Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Tachymenoides harrisonfordi. Yet another new species has been discovered--this time a snake in Peru. So many unknown species still roam our planet. This snake has been named after Harrison Ford, A great supporter of environmental issues. It was 'discovered' in a helicopter-only remote National Park in Peru. When Edgar Lehr, a US-German biologist, was asked how he felt About the plight of species diversity by A. Rascoe of NPR, He answered with the usual 'biologist's reply' of great concern, But then all abruptly ended with no further interview! We are becoming complacent as to our biological, future concerns. I guess that is just what is going to happen-- As long as we humans continue our chaos. The massive, present Sixth Extinction must be viewed As our 'canary in the mine'. The disappearance of our more sensitive fellow creatures, Is screaming at us that sooner or later, we may be next! (I conclude it might finally be humans vs cockroaches!) Frank Maurer 20 August 2923 1745 Hours.