Not all shells created the same
There in the grass were big snail shells, medium snail shells and itty bitty snails in tiny shells. I’d only ever seen big snail shells…
Category: Nature
Why do fish float when dead?
From winterkill in ponds to pet goldfish in bowls, fish tend to float at the surface after they have died. Why? Most fish species have…
Winterkill: A rough winter for some fish
Driving along the West Side Road in late March, the ponds at Ball Creek Preserve were all frozen except for a small opening. I did…
Wildlife attracted to dead trees
I often notice snags because of the woodpecker holes or woodpeckers drumming on the tree. However, woodpeckers aren’t the only ones utilizing snags. What animals…
Animals move atop and beneath snow
Winter can bring a range of snow conditions from minimal snow to deep snow with an icy crust. Whether the snow condition is favorable or…
Animals utilize self-amputation for numerous reasons
Northern alligator lizards and western blue-tailed skinks possess two unique abilities in the animal world–they can self-amputate their tail and grow it back. The process…
Boundary County provides plenty of reasons to be thankful
From the huckleberry pie to the mashed potatoes and sometimes even the turkey, Thanksgiving can be a time to be thankful for the food collected…
Millipedes don’t really have 1,000 legs
While sweeping the garage last fall, I came across small carcasses that were c-shaped, hollow, white and smaller than a dime. I hadn’t seen any…
Can you imagine having more than two eyes?
Most familiar to us are animals with two eyes. But some animals have more than two eyes–a spider has eight eyes, a lizard three eyes…
Do animals see what we see?
We often assume the world looks the same to everybody, including animals, but it doesn’t. A red tulip isn’t red for everyone. The details on…
Ice: A truly unique substance
Ice skating. Ice fishing. Skiing. Sledding. What would winter be like without snow and ice? When the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit the landscape…
How do animals beat the heat?
On sweltering 90-plus degree days we can retreat to basements or air conditioned buildings but how do animals beat the heat? Often animals gain relief…
Why do fish float when dead?
From winterkill in ponds to pet goldfish in bowls, fish tend to float at the surface after they have died. Why? Most fish species have…
Winterkill: A rough winter for some fish
Driving along the West Side Road in late March, the ponds at Ball Creek Preserve were all frozen except for a small opening. I did…
Wildlife attracted to dead trees
I often notice snags because of the woodpecker holes or woodpeckers drumming on the tree. However, woodpeckers aren’t the only ones utilizing snags. What animals…
Animals move atop and beneath snow
Winter can bring a range of snow conditions from minimal snow to deep snow with an icy crust. Whether the snow condition is favorable or…
Animals utilize self-amputation for numerous reasons
Northern alligator lizards and western blue-tailed skinks possess two unique abilities in the animal world–they can self-amputate their tail and grow it back. The process…
Boundary County provides plenty of reasons to be thankful
From the huckleberry pie to the mashed potatoes and sometimes even the turkey, Thanksgiving can be a time to be thankful for the food collected…
Millipedes don’t really have 1,000 legs
While sweeping the garage last fall, I came across small carcasses that were c-shaped, hollow, white and smaller than a dime. I hadn’t seen any…
Can you imagine having more than two eyes?
Most familiar to us are animals with two eyes. But some animals have more than two eyes–a spider has eight eyes, a lizard three eyes…
Do animals see what we see?
We often assume the world looks the same to everybody, including animals, but it doesn’t. A red tulip isn’t red for everyone. The details on…
Ice: A truly unique substance
Ice skating. Ice fishing. Skiing. Sledding. What would winter be like without snow and ice? When the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit the landscape…
How do animals beat the heat?
On sweltering 90-plus degree days we can retreat to basements or air conditioned buildings but how do animals beat the heat? Often animals gain relief…