Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2009

The Botai did not just herd horses for meat. Among all the animal species on this planet, humans have domesticated only a handful. Perhaps if we never used nonhumans and instead relied on our own ingenuity we would have created modes of transportation better than those we have today. So far I'm not seeing the mutual benefit.

Experience 100

Experience Experiments Horses Transported 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In total, there are eight species of hornbills in Borneo – the best place to see them seems to be the Kinabatagan River area (also known as Sukau). Another paper reviews information on Oriental Pied Hornbills raiding the nests of various bird species in Singapore and even pet bird cages.

Rhinoceros 186

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 186

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture–bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long, impossibly delicate plumes waving over its body as if possessed by independent spirits. I could see what all the fuss was about, why they were worth, literally, as much as gold. ©2023, Donna L.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147