: About Me

During normal working hours I'm an engineer in the R&D department of a nanotech company. I love science and problem solving so this is the perfect environment for me. But my alter ego is a writer and animal enthusiast. Writing allows me to thoroughly explore my interests and ideas in both fiction and nonfiction formats.

My passion is ...

reading, writing, science, art, nature

I know too much about ...

nothing... !... there's too much out there...

Why I write ...

To get out all my thoughts and ideas so there's room for more!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Don't Know Much About the Universe, Tao Te Ching, Animal Behavior

My inspiration ...

E&L&T, nature, animals, science

Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Reptile facts: Turtles and tortoises

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Tortoise versus Turtle Forget the tortoise and the hare. How about the tortoise and the turtle and the terrapin? All are known for carrying their homes on their backs, being cold-blooded and laying eggs. But what else do we know about these exotic and globally pervasive animals? The word turtle is used both generically and specifically, and so depending on the context of the usage can mean either all shelled reptiles (living on land and in water) or may indicate those animals living in the water only. The meaning can also be slightly different depending on the region of the country or worl...

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