Lions More Likely to Eat You after Full Moon
It’s not to do with the gravitational pull of a full moon. Nor for any paranormal reasons. But yes, you are, indeed, more likely to be eaten by lions in the days following a full moon.
My Uninvited Guest
Miss Popsicle, my orange kitty, seemed to be eating a lot more food suddenly. And why was she was making a mess of the counter and opening cupboard doors?
Beta Is Better
Alpha males are rich and powerful, and they get the girls. That’s the mythology, and it’s true, except it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Mr. Vick Goes to Washington
The Humane Society of the U.S. is lobbying for a bill that will crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting. But is Michael Vick their best spokesman?
Nessie’s Cousin in Alaska
She’s 30 feet long, slim and eel-like, with humps on her back and water spraying from her head. But is she a real bona fide sea monster?
Airlines Ban Snub-Nosed Dogs, Cats
Several airlines already don’t accept dogs and cats who may have breathing problems aboard their planes. This week, the Asian airline Cathay Pacific has taken the same step.
UK Bans Household Product Tests on Animals
The U.K. government has announced a ban on the testing of household products, from air fresheners to toilet bowl cleaners on animals.
Did Bigfoot Pay a Visit?
One day last month, when Michael Patrick’s mother was getting some work done on the pool at her home in Chatham, Illinois, the workmen noticed a large footprint under her apple tree.
Hugs and Goodbyes
See you in Alaska! Visiting the Orcas Tuesday: Grandma J2’s Birthday Wednesday: Off to the Island First Sighting Thursday: T is for Transient Luna the Orca…
SeaWorld Shenanigans
This is from our special feature: “My Visit to the Orcas.”
Behind the Scenes at the Orca Meet-Up
This is from our special feature: “My Visit to the Orcas.”
Orca Dinner Party
Chinook salmon is on the menu
Super-Intelligence
Scientists have several ways of measuring the size and complexity of the brains of different animals. However you look at orca brains, you have to conclude that these guys are super-intelligent.
Superpod!
“The “J” pod is south of us near the point over there and heading up toward where the other pods are coming down. They may all be joining up for a superpod.”
Orcas on Vacation
Hunting in the Antarctic, taking a break in the tropics Visiting the Orcas Tuesday: Grandma J2’s Birthday Wednesday: Off to the Island First Sighting Thursday: T…
Luna the Orca Who Wanted to Be Friends
The story of Luna leading up to that fateful day is told poignantly, but with no editorializing, by Mike Parfit and Suzanne Chisolm, in their movie, The Whale.
T is for Transient
This is from our special feature: “My Visit to the Orcas.”
First Sighting
This is from our feature: “My Visit to the Orcas.”
Off to the Island
From the special feature: “My Visit to the Orcas”
Visiting the Orcas
On July 2, Granny J2 celebrated her 100th birthday. They held a party in her honor on San Juan Island, off the coast of Seattle. How do they know she just turned 100?