Cat Wars: Book review
Invasive species can come in varying levels of cuteness. Authors Marra and Santella reveal the destructive toll outdoor cats inflict on bird populations around the world.
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Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence: Book Review
Cognitive biologist Nathan Emery reveals the remarkable intellect of our feathered friends in a new released book.
Read moreListening To A Continent Sing
As much as I rely and use technology I still have not bought into the idea of a tablet or paperless book. I enjoy the smell of old books and the feeling of turning pages. Being unplugged relaxes me. I agree with author Sherman Alexie when he said digital formats are not good for authors, especially new authors. In a
Read moreFollowing The Wild Bees, book review
Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting, written by Thomas D. Seeley, introduces readers into the pastime of bee hunting, an exciting outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today. Thomas Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, lives in Ithaca, NY and is the Horace White Professor in
Read moreHow to Write “a Lot”
by Lisa Barrett Most academics need to write. There are grant proposals, magazine articles, manuscripts for publication, class assignments, and blogs. I recently discovered a great resource for getting writing done: How to Write a Lot by Paul Silvia. In his short guide, Silvia instructs graduate students and professors about how to overcome writing misconceptions and how to
Read more10 Reasons Why the Galápagos are Interesting
…to be in the place where Darwin first made these notes would be monumental (as a scientist) and magnificent (as a citizen of the world)!
Read moreThink like a cat, to improve pet relationship
I share my home with two cats, both grey with black stripes or ‘tabby’. Julian is a long and lean skinny cat who walks seductively. The other, is a not-so-long-and-lean-skinny cat who always looks surprised. Princeton has very large eyes for his head, a short nose, tiny ears and is round as a globe. The vet refers to him as
Read moreAbe & Fido: Book celebrates Lincoln’s life and love for animals
On this day throughout history lots of powerful things have happened. In 1947, Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier, by becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. The sport had been segregated for more then 50 years. On a related manner, on this day in 1865 Abraham Lincoln died from his assassins attempt from the previous day. He
Read moreThink like a cat
I share my home with two cats, both grey with black stripes or ‘tabby’. Julian is a long and lean skinny cat who walks seductively. The other, is a not-so-long-and-lean-skinny cat who always looks surprised. Princeton has very large eyes for his head, a short nose, tiny ears and is round as a globe. The vet refers to him as
Read moreGift guide for the animal lover in your life
Present time is here. If you are hurrying around looking for something great to give to your animal enthusiast, here are some of oldies but goodies for this holiday season. “Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine” by Marion Nestle I just got the book, although it is a few years old now. This book is a serious
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