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Welcome to my advocacy blog. My goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"

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Tag: Evolution

Southern conifers: meet this vast group of ancient trees with mysteries still unsolved

The Conversation – Academic Rigor – 12 August “When you think of “conifers”, tall, conical shaped trees often found in … More

Conifers, Education, environment, Evolution, health, history, living fossils, Nature, Pangaea, Research, Science, The Conversation, Wollemi pine

When Did Humans Domesticate the Horse?

Smithsonian Magazine – 22 May “They say dogs are man’s best friend, but horses could also claim that title. Horses … More

domestication, Education, Evolution, Friends, history, horses, Nature, Przewalski’s horses, Science, Smithsonian Magazine, truth

Do Animals Know Their Grandparents?

The more time you spend watching our animal pals the more you have probably realized how much you don’t know … More

Education, Evolution, Grandparents, Mirkka Lahdenpera, Nature, Research, Science, The Social Behavior of Older Animals, University of Turku

We found grizzly, black and polar bears together for the first time

 Academic rigor, journalistic flair November 2018 “North America’s three bear species — black bears, grizzly bears and polar bears — … More

Advocacy, Black Bears, climate, Conservation, environment, Evolution, Friends, Grizzly Bears, Let Kids Be Kids, Polar Bears, Preservtion, Research, Science, weather

Learning from gorillas to save killer whales

November 8, 2018 by Kat Kerlin, UC Davis “In 2018, the southern resident killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest’s … More

Advocacy, Evolution, Friends, Gorillas, health, Nature, Orca, Puget Sound, Research, Science, Seattle

How translating wolf facial expressions could help us understand domesticated dogs

Researchers are deciphering the way these pack animals communicate and it seems that facial expressions, rather than sounds or scents, … More

Advocacy, Conservation, Dogs, Education, Evolution, Let Kids Be Kids, Nature, Preservation, Protection, Research, Science, wolves, Yellowstone

What an ‘Octopus Census’ Near Seattle Found

Once a year, the Seattle Aquarium enlists local divers to search for giant Pacific octopuses in the Puget Sound. Hallie … More

Conservation, Education, Evolution, Let Kids Be Kids, Nature, Octopus, pollution, Preservation, Protection, Puget Sound, Research, Science, Seattle, Washington state

R.I.P. Pete. Safe Journey.

Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time watching Pete enjoy his domain. I loved it when he sat … More

Advocacy, Africa, Conservation, Education, Evolution, Friends, Gorilla, health, hope, justice, Let Kids Be Kids, love, loyalty, Nature, Preservation, Protection, Research, Science, Woodland Park zoo

Earth Lost 2.5 Billion Years’ Worth of Evolutionary History in Just 130,000 Years

“Even if humans curbed destructive actions within next 50 years, it would take between five to seven million years for … More

Advocacy, Elephants, endangered species, Evolution, Friends, Let Kids Be Kids, Nature, Research, Science, Smithsonian, Social Justice
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