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Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Good vibes at the empanada shop! Hmmm, which empanada should I steal….?
A happy halloween from your favorite thief of shinies >:3
-Heist

📸: @xerolarkspur.bsky.social

Heist Raccoon, a black and white raccoon with a red hoodie, contemplates which empanada he’d like to steal at the local empanada shop :3.

November 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

OM NOM NOM

Base of the escalator at Friendship Heights metro station in Washington, DC. The two symmetrically placed security cameras above the opening to the platform resembles eyes and a comically large mouth respectively.

October 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

A curse descends on an unfortunate lilac raccoon, and now he’s a bit hungry! >:3

Excellent headshot from @russellfox.bsky.social! I promise I will actually watch the movie this design is based on XD (Night of the Zoopocalyse!)

A cursed lilac raccoon named Tundra poses for the camera, his blue eyes glowing with a possessed aura and a slithering purple tongue outstretched towards the viewer! Uh oh!

October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

This summer (winter?) I had the privilege of visiting the stunningly beautiful nation of South Africa 🇿🇦!! Here is a small sample of what I saw :3

A monument that marks the southern tip of Africa and the border between the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. The top of the plaque is written in Afrikaans and the bottom of the plaque is written in English.

A beautiful view of mountains as they meet the Atlantic Ocean near Rooi-Els, South Africa

An African penguin poses for the cameras of several international tourists at Boulder’s Beach. The beach is a protected home for 10% of the remaining African penguin population.

A view of Cape Town, South Africa and its surroundings from the top of Table Mountain.

September 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Very cute! I have a cat named Mochi too :3. Seems like cats named Mochi can never resist a good bag…

September 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, but at least Heist seems to be enjoying his Saturday! If you’re out and about, I’m sure he’d love the company :3.

📸: @theopossum.bsky.social

Heist Raccoon relaxes at an art installation, ready to discuss his next big plans with anyone who will listen x3.

July 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Heist: “Laying low in the desert after a big scheme doesn’t have to be a hot mess. Just find a charming oasis, and you’re good to go!”

📸: @yorkdork.bsky.social

A mischievous raccoon named Heist poses behind a palm tree at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ.

July 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

With Tundra afk, now is my chance!

Hi there, I’m Heist Raccoon! I will steal your gems but at least I’ll look cute while doing it :3c. Happy Pride!

📸: @theopossum.bsky.social
🧵: @zeroremnants.bsky.social
🧵: @plushbuttons.bsky.social

Heist Raccoon sits on a floral swinging chair surrounded by a mystical forest of many colors. He strikes a cute pose for the camera :3. Photo taken at “The Looking Glass” art installation in Charlottesville, VA, USA.

June 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Earlier this Spring, I took a trip out to one of the most famous natural formations in the US - the Grand Canyon! 🇺🇸
Here are some photos:

The Desert View watchtower on the right looms over the Grand Canyon on the left.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

A view of the Colorado River in the middle of the Grand Canyon, from the perspective of the South Rim.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

A squirrel sits on a rock at the bottom center of this photo to look over the Grand Canyon near Mather Point.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

A crowd gathers to look into the Grand Canyon from Mather Point.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

May 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Nice day for solo mini golf! :D
Bad day for my solo score D:

Hole 2 at a mini golf course, featuring a fun loop-de-loop! My mini golf ball is purple and rests on the wooden post :3

April 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Several weeks ago I was lucky enough to take a sleeper train through the maritimes of Canada 🇨🇦! Here are some photos:

The frozen Miramichi River in Miramichi, New Brunswick

A made bed in a 2-person cabin within a 1950s Budd (HEP) railcar operated by VIA Rail on their Ocean service.

An empty table in the dining car of VIA Rail’s Ocean service. Exterior is a field somewhere outside of Drummondville, Quebec

March 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Several weeks ago I flew down to the southern hemisphere for the first time to visit the beautiful nation of Chile 🇨🇱! Here are some photos :3

Tundra stands at a Chilean grocery store holding a 12-pack of “Cristal” branded beer. This picture was taken as a reference to the “Cerveza Cristal” meme, in which advertisements for the beer were seamlessly spliced into films broadcasted on Chilean television, with the Star Wars films being a notable example.

A fountain at the center of Plaza de Armas (Spanish for “Military Square”). This square serves as the origin point for the capital city of Santiago.

A view of the business district skyline of Santiago from a cable car that runs along the ridge of Cerro San Cristóbal, a hill in the city with several attractions.

A view of the Pacific Ocean from the coastal town of Algarrobo. A pier with many Chilean flags appears in the background, as well as a very happy dog on the beach :3.

December 29, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Oh, I didn't realize the desktop version of BlueSky obliterates the U.S. flag emoji with the word "us", it's supposed to look like this!

The correct formatting of the referenced BlueSky post, where the US flag is shown instead of the word "us", which is kind of silly XD.

October 20, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

I voted in 🇺🇸

An “I voted” sticker prominently displayed on a Las Vegas, Nevada t-shirt, to prove that Tundra voted in the November 2024 United States Presidential Election. Make sure to vote as well if you are eligible!

October 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

A raccoon holds up a sign that says “agree” to imply that he agrees Spectrum is the worst. Art by Anant S.vilai

September 15, 2024 at 9:52 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

If you’re going to FWA, consider stopping by @professorscritch.bsky.social’s Data Blitz panel! I’ll be there to share how we research mysteries of the universe with experiments underground, and other furry academics will present their exciting research as well!

(Graphic by @polycereal.bsky.social)

A flyer for a panel at Furry Weekend Atlanta titled “Furries in Academia Data Blitz”. The panel will cover a broad range of research fields with ten 5-minute presentations.

April 22, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

Hi! Is there anyone interested in having this old laboratory timer? It still works! It feels like a shame to throw it away, but we’re downsizing and really don’t have a place for it.

February 1, 2024 at 6:51 PM

Tundra Amethyst

@ringtailprince.bsky.social

I’ve been a little quiet recently since I was abroad in Austria and Germany! Loved being back out there and hope I don’t have to wait so long to return x3