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* Discussing cryptozoology in a [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/10/10/monster-hunting-well-no-no/ scientific manner]], instead of the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.

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* Discussing cryptozoology in a His even-handed writings on [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/10/10/monster-hunting-well-no-no/ scientific manner]], instead of cryptozoology]], avoiding the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.sensationalism associated with the topic without ever adopting the sneering contempt some skeptics have for the field and those who study it.
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* The [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/04/01/true-origins/ April Fools']] [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2011/04/01/science-meets-mokele-mbembe/ jokes]] for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentOfFunny.

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* The [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/04/01/true-origins/ April Fools']] [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2011/04/01/science-meets-mokele-mbembe/ jokes]] for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentOfFunny.SugarWiki/{{Funny Moment|s}}.
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* There's now a [[http://tetzoo.com/convention TetZooCon]]!

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* There's now a [[http://tetzoo.com/convention TetZooCon]]!TetZooCon]]!
* Darren doing [[http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/tetrapod-zoology/2015/04/20/things-i-have-gotten-wrong/ a post]] on things he has gotten wrong over the years.
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** Marjanović becomes responsible for the [[http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/tetrapod-zoology/2014/05/24/ratite-evolution-part-ii/#comment-15497 longest comment yet]] in Tet Zoo history.
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* The fact that on at least one occasion what started as [[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/04/why-azhdarchids-were-giant-storks_03.html Tet Zoo article]] eventually [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/05/27/terrestrial-stalking-azhdarchids/ resulted]] in [[http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0002271 an actual publication in peer-reviewed journal]].

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* The fact that on at least one occasion what started as [[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/04/why-azhdarchids-were-giant-storks_03.html Tet Zoo article]] eventually [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/05/27/terrestrial-stalking-azhdarchids/ resulted]] in [[http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0002271 an actual publication in peer-reviewed journal]].journal]].
* There's now a [[http://tetzoo.com/convention TetZooCon]]!
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* [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/09/24/holtz-rey-2007-dinosaurs-book/ Naish's review]] (the first ever!) of ''Literature/DinosaursTheMostCompleteUpToDateEncyclopedia''.

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* [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/09/24/holtz-rey-2007-dinosaurs-book/ Naish's review]] (the first ever!) of ''Literature/DinosaursTheMostCompleteUpToDateEncyclopedia''.''Literature/DinosaursTheMostCompleteUpToDateEncyclopedia''.
* The fact that on at least one occasion what started as [[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/04/why-azhdarchids-were-giant-storks_03.html Tet Zoo article]] eventually [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/05/27/terrestrial-stalking-azhdarchids/ resulted]] in [[http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0002271 an actual publication in peer-reviewed journal]].
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* The [[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/01/when-eagles-go-bad.html very first post]], and you just ''know'' that this blog is something special.

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* The [[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/01/when-eagles-go-bad.html very first post]], post]] (with actual content) and you just ''know'' that this blog is something special.
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* The [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/04/01/true-origins/ April Fools']] [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2011/04/01/science-meets-mokele-mbembe/ jokes]] for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentsOfFunny.

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* The [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/04/01/true-origins/ April Fools']] [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2011/04/01/science-meets-mokele-mbembe/ jokes]] for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentsOfFunny.CrowningMomentOfFunny.



* The fact that, even with ScheduleSlips, Tet Zoo has been updated at a fairly regular pace over the years, something that many other otherwise excellent science blogs haven't been able to manage.

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* The fact that, even with ScheduleSlips, {{schedule slip}}s, Tet Zoo has been updated at a fairly regular pace over the years, something that many other otherwise excellent science blogs haven't been able to manage.
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* The fact that, even with ScheduleSlips, Tet Zoo has been updated at a fairly regular pace over the years, something that many other otherwise excellent science blogs haven't been able to manage.

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* The fact that, even with ScheduleSlips, Tet Zoo has been updated at a fairly regular pace over the years, something that many other otherwise excellent science blogs haven't been able to manage.manage.
* [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/09/24/holtz-rey-2007-dinosaurs-book/ Naish's review]] (the first ever!) of ''Literature/DinosaursTheMostCompleteUpToDateEncyclopedia''.
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** And now we get [[http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/tetrapod-zoology/2012/07/03/world-must-ignore-reptileevolution-com/ the longest and most elaborate response]] yet!
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* Discussing cryptozoology in a [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/10/10/monster-hunting-well-no-no/ scientific manner]], instead of the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.

