Posts

Posted on

A Wild Horse Angel’s Letter to Santa — Straight from the Horse’s Heart

https://www.youtube.com/embed/QIzBU4R2nSI?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent “We have annually posted Ace’s letter since 2012 and most regrettably, Ace no longer walks this earth and graces us with his physical presence; but his thoughts and insights continue to impact us as much today as when he first started touching the heart of our good friend, Grandma Gregg. We miss you Ace …

Continue reading "A Wild Horse Angel’s Letter to Santa — Straight from the Horse’s Heart"

Posted on

Couple Returns to Home Lost in California’s Camp Fire to Find Their Dog Waiting for Them – TIME

by Gina Martinez - TIME  After losing their home to California’s deadliest wildfire, one couple had an unexpected reunion with their loyal pet. K9 Paw Print Rescue, a non-profit, Bay Area-based animal rescue group, said on Facebook this week that the couple returned to the site of their lost home in Paradise, Calif., and their …

Continue reading "Couple Returns to Home Lost in California’s Camp Fire to Find Their Dog Waiting for Them – TIME"

Posted on

A Royal Hue: ‘Living Coral’ Crowned Color Of The Year For 2019 — News : NPR

Pantone chose the "vibrant, yet mellow" shade for its ability to bridge the natural and digital worlds. The pick comes at a poignant time, given the existential threats the color's namesake now faces.(Image credit: Courtesy of Pantone Color Institute) via A Royal Hue: 'Living Coral' Crowned Color Of The Year For 2019 — News : NPR

Posted on

Everyone’s New Winter Spirit Animal Is This Snow-White Reindeer Calf — TIME

Rudolph was never going to be everyone’s favorite reindeer forever, and this week, he ceded the spotlight to a little white reindeer that has captivated the internet. A series of breathtaking glamour shots of the white reindeer calf blending right in with the snow have recently gone viral after a travel photographer shared them from… via …

Continue reading "Everyone’s New Winter Spirit Animal Is This Snow-White Reindeer Calf — TIME"

Posted on

MAJOR MITCHELL’S COCKATOO (Cacatua leadbeateri) — LIVING WITH NATURE (in and around Melbourne, Australia)

Australia has several Cockatoos, but my favourite has to be the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri). It’s not seen as far south as my state of Victoria, but Melbourne Zoo has a very handsome ‘Cockie’, so I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph it several times on my many zoo visits over the years. It’s found […] …

Continue reading "MAJOR MITCHELL’S COCKATOO (Cacatua leadbeateri) — LIVING WITH NATURE (in and around Melbourne, Australia)"

Posted on

ECLECTUS PARROT (Eclectus roratus) — LIVING WITH NATURE (in and around Melbourne, Australia)

This large, unmistakable, short-tailed parrot is only found in the far northern tip of tropical Queensland (Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and the Moluccas). It’s highly unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage; the male having mostly bright emerald-green feathers and the female mostly bright red …

Continue reading "ECLECTUS PARROT (Eclectus roratus) — LIVING WITH NATURE (in and around Melbourne, Australia)"

Posted on

Fewer Students Are Majoring in History, But We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About Why — TIME

From debates over Confederate monuments to battles over America’s leadership in the world, understanding today’s contemporary challenges requires historical knowledge and historical perspective. Yet a new report by Benjamin Schmidt and the American Historical Association has revealed that a much smaller percentage of American college students are majoring in history than did in the past.… via …

Continue reading "Fewer Students Are Majoring in History, But We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About Why — TIME"

Posted on

Extinction crisis: Five things you should know — BBC News – Science & Environment

By Helen Briggs BBC News One of the last remaining rhinos of its kind The world's in the midst of an extinction crisis, with plants and animals being lost at a rate not seen since the demise of the dinosaurs. At the end of a key international conference, BBC News spoke to Cristiana Pașca Palmer, …

Continue reading "Extinction crisis: Five things you should know — BBC News – Science & Environment"

Posted on

Bird’s ID – Eastern Bluebird — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Eastern Bluebird The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards. It is the state bird of Missouri and New York. This species measures 16–21 cm (6.3–8.3 in) long, spans 25–32 cm (9.8–12.6 in) across the wings, and weighs 27–34 g (0.95–1.20 oz). Eastern bluebirds are found east …

Continue reading "Bird’s ID – Eastern Bluebird — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101"