The Greenhouse Frog
Frogs and amphibians in general are our environmental “canary in a coal mine.” Because they have porous skin, and need to return eventually to water to avoid dessication, they absorb … Continue reading
October 1, 2011 · 4 Comments
Seeking: Killer Trees and Forbidden Fruit
There are poisonous trees in the world, but one is so poisonous, it’s said if you fall asleep under it, you will sleep forever. It’s called the Manchineel tree, Hippomane … Continue reading
September 29, 2011 · Leave a comment
Amanita muscaria, or do mushrooms have quadruped envy?
In late July, I was lucky enough to be in Colorado’s Clear Creek County area, at a dude ranch with my family. One option, not for the faint of heart … Continue reading
September 28, 2011 · Leave a comment
Kenneth Setzer 