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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
Filed under animal imagery, human behavior, marine life, politics, Uncategorized
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
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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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
Filed under academia, endangered species, extinct species, Phobia-inducing, Uncategorized
Rabbits and Hares
Rabbits and hares are among the most semantically complex of all mammals. Although the terms “rabbit” and “hare” are used interchangeably in colloquial speech, they are actually two distinct species, according to zoologists. Both are shamelessly promiscuous, which explains the colorful … 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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