Tag Archives: West Side Rag

Animal news: Marauding cats on the UWS!!!

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Naomi

Just relax. A New York Times news item, from 1916: “A PIRATE CAT BAND AT LARGE UPTOWN.” From the perspective of September 2020, it look like fun. I guess that’s why West Side Rag re-printed it.

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Did I mention the orphaned ducklings?

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Naomi

I think I did not. Well, you’ll find the whole story here (mom was killed by Central Park snapping turtle), as well as a sweet little video of the ducklings paddling around the bathtub of the woman who is giving … Continue reading →

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Animal news: The Gotham Coyote Project! And mention of wolves!

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Naomi

It seems coyotes are exemplary social distancing neighbors. So says this piece in West Side Rag, reporting on a group professionally recording and tracking our coyotes. These eastern coyotes are apparently cross-breeds — western coyotes and eastern wolves. So maybe … Continue reading →

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