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Category Archives: Animals
Watch the Ukrainian President Award Medal to Patron, the Hero Terrier Who Sniffs Out Hundreds of Explosives
Thanks to Pam P. Along with finding land mines, Patron the Russell terrier also educates children and serves as a symbol of Ukraine’s fortitude against Russia. Click here for the article.
Monkeying around can be heart warming
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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A couple of unwanted visitors
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
What Wyoming has done to improve the migration pathways
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Antelope crossing in Wyoming
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
Who stops to smell the flowers (except Skyliners)
Thanks to Sybil Ann (make sure to scroll down!)
Birds Aren’t Real
Ed. Note: The Gen Z’ers have gathered around a crazy fake conspiracy theory. They needed to laugh and poke fun at all the “real” conspiracy theories out there. I listened to the NYT Podcast “Today” and found it remarkable that … Continue reading
The dystopian world of pictures on the internet
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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May you find happiness throughout this year
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
Life is to be enjoyed – say the dogs
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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In Otter news
A zookeeper gave this baby otter a sock to keep warm. She later turned it into a onesie with holes for the hands, feet, and tail!
A welcome visitor at Carkeek Park
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Actors — human and feline — add spark to this wistful biopic
Thanks to Ann M. A movie review for cat lovers to be sure. By MORIA MACDONALDSeattle Times arts critic Should you be anticipating “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” in the hopes of a lighthearted Victorian romp featuring lots of … Continue reading
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Have you ever seen an eagle blink?
Thanks to Janet H.
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Relax, smile and enjoy
Thanks to Rosemary W.
The bell and the rooster
Thanks to Jim S. and Panorama Sara was in the fertilized egg business. She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. She kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and … Continue reading
Day care for baby tigers
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Sing a Capello for the birds
Thanks to Ann M. for sending this link. She noted, “Elaine Chuang (UW Ophthalmologist) spoke here yesterday about birding—she will lead a residents’ bird watching trip sponsored by the Lifestyle Committee. She concluded with this hilarious song, part of quite … Continue reading