Hailing originally from Northern Europe, Australia and of course, North America, the Gringosaurs are a migrating species, long considered to be found almost exclusively in South-East Asia and Southern Europe as well as the larger Pacific Islands. They are unique from other life forms on Earth due to the peculiar behaviour patterns exhibited when Gringosaurs are removed from natural habitats: Many of Earth's species are observed attempting to assimilate or 'blend in' with unfamiliar surroundings, there-by appearing inconspicuous to potentialy dangerous foes; increasing their chances of survival. The Gringosaurs however, seem to revel in the opposite. Exaggerating elements of their natural behaviour, it appears that they somehow wish to boast of their unsuitability for successfully combating the inevitable challenges faced in unfamiliar territory. Something refered to unofficially as 'come-and-have-a-go-if-you-think-you're-hard-enough syndrome'. The result of such behaviour has lead many to cast scorn on the species for its lack of respect and cultural awareness with regards to other creatures, and environments. Some Naturalists have been less generous in their assesments, claiming the Gringosaurs consistantly trample unique cultures under foot wherever they step and should therefore be artificially confined to the land of their birth.[*]
Leading environmental and Zoological journals have recently produced evidence claiming, the species are spreading further afield in greater numbers. There have of course always been Gringosaurs roaming South (and even more commonly Central) America, however in recent years the numbers have increased faster than you can say "I'm not a tourist, I'm a traveller". Large groups or 'Clans' of Gringosaurs, rather than solitary individuals, are now being spotted with alarming frequency. Some experts are now suggesting that this rapid increase is no mere shift of preferred location amongst Gringosaurs. In fact, something far more interesting is taking place within the Gringosaur world. Previously the species, whilst having easily identifiable common characteristics, could be split into groups based on both geographical origin, and their varied definitions of the word 'football'. With increased sightings and studying of the species in South America however, a new understanding is slowly beginning to develop. The latest observational research seems to suggest that there actually exists a multitude of distinct breeds of Gringosaur within the previously accepted three groupings (North American, Australian & Northern European). Even more intriguingly the Gringosaurs seem to have stronger bonds with those of the same breed, than they have with other members of the previoulsy defined groups. Meaning a complete re-classification of the species may be possible, and indeed necessary.
Some of the old patterns are however, still evident, and perhaps even more strongly observed in South America than in the traditional stomping grounds of these beasts. For example the unexplained tendency of the migrating Gringosaur to move South-North, or North-South (never East-West, or West to East); rarely returning to the same place twice, almost as though they are following some kind of trail [*II]. Equally evident in South America, as it is in South-East Asia, is the Gringosaurs' apparent distaste for and/or inability to assimilate with, local cultures to which they are exposed. Of course being of the pre-historic era inevitably means high culture is a problematic area for the Gringosaur, and one which, it is feared, may result in clashes with local species and environments.
The purpose of this blog then, will be to detail expected new findings in relation to the study of Gringosaurs in South America. Over the coming weeks we shall discuss firstly, the new breeds of Gringosaur as and when they are classified as such. This will take the form of detailing behaivour patterns and any observations deemed of note or importance in terms of gaining a greater understanding of the species. Later, when sufficient information has been gathered, we shall go on to examine the impact the Gringosaurs may be having on their environment both geographically and socio-culturally. Hopefully paving the way for debate as to how the Gringosaurs, and there behaviour in South America, should be seen in the context of different species increasingly sharing the same environments on our planet.
* see particualrly "Take your buckets out of Phuket" Ma Hla May (The Word Press, 2004), and "The Mercenaries of Venice" M. Angello David (Renaissancista Press, 1999)
*II Hence the use of the term 'Gringo-trail' coined by early observers of Gringosaur behaviour in the 1960s.
Leading environmental and Zoological journals have recently produced evidence claiming, the species are spreading further afield in greater numbers. There have of course always been Gringosaurs roaming South (and even more commonly Central) America, however in recent years the numbers have increased faster than you can say "I'm not a tourist, I'm a traveller". Large groups or 'Clans' of Gringosaurs, rather than solitary individuals, are now being spotted with alarming frequency. Some experts are now suggesting that this rapid increase is no mere shift of preferred location amongst Gringosaurs. In fact, something far more interesting is taking place within the Gringosaur world. Previously the species, whilst having easily identifiable common characteristics, could be split into groups based on both geographical origin, and their varied definitions of the word 'football'. With increased sightings and studying of the species in South America however, a new understanding is slowly beginning to develop. The latest observational research seems to suggest that there actually exists a multitude of distinct breeds of Gringosaur within the previously accepted three groupings (North American, Australian & Northern European). Even more intriguingly the Gringosaurs seem to have stronger bonds with those of the same breed, than they have with other members of the previoulsy defined groups. Meaning a complete re-classification of the species may be possible, and indeed necessary.
Some of the old patterns are however, still evident, and perhaps even more strongly observed in South America than in the traditional stomping grounds of these beasts. For example the unexplained tendency of the migrating Gringosaur to move South-North, or North-South (never East-West, or West to East); rarely returning to the same place twice, almost as though they are following some kind of trail [*II]. Equally evident in South America, as it is in South-East Asia, is the Gringosaurs' apparent distaste for and/or inability to assimilate with, local cultures to which they are exposed. Of course being of the pre-historic era inevitably means high culture is a problematic area for the Gringosaur, and one which, it is feared, may result in clashes with local species and environments.
The purpose of this blog then, will be to detail expected new findings in relation to the study of Gringosaurs in South America. Over the coming weeks we shall discuss firstly, the new breeds of Gringosaur as and when they are classified as such. This will take the form of detailing behaivour patterns and any observations deemed of note or importance in terms of gaining a greater understanding of the species. Later, when sufficient information has been gathered, we shall go on to examine the impact the Gringosaurs may be having on their environment both geographically and socio-culturally. Hopefully paving the way for debate as to how the Gringosaurs, and there behaviour in South America, should be seen in the context of different species increasingly sharing the same environments on our planet.
* see particualrly "Take your buckets out of Phuket" Ma Hla May (The Word Press, 2004), and "The Mercenaries of Venice" M. Angello David (Renaissancista Press, 1999)
*II Hence the use of the term 'Gringo-trail' coined by early observers of Gringosaur behaviour in the 1960s.
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