15. Malin Akerman
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♉ Our Zodiac Taurus( Sturmbeest ) in Movie Avatar.
The sturmbeest (Na'vi name: talioang) is one of the main sources of animal products for the Na'vi. As such, sturmbeest are a primary organizing force in the clan culture. A number of different clans extol the virture of the animal in textiles, music, song, dance, and art.
Sturmbeest are herd animals. They are extremely social and highly protective of their young. They are also territorial and will mass for attack against any would be predator. When the predator is too large or in too great a number, they will stampede, often breaking off into smaller packs for evasion.
The male (or 'bull') is about 15 percent larger than the female, has a larger ridge bone on its back, and also has a dramatic top horn that is used for defense against and contest with other bulls.
Their brain-mass-to-body ratio is low and the creatures are slow to react and slow to stop reacting. The young, elderly, and sickly are prey to the largest or fiercest predators, such as viperwolf packs, the thanator, and occasionally a large great leonopteryx.
The Grave's Bog region is renowned for its large sturmbeest herds.
Anatomy
The sturmbeest has a massive buffalo-like head, six legs and indigo and orange coloring. Its skull features a single large bony hornlike extrusion above the eyes. Extrusions are reddish or orange, with striped slashes of blue. The creature has bioluminescent patterns on the ridge and both sides of the body. It also has chitinous armor, which is perfect for the construction of gongs when dried.
Feeding Ecology
Sturmbeest are land animals that feed on grass, shrubs, and various fungi. Hornlike jaw extension acts as plow for digging up roots, grubs and other subsurface food. They are highly territorial and will occasionally kill an RDA soldier if one gets too close to the vegetation.
Trivia
In the Photo: Sturmbeest stampeding during a sturmbeest hunt
Source: James Cameron's Avatar: An Activist Survival Guide pg. 95-96
Sturmbeest are herd animals. They are extremely social and highly protective of their young. They are also territorial and will mass for attack against any would be predator. When the predator is too large or in too great a number, they will stampede, often breaking off into smaller packs for evasion.
The male (or 'bull') is about 15 percent larger than the female, has a larger ridge bone on its back, and also has a dramatic top horn that is used for defense against and contest with other bulls.
Their brain-mass-to-body ratio is low and the creatures are slow to react and slow to stop reacting. The young, elderly, and sickly are prey to the largest or fiercest predators, such as viperwolf packs, the thanator, and occasionally a large great leonopteryx.The Grave's Bog region is renowned for its large sturmbeest herds.
Anatomy
The sturmbeest has a massive buffalo-like head, six legs and indigo and orange coloring. Its skull features a single large bony hornlike extrusion above the eyes. Extrusions are reddish or orange, with striped slashes of blue. The creature has bioluminescent patterns on the ridge and both sides of the body. It also has chitinous armor, which is perfect for the construction of gongs when dried.
Feeding Ecology
Sturmbeest are land animals that feed on grass, shrubs, and various fungi. Hornlike jaw extension acts as plow for digging up roots, grubs and other subsurface food. They are highly territorial and will occasionally kill an RDA soldier if one gets too close to the vegetation.
Trivia
- In the Project 880 script, every now and then a massive herd of sturmbeest would migrate past the Omaticaya Hometree. Killing a sturmbeest was a rite of passage, as well as providing food for a good while. The Na'vi, while mounted on ikran, would use spears tipped with the heads of domesticated slingers. Hitting a small gap in armor between the front shoulders with this spear would score a kill.
- Jake (Josh in the script) misses his target but retrieves his spear and jams it into the chest of a stampeding sturmbeest to earn his place among The People.
- The sturmbeest hunt, while cut from the theatrical release of Avatar, was reinserted into the extended re-release and later the Extended Collector's Edition of the film. In both of the latter versions, sturmbeest can also be seen during the final battle.
- Some hunters brush an ochre stripe on their right arm to indicate that they intend to fell a sturmbeest that day.
