#Happy Chinese New Year!

[tsukinom]

Another-another aggie.io session with @licollisa

((also, us collapse after few drawings))

[uncharismatic-fauna]

A Big Round of Applause for the Chinese Giant Salamander

The Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) is one of the largest amphibians in the world, second only to the South China giant salamander (Andrias sligoi) which was only recently distinguished as a separate species. This species typically weights 25–30 kg (55–66 lb) and is 1.15 m (3.8 ft) in length, although It can reach up to 50 kg (110 lb) and 1.8 m (5.9 ft). Its anatomy is well-suited to its aquatic lifestyle; the broad, flat body allows it to creep along riverbeds, and its wide mouth allows it to gulp down any prey it might come accross. Their eyesight is very poor and as a result the eyes themselves are small. A. davidianus‘s skin is typically dark to blend in with its surrounding, and the excess wrinkles provide more surface area through which it can absorb oxygen from the water.

As their name suggests, the Chinese giant salamander is found only in China; specifically fragmented areas from Qinghai to Jiangsu and south to Sichuan, Guangxi and Guangdong. This species is entirely aquatic, and thus is most often found in the basins of the Yangtze, Yellow and Pearl Rivers. A. davidianus lives in caves or freshwater crevices, although they are also seen along lakes or open rocky riverbeds.

Part of the reason this species is so large is because they grow throughout their entire lives. Chinese giant salamanders start out as eggs, which are hatched in groups of 400-500 laid in slow-moving underwater cavities. The eggs are quite large, at a maximum size of 14–16 mm (0.55–0.62 in) after they’re laid and habe absorbed water. They take 50-60 days to hatch, and larvae emerge already resembling their parents, albeit with external gills, and are already 3 cm (1.2 in) long. The young are independent, although they typically stay in the stream they were hatched in until they’re fully grown. The gills are lost at 3 years old, although sexual maturity isn’t reached until 5 to 6 years and a length of 40–50 cm (16–20 in).

Mating occurs between mating occurs between July and September, when the water temperature reaches 20 °C (68 °F). During this time, males push sand and gravel out of their dens to clean them-- a process that can take up to a week-- and ‘shower’ regularly by moving under fast-moving currents. Females are attracted to clean dens, and once she chooses a mate the pair engage in a number of courtship behaviors including knocking bellies, leaning side-to-side, and cohabitating. After the female lays her eggs, she leaves and the male guards the eggs until they hatch. Individuals as old as 60 have been recorded in the wild, although few individuals survive past the larval stage.

Chinese giant salamanders have few predators as adults. The most common are otters, red foxes, weasels and hog badgers, although juveniles can also fall prey to large fish or even adult salamanders. To deter predators, A. davidianus secretes a white acidic, sticky substance from its skin. For the most part this species is the apex predator of its ecosystem, and feeds on insects, smaller amphibians, crustaceans, fish, and the Chinese water shrew (Chimarrogale styani). Individuals detect their prey by a combination of detecting chemicals in the water and a series of nodes along the sides of their bodies that sense vibration. When prey is located, the salamander creates a vaccum with their mouths, sucking in water and their meal.

Conservation status: The Chinese giant salamander is considered Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Primary threats include habitat loss, disease, and over-harvesting for meat. National and international conservation programs and zoos are working to raise awareness, conserve habitat, and raise captive-bred salamanders for re-release in the wild.

Extra fun picture for Chinese New Year:

This picture is from a series of paintings by artist Frankie Huang, who depicts a number of Chinese words literally. In this piece, the Chinese giant salamander is shown as the literal translation of its name in China: Wawayu, or ‘Baby fish’. This name comes from the salamanders’ distinct vocalizations, which can often sound like crying babies.

Photos

Theodore Papenfuss

Egon Heiss

Ben Tapley

Frankie Huang (Instagram)

[hisclockworkservants]

Happy lunar new year! It's gonna be a great year of bunnies!!! 兔年快乐！

[ginsoakedgirl80]

[lotusflowerbreakingthesurface]

PingXie Fic Recs 106-109:

Restart Window Paper Series by 槐安国师/槐安鸽师/HAGS

Happy Lunar New Year 2024!! 🎊🐉

【麒麟从此年年常在，无邪无忧岁岁平安】

“From now on, Qilin will always be there every year. May you be innocent and safe every year.”

—(mtl)

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Sorry, it's a bit late, but here are the fic recs no. 106 to 109 "Restart—Pierce the Window Paper Trilogy". These fics are closely related to each other. There is a recommended reading order by the writer:

《悬崖》 "Cliff" → 《命蛊》 "Fate Gu" → 《深海以下》 "Below the Deep Sea" → 《敦伦之乐》 "The Joy of Dunlun*" (Bonus 🚗)

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1️⃣ [PX Fic Rec 106] 悬崖 "Cliff"

Status: Complete | Language: Chinese | Length: 25 Chapters | Tags: Canon Setting—Restart—Filling the Pit, Window Paper has not been pierced | What's inside the fic: Wu Xie's First Person POV, Action/Adventure

About this fic: This fic fills the scene after NPSS's statement that he got drunk and changed the story. It starts from when Pangzi entered the calling spring from tulou, and Wu Xie met Liu Sang. There are some additional PingXie scenes and other necessary changes for the sake of the plot.

