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By It is STILL Hot!

Jordan Lake. Oh, it is still hot! The eastern cottontail rabbit, however, has a very neat way to stay cool. Rabbits cannot sweat, so how do they get rid of excess heat? You see those big long ears? If you look carefully you can see the blood vessels coursing through those ears. Those vessels bring the too warm blood up close to the surface of the ears and there the body heat transfers out into the air and the now cooler blood returns to the body. Another way to keep cool in all of this very hot weather.

By Browsing Deer

Jordan Lake. Early this morning I was on my way over to the boat ramps when I saw a pair of deer ahead. I quietly coasted to a stop, rolled the window down on my truck and took this video of them having their breakfast. Hope you enjoy their leisurely browsing!

By Black Racer and Mockingbird Territory Dispute

Jordan Lake. I watched for over two hours as the northern mockingbird did its best to say no to the black racer snake. Neither animal was hurt but both were very frustrated. Yes black racers will get into birds’ nests. Yes black racers sometimes become a meal for hawks, bald eagles and other snakes. I always try to remember that nature is never cruel but she is harsh.