I published some photos from our wildlife camera over a year ago - see prior post …
Continue Reading about More Wildcam Photos – While You’re Sleeping
The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
I published some photos from our wildlife camera over a year ago - see prior post …
Continue Reading about More Wildcam Photos – While You’re Sleeping
Articles about infidelity among humans are always a draw for readers, and yes, including me. But I’m even more eager to read articles or research about monogamy among our animal brethren. It’s true that genetic research has dispelled some of the monogamous myths about animal bonds. …
This weekend I came across a Harper's magazine issue from this summer that had a couple features on the relationship between humans and animals. Some of the thought-provoking points are below, along with other research and a couple experiences of our own. How different are animals from …
Continue Reading about Animal Emotions…. and Animal Demotion
First a full disclosure: I have had both indoor cat and outdoor cats. Yesterday I came across a half-eaten bird kill caused by a cat I’ve seen stalking our bird-friendly property. It made me think of some research The Secret Life of Roaming Cats I heard on NPR in August. Working with the National …
Continue Reading about Saving Wildlife: Keep Cats Indoors (and Other Suggestions)
The recent news of hantavirus at Yosemite National Park being spread through deer mice droppings took me back to 1993 when I was living on the Navajo Reservation in Window Rock. That spring and summer the reservation was the hit with a high number of victims, ranging in age from 13 to 85, with 60% …
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Nature was very talkative on our Alaska trip. We spent 8 days on the Kenai peninsula visiting friends who live in Seward and then exploring on our own during a trip to Homer on the other side of the peninsula. We were reminded how Alaska is a perfect trip for nature lovers or others wanting a quick …
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