Look Out, Camels 

     Saudi Arabia is a large country southwest of Iran. Like others, it is taking fire. We hope none of their 2.2 million camels are killed by Iranian missiles. 😒 

     The Ministry of Agriculture is issuing passports to the camels, including the camel's microchip number, name, birth information and vaccination records. Oh, and photos of the camel's left and right sides. All this will regulate trade and help prove ownership in the kingdom's $13 billion camel industry. 

     The system will help ensure the beauty of camels entering pageants for prizes totaling $80 million. A couple years ago officials discovered 49% of entrants had had illegal cosmetic treatments including Botox or surgery to enhance lips, noses and humps. (Women understand).

     And we think our Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a big deal. 

Green Iguanas 

     Animals that do face trouble are some 2,000 iguanas in Florida. Freezing temperatures in January stunned them. They go into a coma, fall out of trees, and in some cases injure humans. Males weigh up to 17 pounds. 

     Florida allowed residents to round up the reptiles without a permit and deliver them to designated locations, where they could be humanely killed. The public was warned not to bring iguanas into their homes or cars since they will warm up and become aggressive. Volunteer trappers delivered hundreds to drop-off sites. 

     If only someone would round up an armadillo that messes up our mulch in the middle of the night, digging for food. 

            Jimmy