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* Discussing cryptozoology in a [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/10/10/monster-hunting-well-no-no/ scientific manner]], instead of the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.cryptozoologists.
* The [[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/01/when-eagles-go-bad.html very first post]], and you just ''know'' that this blog is something special.
--> '''Steve Bodio''' (first commenter on said post): First, this is without a doubt one of the best blogs ever-- I'll put it on my blogroll immediately.
* The fact that, even with ScheduleSlips, Tet Zoo has been updated at a fairly regular pace over the years, something that many other otherwise excellent science blogs haven't been able to manage.
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* The April Fools' jokes for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentsOfFunny.
* The publication of the first Tet Zoo book.

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* The [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/04/01/true-origins/ April Fools' jokes Fools']] [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2011/04/01/science-meets-mokele-mbembe/ jokes]] for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentsOfFunny.
* The publication [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2010/10/07/tetrapod-zoology-book-one/ publication]] of the first Tet Zoo book.



* Naish's identifications of several strange animal carcasses widely sensationalized as "monsters" in the media. Revealing the "Montauk Monster" as a raccoon carcass might be the best (and most famous) example.
* Covering the obscure snake ''Bothrolycus ater'', just to see exactly how much can be said about such an obscure species. Yes, we ''still'' get a lengthy, informative post.
* Showing us that ''rabbits'' of all things are "the freakiest of all mammals".
* Discussing cryptozoology in a scientific manner, instead of the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.

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* Naish's identifications of several strange animal carcasses widely sensationalized as "monsters" in the media. Revealing the [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2008/08/04/the-montauk-monster/ "Montauk Monster" Monster"]] as a raccoon carcass might be the best (and most famous) example.
* Covering the [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2010/09/13/everything-about-bothrolycus/ obscure snake snake]] ''Bothrolycus ater'', just to see exactly how much can be said about such an obscure species. Yes, we ''still'' get a lengthy, informative post.
* Showing us that ''rabbits'' ''[[http://darrennaish.blogspot.com/2006/05/most-freaky-of-all-mammals-rabbits.html rabbits]]'' of all things are "the freakiest of all mammals".
* Discussing cryptozoology in a [[http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2007/10/10/monster-hunting-well-no-no/ scientific manner, manner]], instead of the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.
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* Showing us that ''rabbits'' of all things are "the freakiest of all mammals".

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* Showing us that ''rabbits'' of all things are "the freakiest of all mammals".mammals".
* Discussing cryptozoology in a scientific manner, instead of the stereotypical pseudoscientific junk practiced by many self-proclaimed cryptozoologists.
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* Naish's identifications of several strange animal carcasses widely sensationalized as "monsters" in the media. Revealing the "Montauk Monster" as a raccoon carcass might be the best (and most famous) example.

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* Naish's identifications of several strange animal carcasses widely sensationalized as "monsters" in the media. Revealing the "Montauk Monster" as a raccoon carcass might be the best (and most famous) example.example.
* Covering the obscure snake ''Bothrolycus ater'', just to see exactly how much can be said about such an obscure species. Yes, we ''still'' get a lengthy, informative post.
* Showing us that ''rabbits'' of all things are "the freakiest of all mammals".
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* The entire blog itself for zoology blogs.

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* The entire blog itself for zoology blogs.blogs.
* Naish's identifications of several strange animal carcasses widely sensationalized as "monsters" in the media. Revealing the "Montauk Monster" as a raccoon carcass might be the best (and most famous) example.
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** And when Naish isn't responding to them, you can be almost ''certain'' David Marjanović (who has been nicknamed the "Tet Zoo Bulldog") will.
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* Anytime Naish decides to respond to cranks, whether in the comments or as a full-blown post.
* The April Fools' jokes for their sheer scope and effort put into them, as well as the satire that makes its way into a few. Also CrowningMomentsOfFunny.
* The publication of the first Tet Zoo book.
* The vesper bats series. The first (and so far only) long Tet Zoo series (20 parts!) to actually be ''completed'', and in roughly just a ''single month'' at that. And yes, it covers ''every'' extant species of vesper bat.
* The entire blog itself for zoology blogs.

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