Study suggests rats smile with their ears
If you don’t have expressive lips, I guess perky ears are a viable alternative.
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Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Twenty-Five)
It’s party time! Square dancing is introduced for the intrepid, the inexperienced, and the deranged, and nobody gets hurt. Sylvia’s kids discover the kitchen and the joys of Jello. Finally, […]
Bringing Back the Beaver
I am looking forward to adding this brand new book about beavers to my collection. Published only a few days ago, I was first attracted to the drawings.
Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Twenty-Four)
Dobby makes a startling discovery during his casual survey of the Principality. His humiliated security team springs into action, but first, there are special guests to entertain. Square dancing, anyone?
Duck Tapes (with Capybara)
The Internet has decided that capybaras are terminally chill, meaning they get along with all other animals. During the Year of the Rat, we have covered cats, dogs, and chickens. […]
Hero Rat Wins A Top Animal Award
Rats are badly maligned in life and in literature, and I have spent time myself trying to get them to move along. Hero rats are in a league of their […]
JB the Beaver
Beavers are rodents, too. Take a look at what this little dude did to the woodwork at the rescue where he lives!
Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Twenty-Three)
Rodney and the naked mole rats make remarkable progress on the zeppelin. Dobby gives Sylvia a driving tour of the Principality. They observe the barren fields and view the formidable […]
Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Twenty-Two)
In this part, we witness the design charrette. That means we eavesdrop on Prince Dobalob, his millwright Rodney, and new friend Sylvia while they discuss the zeppelin design concept and […]
Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Twenty-One)
The Prince is remodeling the palace guest suites in preparation for Sylvia’s visit. He and the hens discuss the mysterious bird seed packets. Then they all Segway out to the […]
Dobby the Capybara 