Cats and Dogs

The Siberian Lynx has the largest hind leg among the felines. When running on snow the unique leg allows weight to be distributed over more area (much like a snow shoe) this trait is especially beneficial when chasing fast food.

At this moment this frisky feline noticed was eyeing the dingo, the zookeeper said the Lynx would be very happy to take the canine to dinner (if you know what I mean.)

I got to see these animals and a few other while at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Dinner of Champions which was held at the Columbus Zoo.

Congratulations to Jack Hanna for being named Columbus Dinner of Champions Honoree.

I am dominant

Perspective is an interesting topic.

You have the figurative interpretation as in, "They have a different frame of reference on saving the whales."

Then there is the physical perspective that we are somewhat limited by in our everyday life. Occasionally I am reminded of the movie "Dead Poets Society" when Robin Williams invites each member of the class to stand on his desk to gain a new perspective. Even if you get to stand 6 inches higher in a particular area it shows you a different way of looking at things.

The space between your ears is often referred to as one of your most valuable assets. Seldom do we talk about the space between your eyes, and I am not referring to the nasal cavity. From pupil to pupil my eyes are about 3 inches apart. Sloth from "The Goonies" has a different measurement all together.

Dear and many four legged creatures are blessed with nearly 360º of vision. Their eyes are placed quite literally on opposite sides of their head allowing them to be aware of what is going on all around them. However they must move their head from side to side occasionally to interpret depth perception.

A fun little exercise to try for yourself will help you determine which of your eyes in more dominant. Make a triangle between the web of your hands and with both eyes open view an object across the room (for example the corner of a picture frame).

The close one eye.

Did the object move from the triangle you made with your hands? If so, the eye you closed is your dominant eye.

To double check, start again, then test the other eye. If the object did not move, the open eye is the dominant eye.







Is your dominant eye on the same side as your dominant hand?