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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIf you could be turned into any animal, what animal would you pick. Mine is a dolphin
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(3,861 posts)debm55
(39,255 posts)As a child I often had very real dreams of being able to fly like a bird. It was exhilarating.
debm55
(39,255 posts)ItsjustMe
(11,865 posts)For a land animal
Peregrine Falcon for the air
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(39,255 posts)keithbvadu2
(40,635 posts)FirstLight
(14,344 posts)I feel like I might be afraid of heights! LOL
So how about a nice, happy Momma Bear...Livin in the woods with no humans in sight and having a good old time!!! Scratchin' on trees, bathin' in lakes or hot springs, and eatin trout and berries!
Living in Tahoe, I see plenty Bears, I wish they weren't so endangered by human behavior and the stupid to9urists. That's why I say I'd prefer to be somewhere remote AF!!!
debm55
(39,255 posts)During their natural lifetime.
EYESORE 9001
(27,651 posts)but I lean towards coming back as an otter. They seem to have a lot of fun, and they have little hands, which could be useful.
debm55
(39,255 posts)swimming, laughter, jumping. interactions with humans.
EYESORE 9001
(27,651 posts)Ive had a bellyful of human interaction this time around. It was a tossup between dolphin and otter for me too. It was the hands that clinched the deal for me.
debm55
(39,255 posts)hlthe2b
(106,988 posts)only if I could come back safe from humans... Sorry, but I have seen too much cruelty toward every species...
debm55
(39,255 posts)MiHale
(10,938 posts)Or a wolf.
debm55
(39,255 posts)MiHale
(10,938 posts)Im too old now physically, but mentally Im there.
rubbersole
(8,747 posts)What a pampered love filled existence that would be.
debm55
(39,255 posts)dickthegrouch
(3,637 posts)I love the purring of cats and their soft fur, plus I love the sun and being cuddled, with some defiant independence mixed in.
Poms are very cat like (mine mirrored a lot of the behaviors of the cat Id lost a few months previously).
He sat in my lap as I was working and Id love to be that pampered.
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(39,255 posts)TommieMommy
(1,275 posts)debm55
(39,255 posts)rampartd
(1,014 posts)debm55
(39,255 posts)rampartd
(1,014 posts)and that if she tried to have me "fixed" i'd scratch her eyes out.
mrs :" then you'd better recycle as a tiger"
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(39,255 posts)lapfog_1
(30,250 posts)"so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
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(39,255 posts)KitFox
(101 posts)Dont care to have a diet of bugs or a raptor diet! I spend a lot of time bird watching. I would love to be able to fly way up to the tree tops and sing. I agree with you about dolphins! When my students would ask me my favorite animal, I always said a dolphin because they always look like theyre smiling and love to jump and play. 😊
debm55
(39,255 posts)sunflower seeds.
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(72,737 posts)calguy
(5,791 posts)My favorite fish of all time.
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(39,255 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,903 posts)They live in a free buffet, are afraid of no one, and i've never seen a bunch of dolphins who aren't just having a ball.
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(39,255 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,903 posts)but then I realized I already have been for over 30 years.
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(39,255 posts)catbyte
(36,060 posts)debm55
(39,255 posts)Mike 03
(17,505 posts)along with elephant.
In my mind I have often admired wolves. They are intelligent, they love to run, and they seem to do well on their own wherever they find themselves, so they make do and improvise (two skills I wish I was better at). They are also related to dogs, and I absolutely love dogs. I see wolves as the wise elders of companion dogs.
debm55
(39,255 posts)what gets me.
DinahMoeHum
(22,532 posts)https://www.thebeaverbelievers.com/
debm55
(39,255 posts)And let me loose in Washington DC.
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(39,255 posts)LogDog75
(203 posts)Sleep all day, have humans respond when you cry for food, and you can ignore people and no one thinks it's unusual.
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(39,255 posts)3catwoman3
(25,783 posts)...for you, every day.
JMCKUSICK
(644 posts)debm55
(39,255 posts)Borogove
(72 posts)I used to see them occasionally when I lived in Maine. Theyre very impressive animals. The fact that they are herbivores appeals to me as well
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(39,255 posts)Attilatheblond
(4,685 posts)they are joy incarnate
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(39,255 posts)BOSSHOG
(40,399 posts)Who spoil me rotten. Feeds me my favorites, takes me for walks and provides me with comfortable bedding. Also regular trips to the Vet. We had a dog like that years ago.
debm55
(39,255 posts)fluffy . She goes on three walks a day and eats no human food. But is on a Prescription Diet. Have you thought about getting another poodle.?
We got somewhat of a different kinda deal. My sister in law and her husband live six blocks from us. They are younger than us, both gainfully employed, unlike us ld people. They have two dogs a chiwawa (phonetic spelling) and a 20 pound mix of some sort. Both incredibly friendly. We have full time access to both which includes the occasional babysitting. Its a good deal for my in laws and a great deal for us. We are content with that arrangement.
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(39,255 posts)Different Drummer
(8,827 posts)I would like to come back as a tortoise. Some of them hibernate in cold weather and that hibernation appeals to me. Also, they tend to be long-lived.
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(39,255 posts)ProfessorGAC
(70,847 posts)I know I'm pretty jealous of Vincent's life!
debm55
(39,255 posts)with the kittens or the kittens with Vincent.?
ProfessorGAC
(70,847 posts)One of them actually flops on her back when he walks up to her! He sticks his nose on her chest and and hugs his snout. Pretty fun.
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(39,255 posts)Sneederbunk
(15,417 posts)madamesilverspurs
(16,088 posts)Stand there, look cute, make people smile. What could be better?
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(39,255 posts)applegrove
(123,738 posts)Last edited Sat Jan 4, 2025, 03:09 AM - Edit history (2)
Plus I'd have a huge possie, have a full workday, sleep all winter and have air conditioning in the summer.
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(39,255 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(6,712 posts)It is my Chinese zodiac sign. I have always liked them.
Of course, I would be a very bad dragon, because I could care less about gold. Maybe if I were a dragon, I might give more of a rats ass about it.
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(39,255 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(9,825 posts)because then nobody would mess with me. LOL Now, I'm not sure.
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(39,255 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(9,825 posts)3catwoman3
(25,783 posts)They always look like they are enjoying themselves. I hope it is as much fun to be an otter as it is to watch otters.
debm55
(39,255 posts)The Madcap
(678 posts)Nothing would be eating me, and I would have friends in my pod.
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(39,255 posts)Solly Mack
(93,247 posts)I want to get a firsthand look/feel of their punch.
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(39,255 posts)Rincewind
(1,272 posts)No half measures.
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(39,255 posts)Upthevibe
(9,295 posts)Without question, a bird. They seem to be so free. I don't know what kind of bird but definitely one that flys!