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Jaguar

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Jaguar by Rita Goldner In keeping with my theme of blogs about interesting animals, this month I present the jaguar. I’ve chosen this magnificent big cat because a particular jaguar has been in the news lately here in Arizona. A … Continue reading →

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Black Rhinoceros

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Black Rhinoceros by Rita Goldner Today, October 1, is the anniversary of our Authors Group Blog. Welcome to the fourth year of daily blogs from authors about a kaleidoscope of topics. I kicked off the series, because I wanted the … Continue reading →

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The Axolotl

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Axolotl by Rita Goldner My blog readers have come to expect observations on an array of unfamiliar and sometimes bizarre animals. I find unusual animals not only fascinating from a scientific perspective, but also inspiring, especially if their lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Renewal by Rita Goldner The concept of renewal might be contemplated in the context of Easter, or the Resurrection. Although I give deference to this religious significance, my blog musings, as usual, are about animals and nature. Last month, the … Continue reading →

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The Pangolin

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Pangolin by Rita Goldner This past month we celebrated World Pangolin Day. For that reason, and because a character from my newest work-in-progress picture book happens to be a pangolin getting a pedicure, I decided to dedicate this month’s … Continue reading →

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Facing Extinction

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Facing Extinction by Rita Goldner Sometimes local populations are surprised by a sudden natural cataclysm, like a volcano, tidal wave, flood, or fire, which changes the environment either temporarily or permanently. We agree that it’s impossible to do anything, because … Continue reading →

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Dr. Gary Shapiro, Orangutan Fan

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Dr. Gary Shapiro, Orangutan Fan by Rita Goldner Today’s blog is a tribute to Gary L. Shapiro, Ph.D., who  fact-checked my picture book, Orangutan: A Day in the Rainforest Canopy, and continues to be an inspiration to me. Dr. Shapiro … Continue reading →

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April Showers

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Laura Orsini

April Showers by Rita Goldner My illustration this month comes from the Desert Botanical Garden. The DBG invites painters from the Scottsdale Artists League to come for free and paint the landscapes. So during Saturdays in March and the first … Continue reading →

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Wild Orangutans

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Wild Orangutans by Rita Goldner In the very early stages of research for my children’s picture book, Orangutan: A Day in the Rainforest Canopy, I sketched and painted the orangutan family at the Phoenix Zoo. My initial attraction had occurred … Continue reading →

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