I’d never thought about elephants using a defensive strategy until I happened upon this group.
Is it just me or does this formation look like an infantry square?
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Category Archives: Nature
Focus Like a Cat
Do you focus like a cat?
Cats do not seem uncertain or confused about their business.
It might be stalking prey or taking a nap.
Whatever they do, they do it with complete focus.
A cat simply concentrates on the business at hand.
How would your life change if you were able to completely focus on the right things?
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Failure to Communicate
Does this scene remind you of the movie, Cool Hand Luke?
“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”
We’re stuck. What now?
Is the “winner” the one who refuses to move, much like playing a ridiculous game of “chicken.”
Who will be the bigger tortoise and make way for the other?
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Florida Malachite
Many people think the malachite is the most beautiful butterfly in Florida.
Its name comes from the large pale green patches on its wings.
That shade of green resembles the mineral, malachite.
Surrounding the green patches, the malachite is brownish orange on the underside of its wings and velvety brown on the upper side of its wings.
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Reindeer Wait List
As I was snapping a photo of this elk, the following story (from the elk’s perspective) popped into my head.
Several months ago, I interviewed with Santa to be a member of his reindeer team.
He told me that, although I technically wasn’t a reindeer, I had many good qualities.
First of all, he was impressed with my strength.
When he checked my references, he discovered that I am dependable and hard-working.
Those are important qualities if you want to work for Santa.
Unfortunately, all the reindeer spots were already filled.
Santa put me on the Reindeer Wait List.
If one of the reindeer is unable to work Christmas Eve, I get to fill the vacancy.
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Christmas Wish = Snow
Maybe it’s a lot to ask, but for Christmas I want a big pile of snow.
Although I am thankful for my nice swimming pool and the fish they feed me here, I keep dreaming of a never-ending expanse of snow.
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Asleep on My Feet
Have you every been so tired that you fell asleep standing up?
If you have, I bet you didn’t look as cute as this little guy.
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Mom Needs a Break
If you have been the mom of a young one, you know how much energy it takes.
You look forward to their naps because mom needs a break.
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Bobcat
The Bobcat is the most common wild cat in North America.
Their name comes from their short, bobbed tail.
They are only twice as big as an average-sized house cat.
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Did Trick, Want Treat
I did my trick, now where’s my treat?
There are those who say that excellence is its own reward.
Somehow, that seems like a hallow sentiment when I’m hungry.
Besides, we had an agreement.
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