Category Archives: Animals

NFL team’s logo links Super Bowl fans to indigenous roots

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Jim deMaine

From BBC written by Max Matza (Seattle) – thanks to Ed M. Wallace Nagedzi Watts had been going to Seahawks games for almost three decades when a historical discovery helped supercharge his fandom – and deepened his connection to his … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life for Dr. Jane Goodall

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQOVNJ20un8 – click this link on November 12th at 8 AM to livestream the memorial on YouTube.

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Joy from a parrot named Turtle

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks from Bob P. Meet Turtle — the sassy, 40-year-old parrot who rules her household with attitude and affection. Abandoned at a pet store, she found a family and never stopped making them laugh. A touching and funny story about … Continue reading →

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Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By Anna Griffin and Aaron West in the NYT (thanks to Linda T.) Animal costumes are the new black. Exceedingly aware that the black garb worn by demonstrators in 2020 informed President Trump’s apocalyptic view of Portland, Ore., protesters this year have gone … Continue reading →

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8 new bee species discovered in Washington

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Kiyomi Taguchi, University of Washington (thanks to Pam P.) Bee experts wouldn’t have previously expected to find the likes of Osmia cyaneonitens, Dufourea dilatipes and Stelis heronae in Washington. But this year, researchers added eight new bee species to a … Continue reading →

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A new baby orca!

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pearl McE. A new baby orca was spotted off the coast of Alki in Seattle! When asked for comment, the parents responded with a whale song demanding that the Epstein files be released. – Seattle Fun Events

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Meet Famous Artists and Their Cats (Cuteness Overload)

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Jim deMaine

from Daily Art – Thanks to Ann M. Gustav Klimt with Katze. Pinterest. Detail. So many great artists have shared one very special love: the love for cats. Here you will find six modern artists who loved their felines and … Continue reading →

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Beavers: The ultimate ecosystem engineers

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Jim deMaine

As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents—known for their bright orange teeth and flat paddle-shaped tails—have been reshaping landscapes. Their craftily constructed dams slow flowing water … Continue reading →

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50 Winnie The Pooh Quotes That Will Speak Directly To The Soul Of Your Inner Child

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. So it can be really comforting to go back to the things that brought us joy and calm from our childhood. For me, one of my favorite childhood books that never failed to make me smile was the … Continue reading →

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Scientists believe penguin poop might be cooling Antarctica — here’s how

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Jim deMaine

This story was originally published by Grist. Thanks to Pam P. In December 2022, Matthew Boyer hopped on an Argentine military plane to one of the more remote habitations on Earth: Marambio Station at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, where … Continue reading →

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Maja Sereda: Back to the Wild

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: You can find more about Maja — her art, teaching and wildlife advocacy at her website https://majasereda.biz/. Maja Sereda is a multidisciplinary artist who immerses herself in the world of abstraction, fiber arts, and highly detailed drawings. Throughout … Continue reading →

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Ten Famous American Horses

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Heather Cox Richardson I had thought to post a picture tonight and then realized that today was the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. The event was launched in 1875 as horse racing—with its famous Black jockeys, who won more … Continue reading →

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See (and hear) the memorable Mel Blanc

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

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New England Aquarium builds retirement home for aging penguins

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Jim deMaine

The geriatric penguins will enjoy peace and quiet on their own private island. By Morgan Rousseau March 15, 2025 (Thanks to Pam P.) African penguins at the New England Aquarium will live well into their golden years on a new, private … Continue reading →

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Photos: See the pandas’ official return to the National Zoo

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By Amy Held (thanks to Pam P.) Qing Bao, one of the Smithsonian National Zoo’s new Giant Pandas, eats an apple on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. In November 2023, the National Zoo sent its three pandas — Tian Tian and Mei … Continue reading →

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The National Zoo’s giant pandas make the most of D.C.’s snow

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. The National Zoo’s latest giant panda residents basked in the downpour of snow that blanketed Washington, D.C., on Monday, giving onlookers a view into the playtime of the two furry bears ahead of their Jan. 24 public debut. … Continue reading →

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Loving polar bears

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. who assures us that this video will brighten your day! https://bit.ly/41JZfBB – Just click on this link which is bound to make you smile!

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A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found stranded in the Netherlands is finally returning home

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Jim deMaine

from goodgoodgood, thanks to Pam P. In October 2023, a young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found entangled in a net off the coast of the Netherlands — over 5,000 miles from her home waters in the Gulf of Mexico.  … Continue reading →

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If You Think You Can Hold a Grudge, Consider the Crow

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Did you know s group of crows is called a “murder” – this is likely due to old superstitions associating crows with death and scavenging. Sure you may know a group of deer is called a herd, or a group … Continue reading →

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The Presidio Pet Cemetery: A Resting Place for Furry Friends

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Olivia Allen-Price from KQED (thanks to Bob P.) Tombstones at the Presidio of San Francisco Pet Cemetery in San Francisco on Oct. 16, 2024. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED) View the full episode transcript. San Francisco has long been a tough place to … Continue reading →

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A new move in

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. A new guest in the Graystone Park @ 8th & Columbia! This first year Glaucous-winged Gull, trying to act like a heron, enjoyed a refreshing bath in the waterfall pool, then strolled away, enjoying the sun last … Continue reading →

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Residents of Springfield pack Haitian restaurant to show their support

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Kamrin Baker in Good News–thanks to Pam P. Ed Note: According to the Heather Cox Richardson newsletter, “On CNN yesterday morning, Vance admitted to Dana Bash that he had created the story of Haitian immigrants eating pets. He justified … Continue reading →

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Can You Spot the Cat? Cats Hidden in Famous Paintings

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Marina Kochetkova in Arts Magazine. Thanks to Ann M. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Portrait of Julie Manet (or Girl with a Cat), 1887, Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France. Detail. I like cats and I’m sure that many of you do, too. A … Continue reading →

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Firefighters raise nearly $1 million for shelter dogs by modeling in charity calendars

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Jim deMaine

The respected first responders of Colorado’s fire departments are skilled at saving lives and combating wildfires, but once a year, they approach things a bit differently: by turning up the heat. The annual Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar, created by a number … Continue reading →

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At the New England Aquarium

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Common Estimate: The widely cited odds of finding a blue lobster are approximately 1 in 2 million. Comparison to Other Rare Colors Interestingly, blue lobsters are not the rarest color variation: Color Estimated Odds Red (uncooked) … Continue reading →

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