Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Lampreys the Nightmare Continues

Some more about the sea lampreys that infect Lake Michigan and make life near the lakeshore in Chicago a dangerous proposition for all concerned.  Know your lamprey.


This type is especially dangerous to small water craft, children and pets.  Artist: Uknown


Thankfully they only get this big in the deep waters of the lake or tidal areas near the museums.  Artist: Patsy McDowell


This is an accurate depiction of a 17th century lamprey as depicted in the historical novel "Lamentations of the Flame Princess."  Artist: Ian Maclean

OK that's all for lampreys today, let's be careful out there and remember that the only good lamprey is a dead lamprey. Part of why we became the U.S.A. is because they used to eat them in England and that is revolting.

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