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 [Key Deer Love] The bucks’ antlers have fully grown, their velvet has been shed, days are getting shorter, so it’s time to think of … GIRLS! In other words, it’s rutting season. The word “rut” has its roots in the Latin “rugire” meaning “to roar” or “bellow”, and likely refers to the loud noise displays elk put up during the fall time. Key deer bucks tend to make do with just some unique grunts and snorts. Onset of the rut in many ruminants is linked to photoperiodism – in this case shortening day lengths as autumn sets in. This signal is in turn related to the length of the deer’s gestation period, causing fawns to be born in the spring and grow into the summer with plentiful food and water resources. Tropical species tend to follow this annual rhythm less strictly, and Key deer are known to occasionally give birth during other parts of the year.
Male ruminants experience a major increase in testosterone, and certain gland secretions and behavioral changes that include an increased interest in females. Different species have different strategies about how to get and keep girls… www.saveourkeydeer.org |
 The South African company that produces Shelby Cobra, Daytona, GT40, Corvette and GT500 heritage classics for the US. Link |
| [Crooks] We noticed you have not been able to claim your overdue payment which has been approved for release due to the requested fee. Good news, after the UK and United State of American Government meetings, we have conducted several meetings/investigations, and it has been determined that the only method for you to receive your approved £2.8m is through a bitcoin trust wallet or Bank transfer which will cost you little. If you don’t have a BTC wallet, it can be downloaded from your google app store or an apple store. Please send your bitcoin trust wallet or bank details for immediate release of your overdue payment so we can proceed for your easy access to withdraw from your bitcoin wallet or nominated bank of your choice within 72 working hours. I advise you hurry up on or before the deadline given to us by the UK Government. |
 Tesla and Rivian topped expectations on electric vehicle deliveries over the past three months, an early sign that elevated gas prices may be giving EV demand a lift. Link |
| [Captain Doom and Gloom] With less people than most US cities, Canadia has the balls to mess with us? They must be fools or have been conned by the commies to do this crap. I say, screw them all and send in the troops to make Canadia part of the US once and for all. Link |
 How Interstate highways are numbered: horizontal vs vertical. Video |
| [Optimism] So you think an industry that makes its money off sick people is going to give you a free shot that’s going to make you healthy? |
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| [?] About Ed Barry, who was a bonefish guide and pilot. I have a few photos circa 1948. Regards, Stan Barry |
 [Murder Done Right] Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army officer and psychiatrist who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, will be executed by a U.S. Army firing squad. The Army will show Tennessee’s how to kill someone after their failed execution of Christa Pike. |
| [Best of the Best] The time has come to recognize the best of the best in the Lower Keys! We invite you to cast your vote across four distinct categories. Survey |
 Wildlife camera in Guatemala captures a once-in-a-decade snapshot. The recent photographs confirm that jaguars still travel along an important wildlife corridor. Link |
| Visa Competition] European payment groups serving 130 million people, including Spain’s Bizum, Italy’s Bancomat and Brussels-based Wero, said they were joining forces to create a cross-border payments network as Europe seeks to curb its dependence on Visa and Mastercard. The companies will form a new joint venture, the European Network for Payments, which will be based in Madrid and connect national payment systems. Link |
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| [Truman Waterfront Community Yard Sale] Junk in the Trunk returns Saturday, October 17 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Truman Waterfront Park, kicking off the fall season with a special Fantasy Fest Costume Swap. With Fantasy Fest just around the corner, it’s time to dig into those closets, costume bins and storage units. Bring out the costumes, wigs, masks, accessories, props and decorations from celebrations past and turn them into cash — or come shop for the pieces that might inspire this year’s look. Buying, selling and repurposing pre-loved costumes gives them another moment in the spotlight while offering a fun, affordable way to gear up for Fantasy Fest. |
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| [Bed Bugs] It’s generally recommended that people wash their bed sheets and bath towels every one to two weeks. Every day we shed skin cells, and that is what dust mites feed on. So, regular removal of skin cells and dust mites with washing help to keep your bed—where you spend a third of your life—optimized. |
 Key West Artisan Market Kicks Off 14th Season with “Welcome to the Party” Fantasy Fest Edition Sunday, October 18. The Key West Artisan Market kicks off its 14th season with the “Welcome to the Party” Fantasy Fest Edition on Sunday, October 18, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, 1801 White Street. Link |
| Where Is Monica Lewinsky now? A Look at the Activist’s Life 27 Years After Bill Clinton Scandal. Monica Lewinsky first made headlines in 1998 after reports that she had an affair with President Bill Clinton giving him head in the Oval Office. Link |
 [The 2026 Physics Laureate] The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 to Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.” Francis Halzen has laid the foundation for an entirely new type of astronomy. His idea was to use glacial ice at the South Pole to capture the secretive particles called neutrinos. The result was the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which can track neutrinos that originate in the distant cosmos. Link |
| [Crook] Florida man jailed over $2.4K bill at luxury Keys resort charged to someone else. Last year, deputies were called to the Cheeca Lodge & Spa after a guest spotted nearly $900 in hotel splurges that had been charged to her room without her knowledge or consent, according to the sheriff’s office. Resort security then found more illegal charges, so the hotel issued guest reimbursements for a total of around $2,419. Malachi Ethan Keasler, 26, of Clearwater, is accused of grand theft, possession of another person’s identification and scheme to defraud in connection with the theft, the sheriff’s office said. He is the second person to be charged in the case. Emma Camille Wallace, 24, of Hollywood, was arrested in December 2025 on similar charges. Link |
 [Speaking Whale] David Gruber wants to know what sperm whales are saying. He thinks it might actually be possible. Link |
| Geothermal Power company Fervo Energy announced Thursday morning that it had started selling electricity from its Cape Station power plant to the grid on September 30, one day ahead of schedule. With it, Fervo becomes the first enhanced geothermal company to reach a key commercial milestone. The power plant synchronized with the grid about a week ago, bringing online the first third of what will soon become a 100-megawatt power plant. Link |
 [Back Pain] Remote physical exercise training offers a more accessible alternative for the management of chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the effectiveness of various remote delivery methods for this population is unclear. Link |
| [Spy] Germany’s ex-spy chief arrested for espionage. August Hanning, the man who once led Germany’s spy service, is now under investigation for passing on state secrets. Link |
 [Bionic Ear] World’s first fully implanted cochlear implant reaches patients. Users get round-the-clock hearing with no visible external hardware. Link |
| [Global Solar Atlas] Start exploring solar potential by clicking on the map. Select sites, draw rectangles or polygons by clicking the respective map controls. Calculate energy production for selected sites. Interactive |
 Find the flattest route between any two points in San Francisco. Interactive |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 10/6/26 at 9:59 am. |
 [REDUCED] Pellet Gun Gamo Swarm Maxxim 10X GEN 2 Multi-Shot Air Rifle. Two 10-round .177 clips. 3 x 9 variable scope. Box of pellets. $200 new. Now $75. b33043@outlook.com Video |
 [For Sale] Folding scaffold 30L x 12w x 20h. 4 scaffolds (not sold separately) New $200, Big Pine Key pick-up half-price: $100. Excellent condition.b33043@outlook.com Link |
 [For Sale] Crossman P1377 American Classic Variable-Pump .177-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol. New $70. For Sale $25. 800 feet per second. Pick up on Big Pine Key. b33043@outlook.com Video |
| Snapshots taken from Big Pine Key looking North between Annette Key and Mayo Key every Friday evening since 2023. You may hover to view a photo, see the date of the photo, or use the left or right arrows on the images. |
