The pom pom crab is a crab that carries anemones on its claws to use as a weapon.
Year: 2018
Winter is Coming 2018
It seems winter has arrived early this year.
Freedom of Speech
I grew up in a communist country where we have, perhaps mistakenly, thought that the difference between communist dictatorships and the western democracies was that in a free and democratic society “freedom of speech” meant that you still had your … Continue reading
Amorphophallus titanum
Recently there was a rare opportunity to see a flowering corpse flower in the Toronto Zoo.
In Memoriam
The Reef Aquarium Hobby and Me
I have been in the aquarium hobby since I was a little kid but I have only got involved with salt water after I have moved to Canada.
Election Day in Ontario 2018
After listening to several months of mudslinging, constant lies, deception and self praise it is finally election day here in Ontario.
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
The English language seems to have won the war, and it has become the lingua franca of the entire world. So after successfully convincing the world that everyone has to speak English why do British people mistakenly think that they … Continue reading
Today’s Science Topic: DHMO
DHMO is a dangerous chemical that is already everywhere in our environment.
March 18, 2018
by DDD
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The Giant Pandas are Moving to Calgary
I have written a post some time ago about the Giant Pandas int he Toronto Zoo.
Indian Rhino Calf
An Indian Rhino was born in the Toronto Zoo recently. I took some picture the last time I was at the zoo.
Frost Flowers
Delicate structures made of ice crystals that form on top of frozen bodies of water are usually referred to as frost flowers. If the frost forms on solid objects or on window glass it is usually referred to as hoar … Continue reading
Mute Swan
The mute swan is native to Eurasia, but wild populations exist on other continents as well.
Happy New Year 2018
I wish a Happy and prosperous new year to all of my readers. Yes, it is a lentil soup picture again.