Stag Beetle Update

A groggy Ian came staggering down the stairs this morning, his eyes barely open, and inquired as to the whereabouts of his beloved stag beetle.

I handed Ian the bug-zoo container, and he proceeded to tap on the side; to our great relief, the creature moved, manifesting palpable signs of life. I took this opportunity to make yet another plug in favor of releasing the beetle to the wonders of the Great Outdoors, where he may have a far better chance of surviving and thriving, not to mention having offspring. However, Ian had a more personal insight into the condition of his favored pet:

"I think he still wants to sleep."

(July 5, 2011)