Is holding hands unique to humans?  Obviously not.  Watch the entire video through to the end.  I realize it’s terribly cute and causes a great deal of oohing and aahing, but I think there’s more to be gained by seeing this.  It’s yet another anthropocentric premise down the drain…

10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World.  What a cool look at some very interesting trees.

And speaking of trees…  Festival of the Trees 10 includes some great photos along with its collection of links to arbor-related posts from around the web.

Although I’m a bit late with this due to my hiatus, be sure to visit Friday Ark #132 for the usual celebration of life from around the world.

Nothing will cure your canine craving like the combination of Carnival of the Dogs and Weekend Dog Blogging #79.  Go ahead and fetch yourself some fun.

While you’re at it, you don’t want to miss Carnival of the Cats 158–April Fools Edition–Part I and Weekend Cat Blogging #95 for a frenzy of feline frolics.  And note part II of the carnival should be available by Saturday, at which time I’ll post a link.

Take a look at these close-up photos of spiders.  Wow!

As I’ve said before, I won’t be upgrading to Windows Vista—ever.  I don’t recommend anyone use it.  It marks the turning point for Microsoft products as far as I’m concerned.  It’s now time to evaluate other options and move to something else.  For yet more reasons why this is true, I strenuously suggest you read this article.

Circus of the Spineless – Edition #19 focuses on discovery and offers a plethora of invertebrate posts for your perusal.

Fly over and check out Birds in the News 77 (v3n4).  There’s ample eye candy for you Peeping Toms and Peeping Tinas, and there’s also plenty of avian news from around the world.