Random Facts Friday May 20, 2011

Hello all,

These are some random facts.
See how many you already know.

1. From Family Circle: Poultry labeled hormone-free is irrelevant. No artificial hormones are used in any poultry production.

2. Male fireflies during the night will fly about flashing their species specific flash pattern. The female of the same species has usually landed nearby on vegetation close to the ground. If a certain male catches her fancy, she will respond at a fixed time delay after the last male's flash. They chose each other before they even see each other. Does that sound similar to the way some humans chose their mate? Hmmmm.

3. Spring means the animal kingdom gives birth. A bat can live for 30 years, pretty long for a wild animal. They give birth to 1 baby each Spring = 29 bats/30 years. Meadow Voles may only live 1 year. They can have up to 12 litters in that year, with a maximum of 10 each time = 120 voles/1 year. Grizzly Bears can live up to 35 years. They give birth every 3 years, usually 2 cubs each time. Say the female gives birth the last time at 33 years old. 10 x 2 = 20/30 years.

4.Name of animal                       Name of the group
Cheetah                                       Coalition
Gerbil                                                Horde
Cat                                                    Clowder
Guinea Pig                                        Herd

Jaguar                                          Shadow
Water Buffalo                              Pot

5. Recipe: for a quick snack, try pouring salsa over a brick of cream cheese. It could be fun choosing different flavors of salsa with several choices of crackers for a casual time with friends.