The predators of okapi

 The leopard is the okapi's most fearsome predator.Other rainforest cats,including servals and golden cats,also prey on okapi.Humans also hunt okapi.

                    The biggest threat to okapi is habitat loss due to logging and human settlement.Extensive hunting for bushmeat and skin has also led to decline.

                       Leopards are the only natural predator of okapi.However,due to their large stature,okapi are typically only hunted as a last resort.

The amazing okapi

 Deep in the heart of  the Ituri Forest,the elusive okapi roams beneath the canopy,perfectly adapted to its lush rainforest home.The okapi is nicknamed ``the forest giraffe.``This forest giraffe plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by consuming and dispersing seeds throughout its habitat.

                           Forests like the Ituri are irreplaceable,providing oxygen,storing carbon,and sheltering countless species.But deforestation and habitat loss threaten their future.Protecting okapi means protecting forests-and the countless life forms that depend on them.

Ka-ching

 Ka-ching-Large amounts of money -used for talking about large amounts of money and wanting a lot of money:Now it's time to count up the profits.Ka-ching.

                           Used to represent the sound of a cash register,especially with reference to making money.

Gerontosexual

 Gerontosexual-refers to a person who experiences a primary sexual attraction to older people,also known as gerontophilia.

A song from 2002 that I love

 Ka-ching!(2002)-song from Shania Twain.

A song from 2024 that I like

 Dark Mystery Enigma Bird(2024)-song by Nap Eyes.

A new song from Ed Sheeran that I like

 Azizam-song by Ed Sheeran.

A lesser known song from Shania Twain that I like

 Don't Be Stupid(You Know I Love You)-song by Shania Twain.

A song from Shania Twain that I like

 Come On Over-song by Shania Twain.

How to keep insects away in the pantry

 Place a bay leaf in your pantry jars or shelves-it's the easiest natural way to repel bugs and moths.Your pantry will remain bug-free.

A song from 1995 that I love

 (If You're Not in it For Love)I'm Outta Here!(1995)-song by Shania Twain.

A song from Shania Twain that I like

 You've Got A Way(1997)-song from Shania Twain.

A song from 1997 that I love

 Honey,I'm Home(1997)-song by Shania Twain.

Lichens

 Did you know?

Lichens are sensitive to pollution and thrive only in areas with clean air.Finding abundant,healthy lichens is often a sign that the environment around you is relatively unpolluted.

Another song from 2023 that I like

 Used To Be Young(2023)-song from Miley Cyrus.

A song from 2023 that I like

 Dreaming(2023)-song by Marshmello,Pink and Sting.

A song from Miley Cyrus that I like

 Flowers -song by Miley Cyrus.

Buildings

 Buildings fall into decay sometimes.

Painter Claude Monet

 Painter Claude Monet died in 1926 in Giverny, France at the age of 86.

A song from 2021that I like

 Good Time(2021)-song by Nikko Moon.

Bully

 When a bully sees weakness they bully more.

To swing from the chandeliers

 To swing from the chandeliers -a way to describe the activities at a wild party where people do crazy,silly things and have a fun time.

Tingo

 Tingo(Pascuense language of Easter Island)-To borrow objects one by one from a neighbour's house until there is nothing left in it.

A song from Guy Lombardo that I love

 The Chicken Song -song by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.

A rare Russian word

 Pochemuchka-A Russian word  meaning a person who asks a lot of questions.

An interesting German word

 Waldeinsamkeit(German)-The feeling of being alone in the woods 

Phagomania

 Phagomania is a word that means a compulsive desire to eat.

Bureaucracy

 Bureaucracy breeds bureaucracy.

A very insightful Yiddish proverb

 A fly that has only lived in mustard does not know how sweet relish is.-Yiddish saying.

     Meaning: Someone who has only experienced hardship or negativity may not appreciate the good things in life,or the sweeter things in life.

A locked door

 A locked door keeps out more than just thieves.-proverb.

Meaning:Overprotecting yourself can also block good opportunities.

Sunshine

 Stay close to people who make you feel like sunshine.-FACEBOOK,I Love Sunflowers.

The provenance of doughnuts

 The first doughnuts were called "olykoeks"(oil cakes) and were brought to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.

A great newly published book about food history

 Tastes and Traditions:A Journey Through Menu History (2025)-book by Nathalie Cooke.

                         Nathalie Cook is a professor of English at McGill University in Montreal.

Why top swimmers move slower than sprinters

 Water is 800 times denser than air, creating far more resistance than running.That is why top swimmers move about 4-8 times slower than sprinters!

A particular kind of stare

 Groke(verb)-To stare at someone while they eat in the hope that they will share.

