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Wednesday’s cat is lacking ears

We’ve met Gus the Cat before (here, here, and here), whose staff consists of reader Taskin. Gus lost his ears when he was caught in a live-trap set for him during a very cold winter in Canada. Trapped in a cage in freezing weather, Gus got frostbite, eventually losing his ears and nearly his toes. But Taskin took him in, … Continue reading Wednesday’s cat is lacking ears

Bedtime reading for Gus the Cat: WEIT

To finish off the work week, what better thing could we have than Gus the Earless Canadian Cat being read a bedtime chapter on speciation from WEIT? Here reader Taskin takes a few liberties with the text in my chapter on speciation (Chapter 7, “The Origin of Species,” p. 168), a chapter that I’m quite proud of. … Continue reading Bedtime reading for Gus the Cat: WEIT

Bobcat in the henhouse! (and lagniappe)

Reader Michael from Idaho sent a video he made of a bobcat trying to nom his chickens. His report: I have followed your website for many years as we share many of the same interests.  I especially enjoy your posts related to science, atheism and religion and the wonderful discussions that ensue with the commenters. … Continue reading Bobcat in the henhouse! (and lagniappe)

Bring out your felids: ‘Tis the feast of St. Gertrude of Nivelles, patron saint of cats

UPDATE: The time is up for submitting your cat photos. Thanks to all for doing so! _______ The occasion was announced in a tw**t by Rev. Richard Coles (via Matthew Cobb): Let’s make that wave a tsunami. Readers, send in one picture of your favorite cat, along with its name and perhaps one sentence about it … Continue reading Bring out your felids: ‘Tis the feast of St. Gertrude of Nivelles, patron saint of cats

Caturday felid: Gus gets his breakfast, and then tea, and two bonus photos

Professor Ceiling Cat is quite ill today: I’ve been diagnosed with viral bronchitis,wheezing like a steam engine, and I should be home in bed. I will repair there shortly. Given my debilitated condition, don’t expect a whole lot today. Fortunately, though, I wrote most of today’s posts yesterday. Here’s the Caturday Felid, which I pride myself … Continue reading Caturday felid: Gus gets his breakfast, and then tea, and two bonus photos

Caturday felid trifecta: pleasing cat meows, cats’ heads on their owners’ bodies, and Gus the earless cat

Oh dear—I almost forgot the Caturday Felid, which I haven’t missed in years. It was ready to go this morning, too, and then I forgot to post it before I did my shopping for Poland (Hili needs some gifts!). Oh well, better late than never. At any rate, we have another trifecta this week. First, here … Continue reading Caturday felid trifecta: pleasing cat meows, cats’ heads on their owners’ bodies, and Gus the earless cat