Tag Archives: Theodore Roosevelt

The Milwaukee (Library) Lion

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Katherine Wikoff

In talking about my “Carnage at the old Washington Park Zoo” post over dinner last week with my friend and fellow blogger Karen Spivey, we started to reminisce about Milwaukee and its close relationships with favorite animals. For example, consider Samson … Continue reading →

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Protective Coloration

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Katherine Wikoff

Like a zebra or tiger, this garbage can’s “disruptive coloration” stripes allow it to blend in with its environment . . . at least during the time of day that afternoon sun pours into the Grohmann Museum via its four-story … Continue reading →

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