Category Archives: Animals

A Light in the Forest

A girl with a doll, named Jubilee, Dreamed of the jungle, wild and free, To Africa’s shore, her spirit took wing, With no fancy credentials, but wonder to bring. She walked into Gombe, where shadows descend, A novice observer, a … Continue reading

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The Neighborhood Menu: Tales from the Wetlands Edge

Content Warning: This post deals with the difficult topic of pets and wildlife and uses dark humor to discuss the food chain. It may not be suitable for all readers.   If you live on the edge of a wilderness … Continue reading

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Life on the Edge … of a Wetlands Reserve

When people talk about a quiet, peaceful neighborhood, they usually mean low traffic, polite neighbors and the gentle hum of suburban life. I have one of those, but with a twist. Living on the edge of a wetlands reserve sounds … Continue reading

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When Humans Attack: A Cautionary Tale About Wildlife Encounters

A coworker of mine recently went to Yellowstone Bear World, a private animal reserve in West Yellowstone, Montana, to hold, pet and bottle feed bear cubs.  This seems wrong on so many levels.  We often see news stories about “adults”, … Continue reading

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