A song from 2002 that I love

 If You're Not The One(2002)-song by Daniel Bedingfield.

A song from First Aid Kit that I love

 Waitress song(2014)-song from First Aid Kit.

          First Aid Kit is a band from Sweden.

How the Golden Turtle conserves energy

 The Golden Turtle often rides on the top of jellyfish to conserve energy while traveling in the vast ocean.

How a hiker escaped an aggressive mountain lion attack

 In 2014,a hiker in Colorado,Kyra Kopestonsky,scared off a mountain lion by singing opera loudly.Her unusual tactic caused the animal to retreat,allowing her to escape safely after a tense 30-minute encounter.

Beautiful mother of Cher died

 Georgia Holt,the beautiful mother of singer Cher sadly passed away in December 2022 at the age of 96.Georgia Holt was an American singer-songwriter,model,and occasional bit part actress .

An easy way to attract woodpeckers

 Smearing peanut butter on tree bark can be an easy way to attract woodpeckers,and it's a great source of protein and fat for them.

A song from Tate McRae that I like

 Revolving Door -song from Tate Mcrae.

A pioneering,innovative musician based in Canada

 Canada-based Tarun Nayar makes beautiful music using mushrooms as an instrument.

         Tarun Nayar is based in Vancouver;he makes music  from plugging mushrooms and other organic material into synthesizers.

       He's taking botanical soundscapes to new heights by jamming with mushrooms.He operates under the name Modern Biology.

       Tarun Nayar has a background in biology and Indian classical music.He released the beautiful song 'Mushroom Dance' that can be heard on YouTube.

Taxing the robots

 Bill Gates wants to 'Tax The Robots' that take your job-And some say it could find universal basic income to replace lost wages.

Writing with disappearing ink

 Writing with disappearing ink -idiom meaning making promises or commitments that won't last or be kept.

Occupational hazard

 Politics is an occupational hazard for scientists.

To carve the moon out of wood

 To carve the moon out of wood -idiom meaning to achieve something that seems impossible or highly unlikely through patience, creativity and determination.

Sodium

 I wanted to post a joke about sodium but I was like Na,people won't get it.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.

Proverb

 The river never forgets its source.-Proverb

A song from Chilliwack that I like

 My Girl-song by Chilliwack.

A song from 1977 that I love

 Fly at Night (1977)-song from Chilliwack.

Quote from Chetan Bhagat

 Life is not to be taken seriously,as we are really temporary here.We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity.If we are lucky,we may last another 50 years.And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends.Do we really need to get so worked up?It's ok,bunk a few classes,goof up a few interviews,fall in love.We are people,not programmed devices.-Chetan Bhagat

Endangered bird is symbol of New Caledonia

 The Kagu,a flightless,ground-nesting bird endemic to New Caledonia,is an endangered species facing threats from introduced predators like dogs,cats,pigs and rats,as well as habitat loss.

             They spend their time on the forest floor,foraging for insects and other vertebrates.

                  The Kagu is a ground-living bird.Luckily the Kagu breeds well in captivity.

                 In 2024 there are about 1500 kagus left in the world.The Kagu population has stabilised but it still remains an endangered species.

Hope for the unattractive

 Even if 99% of the world's population considered you unattractive,about 80 million people would still find you attractive.

Byesexual

 Byesexual (adjective)-Being single for so long that you don't even remember what it's like to have romantic/sexual feelings.

Waiting

 Patients languish on gurneys sometimes waiting for treatment.

A song from David Archuleta that I like

 Creme Brulee-song from David Archuleta.

Woodpecker

 Q.Which is the smallest woodpecker in North America?

Answer.The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America,with a body length of only 6 inches.

Mountain parrot

 Kea are New Zealand 's unique mountain parrot species.

Home owners

 Canada is a country of home owners;two thirds of Canadians are home owners in 2024.

A song from 2007 that I love

 Your Rocky Spine(2007)-song by Great Lake Swimmers.

An interesting blog

www.loudnessblog.com

Banana milk

 Banana milk,known as" banana uyu" in South Korea,was first introduced in 1974 by Bingrae and quickly became a nostalgic favorite.It comes in small, uniquely shaped plastic bottles and blends creamy milk with a sweet banana flavor.This refreshing drink is a popular snack enjoyed by many!

Seatherny

 Seatherny-The serenity one feels when listening to the chirping of birds.

L'appel du vide

 "L'appel du vide" is when you have self-destructive thoughts for a split second -like swerving your car into oncoming traffic or imagining yourself jumping when you're standing at the edge of a cliff even though you'd never do it.The phrase literally translated as'the call of the void.'