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2️⃣ [PX Fic Rec 107] 命蛊 "Fate Gu"

Status: Complete | Language: Chinese | Length: 30 Chapters | Tags: Canon Setting—Restart—Yucun, Clear Water, Window Paper, HE | What's inside the fic: Wu Xie's First Person POV, Action/Adventure, Ambiguous Relationship, Life Span Talk

About this fic: This fic is a continuation from 《悬崖》 "Cliff". After their last adventure in Restart, Iron Triangle came back to Yucun. However, for some reason, Xiaoge and Fatty's wound couldn't heal for a long time. In order to find the cure, they once again embarked in a new adventure. The main topic of this fic is the life span matter and it is solved here.

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3️⃣ [PX Fic Rec 108] 深海以下 "Below the Deep Sea"

Status: Complete + Extra | Language: Chinese | Length: 22 Chapters + 8 Extras | Tags: Canon Setting—Ten Years—Restart—Yucun, Pierce the Window Paper, Double Perspective, HE | What's inside the fic: Wu Xie's First Person POV, Zhang Qiling's First Person POV

About this fic: After Zhang Qiling came back, he took it for granted that he and Wu Xie were already together, but Wu Xie mistakenly thought that the other party was straight and insists that he was actually straight too. To make it worse, Wu Xie didn’t dare to ask or say anything about it.

"Last question, what is the deepest place on the seabed?"

I thought for a while and said, "How do I know this? With the current modern technology, it is still impossible to explore such a deep place, and whether there is a deeper place is also an unknown field. It is estimated that only the sea itself knows."

"Do you understand?" The fat man looked at me and gestured upwards with his hands, "What can be measured and seen is the part that is exposed. The part that is most hidden..." He poked me with his finger, "Only the sea knows."

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4️⃣ [PX Fic Rec 109] 敦伦之乐 "The Joy of Dunlun*"

Rating: M/R | Status: Complete | Language: Chinese | Words: 2,886 | Tags: Canon Setting—Yucun, Zhang Qiling's First Person POV | What's inside the fic: First Time, Established Relationship

About this fic: This part is also the first extra story of 《深海以下》 "Below the Deep Sea".

Before having a relationship, I regarded sex as optional. Although I occasionally had thoughts, I was not sure whether both of us were ready.

Until one night, I had a s*xual impulse towards Wu Xie.

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Writer's attribute: PingXie Only

Personal opinion: It's really really worth to read! The overall story is great 💖 The plot is not too fast or too slow, and the whole thing makes sense. I think PingXie is a type of ship where everything needs to be taken slowly, it's easy to become greasy if you don't write it carefully... and the writer really did a good job, even Xiaoge's smut part doesn't feel out of place. The double perspective is also impressive, I can feel Xiaoge's strong and independent personality here. I mean that he always has his own thought, even in canon, he isn't the type of character who likes to follow along blindly without thinking. He comes to this point because he wants to do so, he always has his own reason to do something. It's just that Wu Xie's perspective make it difficult to know what Xiaoge is thinking. This is one of the best window paper fics I've ever read! (⁠*⁠˘⁠︶⁠˘⁠*⁠)⁠.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡

A little note: Dunlun means s*x between husband and wife, more info here.

Where to read:

Lofter (the search function doesn't work properly on web, so I give you the archive page link instead).

Or go to the writer's Weibo.

For the 🚗 part, AO3 is also available.

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[adancewiththedivine]

ITS THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON

[wilardo--adler]

The people in the mansion held a feast today. Apparently it's a special occasion.

Ashe and Claire did most of the cooking, As always.

I, Sirius and Noel also took part.

“ On this occasion, I hope you have a party to remember and a feast to enjoy. ”

.. well, that's what they said.

[kimarisgundam]

Omg I can't believe it's 2024🐉🐉

[itsalice3940]

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR !!!(I'll post the artwork soon I just need to recover my strength)🥳🎉🎊

[dancing-on-inters]

Guanyu's year of the rabbit Insta story is adorable! 新年快乐!

[blurrycow]

xin nian kuai le!

[makeitmingi]

happy lunar new year!! I hope you have a good one and all the fortune and blessings go your way <33

-☁️

thank you so much ☁️ anon!! wishing you all the best with the power of the dragon <3

[rongzhi]

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[mochiwei]

新年快乐!! Happy Year of the Dragon!! 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊

[bellaboutime]

Year of the Rabbit