pig out on Doritos and giggle a lot.

This is all really, honestly true (except for the Doritos.) So that got me thinking about brave lemur warriors, gallivanting around the canopy, who instead of flasks of brandy, keep their pet millipede around for those times when warrioring just gets too darn stressful. And hey, nobody likes fleas in their armor, so it's probably good for that, too.

(Obviously millipede should only be used responsibly and in moderation. Do not millipede and drive. Just say no to millipede, kids! Etc.)
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More fooling with inking-and-scribble technique. I was pleased with how this one came out on that front--gotta keep foolin' with it, but I think I'm finally on the right track there.

Original is 10 x 15ish, and for sale! Prints are also available, for $10 and $20 respectively, plus shipping. Visit [link] or send a note to set that up, ask about prices, all that good stuff!
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Nothing like getting high and spending time with friends. And when the two are one and the same, bonus! Especially when you've already got a nifty cape.

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Now there's a thought! :laughing:

Love the texture of the piece, it really leaps out!

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This picture is just too cute, and the description..too funny. I'd never heard that about lemurs, and wow, its crazy!

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Wow, the wonders of nature.
Hahahahahahahahaahahahahaha! *Rubs millipede all over skin*

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wow thats pretty awesome artwork:clap: and so interesting about the millipedes. i never knew that. it is really quite fascinating:psychotic:

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XD do not millipede and drive. :rofl:

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i hate worm-like animals (soft and wiggly) but the lemur looks cool :D

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:laughing: Animals are so weird! (Just as weird as humans? ;))

Love the picture--what a great adaption of such a strange fact. The fur is beautifully done, and I love the designs of his garb. Lemurs are cute. Even when they're stoned.

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Man the world is a weird place. XD
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