Wednesday, September 28, 2005
statistics sundays side-effects; as weird as wednesdays get these days...
To continue to celebrate Sea Otter Awareness week, we've been asked to learn about sea otters and the threats they face. Unfortunately, there's a brand new set of bad news: the U.S. House Resources Committee is expected to pass a new energy bill today that takes aim at our pristine coastlines under the guise of helping the oil industry recover from hurricane damage.
This new bill proposes to open the Arctic Refuge to oil drilling, sell off 15 national parks for development, and lift a ban on offshore oil drilling. Oil spills from offshore dilling operations are a major threat to the health of sea otters and their kelp forest homes.
As a final celebration of Sea Otter Awareness Week, consider adopting a sea otter today and help Defenders of Wildlife fight this latest attack on our coastlines and the sea otters' homes.Click Here
As an extra bonus today:
(and, boy, is this kitty kat weird indeed...!)
Today's Big Cat Fact:
Most exotic cats exhibit white patches on the backs of their ears called Ear Spots or Flashes. In the moonlight, these spots reflect the light, looking like eyes on the back of the cat's head, protecting it from an attack from the rear by other predators, who generally prefer to attack from behind. It also allows cubs to follow their mother on her nightly patrol, but if she goes into a stalking position, with ears flattened back, the cubs cannot follow her and ruin her chance of securing a kill.
And...Today's Big Cat Trivia:
What mood does a cat convey when its tail is low and swinging?
Usually, a cat with a low swinging tail is feeling playful or nervous.
Me, I always thought they were readying themselves to attack!
Goes to show that, even when you're luminous, you can be wrong!
Blessings, all!
