FrogBlog | Translating Los Angeles

What’s an elephant to do when it is really hot outside? Take a bath, of course!

Well, why not?

While the Canada Geese are already taking their offspring for a walk, the Great Blue Herons are still busy getting the nest ready. Of course they are not the only ones – in the trees left and right other couples are preparing to start a family. Why this guy is still up and about, nobody [...]

A few times each year the local zoo opens very early in the morning for its members to come in and watch the animals having breakfast and such. Even at this early hour the meerkats had already put out sentries… just in case… The tapir gave us a friendly smile, even though we disturbed him [...]

This is the definition: “A prehensile tail is the tail of an animal that has adapted to be able to grasp and/or hold objects.” (Wikipedia) Inquiring minds need to know…

Sunday afternoons are a wonderful time to watch some competitions at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. This weekend it was the LAEC Opener Hunter Jumper Show and everybody had fun.

When the resident squirrel turns up on your doorstep demanding a new corn cob, one can understand Mr. Dangerfield’s cry of: “I get no respect, I tell ya!” What’s next? Will the squirrel bring its big brother? Will it be armed? Will it start a protest on our front lawn? Who knows… I better go [...]

A big Pick salami is better than a small one. And 4 Pick salamis are better than one. Don’t just take my word for it – others go to great lengths too, to grab a bit(e) of this Hungarian delicacy. All things Hungarian in Los Angeles can be found here: http://www.hungariandeli.com/ They have an actual [...]

This is Billy. He lives with Tina and Jewel in the new Elephant enclosure at the Los Angeles Zoo. While the ladies are still under quarantine, Billy is free to roam and test some of the amenities of his and the “girls” new home – like the built-in shower. Now I know what a thoroughly [...]

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