| P O R T H O L E : 9 Aug 16

TURTLE shells are not a
canvas for your artwork, warns
the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission.
It comes after two of the
reptiles
were found recently with paint
on their shells.
While a brightly coloured
hero in a half shell may look
fun, it makes the creature more
noticeable in the wild and hence
more vulnerable to predators.
In addition the paint can stop
them absorbing the vitamins
they need from the sun, cause
respiratory problems and
spread toxic chemicals into their
bloodstream.
In short, stick to painting your
own fingernails and lay off the
wildlife!

A CHEEKY new face has joined
the US campaign trail – Dr Seuss’
Cat in the Hat!
The feline can be spotted
aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s
US-based ships this week in
conjunction with the release of
the new Dr. Seuss book, “One
Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You
Vote”.
Decked in his presidential
attire, the cat will be shaking
hands, kissing babies and
smiling for selfies along with
a bit of education about the
importance of voting.