The Academic Axolotl

Well there’s one thing adorable enough to maybe bother with but still no Baxter episodes planned, Mutagen Man forgotten about, Kraang written out of the series and Ciro Nieli still exists. Two women have signed on as VA’s but I imagine it’s for one-off, probably romantic roles and probably not something cool like evil mutant silverfish sisters or anything.

Dream of an Acacia Tree is a game about ecology by Mike Joffe.

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Why Try It: Learn about acacia trees and their environment; proceeds in funny and unexpected directions.

Mood: Silly

Author’s Notes: “Dream of an Acacia Tree puts you in the shoes (roots) of a mighty African acacia tree! Your thorns, toxins and wits will protect you from dangerous herbivores, but you must be careful. Producing poisonous tannins in your leaves requires a lot of energy, and like the real life acacia tree, you must learn which threats require the extra energy to protect yourself. That’s right, acacia trees are a fascinating plant that make choices based on their environment. It is hard for us to think of plants using what we would call “intelligence” but the truth is plant behavior is very complex. This isn’t to say plants are “intelligent” or “self aware” as we are, but they are complicated, wonderful things that eat sun and poop oxygen, and that should be enough for anyone.”

Truncate-snouted Burrowing Frog - Glyphoglossus molossus 

This bizarre frog is known by several common names, such as Balloon Frog, Blunt-headed Burrowing Frog, Truncate-snouted Burrowing Frog, and Broad-lipped Frog. Its scientific name is Glyphoglossus molossus and belongs to the Microhylidae Family. 

These frogs spend the majority of their time underground but emerge with seasonal rains to breed. The species occurs in north-central Myanmar through most of mainland Thailand through Laos to southern Vietnam.

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