August 27 - Harvest Mouse

Harvest Mouse - (Micromys minutus) a small rodent typically found in fields of cereal crops such as wheat and oats as well as long grass and hedgerows.

During the summer months the harvest mouse builds its nest between the stalks of wheat, high above the ground.

Beijing 2008 - Games of the XXIX Olympiad

Games of the XXIX Olympiad

"One World, One Dream"

Official Olympic logo: "Dancing Beijing" - A stylised emblem depicting a chinese seal inscribed with the character "Jing" (taken from the name of the host city) in the form of a dancing figure.

Olympic slogan: "One World, One Dream", calls upon the world to unite in the Olympic spirit.

Host City: Beijing, China
Nations participating: 205
Athletes participating: ~10,500
Events: 208 in 28 different sports

Opening Ceremony: August 8
Closing Ceremony: August 24

Olympic Mascot: The 5 Fuwa - each representing both a color of an Olympic ring and a symbol of Chinese culture.

"Let the Games begin!"

August 5 - Armadillos Adapt

Armadillos Adapt - Due to their poor vision, Armadillos spend most of the daylight hours foraging for food; however, as the days grow hotter during the Summer months they have the ability to adapt to a nocturnal cycle.

August 1 - Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse - A total solar eclipse will be visible from far nothern Canada, the Arctic, and parts of Asia today on August 1st. It will reach its peak totality in northern Russia at 10:21 UT.