I thought I’d mention this Wired News article while I was on the subject of the Everglades. As if things aren’t bad enough down there with pesticide run-off, drought and species extinction, we now have pet boa constrictors roaming around and tussling with the alligators. Guess who’s behind this latest mess? Yup, you guessed it, it’s people. Forget invasive species, we’re the number one threat to both ourselves, and the planet.
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Tarzan chimp celebrates 74th birthday
Who’d think it? The chimp who played in the 1930’s Tarzan movies is still alive and well – okay, he’s now diabetic – but he still lives! He just turned 74, and he’s the oldest chimp in the world. Amazing! See link for details.
"Monster rabbit" targets vegetable patch
In a turn of events eerily similar to the latest Wallace and Gromit movie, a ‘monster’ rabbit has been rampaging through vegetable patches in a small village in northern England. Local gardeners are out for revenge, and have hired two local fellows with guns to guard their precious veggies. The creature is described as a cross between a hare and a rabbit, about the size of a dog. “It’s huge!” they say. 🙂 See link for more details.
Congrats to the little guy!
This chipmunk is one tough cookie! (You might want to turn down your sound though, the soundtrack is pretty annoying.)
San Francisco's new energy source: Rover's poop
San Francisco is planning to use dog and cat poop to create renewable energy… Renewable is right… these pooches will do it every day! Check out the photo of Rover, straining to do his bit for his beloved city! I laughed till I cried… Go here to read the article. (Photo courtesy of Discovery News.)
Raoul Pop 