Don,
Did you watch the episode about the crocodile monitor. It was almost
painful to watch. I kept thinking the crocodile monitors were hiding
somewhere laughing at O'Shea. I would agree with your statement about the
unknown factors that control the animals. O'Shea, definitely doesn't have
the touch. Time to start our own show. GGA's Big Adventure: Going to the
most dangerous places on Earth in search of geckos. TC
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>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [Gecko] New Caledonia and O'Shay
>Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 10:53:53 EST
>
>Hi Anthony and all,
>
> > I thought this episode emphasized a point made in the recent discussion
>by
> > Don Wells and Emmanuel aboiut phelsuma imports. O'Shea is looking for
> >
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>O'Shea rarely gets what he is looking for have you noticed? I can hardly
>stand to watch his program! If it wasnt for the incidentals he finds along
>the way the show would go bust!
>
>Emmanuels situation is somewhat different. He is studying a diurnal species
>that should be out and about when he is there. I have searched for
>Phelsumas
>in the tropics when I knew they were there the day before in large numbers
>and today you cant see any! There are things that control these little
>beasts
>that we just dont know about yet!
>
>Emmanuels assesment on the numbers of P.guimbeui are probably more accurate
>then anyones since he has spent the time there and repeatedly over years of
>time. O'Shea simply doesnt have the touch!
>
>Don Wells
>
>
>There are three kinds of men. The ones that learn by reading. The
> few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the
> electric fence for themselves.
>
>
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