Perpetual Learning
Today, September 8th, 2025, was a good day. A really good day. I was out in the garden, enjoying the late summer sunshine, when I noticed a flurry of activity around my coneflowers. It wasn’t just one or two birds; it was eight American Goldfinches! They were flitting from bloom to bloom, delicately plucking seeds, … Read more
Have you seen those unsettling photos and videos popping up online? Deer with strange, wart-like growths, rabbits that look like they’ve stepped out of a science fiction movie, and squirrels with peculiar skin conditions. It’s understandable why these images have gone viral and sparked concern – and maybe even a little fear. These sightings, often … Read more
Have you seen those unsettling photos circulating online? Deer with strange growths, rabbits looking like something out of a sci-fi movie, and squirrels with peculiar lumps? It’s understandable why these images have gone viral and sparked fears of widespread mutations. But what’s really going on? The Culprit: A Tiny Poxvirus The primary cause behind these … Read more
Did you know that rabbits in Colorado and other parts of the U.S. are showing up with some seriously unusual growths? We’re talking about horn-like and even tentacle-like appendages sprouting from their bodies. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? But it’s happening in real life, and scientists are on the … Read more
It’s not every day you hear about squirrels acting… well, like something out of a science fiction movie. But lately, reports have been surfacing across the U.S. about squirrels with a truly unnerving appearance: they have strange, oozing flesh pods growing on their bodies. Let’s talk about what’s happening and what experts are saying. What … Read more
Have you ever seen a deer doing something that made you scratch your head and wonder, “Why on earth would a deer do that?” It’s easy to anthropomorphize animal behavior, projecting human intentions onto them, but often there are fascinating, science-based reasons behind their actions. Let’s dive into some common deer behaviors that might seem … Read more
As a gardener, I’ve learned that patience is often rewarded with the most spectacular sights. And for me, nothing beats the arrival of hummingbird season. This year, the first tiny flash of iridescent green zipping past my window on August 9th, 2025, felt like a true gift. It’s a signal that the summer’s hard work … Read more
Keep this guy out of my figs? August 9th, 2025 So, a fellow gardener reached out with a common problem: a possum has taken a liking to their figs and is also making itself at home in their crawlspace. They’re looking for humane, non-lethal ways to persuade this furry visitor to find a new buffet. … Read more