There’s a great discussion over on BlueSky about animal species unfairly seen as villains. Folks are posting pictures of species… Read more Are There Evil Animals?
Category: Nature
Existence Value: Why All of Nature is Important Whether We Can Use it or Not
I spend a lot of time around other nature nerds. We’re a bunch of people from varying backgrounds, places, and… Read more Existence Value: Why All of Nature is Important Whether We Can Use it or Not
How to Identify Buffleheads
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) Range and typical habitat(s):… Read more How to Identify Buffleheads
Debunking Outdoor Cat Myths
Cats are wonderful animals and I love them dearly; they’re incredible companions, highly entertaining, and there are few things nicer… Read more Debunking Outdoor Cat Myths
Why Artificial Intelligence and Natural History Don’t Mix
You may have seen recent articles outlining the dangers of foraging books “written” by artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, and… Read more Why Artificial Intelligence and Natural History Don’t Mix
How to Identify Cross Orbweaver Spiders
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Cross orbweaver spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as… Read more How to Identify Cross Orbweaver Spiders
Why Insects Need Native Plants
Earlier this year a study was released that explored the viability of alternative hosts for caterpillars for whom ash trees… Read more Why Insects Need Native Plants
How to Identify Chicken of the Woods
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus spp.), aka… Read more How to Identify Chicken of the Woods
Why Do We Need Wildlife Corridors?
Late last year, people around the world mourned the death of P-22, a geriatric male mountain lion (Puma concolor) who… Read more Why Do We Need Wildlife Corridors?
Why Have All the Birds Stopped Singing?
Summer is nearly halfway through, and while the days are still long there are already changes hinting at fall’s arrival.… Read more Why Have All the Birds Stopped Singing?
