At 3 pm / 2 pm Central, Animal Planet stages its classic Super Bowl alternative, the Puppy Bowl. During practice games, there was an all-too-familiar issue with inflation.
Otters
It’s Otter Madness!
It has come to my attention that readers of this blog would like to see more otters on this site. Well, brace yourselves for an otter onslaught of photos and videos, starting with Maureen’s submission of this Zooborns report on a newborn otter pup at the Monterey Bay Aquarium:
And video!
But there’s more! Sender-inner Alison sent me photos she took at the Monterey Bay Aquarium last December and I forgot about them (sorry!) until just now!
Oh Carrot, My Carrot…
… I just want you to know that I love you more than any otter’s ever loved a carrot. I’m not just saying that, I really mean it. For me, it goes far beyond your crunchy carroty deliciousness; it’s a deep spiritual experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
Otter and Carrot, by wwarby, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Your Proposal Intrigues Me
Do continue, I find this most fascinating. Unlike many of my hidebound colleagues, who remain content to bang their abalone on rocks like cavemen (the fools!), I am always keen to remain abreast of the latest advancements in shellfish extraction. Our kind must march hand-in-glove with Dame Progress, or surely she will leave us behind.
So this “dynamite” you speak of — does one bang it directly on the shell, or employ it as some sort of lever?
