Friday, December 22, 2023

ShukerNature: DAUNTING DRAGONFLIES OF THE DEMONIC, HORSE-HEADED,...

ShukerNature: DAUNTING DRAGONFLIES OF THE DEMONIC, HORSE-HEADED,...:   My very own giant dragonfly, chanced upon in a charity shop recently and now residing in my study (© Dr Karl Shuker) This ShukerNature b...

ShukerNature: SOME CRYPTOZOOLOGICAL RIDDLES FROM RUWENZORI

ShukerNature: SOME CRYPTOZOOLOGICAL RIDDLES FROM RUWENZORI:   Deep within the green secluded forest kingdom of Ruwenzori (© Diego Tirira/Wikipedia – CC BY-SA 2.0 licence ) Ruwenzori (aka Rwenzori an...

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Bass on the Golf Course: Scientific Illustrator?

Bass on the Golf Course: Scientific Illustrator?: While I was working at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, in my free time I had been experimenting with scientific-style illu...

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Thursday, August 31, 2023

China’s long history in Africa

China’s long history in Africa: Despite the current frenetic media salvo unrelentingly declaring China’s “new inroads” into Africa, nothing could be further from the truth. China’s presence in Africa dates back centuries and spanned a number of ancient dynasties.

Monday, August 28, 2023

Connecticut Fly Angler: Goldfish On The Fly

Connecticut Fly Angler: Goldfish On The Fly:  Goldfish are a notable and often problematic invasive species found throughout the world. They are native to East Asia, were selectively br...

Monday, August 7, 2023

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

ShukerNature: HAGGLING OVER THE HAFGUFA

ShukerNature: HAGGLING OVER THE HAFGUFA:   The hafgufa, as depicted in a medieval manuscript, namely the British Library MS. Harley 3244, fol. 65r, 1236, c.1250, (public domain) ...