Leanne Grieves

Zoological investigations

The Andean condor is the largest raptor in the world. Adults weigh between 20 to 30 pounds and can reach a shocking 1.2 metres in…



Zoological investigations

Hello again readers of the Manitoban and welcome to late June. It is just about that time to start planning your doom — I mean…


Zoological investigations

Kissing Bugs Rhodnius prolixus is one of several species of blood sucking insects belonging to the order hemiptera that can be found from southern Mexico…


Zoological Investigations VIII

Ever wake up in the morning and just ask yourself, “Why?” This volunteer science writer does not profess to have all the answers to that…


Zoological investigations VII

That’s right, I said “oxpecker,” and no, I am not just gearing you up for Valentine’s Day. Folks, I am talking about birds — vampiristic…


Zoological investigations VI

It is written (at least it is now): “As you sow procrastination, so shall you reap procrastination.” You should be glad to know — if…


Zoological investigations

While my long-term goal as a volunteer science writer does include developing a ravenous cult following the size of Winnipeg, I am not yet so…


Zoological investigations IV

The golden bamboo lemur, Hapalemur aureus was not formally discovered until the ripe old year of 1987 on that beautiful and mysterious island located off…


Zoological Investigations III

Last night I had to come to terms with two things: I’ve got a mean bronchial infection and there are spiders gleefully using my bathroom…