tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post7078617567856061765..comments2024-03-18T17:23:44.789-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: Snoozing in the Sun at the Wildlife World ZooCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-51724316929984479762021-04-04T20:25:42.370-07:002021-04-04T20:25:42.370-07:00Well, the family in the book had a phone in a boot...Well, the family in the book had a phone in a booth in the middle of a field. They could not have it in their house or barn. But they kept the phone book in the barn.<br />So, as is true of goats, they will eat anything. And Leonard was eating their phone book, and he had to go back to the MacDougall farm.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-87483075202145570592021-03-29T00:10:29.022-07:002021-03-29T00:10:29.022-07:00I'm stumped wondering why an Amish family woul...I'm stumped wondering why an Amish family would have a phone book.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-76172909073902775602021-03-28T19:43:42.791-07:002021-03-28T19:43:42.791-07:00Hope to get to it. I laughed, I cried. I grew to l...Hope to get to it. I laughed, I cried. I grew to love donkeys and goats. I watched videos to promote the book, with Sherman in them. I wish I could have a donkey, but my apartment won't accommodate one. I can't even imagine walking one on a leash in new York City. And no way a donkey litter box would work.<br />Chris MacDougall says they are the friendliest, most loyal animals. And the story of Leonard, a big goat whom Sherman imprints on, is hilarious. He was caught eating an Amish family's phone book. Also, the writer respects women athletes a lot. Also, the book is quite witty.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-3207176314938801532021-03-25T23:31:51.183-07:002021-03-25T23:31:51.183-07:00Thanks for the heads-up on the book, Kathy.Thanks for the heads-up on the book, Kathy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-79430448559250676702021-03-25T20:33:27.765-07:002021-03-25T20:33:27.765-07:00Apropos of discussing wild animals, I read a wonde...Apropos of discussing wild animals, I read a wonderful book called "Running with Sherman: A Donkey with the Heart of a Hero." And there is a lot about donkey behavior which is inherited from their ancesters on African plains. For one thing, they freeze upon encountering predators or anything dangerous, and due to their color fur, try to blend in with the colors on the land. So they're not stubborn when they stop; it's an inherited reaction to a danger. Also, they can see all around them -- while running from prey. Their eyes can see everywhere. It's amazing. And that book is fantastic for any animal lover. Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-66447399139249979902021-03-25T00:55:17.229-07:002021-03-25T00:55:17.229-07:00Yes, they would.Yes, they would.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-54238955642963843332021-03-25T00:54:49.549-07:002021-03-25T00:54:49.549-07:00I was at the bobcat enclosure playing a waiting ga...I was at the bobcat enclosure playing a waiting game with one of the bobcats, and this guy kept coming up to me to tell me where the cats were. I wanted to tell him to shut up and go away. Instead, I smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you. I have my camera aimed at the one I want to take a picture of." (He hadn't even seen it!)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-36779889516815757532021-03-25T00:52:10.775-07:002021-03-25T00:52:10.775-07:00I love meerkats. I could hang out with them all da...I love meerkats. I could hang out with them all day.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-55204787395343410662021-03-24T22:49:56.658-07:002021-03-24T22:49:56.658-07:00Glad to read that about your upcoming "last&q...Glad to read that about your upcoming "last" appointment.<br /><br />But I had to come back here to see those little goslings, and also to catch those critters napping and resting. Oh, it's so tiring to be resting. But if they were in the wild and saw predators or prey coming, depending on the species, they would race on foot or on wings to get out of Dodge quickly.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-61833886235553938072021-03-24T18:15:42.761-07:002021-03-24T18:15:42.761-07:00The Meerkat is adorable. The Meerkat is adorable. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-36550701712606884262021-03-24T18:02:42.006-07:002021-03-24T18:02:42.006-07:00I'm glad you're continuing to get better! ...I'm glad you're continuing to get better! And the photos make for a nice mid-week lift; I agree with you about the ducklings and the bobcat.Kate L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17044129739440995201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-62230898742476885702021-03-24T12:27:09.363-07:002021-03-24T12:27:09.363-07:00Yes, it does sound as though you should wait--whic...Yes, it does sound as though you should wait--which is probably something you'd rather not hear. It seems as though that's all we've done for over a year... wait!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-68564489894839320702021-03-24T12:25:35.474-07:002021-03-24T12:25:35.474-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9887961844748643962021-03-24T12:25:16.446-07:002021-03-24T12:25:16.446-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed them, Margot.I'm glad you enjoyed them, Margot.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9652621875046833442021-03-24T08:04:41.946-07:002021-03-24T08:04:41.946-07:00You got some great shots. That meerkat! What an ex...You got some great shots. That meerkat! What an expression! I can't wait to visit our zoo soon. It's always a circus with a ton of people crowding the exhibits so I fear that we will need to wait for the excitement to die down a little before we go. It just reopened. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-39950992233132305592021-03-24T07:03:08.223-07:002021-03-24T07:03:08.223-07:00The peekaboo bobcat is my favorite, too! Good wis...The peekaboo bobcat is my favorite, too! Good wishes for your continued improvement!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-59580221145547909232021-03-24T04:38:44.712-07:002021-03-24T04:38:44.712-07:00Very glad you're doing better, Cathy! I was wo...Very glad you're doing better, Cathy! I was wondering that, too. And those 'photos are absolutely stunning. Seriously. It lifted me up to see them. Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-13223965378732143262021-03-24T01:59:52.088-07:002021-03-24T01:59:52.088-07:00It is. I go in for an ultrasound Thursday, and Fri...It is. I go in for an ultrasound Thursday, and Friday has me getting new compression wraps for my legs and seeing the doctor at the wound care clinic for the last time.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-44397540317202853452021-03-24T01:16:33.251-07:002021-03-24T01:16:33.251-07:00I knew you would not forget those photos.
I love ...I knew you would not forget those photos.<br /><br />I love the photos. Those animals are hard at work napping. So cute. I love big cats' faces.<br /><br />So glad you could post the photos. Hope your health is improving.<br /> Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.com