For sure! But what’s even more wild is the flavor of these when tasted fresh; 💯 cucumber. 🤤

Wild Psilocybe Hoogshagenii found last week just outside Medellin, Colombia

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Fungi

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Agaricales

Family: Hymenogastraceae

Genus: Psilocybe

Species: P. hoogshagenii

#mycology #mushrooms #colombia #psychedelic

Viscid Black Earth Tongues found on our recent trip to Santuario, Antioquía, Colombia

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Fungi

Division: Ascomycota

Class: Geoglossomycetes

Order: Geoglossales

Family: Geoglossaceae

Genus: Glutinoglossum

Species: Glutinoglossum glutinosum

Just got back from an amazing trip to #Colombia where a group of us went to #explore within the Cloud Forests of #Antioquia just outside of #Medellin. Here is one of the finds:

Kingdom: #Fungi

Division: Basidiomycota

Class: Agaricomycetes

Order: Agaricales

Family: Marasmiaceae

Genus: #Campanella

Species: Unknown (Let us know if you know!) nostr:npub1pupw05gyyam24rxtchrqkt3ygqd7p2jm4n7xya76hy8t489rth5qsz77fc

Very interesting point I’d say. Add us to that list too…

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Evidence of psychedelic use 9000 years ago?

In the vast, arid expanse of the Sahara Desert lies Tassili n'Ajjer, a region in Algeria where time seems to have paused, preserving secrets etched into stone. Here, among other wonders, are the so-called "mushroom figures," ancient artworks that have captured the imagination of scholars and adventurers alike. These Neolithic petroglyphs and paintings, dating back to between 7000 and 5000 BC, portray human figures with what some interpret as a profound connection to mushrooms.

The story of these figures begins with their discovery. Local Tuareg nomads, the traditional inhabitants of the area, knew of these ancient images, but it was not until French explorers in the early 20th century, and later Henri Lhote in the 1950s, brought these artworks to the broader world's attention. Lhote's expeditions uncovered a treasure trove of prehistoric art, but among the multitude of images, the ones with human figures seemingly sprouting mushrooms or holding them stood out.

The mushroom figures are intriguing for their suggestion of a spiritual or ritualistic use of fungi. In these depictions, humans are often portrayed with oversized heads or in poses that suggest a trance-like state, surrounded by or emanating from mushroom-like symbols. These symbols are sometimes geometric, abstract, but their mushroom-like form has led to a theory that these images represent a shamanic culture's use of psychedelics for spiritual journeys or healing ceremonies.

Researchers like Giorgio Samorini and ethnomycologists have delved into the possibility that these mushrooms are from the Psilocybe genus, known for its psychoactive properties. If true, these artworks could provide one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the human use of psychedelics, suggesting that the ingestion of these substances might have played a role in spiritual or communal practices of the time.

However, the interpretation of these figures as evidence of mushroom use is not without controversy. Critics argue that the shapes could symbolize other elements of nature or abstract concepts, not necessarily related to psychoactive fungi. The debate centers on whether our modern understanding of symbols is accurately applied to prehistoric art, which might have had entirely different cultural significances.

Despite these debates, the mushroom figures of Tassili n'Ajjer have transcended academic circles to influence modern culture, notably within the psychedelic community. Writers like Terence McKenna have popularized the idea that these ancient artworks reflect a deep, ancestral connection to psychedelics, suggesting that humanity's relationship with these substances might be as old as civilization itself.

Thus, the Tassili mushroom figures tell a story not just of art but of human exploration into consciousness. They stand as silent witnesses to a time when the Sahara was green, when the earth was lush, and perhaps when the human spirit sought to understand the depths of its own psyche through the natural world, particularly through the enigmatic mushrooms.

Could there be anything more perfect than this!?

TIL…

Beavers are instinctually driven to build dams due to evolutionary adaptations that have provided significant survival advantages:

1. Habitat Creation:

- Ponds: By building dams, beavers create still water habitats or ponds. These ponds provide a safe environment where beavers can escape predators, as they are excellent swimmers but less adept on land.

- Shelter: The damming activity leads to the creation of lodges. Beavers build lodges with underwater entrances, which not only protect them from predators but also from extreme weather conditions.

2. Food Storage:

- Food Cache: Beavers cut down trees and vegetation to use in dam and lodge construction but also to store as food. The pond acts as a refrigerator, keeping the food fresh underwater, accessible throughout winter or during periods when the ground is frozen or dry.

3. Water Depth Control:

- Survival Strategy: Beavers can control the water level by adjusting their dams. This control ensures the water is deep enough to prevent freezing to the bottom in winter, thus maintaining access to their food cache and providing a consistent water supply.

4. Territory and Social Structure:

- Territorial Boundaries: Dams can serve as territorial markers, helping beavers to establish and defend their territory against other beavers or animals.

- Family Structure: Beavers live in family units or colonies. The dam and lodge are central to their social structure, providing a communal living space.

5. Natural Instinct:

- Innate Behavior: The drive to build is deeply ingrained in beaver behavior, passed down genetically. This instinct ensures that even when young beavers move to new areas, they will start dam-building activities without any learned behavior.

6. Ecological Impact:

- Ecosystem Engineering: Beavers are known as ecosystem engineers because their dams alter landscapes, create wetlands, control erosion, and increase biodiversity by making habitats for other species.

The instinctual behavior of dam-building has not only ensured the survival of beavers but has also significantly impacted their environment, creating conditions that support a variety of life forms. Their dam-building activities are a prime example of how an animal's behavior can shape and be shaped by its environment over evolutionary time.

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Welcome!

Amazing!

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This #photography pencil trick for scale and contrast is such a cool idea; not to overlook how super cool that tiny Lepiota #mushroom is! 🤤 ❤️

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Good! Could care less if she’s ever seen again!

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Wanna talk about relief 😮‍💨 No more Kamalala!

She’s drunk as a skunk.

💯 it is but we all know that is exactly what went through the real ones mind. 🤣

This is pretty funny! Musk is a madman!

Yes but they aren’t being sent to most.

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