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Our dinner tonight is a cookout! we’re having my slow smoked ribs with all the trimmings, I hope you’re all hungry!

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How does the Canadian Lynx adapt to the cold?
Many animals hibernate or migrate to warmer climates in winter, but Canadian lynx are specially adapted to endure cold weather. In addition to a thick winter coat, the lynx has wide, padded, furry paws that work like snowshoes to help the big cat survive winter\’s difficult conditions.

2/7 – . Honey Bees can communicate through dance. University of Munich Professor Karl von Frisch explains how honey bees talk through dancing. Worker bees rely on their \”waggle\” dance to tell other bees where the best pollen is.

Factoid for 2/7: We have TONS of turkey vultures around here – The turkey vulture is related to the stork, not to any birds of prey. Their scientific name in Latin means “cleansing breeze.” Like all other vultures, the turkey vulture has a bald head. This is so that bits of carrion (dead meat) do not adhere to the skin as they would to fea…[Read more]

2/6: Okapi are herbivores, eating a range of grasses, fruits and tree leaves.

Warm temps are holding, so far! All is well up here. Ice still pretty thick where the sun hasn\’t had sufficient melting time.

Summersweet is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clethra. It is sometimes called sweet pepper bush. This small shrub usually grows from 3-5 feet. In some cases, it can grow as much as 5-8 feet. It likes full sun but can also thrive in partial shade. It likes moist, acidic soil that is well-drained.
Its fragrant pink and white flowers bloom…[Read more]

Hi everyone! This is Angel Sammy;s mom reminding everyone about craft class tomorrow- materials list is in the craft room.

2/6 Once the glaciers retreated, the Earth\’s crust started to rebound (rise). The result is that the north side of Lake Superior keeps rising by about one foot (30-50cm) per century compared to lands along the southern edge of the Great Lakes. This process is called \”isostatic rebound\” by geoscientists.

2/6: Himalayan cats are a mix of Siamese and Persian cats.

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WHY DOES MY CAT WAKE ME UP BY PUTTING HIS BUTT IN MY FACE?
It’s a Sign of Affection
Granted, it’s not the same thing as a lick on the face or a rub up against your leg, but when your cat presents h[S butt to you, it means he loves you and wants to be petted.

2/6 – Why do cats raise their butts?
Felines can also transfer their scent via anal glands, so when they raise their tush, they\’re actually inviting you to verify that they\’re a member of the family and to swap scents. It\’s one of the highest honors a cat can bestow on its doting owner.

For Week of 2/6: “I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.” —Maya Angelou