When it comes to global warming animal dung is high on the list of offenders for creating methane. When it comes to commerce animal dung is really big business -- and we're not just talking fertilizer here. From fine coffee that comes from being processed through the digestive system of civet cats and elephants to the use of llama dung in the purification of toxic water running off of old mines.
Bats, while creepy to many people, are creatures to be appreciated. Many kinds of bats eat insects that we would rather be without. To that end it is Bat Appreciation Day.
The goal is 12,500 species. The ’Photo Ark’ navigator and animal photographer is Joel Sartore. The mission is to document every captive animal species in the world using studio lighting and black-and-white backgrounds. So far, he’s traveled to 40 countries and has accomplished more than half of his target.
There are just times in your life when you need a hero. Make that a superhero. So who you gonna call? No, not Ghostbusters. You are going to put out a plea for help with this cool Batman Desktop Bat-Signal.
It is the sort of thing that wouldn't be everyone's dream job, but for Harry Kunz it has been a labor of love to be the heart and soul of the Eagles Nest Wildlife Hospital in Queensland, Australia. He isn't getting any younger and he is in search of someone who will love and care for these animals with the same passion he has had for them over the years.
If you are one of those people who is really crazy about Halloween (you know who you are) then you may want to consider a bit of decoration for your car or truck. This Bats and the Moon Decal is just the thing. It is tasteful and not at all ostentatious.
