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The Big Bad Wolf

Posted on 4 September 2021 by Larry Russwurm

We’ve all heard about dogs being trained to sniff out Covid 19. But these dogs aren’t quite 100 % accurate. I say we bring out another animal whose very survival depends on its sense of smell. I say we bring … Continue reading →

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Can Cockroaches Survive Dr. Phil?

Posted on 23 May 2020 by Larry Russwurm

In the book, “The Cockroach Papers: A Compendium of History and Lore” it is believed that the first mention of cockroaches being able to survive the Nagasaki and Hiroshima nuclear blasts occurred. This eventually led to the idea that if … Continue reading →

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Uniqueness of Humanity

Posted on 3 April 2012 by Larry Russwurm

If you’re like me then you’ve heard that humanity sets itself apart from the rest of the animal world in many ways. Like for instance in our use of language. Of course this particular brand of uniqueness has been under … Continue reading →

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Of Wolves and Coyotes

Posted on 5 March 2011 by Larry Russwurm

The coyote problem has been in the news in my area (southern Ontario) for awhile. The news outlets have said coyotes are nuisances that kill farm animals and might even one day kill a child. It didn’t used to be … Continue reading →

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