Honey! Where are my Junior Frogman Swim Fins?

[ursangnome]

And, here's the thing we've all been waiting for, boys and girls! That's right, you guessed it! Water in the basement!

(stage whisper, pseudo-Australian accent)
Now, watch carefully, and you can see the male silverback creep down into the depths of his nest, to perform one of the yearly rituals of nest maintenance - he may be at it all night. It is arduous, but it is one of his prime chances to display his bullish strength, stamina, and occasional bits of cleverness. You can be sure his mate will appreciate the display...