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Animals Who Solved Murders
Not all heroes wear capes. Some don fur or feathers. Let’s delve into the wonderful world of animal superheroes who solved their human’s murder. Bud, the African Grey Parrot A 20-year-old African Grey…
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Human vs. Animal Eyes
The differences between human and animal eyes are just as interesting as the similarities. Eye shape can transcend class of animal, eyeballs don’t always align with body size, and pupils come in a…
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15 Fun Facts About Turkeys and Thanksgiving
Impress your holiday guests with these fun facts about turkeys and Thanksgiving. I had a blast compiling these. Hope you enjoy them! 15: Only Male Turkeys Gobble Male turkeys are called “gobblers” because…
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Why Don’t Wild Animals Get Lost?
Have you ever wondered how birds follow their migration route or how sea turtles find their way back to their birthplace? After all, sea turtles spend twelve years at sea before they return…
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Crow Language and Communication
The other day I was on the deck, chatting with one of my crows. Thoreau is the chatterbox in the family. After the usual, “How’s your day goin’? Any h-a-w-k trouble today? Yes,…
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Gray Wolves and Restless Mayhem
All wolves, especially gray wolves, get a bad rap for killing livestock. But wolves will only target livestock if their usual prey is unavailable. And when they do, they go after the elderly,…
- animals, Mayhem Series, Musings about life, New Releases, Research, Serial Killers, UNNATURAL MAYHEM, Wildlife
Are Orca Serial Killers of the Sea?
Orca are one of the world’s most beloved and awe-inspiring creatures. Also called killer whales and wolves of the sea, Orca aren’t whales at all. They’re porpoises, the largest members of the dolphin…
- Crows, Grafton County Series, Mayhem Series, Musings about life, New Releases, The life of a writer, Wildlife
Play Dead
Thanatosis or tonic immobility is the term used to describe the tactic of playing dead. Many animals use tonic immobility for various reasons. Some play dead to lure in potential prey, others play…
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True Crime Story: A Bizarre Coincidence
Woonsocket, Rhode Island is 8.6 square miles. Keep the size in mind while I share this crazy true crime story. Locals enjoy a close-knit community, but the town also has a dark side.…
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Can Graphologists ID Serial Killers’ Handwriting?
Graphologists claim handwriting is strongly linked to various personality traits, and serial killers may reveal their murderous side within their written words. Handwriting analysis is a tedious and methodical process that relies on…
