Tag Archives: predators

Windemere Monsters: Eusu

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Revisiting some old monster posts for October.  This is a favorite from Legends of Windemere that I’m always happy to bring back.) I’m actually very surprised that the Eusu had the top spot of the poll for so long and tied … Continue reading →

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No Need For An Outlet: The Electric Eel

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this animal isn’t endangered, but it really is cool.  There are actually three species of electric eel as well: Electrophorous electricus– discharges 480 volts Electrophorous varii– discharges 572 volts Electrophorous voltai– discharges 860 volts Before I list some facts, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite: The Tiger

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Reposted from 2022.  Although, I’ve now read there are 5,574 tigers in the wild instead of the 3,900 below.  So, progress has been made.) I love tigers.  They’re always my favorite at the zoo with red pandas coming in second.  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Skudger

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Yeah . . . I got nothing on this one either.  Maybe the komodo dragon? Only because of the poison then waiting for the prey to drop tactic.) Dweller in the muck Deep beneath the waves The Skudger wanders Following … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Predators Around

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a fun one.  What kind of predator do you think I mean?) The monsters are out in force Growing hungry by the minute Searching for the weak and young To fill their putrid guts   The monsters’ courage … Continue reading →

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Some of the Rarest Sharks Around

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Shark Awareness Day’, so I had to make a post about them.  So many species with their own unique traits that I can cover them in a single post.  Instead, I’m going to show you some of the … Continue reading →

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The Lynx Family: Tufted Ears and Stubby Tails

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

When you hear the word ‘lynx’, you probably think of a single type of animal.  Those of us in the USA probably pictured a bobcat.  Well, there are actually 4 species of lynx and one of them is the bobcat.  … Continue reading →

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King of the Jungle He Doesn’t Live In: The Lion

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

For the life of me, I don’t know why it took me this long to get to the lion. It could be because I always preferred tigers, but I also kind of gravitated towards animals that people might not already … Continue reading →

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The Big, Not Really Bad Wolf

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve hesitant about this animal for a while.  Mostly because I really wanted to do a post on it, but it would be difficult.  The reason for this is because there are 32 subspecies of wolf, which includes 24 New … Continue reading →

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Monster Month: Indus Worm

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are at the final day of monsters.  I remember stumbling onto this guy years ago, but promptly forgot.  For any fans of modern fiction, the Indus Worm might make you think of the Graboids from ‘Tremors’ or the … Continue reading →

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