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What Animal Ate my Mango?

Merry — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:18:27 +0000

Wild animal devours a pampered mango fruit outside my studio, possibly while I was hard at work one rainy summer night.

The Owl Across the Street

Merry — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:09:08 +0000

I spot an enormous owl in a suburban Jacksonville, Fl. neighborhood on a hot summer night.

Hyena Makes a Good Companion?

Merry — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:18:47 +0000

Hyenas are big, possibly smelly animals that, shockingly, can have sweet temperaments!

Bo Obama

Merry — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:49:52 +0000

Bo seems like the perfect name for the Obama’s new pet, a Portugese Water Dog. I’m amused by the idea of a dog moving into the white house, clueless as to the importance of his new home and owners. I’ve been aware of this breed for many years, as I’ve made custom Portugese Water Dog [...]

New Amphibians Discovered

Merry — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:04:17 +0000

The Madagascar amphibians discovered recently are a colorful and exciting find. I would love to travel to that exotic land and see this creatures for myself!

Thoughts on the Frozen Baby Mammoth

Merry — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:34:47 +0000

As excited as I was to see actual photos of the recently discovered baby mammoth carcass, I don't believe we should be entertaining the idea of cloning the mammoth again.

Honey Bees in Spring

Merry — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:26:59 +0000

Whenever I see a honeybee on a clover, I breathe a little sigh of relief. One of my relatives on the other side of Florida once mentioned to me that she planted a garden which never produced any squash. Anyone who’s ever planted zucchini knows the problem is not that you can’t get any vegetables [...]

Hissing Cockroaches Make Oddball Pets

Merry — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:33:58 +0000

Although cockroaches, including the hissing variety are far from being near and dear to my heart, I can understand the fascination others have for this creature.

A Very Old Octopus

Merry — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:37:36 +0000

A fossil octopus, complete with tentacles and other details was discovered in rock in Lebanon. This is only the second of its kind found, since the soft body of the octopus is not easily preserved in fossil form.

Welcome the Praying Mantis!

Merry — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:44:46 +0000

The praying mantis - make sure you have at least one of these super pest control machines in your garden!