Cost savings and efficiency are two of the biggest reasons factories have slowly become more automated over the last few years, leaving hundreds of workers without jobs. However, covid seems to have accelerated this change, with more companies switching to automation to enable production to continue during lockdowns. This is especially the case for meatworks,…
Animals
More on caterpillars
Yesterday’s post talked about my horror experience with white-stemmed gum moth caterpillar cocoon. That wasn’t the only time I came across the caterpillar. We had a gorgeous gum tree in the front of our yard. Unfortunately the previous owners planted it too close to the retaining wall and driveway and the shallow roots of the…
Attack of the caterpillar
I saw some caterpillars today and it reminded me of the time one attacked… Five years ago, I was geocaching with a friend while taking my dog for a walk. We’d found the cache and my friend removed the camouflage. I signed the log, replaced the cache and put the camouflage back. BUT I held…
Defying gravity
Nature can be incredible and the ibex definitely falls into that category. Like all mountain goats, I’ve always been amazed at how they manage to climb crazy rocky outcrops and cliffs. The nimble Ibex can jump the height of an adult male from standing. They also have split toes which helps them to climb mountainous…
The reality of the hare and tortoise
In last week’s journal question post (you can check it out here) blog read Liz A. commented on how slow and steady does get you there. I followed her advice and googled to see how true Aesop’s fable really is. Of course the country famous for wacky game shows has a hare and tortoise race.…