Monthly Archives: June 2016

Playing Possum

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Roger Gosden

Playing possum is something that Virginia opossums do, but so do some other animals—including humans. But because it can help animals to outsmart a threatening predator, can it save us from a terrorist shooter or a rapist or a grizzly … Continue reading →

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Crazy about Chelonians (Turtlemania)

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Roger Gosden

As I exited our driveway there was a screech of brakes and I had to join a line of stationary cars on the highway. This is an accident black spot. But while waiting for the wail of sirens and flashing … Continue reading →