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This little fishy went to market
Alright, dear readers, okay. the author has a soapbox to stand on and a bone to pick today: it has to do with fishing ethics and sustainability, and is remarkably un-funny (as opposed to the rest of BV’s posts which … Continue reading
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Banker Invests in Duckling Futures.
Joel Armstrong , a 43-year-old banker in Washington state, had been been watching a mother duck nest on a ledge outside his office window for 35 days, so he was not surprised to see them when he got to town on saturday for the city’s annual Lilac festival. … Continue reading
Humanatee: A dying breed
The humanatee is an ancient, intelligent beast, most often found in large “schools.” When members of far-flung schools gather together in large, gregarous groups called “conferences.” During these sporadic expeditions, humanatees may demonstrate dominance by flashing the “TT” position. These … Continue reading
Yeti Crab; merchandising goldmine?
In 2006, a group of marine biologists announced that they had discovered a new species of deep-sea crab; the so-called “yeti crab,” named for the abominable snowman of the Himalayas, earned its nickname because it sports legs covered with long, yellow hairs. Other preliminary nomenclature for Kiwa hirsuta included “Paris Crab” and ”Trump … Continue reading
Purse Dogs
The purse dog is not a species unto itself; rather, it represents a human intervention in animal behavior. Purse dogs have rapidly adapted to their owners’ whims: many have developed hermit crab-like behaviors, and emerge from their shells only when they … Continue reading
Sloth
Sloths once lived both on the ground and in trees, but ground sloths, too slow to outmaeuver enemies, are now extinct, leaving only the familiar upside-down tree dwelling variety.* The surviving species belong to families Megalonychidae (two toed sloths) and Bradypodidae (three toed … Continue reading
Invasive Species/ Critical Habitat Alert
Will libraries, which have been sanctuary to books (libri) since they evolved on earth, slowly be replaced with genus “kindle,” bloodless, soulless creatures of invention? Will paper and cloth-bound books themselves be replaced? Some laud the efficiency and convenience of this new … Continue reading
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Rhetoric Monkey
Rhetoric Monkeys (genus Ateles) have been ranked higher than gorillas in intelligence, making these monkeys less intelligent than humans but more intelligent than any other monkey species. Figures A and B, and C, below, show juvenile and adult Rhetoric Monkeys demonstrating the signature … Continue reading
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Breaking News: latest addition to list of endangered species
Shall we sing a requiem for a dying breed? Genus Newspaperus Printae , which long sat at the top of the media food chain, has been in a state of gradual decline for the last decade. The situation is now critical, as the genus has been dealt a resounding blow … Continue reading
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Weasels: Genus Mustela
Weasels have long been pervasive on earth- often reviled as thieves, there are weasels on every continent in the world. Certain members of genus mustela reportedly perform the “mesmerizing weasel war dance” after fighting or stealing food.* Members of this genus are known as tricky, … Continue reading
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FATCAT
Fatcats (pinguis felis economicus) have long been the subject of jokes*; but it is only recently that both mainstream and specialty media have taken interest in the plight of the fatcat, once an issue reserved only for the ASPCA and related animal rights and protection groups. … Continue reading
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