Shine Bright Like a Turtle
August 10, 2022
With the easing of the pandemic, I am doing in-person talks again. This means I’ll be taking my turtle and tortoises out to be admired
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A blog by Elaine A. Powers and Guests
This Might Sting!
August 3, 2022
I admit it. I have a proclivity towards the not so “beloved” animals of the Sonoran Desert. That is evident in my books, such as
Reminiscences of Jaws
July 20, 2022
Recently, I was flipping through channels for something to watch and I came across the movie Jaws, followed by Jaws 2. These are two of
All About Button!
July 13, 2022
As a biologist, I’ve always been interested in animals, plants, and their environments. But I confess, I like some animals more than others. For instance,
No, You Can’t Waterski on a Horse
July 6, 2022
Although I have been riding horses for quite some time, I’m still working on my riding technique on my young horse. I need to be
Two Photos, One Bird, a Vast Difference
July 1, 2022
I ran across this snowy egret (Egretta thula) as I was walking along a beach in the Gulf of Mexico. I stopped to take a
