holothewise(25)•in #humor•2750 days 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: https://steemit.com/steemstem/@holothewise/snow-white-a-fasc...6holothewise(25)•in humor•2750 days 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: https://steemit.com/steemstem/@holothewise/snow-white-a-fasc...6
holothewise(25)•in #steemstem•2768 days 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 actually fairly rare, which is why I was sur...8holothewise(25)•in steemstem•2768 days 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 actually fairly rare, which is why I was sur...8
holothewise(25)•in #travel•2833 days 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 with friends and family and attending to the ...2holothewise(25)•in travel•2833 days 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 with friends and family and attending to the ...2
holothewise(25)•in #walkwithme•2855 days 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 of alpacas are doing way out here in wine ...9holothewise(25)•in walkwithme•2855 days 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 of alpacas are doing way out here in wine ...9
vermillionfox(25)•in #art•2859 days agoWeek #17 Fox Tales : A steamy new story image & winners from the previous week!https://i.imgur.com/XQyEBY4.jpg If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above. Be creativ...38vermillionfox(25)•in art•2859 days agoWeek #17 Fox Tales : A steamy new story image & winners from the previous week!https://i.imgur.com/XQyEBY4.jpg If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above. Be creativ...38
holothewise(25)•in #foxtales•2855 days 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 Shandra's in a challenge. 'I dare you, my love.'...0holothewise(25)•in foxtales•2855 days 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 Shandra's in a challenge. 'I dare you, my love.'...0
holothewise(25)•in #steemstem•2857 days 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 capture thermal images of our agama study ...11holothewise(25)•in steemstem•2857 days 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 capture thermal images of our agama study ...11
holothewise(25)•in #steemstem•2860 days 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 then, fire is a natural part of fynbos ec...31holothewise(25)•in steemstem•2860 days 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 then, fire is a natural part of fynbos ec...31
holothewise(25)•in #steemstem•2873 days agoMacaques in Japan are now also having sex with... deerDuring my research for an article on animal homosexual behaviour (see here: https://steemit.com/stemstem/@holothewise/homosexuality-in-nature-an-evolutionary-pe...7holothewise(25)•in steemstem•2873 days agoMacaques in Japan are now also having sex with... deerDuring my research for an article on animal homosexual behaviour (see here: https://steemit.com/stemstem/@holothewise/homosexuality-in-nature-an-evolutionary-pe...7
holothewise(25)•in #stemstem•2875 days agoHomosexuality in nature: An evolutionary perspectiveOn the surface, homosexual behavior seems to fly in the face of evolutionary theory. What possible adaptive significance could it have? How does it increase the...32holothewise(25)•in stemstem•2875 days agoHomosexuality in nature: An evolutionary perspectiveOn the surface, homosexual behavior seems to fly in the face of evolutionary theory. What possible adaptive significance could it have? How does it increase the...32
holothewise(25)•in #humor•2878 days agoSplash - the face of droughtCurrently, in South Africa's Western Cape province, there is a massive drought on. It has reached crisis proportions with a looming 'Day 0' date when the taps w...12holothewise(25)•in humor•2878 days agoSplash - the face of droughtCurrently, in South Africa's Western Cape province, there is a massive drought on. It has reached crisis proportions with a looming 'Day 0' date when the taps w...12
vermillionfox(25)•in #art•2887 days agoWeek #14 Fox Tales : Announcing the next story image, winners, and a chance to win extra STEEM!https://i.imgur.com/lInLJF5.jpg If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above. Be creativ...44vermillionfox(25)•in art•2887 days agoWeek #14 Fox Tales : Announcing the next story image, winners, and a chance to win extra STEEM!https://i.imgur.com/lInLJF5.jpg If you love writing stories then this contest is for you! Write a one paragraph story about the image pictured above. Be creativ...44
holothewise(25)•in #foxtales•2882 days 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 light, voices. Far away, someone screaming a...1holothewise(25)•in foxtales•2882 days 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 light, voices. Far away, someone screaming a...1
holothewise(25)•in #walkwithme•2885 days 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 hardly lush and verdant before (ensured b...18holothewise(25)•in walkwithme•2885 days 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 hardly lush and verdant before (ensured b...18
dbooster(25)•in #haiku•2888 days 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. Seriously—go read the entries to the first contest. The...27dbooster(25)•in haiku•2888 days 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. Seriously—go read the entries to the first contest. The...27
holothewise(25)•in #haiku•2888 days agohaiku contest entryThis is an entry for the @dbooster haiku contest here: https://steemit.com/haiku/@dbooster/haiku-contest-2-bugs-and-arachnids-in-winter ice drips from a chrysal...0holothewise(25)•in haiku•2888 days agohaiku contest entryThis is an entry for the @dbooster haiku contest here: https://steemit.com/haiku/@dbooster/haiku-contest-2-bugs-and-arachnids-in-winter ice drips from a chrysal...0
dinodoc(25)•in #fossils•2890 days agoGreen River Fossil BeeThe Green River Formation, located in basins along the Green River in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, is quite rich in fossils. Zones of very fine-grained lime mud...3dinodoc(25)•in fossils•2890 days agoGreen River Fossil BeeThe Green River Formation, located in basins along the Green River in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, is quite rich in fossils. Zones of very fine-grained lime mud...3
holothewise(25)•in #science•2892 days agoField Encounters: The mystery of the hyrax headNot everything I come across in my day to day is a cute little elephant shrew (https://steemit.com/steemstem/@holothewise/field-encounters-on-the-trail-of-the-e...15holothewise(25)•in science•2892 days agoField Encounters: The mystery of the hyrax headNot everything I come across in my day to day is a cute little elephant shrew (https://steemit.com/steemstem/@holothewise/field-encounters-on-the-trail-of-the-e...15
mdbrantingham(25)•in #fiction•2895 days agoThe CelestialThe monastery grounds were dark, except for a lonely torch burning low and red by the main door of the temple. The evening’s silence was broken only by the stea...3mdbrantingham(25)•in fiction•2895 days agoThe CelestialThe monastery grounds were dark, except for a lonely torch burning low and red by the main door of the temple. The evening’s silence was broken only by the stea...3
holothewise(25)•in #steemstem•2896 days 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 see. One of the smaller, and more intriguin...13holothewise(25)•in steemstem•2896 days 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 see. One of the smaller, and more intriguin...13
