We watched it last year, in Salt Lake. OMG! Truly. I don't know how I'd never seen it. I think Thomas'd seen it more than once. Even all these years later, it was one of the best docs, and best films, I've ever seen. : )
I'm gonna be honest, I had absolutely no idea that Crawfish made castles. That being said, it's also not all that surprising given how many other creatures do similar things. Then again, my experience with crawfish is rather limited. I do recall being a little girl and going somewhere for a day trip, only to find them in a creek. I've never eaten one though. As someone who loves the weird insectoid world below us, this is the kind of stuff I am most fascinated by. I love how they all have their own individual ecosystems. I know Crawfish aren't necessarily "insects" but screw it haha
Great job as always! Was really looking forward to seeing a post this week and got slightly perturbed when one didn't show up on Wednesday, so glad to see you're alright!
That makes me feel better - I thought everyone had this figured out but me! And yes, that Mounds of Fury PDF runs through a list of bugs/animals that build mounds, and that's just a partial list, since it's focuse on pest control in Texas. : ) I'm on the fence with them - they're very tasty, but the process of peeling them is really visceral. You have to look them in the face before you eat them and then tear them apart. There's nothing abstract there — you're eating another sentient being. But I kinda like the honesty of that, even though sometimes it can be a little overwelming. :) Anyhow. Thanks for the kind words, Maggie!
Did you ever see the movie Cane Toad? If you never see another movie…
We watched it last year, in Salt Lake. OMG! Truly. I don't know how I'd never seen it. I think Thomas'd seen it more than once. Even all these years later, it was one of the best docs, and best films, I've ever seen. : )
Caught it at a memorable showing at the Webster University Film Series, yes. Great, enjoyable doc.
I'm gonna be honest, I had absolutely no idea that Crawfish made castles. That being said, it's also not all that surprising given how many other creatures do similar things. Then again, my experience with crawfish is rather limited. I do recall being a little girl and going somewhere for a day trip, only to find them in a creek. I've never eaten one though. As someone who loves the weird insectoid world below us, this is the kind of stuff I am most fascinated by. I love how they all have their own individual ecosystems. I know Crawfish aren't necessarily "insects" but screw it haha
Great job as always! Was really looking forward to seeing a post this week and got slightly perturbed when one didn't show up on Wednesday, so glad to see you're alright!
That makes me feel better - I thought everyone had this figured out but me! And yes, that Mounds of Fury PDF runs through a list of bugs/animals that build mounds, and that's just a partial list, since it's focuse on pest control in Texas. : ) I'm on the fence with them - they're very tasty, but the process of peeling them is really visceral. You have to look them in the face before you eat them and then tear them apart. There's nothing abstract there — you're eating another sentient being. But I kinda like the honesty of that, even though sometimes it can be a little overwelming. :) Anyhow. Thanks for the kind words, Maggie!