Seven Species that Need You to Leave the Leaves
As the hues of autumn give way to winter detritus, many homeowners are quick to discard …
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Monarch Butterfly Identification Guide
Have you ever spotted a beautiful orange butterfly fluttering by and wondered if it’s the iconic …
How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Wildlife?
Have you noticed the summers getting smokier? If you’ve found yourself coughing more, seeing the sky …
Queer Ecology
Queer ecology, at its core, is a lens through which we can view and understand nature, …
The Dual Nature of Rarity: Understanding Conservation Needs for Artificially versus Naturally Rare Species
Nature’s rarest and most endangered species face threats from all sides—but did you know that ‘rare’ …
An American Pika among mossy rocks with snowy background in EC Manning Park, Lower BC
Surviving the Snow: The Amazing Adaptations of Three Winter Wonders
When the temperatures start to drop and the days get shorter, it’s easy to assume that …
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Are Real or Fake Christmas Trees Better for the Environment?
Displaying and decorating evergreen trees is an age-old holiday tradition originating in the northern Europe to …
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When I was at the Pacific Grove Butterfly Sanctuary photographing Monarch Butterflies last December, this American Crow landed right above on a phone cable. I got him in frame and am happy to have captured his beautiful bluish black feathers, a charming face with a curious eye reflecting the blue sky and trees. In the background are needles of a pine tree.
Why are Bats, Owls, Toads, and Crows Associated with Halloween?
With the spookiest season in full swing and Halloween decorations abound, you might be wondering why …
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How Do We Know Anything About Migrating Birds?
Each August, billions of birds rally themselves for the long, dangerous migration south. With the abundant …
Innovations in Mosquito Control
While we enjoy sunshine and vacations, it may seem that mosquitoes serve no other purpose than …