More beautiful stuff from the jungle...
PV! Phew, that was a tough one #Wordle 1,658 5/6
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Do you start randomly? I usually start with the same words:
ENTRY
MACHO
GUILD
covers the most common characters and usually gives a good base.
PV! #Wordle 1,657 4/6
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First Wordle Problems haha
Happy new year 🎊 everybody! This morning I was greeted by 2 cans. Hope something wonderful happens to you, toucan.
OK, gonna try something different.
I heard some of you like these pictures, so here's a few more. This is in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, today.
(The pix disappear after upload; I hope they come through)
Happy new year, nostrangeiros!
PV! This one didn't suck: #Wordle 1,656 4/6
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I just scouted my follows with #PlebsVsZombies! 👁️🔍🧟♀🧟♀
My Zombie Count is: 185
My Zombie Score™ is 32%!
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Follow nostr:npub1pvz2c9z4pau26xdwfya24d0qhn6ne8zp9vwjuyxw629wkj9vh5lsrrsd4h and join the hunt at: 🏹
PV! #Wordle 1,655 4/6
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PV! #Wordle 1,653 5/6
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As for parasites: I found a (really bad) photo of part of a cow. The interesting part is the white heron-like bird next to it. They are wherever cows are, and eat at least some of their parasites. Some kind of symbiosis.
BTW there's really no need to be zapping me. I actually feel a little bad if you do. I like chatting with you and exchanging information, it's a reward in itself :)
Brining might be the reason, don't know too much about it tho. I *do* know they breed a different type of cow here, a cross with some asian cow. More resistant to heat. Has a hump on the shoulders.
Here's what Grok says:
Costa Rica has a significant **cattle industry**, divided mainly between **beef production** (dominant in hotter, lowland areas like Guanacaste) and **dairy production** (more common in cooler highlands). The country's tropical climate favors heat-tolerant breeds, especially **Zebu** (Bos indicus) types, with extensive crossbreeding for adaptability, productivity, and meat/milk quality.
### Beef Cattle (Primary Focus)
Beef ranching relies heavily on hardy, parasite-resistant breeds suited to heat and humidity.
- **Brahman** (including Gray and Red variants) — The most common and dominant breed, often making up 80% or more of registered Zebu cattle. Known for its hump, loose skin, and large ears; it's a staple in regions like Guanacaste.
- **Other Zebu breeds** — Gyr (Gir), Indubrasil (Indo-Brazilian), and Nelore.
- **Crosses and composites** — Common for improved meat quality:
- Brangus (Brahman × Angus)
- Beefmaster
- Brahman crosses with European breeds like Red Angus or Wagyu (for marbling and tenderness).
Many cattle are grass-fed on pastures, contributing to the leaner, flavorful beef.
(That's BS. The cattle may be grass fed, but beef here is definitely NOT tasty LOL)
### Dairy Cattle (Specialized Production)
Dairy farming uses European (Bos taurus) breeds in higher elevations, with some dual-purpose systems.
- **Jersey** → Often the most abundant specialized dairy breed.
- **Holstein** → High milk volume.
- **Brown Swiss** (Pardo Suizo) and Guernsey → Also common.
- **Crosses** → Holstein × Jersey are frequent; some dual-purpose like Girolando (Gyr × Holstein) or Brahman milkers.
- **Criollo types** → Tropical Dairy Criollo (e.g., Central American Dairy Criollo or Reyna) in smaller or conservation herds.
### General Notes
- Much of the national herd is crossbred for dual-purpose (milk and beef), especially on smaller farms.
- Registered purebreds (via associations like ASOCEBU for Zebu) are a subset; most commercial cattle are mixes.
- Sustainability efforts include grass-fed systems and regenerative practices.
Going to cross Uvita tomorrow, might go there once, in spite of all the yoga/ayahuasca/spirituality/surf hippies 😅