Do all animals have brains?
Well, you probably figured out by now, I have an inquiring mind. This time I used it to investigate if animals, other than mammals, fish...
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GEOFF CARPENTIER
Geoff Carpentier is a published author, ecotour guide and environmental consultant.
Walk Softly – Evening Grosbeaks
When I was young, there was a different mix of birds around. Today, some new ones have shown up, while some others sadly have simply...
Understanding ice and snow
It’s another cold day, and as I look out my office window, I wonder if it will snow today. and, if so, what type of precipitation I might...
Ark Storms
Usually, I read fiction just to relax and enjoy, and I seldom think I might learn from someone else's fantasies. But then I read Linda...
Geoff Carpentier receives his Queen's Jubilee medal
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog environmentalist and columnist for The Standard, Geoff Carpentier was amazed when he received his...
Where do fish go in the winter?
It’s chilly again today, making me wonder what fish do when the water freezes. This is certainly an issue for fish in our part of the...
Man in the mirror
Michael Jackson sang many great songs, but one strikes a chord with me – Man in the Mirror: “I'm starting with the man in the mirror. And...
Sharing your home with nature
Sometimes it’s obvious, and sometimes it’s not. A raccoon or squirrel in your attic, a bird in your dryer vent, or a fly on the window...
Nature suffers from short-sighted decisions
I have never sat on municipal council, nor have I ever been a politician of any stripe. But I have dealt with municipalities and...
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