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I admit I never gave the mongoose much thought before I read this article.
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But now?
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The ladies have earned my respect.
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You go girl!
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Tag Archives: animals
The Photo Ark
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Have you heard of Joel Sartore?
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Arctic Fox.
If not, let me rectify that.
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Tiger Striped Tree Frog.
Joel has made it his mission in life to photograph the approximately 12,000 species living in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.
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Brown Throated Sloth.
But Joel’s photographs are different.
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Springbok Mantis.
They’re special.
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Mandrill.
Because they’re portraits.
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Spectacled Eiders.
Stunning portraits of glorious diversity.
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California Sea Lion.
Joel believes if we see these marvelous creatures… we’ll feel something.
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Andean Condor.
We’ll care.
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Sumatran Rhinoceros.
And if we care, we’ll fight to preserve not only them, but the habitats they need to thrive.
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DeBrazza’s Monkey.
Joel is my hero. And I’ve bought all 3 of his incredible books.
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As I make my way through them, I’m going to share some of his work.
Because they make me feel.
Because they make me care.
Not all of the animals are beautiful.
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Common Warthog.
But all of them are perfect… and worth protecting.
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Still driving me nuts.
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I came home from the store the other day and stepped up on our kitchen landing.
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Which is when I saw it.
Do you see it?
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Let me give you a hint…
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We hadn’t seen the little red bastards for a while, but it was right there.
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A stolen apple wedge. Prominently placed where I couldn’t help but see it.
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That bitch is taunting me now.
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Foxes and turkeys and deer, oh my.
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Foxes.
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Our pair has been absent of late, but now they’re back.
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Turkeys.
They’ve discovered the deer grain bowl and make short work of it.
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Riveting turkey video for your viewing pleasure.
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Blue eyed Bambi and mom.
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I hate to say it…
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But I think his/her eyes are starting to turn brown.
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I read that could happen.
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But was hoping he/she would hold on to them a little longer.
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The big guy.
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It’s now officially hunting season.
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So as much as I love seeing our big buck…
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Part of me wishes he would just stay deep under cover.
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Thankfully all our immediate neighbors post no hunting signs like we do.
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So at least our herd has a safe refuge here.
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Stay alert big guy.
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And just come out on Sunday.
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Products no one needs.
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While I’m all for pampering and spoiling our pets..
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No.
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Just, no.
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Bowzer’s manicure should not look better than mine… and look, even the dog hates it.
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I want to know who looked at their cat’s ass one afternoon and thought, ” Hey, that will make a great coloring book”.
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Mr. Whiskers is not amused.
And lastly, proof positive more isn’t always good… it’s just more.
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Hell, I think I’m slipping into diabetic coma just looking at that.
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We’ve all been there.
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Epic fails in the kitchen. They usually happen when you’re having your MIL or the boss over for dinner.
So when I saw these online the other day? I had to share…
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Not even close.
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Funny, I’ve made this dish as well… but had no idea it was Italian.
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Recipes.
Sometimes they just like to screw with you.
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Ninja throwing apples!
I like.
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Oh, hell no!
That mouth. I just can’t…
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I’m all for making pets out of rocks, they’re so obedient. But this looks more like a creepy charcoal briquette.
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It’s official.
I will never eat sausage again.
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Giving them the bird.
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Today the turkeys beat the deer to the buffet.
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Come on mom, I’m hungry.
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Bambi wanted in.
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But was decidedly out numbered.
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Look at mommas face.
She is not pleased.
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But she gives in and tries to approach.
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Nope.
Even when Bambi runs at them they just scatter and regroup.
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Still hungry…
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Bambi finds an alternative source.
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Still in love!
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Yeah, yeah… still the husband. Soul mate, best friend, whatever.
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But today I’m talking about critters.
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Whimsical…
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Magical….
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Absolutely adorable….
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Little critters.
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Yes, even the pesky red squirrel.
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And the mice that make their winter nests in our garage.
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The fact that these creatures are ephemeral and disappear with the first gust of wind just makes it bittersweet.
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Bambi is growing up.
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Still with momma…
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But no more spots!
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He/she is a little smaller than the other fawns.
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And I’m not sure if that has something to do with the fact that he/she is blue eyed.
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But they chow down everyday, twice a day.
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And as long as the deep snow doesn’t roll in too soon, all should be well.
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