Today’s news inspirations are:

from Tree Hugger:

One Small Step Away from Extinction: Polar Bears to be Granted ‘Critical Habitat’ by Department of the Interior

by Matthew McDermott, Brooklyn, NY on 10. 7.08

from boingboing:

One in four mammals facing extinction

In the face of hardship nature must adapt. With two articles in one day warning about the not so bright future our four-legged friends face it’s time to talk strategy. Fluff and whiskers just isn’t cutting it anymore. This year’s cute and furry is Bling Natural. Keep an eye out for squirrels burying designer acorns: platinum and emerald with sapphire-topped white oak acorns;perfect squirrels with modern, elite tastes- or bronze and sliver acorns topped with diamonds for winter snacks that last “forever”.

total amount of time spent: 2hrs.

cost of materials: $0

amount of fun had: $10!!!! Yee Haw! I love these things.