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Sarasota News Leader March 8, 2013 Page 81 sprinters. A more plausible explanation is that outnumber those of the National Rifle Assothe USGS/NAS Tegu register is an early victim ciation lobby. of federal budgetary sequestration. Moreover, the usage of the verb form of "squirAnyone sighting a Tegu (or for that matter, an rel" has increased tremendously in this same iguana or large snake) is asked to report the period of time. Hmmm … sighting by calling the Sarasota County Call Best regards, Center at 861-5000. Also, please see the FlorA perceptive fan ida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommisDear Perceptive Fan (Cher Fan Perceptif), sion's posting Tegus in Florida. A word of advice to my readers because I want you to enjoy a lovely spring in our Garden of Eden: It is highly unlikely that a Tegu will offer you an apple. Mangoes are their favorite fruit. Should a Tegu offer you one, just say, "No!" Otus Dear Otus, Thank you for your delightful missive. I do so hope the proverbial penny that dropped was Canadian! It might be quite valuable by now. As you know, production of the penny ceased in May 2012, and the Royal Canadian Mint discontinued the distribution of its pennies as of February 4. Canada dumped its unwanted squirrels on us but not its valuable copper coinage. I would like to address your footnote on your Well, c'est la guerre! You lose and then you March 1 column (Mr. Squirrel goes to Wash- lose again! ington) regarding the Canadian dumping of Otus (Eng.) the unwanted squirrels on us (and in WashOtus (Fr.) ington, D.C., no less). % You were spot-on in your opening paragraph, but it was not until your footnote that the ABOUT OTUS proverbial penny dropped. The Canadians Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-Owl, was born on Siesare no fools. With the arrival of their squir- ta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a rels in Washington, our D.C. lobby industry keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of has grown in direct proportion to the num- nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otus. So please ber of the squirrels. One wonders how long send your questions and photos to askotus@sarasotanewsit will take the Sciurus c. lobby members to leader.com. Thank you. facebook.com/SarasotaNewsLeader