With the arrival of Spring, the colony of invisible turtles at the library are preparing to come out of their hiding places of the winter and begin their nine month stint of causing the usual chaos here at the Red Bridge Branch. We are still not certain if any of the turtles from the neighboring grocery store have taken up residence with us, but research is underway. It’s our belief that since the information has gotten out about the endangered animals, turtle-related accidents have been reduced by at least 40%.

Have you ever wondered where the world’s first one-fingered dinosaur fossil was found? Or, where the Slipper Sea Cucumber is found? Or, how about how many geese were killed last summer for air safety? If you have ever asked yourself one of these questions, then MCPL has the database for you.

Did you know a duck's quack doesn't echo, that giraffes can clean their ears with their tongues, and that a crocodile can't stick out his tongue? To find out more interesting animal facts, check these out:

Fascinating Animal Facts by Barbara Taylor

You are used to hearing a neighbor’s dog bark or cats in a cat fight. If you are farther out in the country, you are even used to the sounds of cows and horses and an occasional coyote howl. But how would you feel if you heard a tiger growl or a lion roar? How would you feel if you discovered that a tiger is living next door in your suburban neighborhood? Or that a lion is roaming a nearby farm? The idea isn't so far-fetched. It's happening right across America. Tigers and lions are surprisingly easy and inexpensive to purchase as pets.