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== Bookmark == |
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*[http://orbit.dtu.dk/files/126906680/Unveiling_the_nature_of_black_mamba_Dendroaspis_polylepis_venom_through_venomics_and_antivenom_immunoprofiling_postprint.pdf this] and [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11990107 this] [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] ([[User talk:Casliber|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Casliber|contribs]]) 21:26, 10 September 2018 (UTC) |
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*Check [http://snakedatabase.org/pages/ld50.php#legendAndDefinitions this] [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] ([[User talk:Casliber|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Casliber|contribs]]) 20:17, 6 December 2018 (UTC) |
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== Speed of snake discussed in article is not consistent, and uses incorrect units in one place; needs correction - but I'm not sure of correct answer == |
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"The black mamba's reputed speed has also been exaggerated. It can slither at no more than 16 km (9.9 mi).[14]" The quoted sentence at the end of the 'Behaviour and ecology' section of the article uses incorrect units of measurement for speed. Speed is distance per unit time; this sentence uses Km and mi(kilometers and miles), which are units for distance not speed. Presumably the unit time is "hour", giving speed units of kilometers per hour and miles per hour, as in "The black mamba's reputed speed has also been exaggerated. It can slither at no more than 16 km/h (9.9 mph).[14]" |
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However, such a speed would be different than the quoted speed in the introductory paragraphs: " Over suitable surfaces, it is possibly the fastest species of snake, capable of at least 11 km/h (6.8 mph) over short distances. ." |
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:That was a formatting error (wrong units). Fixed now [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] ([[User talk:Casliber|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Casliber|contribs]]) 13:32, 2 October 2018 (UTC) |
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== Request for reference == |
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I don't know what the right numbers are for the top speed of this type of snake. Perhaps use the range "11-16 km/hr"? |
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'Despite its reputation as a formidable and highly aggressive species, the black mamba attacks humans only if it is threatened or cornered.' |
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== Range map == |
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Also why there is no edit button for this page? |
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Was about to nominate after closing peer review and realised it needs a sourced and more accurate range map. Will have a look around... [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] ([[User talk:Casliber|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Casliber|contribs]]) 05:04, 7 January 2019 (UTC) |
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:{{ping|Myhappytime2022}} this article is [[WP:PPLIST|semi-protected]], that means that you need to be a [[WP:AUTOC|confirmed]] user to edit it, you'll become one of them when your account be "at least 4 days old and have made at least 10 edits to the encyclopedia". Cheers [[User:Alexcalamaro|Alexcalamaro]] ([[User talk:Alexcalamaro|talk]]) 08:23, 19 February 2022 (UTC) |
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the eat you to [[Special:Contributions/99.45.174.76|99.45.174.76]] ([[User talk:99.45.174.76|talk]]) 18:43, 4 June 2023 (UTC) |
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Many similar articles have a section on human relations, cultural depictions, in popular culture, or the like, where human relations with the animal, cultural depictions, myths and legends, parts in stories (films, books, etc.) throughout human history are discussed. I expected this animal to have that as well, and I expected to find a name-drop for Kill Bill in there. Seeing as this is an FA, I have to ask, has this particular animal never caught the imagination of any humans other than Tarantino, or what? Thanks! <b>[[User:Usedtobecool|<i><span style="color:#b9272b">Usedtobecool</span></i>]] <sup><small>[[User talk:Usedtobecool|<span style="color:#080">TALK</span>]]</small></sup> [[Special:Contributions/Usedtobecool|✨]]</b> 06:29, 18 November 2019 (UTC) |
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[edit]'Despite its reputation as a formidable and highly aggressive species, the black mamba attacks humans only if it is threatened or cornered.'
Also why there is no edit button for this page? Myhappytime2022 (talk) 23:30, 16 February 2022 (UTC)
- @Myhappytime2022: this article is semi-protected, that means that you need to be a confirmed user to edit it, you'll become one of them when your account be "at least 4 days old and have made at least 10 edits to the encyclopedia". Cheers Alexcalamaro (talk) 08:23, 19 February 2022 (UTC)
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