Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2009

The New York Times presents us, this morning, with "Equine Alternative" regarding the recent discovery that horses decided to allow themselves be domesticated by humans for our mutual benefit, earlier than we had thought (3500 BC, and we preciously thought it was more like 2500 BC). The Botai did not just herd horses for meat.

Experience 100

Experience Experiments Horses Transported 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2020

Four months ago, I would have taken to the crowded pathway at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park like a horse to pasture, reveling in the outdoor exercise and rare time away from my new baby. As this pandemic continues and long after, I hope to do my part so that others can experience the delight of a day on the water!

Georgia 150

Georgia Transported Horses Fish 150

Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

This includes horses, cats and cows. My experience says otherwise (particularly with my childhood kitty, Brady), but generally speaking Masson's depiction of cats is accurate. And he details why. As much as I might love Emily (our kitty), the way Masson sees it, she doesn't love me back in the same way.

Dogs 100

Dogs Pit Bulls Greyhounds Kennels 100