Elk Herd Living in Northwest Arkansas
Many do not know that Arkansas has one of the Largest Herds of Elk outside of the Rockies!
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In the early 1800s, elk roamed the lands of Arkansas and many of the eastern states in large herds! They were pushed westward over the 1800s and into... | 
Fins to the left, fins to the right!!
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers and Shark Week on Discovery inspired Tigger to go for a dive for Finding Dory!
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers and Shark Week on Discovery inspired Tigger to go for a dive! Are you worried about his success??
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Deep Sea Fishing in Grand Cayman
We caught nothing but barracuda but we had a lot of FUN doing it!!
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In January we went on a Disney Cruise on the Disney Magic out of Galveston. One of the stops was at Grand Cayman and as this was a celebration trip fo... | 
Three to Four Foot Rat Snake in Our House!
The Whole Story:
On Monday I was home alone and the house was very quiet except the AC. While sitting in front of my computer I sensed that there was something in the... |
Australian Sea Apple - Biodiversity Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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In the same tank as the Red Spined Star is the Australian Sea Apple. Again, this is an ultra colorful creature found around Australia and points immed... | 
Paddlefish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Polydon spathula (Many teeth and Spoon shaped)
These odd looking native Oklahoma fish grow to 25... | 
Shovelnose Sturgeon - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Scaphirhynchus platorynchus (Shovel-nosed and having a broad and flat nose)
Another peculiar beast... | 
Alligator Snapping Turtle - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Macroclemys temminckii (Temminki's large turtle)
Normally growing up to 26 inches, the Alligator S... |
Channel Catfish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Ictalurus punctatus (catfish and spotted)
This commonly fished bottom feeder grows to 10 to 20 inc... | 
Blue Catfish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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I wish I could have gotten a better picture of this huge fish, every time I checked on him, he was quite shy. There are many myths about Blue Cats tha... | 
Alligator Gar - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Having lived near Alligators (some very large) for the past decade, I did not know what to expect from viewing Oklahoma's Alligato... | 
Mammals of Oklahoma - Hayes Family Ozark Stream Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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In the back of the Fishes of Oklahoma exhibit, you will find the Hayes Family Ozark Stream, an exhibit of beavers, raccoons and ot... |
Largemouth Bass - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
Scientific Name: Micropterus salmoides (having short wings and trout-like body)
Size: 10-20 inches and 2-12 pounds.... | 
Striped Bass - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific Name: Morone saxatilis (foolish among rocks)
Size: 12-25 inches and 10-30 pounds.
Female... | 
American Bullfrog - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
Scientific Name: Rana catesbeiana (Frog in honor of Mark Catesby)
Size: 12-14 inches with state record of 18 inches!
The... | 
Albino Red Ear Slider - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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While you visit the Oklahoma Aquarium, don't miss seeing the Albino Red Ear Slider. This is a rarity in nature and it is doubtful that it would surviv... |
Lesser Siren - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific Name: Siren intermedia (Mythical sea nymph / in between)
This salamander can grow up to 14 inches with a current maximum siz... | 
Red Spined Star - Biodiversity Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
Scientific Name: Protoreaster linckii (First star / partaining to Johann Heinrich Linck)
This was one of the most interesting things in... | 
Found Dog near Rockhouse, Arkansas
Found: 2011 Feb 20 Updated: 2011 Feb 22
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UPDATE:2011-02-23 8:00 PM
Moments ago a worried mother pulled up to our home and asked if we had her precious Shoo Shoo! As a matter o... | 
Day Thirteen and Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Panama Cruise January 2011 - Last Trans-canal trip planned for the Disney Wonder at this time.
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To say this was a great day would be an extreme understatement. Many times since the middle of January 18, 2011 we have said, "th... |
George Bailey Gets a New Bed
George the Bailey Cocker Spaniel
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Getting up in years, our pet George, a cocker spaniel of 11 years, is having a hard time getting off the couch where his bed used to reside. Freque... | 
Timber Rattler
One snake down
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Okay, So we are installing the septic tank and line for the Earth shelter house. I asked Adam to run an extension cord down so I could cut the PVC... | 
A Goose and her Goslings
First time I have seen this in the wild.
We were visiting with Toni and West and took a drive up around the north side of Table Rock lake. It was a beautiful area, the Ozarks are incredibl... | 
Salzburg Natural History Museum
Page 2 - Dinosaur Exhibit
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The first place we visited at the museum was the Dinosaur exhibit. It was the first room just to the left of the front entrance.
Sin... |
Salzburg Natural History Museum
Page 4 - Aquarium
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Sometimes, viewing things in other countries gives a new perspective on things. Aquariums are no exception to this. It was very clearly illustra... | 
Salzburg Natural History Museum
Page 6 - Myths and Legends
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One of the interesting exhibits that I do not recall seeing it's equal in any museum was the Myths and Legends exhibit. It illustrated some of the un... | 
Salzburg Natural History Museum
Page 9 - Reptile Zoo with and extensive collection of poisonous snakes!
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Easily, the most impressive part of the museum was the Reptile Zoo. I have been to many museums, zoos and exhibits, but this exceeds any I have eve... | 
Even George loved the place
Our Cocker Spaniel George loved the place. It was his first trip longer than 3 hours. This is, of course, 12 hours.
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Towel Critters on the Disney Ship
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As on many cruise ships, you will be greeted by a number of critters in your cabin in the evenings. It is fun to come back to a... | 
Victor
Our New Cat
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Macavity died in a freek accident one night. We are not really sure what happened, it appeared he fell behind something and got hurt some how.... | 
New Family Member
Macavity
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Mac for short, she is a little trouble maker with a pinache for being exactly where you are about to step.
She is developing a wonderfu... | 
Lousisianna Tri Color Heron
At the Birding Center
One of my favorite birds |
Turtles, Red Eared Sliders
At the Birding Center
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Whistling Ducks
At the Birding Center
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A pair of Whistling ducks found at the birding center. They are one of my favorite birds. | 
Animals
Cats and Dogs
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Jennifer and I both love animals a lot. We pass this love on to Adam and Val when we can.
Currently we have two cocker spaniels named... | 
Around Port A
Animals
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Thes were shot with a Kodak DC215 1 mega pixel camera.
First, the dragon fly was found on a post outside our home.
The B... |
Our Pupies
George and Ringo and Mandy
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We have had three cocker spaniels. Mandy was the first and by far the most intelligent. She disappeared on October 5, 1999. ... |
