The purpose of play — for children, monkeys, rats or meerkats — has proved surprisingly hard to pin down. Scientists continue to toss around ideas. By Chris Woolston 3.30.2021 Anyone who […]
The puzzle of play
Penguins arrested again after staging a sushi bar invasion
Police arrested two penguins in a sushi bar invasion, this week, according to a story in USA Today.
A Cat Brings Flowers, But Keeps Her Secrets Private
A cat brings flowers… That’s not the question. It’s “Why?”
Annual Duck Parade in New York Upstate
About New York’s annual duck parade… “It’s typical for female mallards to make nests and lay eggs in well-protected areas like high-walled courtyards. It’s also common at this time of year to […]
Are Animals Smart?
Are animals smart? And Are We Smart Enough To Know How Smart Animals Are? by David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small That question is the title of a new book by […]
