There Are Warthogs and Wildebeests, And Then There Are Beautiful Animals
Warthogs are peculiar creatures. I got the feeling they ‘knew things.’ Certainly there is a menace about them, and an …
Category Archives: Environment
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Great news for biodiversity. This just arrived in my inbox and I’m excited by the news. Had to share it …
In the Path of the Furious Fifties
A Story of Loss and Learning in the Sub-Antarctic that takes us from commercial exploitation to recognition; from carnage to …
Southern Elephant Seals: Giant Slugs of the Sea? Or Just a Lot of Blubber?
Everywhere I looked elephant seals were piled up like heaps of exhausted Sumo wrestlers. Sometimes it was easy to overlook …
Parade of the Penguins, Macquarie Island
I scarcely know where to begin, but my head is so full of penguins and elephant seals I think I’ll …
Dawn of the New Year
I don’t wish to be soppy here, but this is the view I woke up to about 5 a.m. …
Fun Facts and Fotos for Frog Fanciers
G’Day! My topic today is frogs, as suggested in the title. Why frogs? you might ask. I don’t know, I …
The Huntsman…and -Woman
Huntsman Spider photo by Bryce McQuillan Huntsman: n. a very large (some say terrifyingly large) but harmless spider. Often …
Unanswered Questions, Unquestioned Answers
No, I’m not about to step into the abyss of discussing religion–entire civilizations have perished over that! Besides, I did …
Birds in Paradise
I’m feeling rather chirpy this morning. The reason is that I’ve just been sitting in my favorite chair, as I …
