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Friday Fun: Mammal Images

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Barbara

The American Society of Mammalogists hosts a digital mammal image library containing more than 2,500 images. Browse a numbered list for a random delight, select a mammalian order (e.g., Proboscidea) at the bottom of the screen, or search the image … Continue reading →

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Animals taking Earth back: summer thrills

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Barbara

There are so many choices if you want to read or view something ridiculous about scary critters this summer! I recently saw the latest Jurassic flick, which did not disappoint because I’m a sucker for a huge dinosaur lowering its … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Darwin Day! Feb 12

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Barbara

Anneke Lisberg, Department of Biological Sciences, will talk about “The smell of success: Understanding chemical signals and competition in social mammals” in honor of Charles Darwin’s 206th birthday on Thurs., Feb. 12, 6:30-8pm in Hyland Hall’s Timmerman Auditorium. “Darwin Day” … Continue reading →

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Pet Therapy Dogs @ Andersen Library

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Barbara

Pet therapy dogs are scheduled to visit Andersen Library several times during Fall Semester, so check the dates and plan to get a dog fix regularly! It’s an excellent study break! Noon to 2pm on these dates in September: Monday, … Continue reading →

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Endangered Species Act anniversary

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Barbara

December 28 is the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act being signed by President Nixon in 1973. That’s right, it’s the 40th anniversary of this legislation. Visit Endangered Species web pages for information and activities in honor of this anniversary, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – January 31

Posted on January 31, 2012 by kyle

Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine by Marion Nestle SF414 .N47 2008 New Arrivals, 2nd floor As I was browsing the shelf to find a book to feature for New Stuff Tuesday early on Sunday afternoon, I … Continue reading →

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Jungle Jack comes to Whitewater!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Barbara

OK, I’m repeating this blog from July 16th because the event happens this Sunday, August 29th: “Jungle Jack” Hanna is coming to Whitewater on August 29th (6 pm, Whitewater High School gym). I can hardly believe it! I’ve watched his … Continue reading →

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Educational TV: Animals & Ecotourism

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Barbara

Since two cats joined my household, I’ve been enjoying a guilty weekend pleasure: sitting with a contented, purring, and often sleeping cat on my lap. Staying put requires preparation–gathering within easy reach a beverage, whatever book(s) I’m reading, crosswords, and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 9

Posted on February 9, 2010 by kyle

On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear by Richard Ellis QL737 .C27 E47 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor As the snow comes down and blows around outside, it’s hard not to think of our furry, white … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 29

Posted on July 29, 2008 by kyle

Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals HV4708 .D39 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor The title of this week’s featured stuff sort of jumped out at me while I was browsing the shelves to find the topic … Continue reading →

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