On April 3, 2018 we stayed at the Takarakka bush resort in Carnarvon Gorge. One of the many highlights of Carnarvon George is the sky. Specifically, the entire Milky Way. Which, as our tutor brought up, used to be a sight that everyone could see. It is because of our cities light pollution that […]
Witnessing an Ancient Lineage of Cave Spiders
February 8, 2018 In Tasmania a main focus of our study was examining deep-time historical events and how they effect the biogeography of the land today. Throughout our time traveling from beaches on Maria island to forests in Maydena we had the privilege to physically look at how the historical events lead to the species […]
Dreaming of Eucalyptus Trees
In two months we will be abroad on the L&C spring 2018 trip to Australia. One place I am eager to visit on our trip is Tasmania. This is because of the unique flora and fauna that may only exist in that area. I am exited to swim in the great barrier reef, live with […]
Messengers of the Gods
The sika deer of Japan, shinroku, are considered messengers of the gods in the Shinto Religion. They are regarded as sacred animals and are allowed to roam close to shrines and temples. Because of their religious importance, the deer have been protected by the government. Until 1937 killing one of the deer was punishable by […]