This queen is named Aprikos (Apricot) and her human Nikolai grows catnip for her and gives her regular grooming. They are good friends.

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Scottish Fold

You'll find this worm basking in the sun. It's only superficially similar to a snake, and harmless (unless you're a snail or an insect).

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Slow-worm

Frogs form large choruses in a competition to attract females. Stamina is important: The loudest, and longest, calls win, probably because it indicates good genes.