holothewise (49)in #humor • 6 years agoAnd I thought I was a caffeine fiend...So, as a little follow up to my article on albino squirrels in the Gardens the other day (see here: I ran into this…holothewise (49)in #steemstem • 6 years agoSnow white - a fascinating glimpse into albinism in animals (original footage)Perhaps one of the most fascinating natural variations that occurs in the wild is Albinism. True albino animals are…holothewise (49)in #travel • 7 years agoWest coast adventures and a general update (plus new writing account @foxfiction!)Having wrapped things up in the field, I've been down in Cape Town proper for the last couple of weeks catching up…holothewise (49)in #walkwithme • 7 years agoPacked with alpacas: a walkwithme through the winelandsThat's right, alpacas. Now that I've got your attention, you're probably wondering, like I did, what the hell a bunch…holothewise resteemedvermillionfox (69)in #art • 7 years agoWeek #17 Fox Tales : A steamy new story image & winners from the previous week!If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above.…holothewise (49)in #foxtales • 7 years agoWolfsbane: an entry for foxtales 17'If you drink from it, under the light of the blood moon, you'll become one,' Kyri said teasingly. Her gaze met…holothewise (49)in #steemstem • 7 years agoSome like it hot: thermal imaging agamas in the fynbosIn addition to behavioral observations, part of my recent duties for the project I'm currently working on has been to…holothewise (49)in #steemstem • 7 years agoFrom flame and ash - the recovery of a fynbos field siteAbout a month ago, I posted about our field site here in the Western Cape fynbos being ravaged by fire. As I mentioned…holothewise (49)in #steemstem • 7 years agoMacaques in Japan are now also having sex with... deerDuring my research for an article on animal homosexual behaviour (see here: I came across a gem of a study, conducted…holothewise (49)in #stemstem • 7 years agoHomosexuality in nature: An evolutionary perspectiveOn the surface, homosexual behavior seems to fly in the face of evolutionary theory. What possible adaptive…holothewise (49)in #humor • 7 years agoSplash - the face of droughtCurrently, in South Africa's Western Cape province, there is a massive drought on. It has reached crisis proportions…holothewise resteemedvermillionfox (69)in #art • 7 years agoWeek #14 Fox Tales : Announcing the next story image, winners, and a chance to win extra STEEM!If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above.…holothewise (49)in #foxtales • 7 years agoRing of fire - an entry for foxtales 14First, there is flame. Then a hand reaching in to turn her lungs inside out, searing her unconscious. After a while…holothewise (49)in #walkwithme • 7 years agoField site fire - the ecology of the fynbosThe day after Valentine's Day, we arrived at our field site in the fynbos-covered mountains to a jarring vista. Though…holothewise resteemeddbooster (64)in #haiku • 7 years agoHaiku Contest #2: Bugs and Arachnids in WinterWelcome to the second haiku contest! The first one was such a success that I can't resist doing another.…holothewise (49)in #haiku • 7 years agohaiku contest entryThis is an entry for the @dbooster haiku contest here: ice drips from a chrysalis... first spring wind Image…holothewise resteemeddinodoc (41)in #fossils • 7 years agoGreen River Fossil BeeThe Green River Formation, located in basins along the Green River in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, is quite rich in…holothewise (49)in #science • 7 years agoField Encounters: The mystery of the hyrax headNot everything I come across in my day to day is a cute little elephant shrew ( though some findings are certainly…holothewise resteemedmdbrantingham (59)in #fiction • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The CelestialThe monastery grounds were dark, except for a lonely torch burning low and red by the main door of the temple. The…holothewise (49)in #steemstem • 7 years agoField encounters: on the trail of the Elephant Shrew (original footage)In my current field site in the cape fynbos, I have been lucky enough to encounter a creature I have long desired to…
