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Stick Insects Having Sex  
   

Stick Insects Having Sex

You need to look closely to appreciate this one... The smaller one, the male, is on the left. The larger is the female, on the right. Apparently, they will mate for three weeks and then the female will kill the male and eat him.... He is no good to her after the three weeks is up.
Critters In Madagascar "For Rhiannon"

December 28th 2012
Today is my niece's birthday! Rhiannon turns 21 today and the other night, while I was skyping with the family, she informed me that she doesn't read the blogs that deal with "bugs & critters". I guess they creep her out. I was surprised to hear this because, while they can be nasty (cockroaches), some are incredibly beautiful. Today, I am posting this last blog from Madagascar in he ... read more
Africa » Madagascar

Malagasy Flag Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the seco... ... read more
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