Good afternoon from a very chilly Washington, D.C. The ‘bomb cyclone’ is hitting the northeast U.S. with wind, snow, and plenty of cold. Fortunately, the wind has blown much of the snow away, eliminating the immediate need for driveway-shoveling. Natural gas futures are heading lower for the second straight day, perhaps an indication this storm won’t be as bad as expected. Still, it feels pretty bad out. Agricultural commodity markets had a relatively benign day, except for MGEX wheat that finally caught the buying previously isolated to KS HRW and Chicago SRW wheat. The U.S. Midwest is still cold and dry, not great conditions for the winter wheat crop. Still, Russian sea ports are open and there’s little risk...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
From WPI Consulting
Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.