Cats
laelaps | June 27, 2009Here are a few snapshots of the foster kittens that have been running around the place lately:
Psghetti. She was adopted the day I took this photo.
Meatball. She is Psghetti's sister, and still needs a good home.
Leela. She loves to "help" when I'm working at the computer.
Teddy. He and his brother Stitch have grown quite a bit since I last posted a photo of them.
And, as a bonus, part of a really beautiful sunset as seen from my office. To see the heavy rain in this lighting was spectacular.
laelaps | June 22, 2009
Rokan the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), photographed at the National Zoo.
laelaps | June 20, 2009
Two Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), photographed at the Philadelphia Zoo.
grrlscientist | June 2, 2009tags: feral cats, housecats, feral cat colonies, unwanted pet cats, alien species, invasive alien species, wild birds, disease transmission, conservation, streaming video
This video documents the fact that "feral cat colonies" are a disaster for wild birds. Each year free-roaming and feral cats kill hundreds of million of birds in the United States. One controversial solution to deal with the feral cat problem is trap, neuter and release. However, evidence is growing that this method is not eliminating the cat colonies or the predation of birds and other wildlife. There are other problems…
laelaps | May 29, 2009
An Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), photographed at the Philadelphia Zoo.
laelaps | May 22, 2009
The skull of Smilodon, photographed at the AMNH's "Extreme Mammals" exhibit.
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grrlscientist | May 13, 2009tags: An Engineer's Guide to Cat Yodeling, pets, humor, funny, streaming video
This amusing video is a special little feature just for my Finnish friend, Juuro. Two professional engineers illustrate how to get your cats to yodel. None of the cats, humans, or engineers were mistreated in the making of this film. They were however, slightly annoyed. [6:31]
grrlscientist | May 11, 2009tags: peek-a-boo, cats, humor, streaming video
This amusing video shows a cat hiding in his mistress's suitcase. She had just returned from summer vacation and apparently her faithful kitty, boots, crawled into her suitcase and was entertaining her by attacking a pen that she was scratching along the zipper [1:53]
grrlscientist | May 6, 2009tags: An Engineer's Guide to Cat Yodeling, pets, humor, funny, streaming video
This amusing video is a special little feature just for my Finnish friend, Juuro, although I hope everyone enjoys it. Cat Yodeling involves cuddling the cat 'till he/she gets annoyed. Once the cat starts to "meow" just give a little "shiver" and you have cat yodeling! This does not harm the cat but I suppose it is a little humiliating. Poor kitty! [0:57]
grrlscientist | May 5, 2009tags: An Engineer's Guide to Cats, pets, humor, funny, streaming video
I've shown you this video before, but it I enjoyed it so much that I think it is worthy of an encore showing. Two professional engineers illustrate the proper care and practical benefits of cats. None of the cats, humans, or engineers were mistreated in the making of this film. They were however, slightly annoyed. [6:57]
laelaps | April 26, 2009
A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) breaking into a run, photographed at the National Zoo.
laelaps | April 25, 2009
Rokan the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), photographed at the National Zoo.
laelaps | April 19, 2009A few photos from yesterday afternoon;
A raccoon skull I found on a hike yesterday. It is now a part of my bone collection.
A white-tailed deer leg found on the same hike. It was a little gooey still so I decided to leave it alone.
Hayley, an Australian cattle dog belonging to my in-laws.
I do not know what kind they were, but there was an explosion of these flowers along the trail.
Three new foster kittens. Caption this one as you like.