Category Archives: animals

Cal Academy’s sneaky octopus

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article this morning on how carpenter ants have been borrowing out of their exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. One of the anecdotes they relate is the story of an octopus that snuck out of its enclosure at night and would snatch crabs from another tank. I’d actually [...]
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Pets

One day, I’ll have my pet penguin…
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Cats and Dogs (and Bears)

First up, we have a cat scaring off a bear. Granted, the bear still got the garbage bag, but this cat was ready to throw down and show who is boss. Next, we have dogs. What happens when dogs meet polar bears? Apparently, love. As much as I love dogs, I might have to reconsider what animal [...]
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No, really. I love dogs.

Tosh just doesn’t want to seem to leave me alone today! He thinks that I actually like cats.
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This octopus is nuts

This octopus is using a coconut shell for shelter and carrying it around wherever it goes on the ocean floor! The more I read about octopi, the more fascinated I am with them.
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She gets good reception

Seriously, DISH Network doesn’t offer as many HD channels as Tegan does. She just had surgery to remove a bladder stone. Yuck.
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Loving my Canon S90

I’ve had my Canon PowerShot S90 for just under two months now, and the camera still continues to impress me. I take it with me everywhere I go and it manages to nail nearly every shot! What better place to take the new camera than the California Academy of Sciences? Photographic examples to follow.
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Up close with a leopard seal

[Via Brian Lam]
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Penguin Photographers

Hah, brilliant photo. [Via pixdaus]
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Halloween party and uninvited guests

Last night, we ventured out to the East Bay for a friend’s annual Halloween Party. Hilarious and creative costumes were the norm of course and good times were had by all! Mostly. Last night, towards the end of the party, I posted a message to Twitter, which received a number of responses this morning: One of the guests [...]
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