Although scientifically humans are animals, in everyday usage, animal often refers to any member of the animal kingdom that is not a human being, and sometimes excludes insects (although including such arthropods as crabs).
The ideas I'm trying to express in this term include both the disparity of the beginning and end subjects and yet the overall lack of 'seam' or 'break' in the conversation -- each step is a natural outcropping of the previous part of the conversation.
Why not just say "I would appreciate any ideas?" This article and others make a good case for using the active voice. The reason for saying "would be appreciated" as opposed to "are appreciated" is that the ideas haven't come in yet.
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Brad Wilson in 2010 embarked on the "Affinity" series, capturing the essence of exotic animals through his lens.
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