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?
Category: Wildlife
Why We Need to Care About Insects
Some months back a study was released that demonstrates just how damaging climate change is to insects, particularly those in… Read more Why We Need to Care About Insects
Not All Spots Are Equal: Chimeras, Somatic Mutations, and Calico Cats
The variety of coloration in mammals never ceases to amaze me. In spite of the fact that we have fewer… Read more Not All Spots Are Equal: Chimeras, Somatic Mutations, and Calico Cats
What Are Whale Fall Ecosystems?
We often think of ecosystems as large areas of land and water that may cover many square miles. The truth… Read more What Are Whale Fall Ecosystems?
Species You Didn’t Know Weren’t Native to North America
There are some species found here in North America that are so common that many people just assume they’re part… Read more Species You Didn’t Know Weren’t Native to North America
How to Identify the Northern Rubber Boa
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Northern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) Range and… Read more How to Identify the Northern Rubber Boa
How to Identify Turkey Vultures
Click here to learn more about the How to Identify article series. Name: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Range and typical… Read more How to Identify Turkey Vultures
Stressed to Death: Capture Myopathy in Wildlife
I would like to be able to say that every person engaged in wildlife rehabilitation has the proper training to… Read more Stressed to Death: Capture Myopathy in Wildlife
2.4 Billion Dead a Year: Outdoor Cats and Birds
While all the cats (Felis catus) I’ve had as an adult have been strictly indoors, when I was a kid… Read more 2.4 Billion Dead a Year: Outdoor Cats and Birds
Wild vs. Feral, Domesticated vs. Tame, Native vs. Invasive, and Why Words Matter
Recently a post crossed my dash on Facebook featuring a small group of llamas in the forests of the Olympic… Read more Wild vs. Feral, Domesticated vs. Tame, Native vs. Invasive, and Why Words Matter
