Could naked mole rats live forever? Hidden deep underground, they rarely meet predators and can live up to 30 years in care—ten times longer than other mice! Mysterious, isn’t it? And as for what it means to be a ‘queen’…
In Japan, summer is the season when the spirits of the departed return, a tradition known as Obon. We light fires and decorate to welcome them. My long-lived cat must now be a mythical two-tailed nekomata, ready to join me for a dance beneath the summer stars.
Today, August 4th, is International Owl Awareness Day.
Balancing little bonsai trees atop their heads, they are reflecting on ways to bring happiness to all owls🦉😀
Tomorrow, August 4th, is International Owl Awareness Day!
Owls are beautiful, mysterious apex predators and vital indicators of ecosystem health. My painting features the diurnal Burrowing Owl.
Let’s honor them by learning their story and supporting their conservation🦉🌱
We’ve just released a new Bonsai Tortoise T-shirt.
You can now choose between two designs: “Eboshi-Clad Turtle & Goyō-matsu Bonsai” and “Silk-Hatted Tortoise & Hare’s-Foot Fern Bonsai.” Check out the photo below for our celebratory twin-tee styling!
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What on earth?! Once they dive underwater, they pull the most fearsome faces. They’re only blocking their ears and noses to keep water out—not actually angry… or are they? Happy Tiger Day!
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