4400. ChatGPT. Tapping latex, wild dogs in villages

Tapping latex, wild dogs in villages. 

How do you extract latex from a rubber tree?

Tapping: Latex is gathered from the trees by making a cut in the bark and collecting the runny sap in cups. This process is called tapping. Coagulation: In order to prevent the sap from solidifying, ammonia is added. Acid is then added to the mix to extract the rubber.

Totap a rubber tree for latex, a tapper uses a hooked knife to make a diagonal cut into the tree's bark, then peels back the bark to collect the milky-white latex:

 

1. 1. Choose the right tree

   Rubber trees must be at least six years old and six inches in diameter before they can be tapped. 
2. 2. Make the cut

   Using a hooked knife, make a diagonal cut that's about a quarter inch deep, starting at the highest point on the tree and slanting down and to the left. 
3. 3. Collect the latex

   The latex will flow down the cut and into a bucket or cup. After about four hours, the latex will stop flowing because it coagulates on the cut. 
4. 4. Repeat

    

   The tree can be tapped again the next day with a fresh cut. In Myanmar, tapping is done before sunrise.
   Lots of mosquitoes, snakes

    

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   Rainy days. Stop tapping as the latex will be useless.

    

    

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   A 15-year-old boy slices a groove into the bark of the rubber tree at a depth of one-quarter inch (6.4 mm) with a hooked knife and peeling back the bark. Latex flows from the bark into the attached cup. He was alone. 

    

   Suddenly a big cross-breed rabid feral dog charges towards him, wanting to bite him. He turned around to face the dog. He picked up a large stone. He hurled the stone at the advancing dog's head between the eyes.

     

   The dog dropped to the ground. Dead. The stone had hit the dog's head between the eyes, killing him instantly.

4399. WILDLIFE STORIES - Chatgpt - African Wild dogs chase wildebeests.

WILDLIFE STORY by Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow).

THE AFRICAN WILD DOGS HUNT WILDEBEESTS -  video.
Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)
14 Dec 2024.

WILDLIFE STORY(using ChatGPT). The  African Wild Dogs hunt wildebeests

MY TEXT TO CHATGPT ON 14 DEC 2024 to create an image for my presentation:

A sunny early morning in the Sahara desert. A pack of African Wild Dogs chase a wildebeest across the Sahara desert. They have orange and black fur and hunts in a pack. They are endangered as they are threatened by habitat loss, human persecution and disease outbreak.  

Wildebeest, also called gnu, are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa.

IMAGE 1. Here is the image depicting a sunny early morning in the Sahara Desert, with a pack of African Wild Dogs chasing a wildebeest. It captures the dynamic and vibrant environment, emphasizing the survival challenges faced by endangered species. Let me know if you'd like any adjustments!

AMENDMENT 1:  I type:  "Remove the horns from the front African wild dog."

IMAGE 2.  I've updated the image to remove the horns from the front African Wild Dog. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to adjust!

AMENDMENT 2: I type:  "Remove the white colour from the tails."

IMAGE 3. The white color has been removed from the tails of the African Wild Dogs. Let me know if you need further adjustments or have additional requests!

NO AMENDMENT 3: You've reached your image creation limit (per day for using free ChatGPT). Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus or try again tomorrow after 7:01 AM. 

*Free use of ChatGPT on 14 Dec 2024 permits 3 image illustrations only.

Video of The African Wild Dogs in Singapore Zoo in December 2024. They live in safety, relatively free from diseases. They get food and shelter.But they have no freedom to hunt wildebeests or other animals in the Sahara deserts.

 

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CONSERVATION: The non-governmental organization African Wild Dog Conservancy began working in 2003 to conserve the African wild dog in northeastern and coastal Kenya, a convergence zone of two biodiversity hotspots.

 

MORE INFORMATION AT:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/12/4399-chatgpt-african-wild-dog-chasing.html

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A sunny early morning in the Sahara desert. A pack of African Wild Dogs chase a wildebeest across the Sahara desert.

They have orange and black fur and hunts in a pack. Teamwork ensures survival in the harsh desert.

They are endangered as they are threatened by habitat loss, human persecution and disease outbreak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wildebeest is a large dark African antelope with a long head, a beard and mane, and a sloping back.

 

 

4398. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: The torch ginger. Use tv mode if there is a breeze. Use tripod.

 

 HOTOGRAPHY TIPS: The torch ginger. Use tv mode if there is a breeze.

Torch ginger leaves are edible and are used in the rojak (Malay salad). Showy pink flowers make it a decorative plant in Bird Paradise and Gardens By The Bay. A handful is planted, hence you may have to look out for it.

 

Canon R5, 105mm, 1/125 sec, f/4.5, iso 500. Tripod8 Dec 2024. 9.17am. Bird Paradise. Shaded area.

4397. chatgpt "me time"

 Create an image of a Chinese lady wearing silk dress, in her late 60s, spending "me time" in a rural village in China, sitting on a bench, amid butterflies and bougainvillea flowers of many colours, in the early morning sunshine with blue skies. 

 

 A serene scene of a Chinese lady in her late 60s, wearing an elegant silk dress with intricate patterns, sitting on a wooden bench in a tranquil rural village in China. The setting is adorned with vibrant bougainvillea flowers in multiple colors and surrounded by fluttering butterflies. The early morning sunshine casts a golden glow, with a clear blue sky enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. The woman is relaxed, enjoying her 'me time' in the natural beauty of the village.

 

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4396. PHOTOGRPAHY TIPS: Bougainvillae flowers. Use TV mode as there is a breeze.

