The North American Bison once roamed most of North America and numbered at least 30 million. By the 1890s, they were on the verge of extinction. They were shot by the tens of thousands for their hides, which made warm Read more…
FREE-ROAMING BISON
Category: Travel
ANT HIGHWAY
Updated Jun 2022 Leafcutter Ants at Work Did you read my stories about the army ants and the lost army ants? You can find them in the category box on the right. The other type of ant that I Read more…
ICE CITY
I have added a new place to my bucket list. I want to see the amazing ice city in Harbin, China, which is built each winter. Harbin is a large city in northern China with a population of almost Read more…
ARMY ANTS ON THE MARCH
Updated Jun 2022 Tourists who go to Central America usually want to see the birds, monkeys, and perhaps a crocodile. I like those animals also, but I was looking for something that most tourists don’t – ants! Ever since I Read more…
HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Get your money without paying service charges. Updated July 2022 Two large Scoitabanks in Mexico City How to get your money in foreign countries without paying a fortune in service charges? You have lots of money in your home bank Read more…
MONKEY BUSINESS
Monkey Business in Belize Updated 1 Apr 2023 What would I do if a Spider Monkey dropped in for lunch while paddling down the river? Hand him a paddle and make him work for his meal. They will work for peanuts Read more…
POLAR BEAR CATCHES BUS
A Polar Bear Catches a Bus Guest blogger Jackie from Australia submitted “Polar Bear Catches Bus.” The story takes place in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. The Most Amazing Day of My Life The day before had been the most amazing day of Read more…