World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

The thunk we’d heard was a rather obese wildcat that had chased them away and was now guarding our boat from the roof, refusing to move. It seemed to lie in repose, like Caesar reclining on a chaise lounge, awaiting a snack of grapes.