switzerland
awild | November 30, 2008
Let's take a lesson from the Swiss. They deem myrmecologists of such great national importance that one once adorned the face of the country's highest currency. Auguste-Henri Forel and his beloved ants were featured on the 1000 Franc note from 1976 to 1995.
Ponder that for a moment.
A country reknowned for finance. Put an ant man. On their top note. For two decades.
For those interested in more Forel, Antweb has a photo from Forel's extensive collection. Antbase holds Forel's myrmecological publications. And if you're one of those weirdos who finds sex more interesting than…
bleimanb | April 28, 2008UPDATE: Looks like the fount of wisdom that is The Time's Online lost a thing or two in the translation. Lucky for us, informed Zooillogix reader and sometimes D&D player, Dragon's Sorrow End, has set the record straight.
The government of Switzerland has passed the most comprehensive laws in the history of pet ownership to protect the well being of social animals. In hopes of creating an "informed population," the laws cover everything from guinea pigs to rhinoceroses. Here are some of the more interesting regulations:
- Dog owners are required to become qualified in a two-part course…