Living in Houston, Texas, has its perks, but it also comes with some inherent risks – one of them being the presence of alligators in our lakes and bayous. It was truly shocking to hear about the recent incident where a missing woman’s remains were found in the mouth of an alligator in the Horsepen Bayou just a few miles away from where I live. The police officer had to make a difficult decision to shoot and kill the alligator to prevent further damage to the remains as part of the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding this case are still unclear – whether the alligator killed the woman or if she was already deceased when the alligator came upon her.… Continue reading
I can’t even begin to imagine the chain of events that led to this tragic incident. A car crash in the woods off a Massachusetts highway, followed by a bear dragging the crash victim’s body from the scene. It’s the stuff of nightmares, really. The idea that someone could survive a car crash only to be met by a bear is just unfathomable.
The fact that the bear involved was euthanized out of caution is heartbreaking. I understand the need for safety precautions, but it’s still a difficult pill to swallow. Bears are wild animals, and their instincts can sometimes lead to unfortunate outcomes.… Continue reading
I’m up to my ears in people. I rarely see an elephant. The Botswana president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, made a bold statement recently by claiming that Europeans care more about elephants than people. And to be honest, I can see where he’s coming from. In a world where animal rights activism is on the rise, it’s not uncommon to see more concern for endangered species like elephants than for the well-being of fellow humans.
Masisi’s stance on elephant hunting in Botswana, advocating for controlled ivory trading to fund conservation efforts, garnered mixed reactions. While some criticized his methods, it’s crucial to acknowledge that elephants are near extinction while human population growth shows no signs of slowing down.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker