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Today, Friday, July 3, is the annual Roswell UFO Festival.



Now, not that I am brainwashed enough to believe there are little green men with big heads and slim digits parading our Universe, but it must have been some kind of alien that brought us one of Earth's most unique animals. The third rock from the sun does offer us non-human beings highlighted by all forms, shapes, skins and behaviors. These small to large creatures are nothing but remarkable. We big cat lovers, can attest to… Continue

How is it that every picture we take of our favorite animals and such turn out well but the minute I or someone else takes a picture of me, then I look part caveman? I mean have you really ever really seen an attractive caveman? Even the ones on TV for Geico have been in the make-up chair and you got to admit they're not much punkins to look at...nothin' to write home to mom about...I'm just saying!



Take for example the pics I take of my cat (appropriately named D.C for "Darn Cat").… Continue

It has always surprised me how similar and non-similar the big cats are. Here are a few tips for others:



Panthers are not really Panthers, they are either a Cougar, Jaguar or Leopard. Panthera (Feline Genus) contains Lions, Tigers, Leopards and Jaguars. The Panther is actually a mythical and legendary creature. Only Tigers and Jaguars like water, while lions act like house cats not wanting their paws wet. Leopards are nocturnal and sleep most of the day, and they can carry three… Continue