Tag: Animals

Stunning sculptures – from driftwood!

I’m amazed at the lifelike quality of Heather Jansch‘s sculptures, made from driftwood. Click the pictures for a larger view. From a distance they are the embodiment of equine grace, three creatures ready to burst into a gallop across the sands. Only on closer examination are they revealed to be sculptures made, incredibly, from driftwood.… Continue reading Stunning sculptures – from driftwood!

Baby animals – it’s “Awwww!” time again!

There have been a few fun reports about baby animals lately. Click the pictures for a larger view. The first report is about a six-month-old elephant in South Africa. It’s as close to the lion lying down with the lamb as you are likely to see – exceot the lamb is a full-grown sheep and… Continue reading Baby animals – it’s “Awwww!” time again!

A buzzing barbeque?

A couple of months ago, I wrote about a master of bee destruction. Yesterday, an e-mail from Bob H. contained this story and series of photographs. He tells me he didn’t originate it, but simply forwarded it after receiving it from a friend. It’s apparently doing the rounds on the Internet. Click the pictures for… Continue reading A buzzing barbeque?

Camouflage that puts human efforts to shame

I can remember, during my military service, having to camouflage vehicles and installations to prevent enemy reconnaissance aircraft from photographing them, or strike aircraft from bombing them. We used good old-fashioned camouflage netting, updated to mask the infra-red heat signature of our vehicles, and added sticks, leaves and other natural debris to make them look… Continue reading Camouflage that puts human efforts to shame

Gutsy!

I’m impressed by the courage and composure of a jogger in Arizona. Authorities in Arizona say a jogger attacked by a rabid fox ran a mile with the animal’s jaws clamped on her arm and then drove herself to a hospital. The Yavapai County sheriff’s office said the woman told deputies she was on a… Continue reading Gutsy!