Tag Archives: the Guardian

Animal news: Attack of the killer whales! (I’m rooting for the whales)

My Animal News Maven, Ellen Kaye, sends me all sorts of around-the-world items of great interest. Today, from the Guardian, this. Scientists have been left baffled by incidents of orcas ramming sailing boats along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. In … Continue reading

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A dual animal story: One wild boar, one naked human

What is going on the world? A German nudist chases a wild boar which stole the guy’s laptop. There are so many follow up questions I have about this story but will not write them down. There is a photo. … Continue reading

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Sick of Big Pharma? Here’s an apothecary who prescribes No Pharma

In fact, she prescribes poetry. Yes, poetry prescriptions for what ails you. Totally enchanting idea. A small hitch: as of now we’d have to travel to Shropshire in England to get these meds. Maybe someone could open a branch here? … Continue reading

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