Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle’s Genes

You might expect turtles that live near each other or in similar environments would be genetically similar. But new research shows that magnetic fields actually have more to do with genetic likeness. (Image credit: Wilfredo Lee/AP) via Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle's Genes — News : NPR Complete article from NPR …

Aesop’s fable… updated

A bobcat’s vicious takedown of a rattlesnake has gone viral after a realtor shared a video of the pair facing off on an Arizona sidewalk. In footage captured by real estate agent Laura Lucky while she was showing a home in north Scottsdale, the bobcat can be seen repeatedly attempting to control the snake as… via …

Don’t mess with moose!

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) — A man was injured north of Anchorage after a moose that he had just kicked stomped his foot in return, state officials said. KTVA-TV reported the man escaped major injuries in the encounter Thursday with the moose and her calf. “It sounds like the moose were on a trail and in this… via …

Spring’s Retreat

Like most of Ontario, cottage country received a nasty, albeit brief (I hope), reboot of winter over the last few days.  Winter tires were scheduled to come off this past Monday, then Thursday... now next Monday.  Seems winter hasn't quite finished with us yet.  A couple of early robins arrived a few days ago to …