The Swarm

Imagine the alarm that we had when a swarm of bees showed up in our front yard the other night. We called a friend who told us that it is common for honey bees to do this and that they would move on the next day when the weather warmed up. The following morning they were still there, but by the middle of the afternoon they were gone.

Click here to lean more about honey bees.

An Inconvenient Truth - Revisited

Photos from NASA

Last night my wife and I saw "An Inconvenient Truth" at our local theater. It is a very compelling documentary about global warming that all people should see! I urge you to go to this movie and then tell your friends to go see this important film, as well.

Hopefully this picture will move you to examine your own contributions to the greenhouse effect. We all need to do our part to reverse this dangerous climatic trend that is already reaping grave consequences upon our planet.

Trade in you gas guzzling SUVs for smaller more fuel efficient cars. Install solar heating and solar electrical panels on your house. Ride your bike to work and to school. Plant trees. Tell your leaders that it’s time to convert from petroleum and coal to cleaner sources of renewable energy.

We have the technology to clean up our planet. Let's do it. Vote with your pocket book... vote with your feet!

DUMA

Last summer I eagerly awaited the release of the movie "Duma", but it never arrived at a theater near me. Tonight I finally had the chance to see it on DVD and really enjoyed watching the cheetah in action and the beauty of the African landscapes. If you love cheetahs, rent this DVD. Duma, by the way, means "cheetah" in Swahili.

Animals in the World Cup

Visit Freaks of Nature for a parody of animals in the World Cup.

Rare Animal Rediscovered in the Congo

Photo by Peter J. Stephenson/Reuters

Conservationists from the WWF recently discovered signs that the rare Okapi still exists in the Congo.

Read the full story at MSNBC.

If I Owned a Dog...

I don't own a dog, but if I did, my favorite breed is the Golden Retriever. In addition to being a beautiful animal, these dogs are friendly and playful.

What's your favorite dog breed?

Globe Trekker

One of my favorite TV shows is Globe Trekker, which airs on PBS and also on The Travel Channel in the States. I enjoy its upbeat hosts who take you on off beat journeys to exotic locals around the world, where they give you unique views of the people and the animals that inhabit the land.

Out of all of the Globe Trekker hosts, my favorite is Megan McCormick, who is particularly upbeat and interesting.