In the Photo: Sturmbeest stampeding during a sturmbeest hunt
Source: James Cameron's Avatar: An Activist Survival Guide pg. 95-96
♉ Taurus - holiday survival guide. What to avoid:
- Getting into situations where you have little control over where you go, what you do and who you mix with.
- Having to be anywhere too early in the morning - you know you’re best left to enjoy your sleep then deliver once you’re fully awake.
- Spending too much time with anyone who constantly nags you.
- Partners who’ll flirt with everyone and leave you alone all night - being the dedicated partner you are, you won’t appreciate a flighty fairy (male or female) as a date.
- Anything in your immediate vicinity that looks tacky or uncultured.
♉ Star-Sign Music & Dance Moves
Zodiac music choice: Bulls have a very wide knowledge of music and will appreciate most types of music.
♉ What Taurus Drinks
Taureans don’t really get drunk. They glow, sipping at their drink, which could possibly be a simple beer, or, as they get older, vodka or brandy.If female, their drink of choice could be a long pink concoction. Taureans do drink past the ‘glowing’ stage though, and can get quite loud and possibly offensive to bosses or clients. This is very rare, though.
Your inebriated Bull is more likely to be highly entertaining, providing some great karaoke footage for internal office entertainment and FaceBook.
Zodiac drinks choice: Ancient pink wines, Pina Coladas or everyday beers.
♉ Taurus Baby
The Taurus child is very sweet and loving. While a baby, he loves to be caressed and embraced. He is the child who always wants to be with his parents and is very affectionate with everybody in the family. The child of this sign, boy or girl, will be healthy and strong. He pays much attention to food; he can eat almost everything and in large quantities. His parents should start early to teach him good eating habits as he has a fixed nature and whatever he learns or gets used to, will be very difficult for him to change. He loves candies and chocolates and he tends to be overweight.He is usually quiet and pleasant. He is emotionally stable, seldom gets depressed, and rarely displays aggressiveness or impulsiveness. He behaves properly even among strangers, but if he is the centre of attention, he freezes up. He is one of the most stubborn persons in the zodiac. It is very difficult to make him change his mind; to threaten him with any kind of punishment makes him even more stubborn. The Taurus child can become very shy or rigid as an adult if he is pushed constantly by his parents to do things he does not want to do. The best way to treat him is with love. A kiss, an embrace and a lovely smile can work best to make him less obstinate. Colours and sounds also affect his emotions. Vivid colours like red, orange, etc. disturb him, while soft colours like light rose and blue, make him feel better. The effect is similar with sounds. Taurus Baby is very sensitive even as a baby. He will do things only if they are reasonable to him. He needs to know only the truth, without a lot of complex explanations. Parents must talk to him calmly and logically.
He has an instinctive affinity for music and the arts. It is a great idea to teach him to sing or play an instrument. He may love drawing, painting, or creating things in clay. He is very creative, and may be the best worker in his class at school. He is very obedient but his mind is usually slow. He needs time to do things. He has good memory and he does not forget what he has seen or was taught. He does not lose his toys, or personal belongings. He is a bit fearful; he does not like darkness, or ghost stories. He has a romantic imagination. If he grows up in a peaceful home, with love and without pressure on him, he will be strong, confident and very affectionate with his parents and family.
♉ Taurus - holiday survival guide. What to avoid...
- Getting into situations where you have little control over where you go, what you do and who you mix with.
- Having to be anywhere too early in the morning - you know you’re best left to enjoy your sleep then deliver once you’re fully awake.
- Spending too much time with anyone who constantly nags you.
- Partners who’ll flirt with everyone and leave you alone all night - being the dedicated partner you are, you won’t appreciate a flighty fairy (male or female) as a date.
- Anything in your immediate vicinity that looks tacky or uncultured.
♉ What Taurus needs to survive...
- Beautiful, comfortable clothes to dazzle in.
- Outdoor or country events where you can enjoy the fresh air - your earthy sign appreciates nature.
- Lots of money - cash is very comforting...
- An open mind so you can drop some of your set ways and adapt to other festive season traditions and ways that might prove just as enjoyable.
- A great all-over body massage - you love being touched and it relaxes you tremendously.
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