Healthy bougainvillea flowers on the kerbside garden - they are good looking as they  have been well cared for by the house owner.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Bougainvillae flowers. Use TV mode as there is a breeze.
 

TV Mode. Canon R5. 105mm. 1/500 sec. f/4.5, ISO 640. Single point focus

2 Dec 2024: 9.50am

 

 

4395. ChatGPT 'me time' image.

 Image below is generated by Artificial Intelligence based on my text description of what I want AI to create.

 

A beautiful Chinese lady in her late sixties spends 'me time' on a bridge spanning a vast pond filled with lotus leaves, lotuses of various colours and butterflies, clear waters, early morning sunshine, blue skies and serenity in a rural area in China.

 

 

AI TEXT

A serene and picturesque scene featuring an older Chinese lady in her 70s, wearing a sarong kebaya. She has a fuller figure and is enjoying peaceful 'me time' on a traditional wooden bridge. The bridge spans a vast pond filled with vibrant lotus leaves and lotuses of various colors, including pink, white, and yellow. Butterflies flutter gracefully around the flowers. The clear waters of the pond reflect the early morning sunlight, creating a golden glow. The setting is in a rural area in China, with lush greenery and traditional houses in the background under a tranquil blue sky. The lady appears relaxed and content, blending naturally with the peaceful environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4394. Video Wildlife Singapore - Bird Paradise on 8 Dec 2024. Nyungwe forest.

This WILDLIFE SINGAPORE video was taken
on Sunday, 8 December 2024 to inform and educate viewers of avian wildlife in Bird Paradise.

The birds reside in the Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa Aviary which is modelled after the forested valleys
of Continental Africa.

Nyungwe is the largest and most forested of the 8 aviaries in Bird Paradise.

Be present at the 10 a.m feeding time to take photos  of some species of the birds.  

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WILDLIFE SINGAPORE SKY videos by
Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)

aim at educating young people and children on wildlife  conservation and management issues

Feeding time at around 10 a m is the best time to
view and photograph the birds. This Speckled
Pigeon is hungry as he stays eating for some time.

Did you see the green bird pop up at the ending of
the video? It is the Guinea turaco. It is not the
Red-crested turaco that will be seen soon.

This red-crested turaco is friendly.

Early exposure to wild birds enables
urban kids to appreciate wildlife conservation and management issues.

Education of kids. Parents can encourage their
kids to write and record their findings on the trip
to Bird Paradise instead of just sight-seeing.

 

Main Birds in video:

1. The Speckled Pigeon.
2. Guinea turaco.
3. Red-crested turaco
 

Stock photos of some birds are available for sale at
www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/12/4394-video-wildlife-singapore-bird.html

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male chestnut-and-black weaver

 

chestnut-and-black weavers. The male with yellow eyes (L) and

female (R) with brown eyes and olive-brown feathers. The male
builds the nest while the female inspects which one to lay eggs in. 

 

 

 

Above 3 images from Brian Peck

 

 

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30 JUN 2025:  10.14am

Red-crested Turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) at
Bird Paradise, near feeder tray.

 

Canon R5, tv mode, tripod, 96mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4.5, iso 2500

 

 

 

 

 

4393. ChatGPT image generation - Corgis

 A serene scene featuring a Chinese Indonesian woman in her late 60s walking two orange-and-white Corgis on the expansive lawn of her modern, spacious bungalow in Singapore. The woman has short salt-and-pepper hair and wears a comfortable outfit with light pastel tones. Both Corgis are lively and cheerful, trotting freely without any leashes. The setting is an early morning with soft sunlight filtering through lush tropical greenery, highlighting the manicured garden and sleek architecture of the house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4392. INFORMATION ABOUT VIDEOS IN Dr David Sing's YouTube channel - youtube.com/c/99pups

9 Dec 2024 update: 

INFORMATION ABOUT VIDEOS IN Dr David Sing's YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/99pups

1. VET CASE STUDIES. A "Be Kind To Pets" veterinary educational project to inform pet owners how to provide the best care for their pets. It is sponsored by Toa Payoh Vets, www.toapayohvets.com.Videos are from case studies. They form the vast majority of this Channel.  

   
   

2.  WILDLIFE SINGAPORE VIDEOS

3. TRAVEL VIDEOS.

4. ADVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE VIDEOS.

5. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS VIDEOS.

6. EVENTS/HAPPENINGS IN SINGAPORE VIDEOS.

7. SINGAPORE STOCK PHOTOS FOR SALE. www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets. These photos are usually about Singapore pets, vet case studies, scenes, people and travel images. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 99pups@gmail.com

4391. PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: The male Chestnut-and-black weaver. Use shutter speed 1/2000 sec

 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: The male Chestnut-and-black weaver. Use shutter speed 1/2000 sec.

 

8 Dec 2024: Bird Paradise with Brian Peck.
I used shutter speed 1/2000 sec and captured this sharp shot. TV mode. Tripod.
The male has more distinctive colours - yellow eyes, black head and brown underparts. He weaves the nest. Females choose the nest. Female has olive-yellow feathers and brown eyes. 

SINGAPORE - 8 DEC 2024: The male Chestnut-and-black Weaver (Ploceus castaneofuscus) mostly black, with yellow eyes and a chestnut back and belly while females are brownish-olive with brown eyes.

 

 

 

 

• Species: The Chestnut-and-black Weaver (Ploceus castaneofuscus) is native to West Africa. 
• Location: You'll find them in the Heart of Africa aviary at Mandai Bird Paradise.