Darwin’s iconic notebooks have been missing for years. Now, Cambridge University says they were stolen. — NBC News Top Stories

The notebooks, estimated to be worth millions of dollars, include Darwin’s celebrated “Tree of Life” sketch that the 19th-century scientist used to illustrate early ideas about evolution.Darwin's iconic notebooks have been missing for years. Now, Cambridge University says they were stolen. — NBC News Top Stories

Birds and Islands, the Story of Cuba: Why the Island is Unique. Or Not. with Tom Hinnebusch – Evening Meeting Reminder: Tuesday, 1 December, 7:30 p.m. — SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG

Santa Monica Bay Audubon Societyis putting on our third ZOOM evening meeting.You’re all invited. On December 1, 2020 at 7:30 pm, Join the Zoom Presentation by CLICKING HERE In addition to showing a variety of photos of Cuban birds, Tom will talk about why islands are special places, often the homes of interesting and unique […]Birds …

‘Black Beauty’ actress, director reveal how the Disney+ film woke them up to the plight of Wild Horses & Burros — Straight from the Horse’s Heart

By Andrea Lans “I was just really impassioned, realizing as a horse person, I didn’t know that was happening with the helicopter roundups and the mass holding,” TOPANGA, Calif. — “Black Beauty” tells the timeless coming-of-age story of a wild horse and the human she forms a deep, emotional connection with. While the film will […]‘Black …

Thanksgiving 2020 — nature has no boss

Perhaps the fattest little chipmunk we have ever seen feasts on some late season flowers. While our gatherings may be smaller this year they will not be any less festive and given what we have experienced this year we do have much to be thankful for. Cheers and wishing you a wonderful day.Thanksgiving 2020 — nature …

Ash, Arachnids, and Additional Associated A Words I can’t come up with for this title. — The Prairie Ecologist

Back in early November, I woke up at the Niobrara Valley Preserve. (That makes it sound like I was surprised to wake up there. I wasn’t – I’d driven there the night before. Anyway…) I went for a sunrise walk on a hill where a prescribed burn had occurred a few weeks before. Not surprisingly, […]Ash, …

Triskelion or Triskele — Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland

The triskelion or ‘triskele’ is also known as the tri-spiral or ‘Spiral of Life’. The three spirals in the triskelion are interconnected with no open ends thus creating one continuous line. Each spiral turns in the same direction. The three spirals represent balance, harmony and continual motion indicative of the flow of life and of…Triskelion or …

Tonight Revenge Is Ours!… Get Him!!! — Through Open Lens

F/6.3, 1/160, ISO 320. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Wild Turkeys Why do pilgrims’ pants always fall down? Because they wear their belt buckles on their hats! Interesting Fact: The Wild Turkey and the Muscovy Duck are the only two domesticated birds native to the New World. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey/lifehistory ) Bonus Thanksgiving Facts: Setting aside time to give […]Tonight …