Ribbon Eel
Within its life, a ribbon eel starts as a juvenile and then goes from a male to a female which accounts for the size and color changes.
Leopard Tortoise
Leopard tortoises are the only tortoise to not have the protective scute above their neck which allows them to raise their head high enough to swim.
The California Redwood: A Troubled Past but Promising Future
The redwood forests of California hold a special place in my heart because I grew up among these giants. They are a fond memory from my childhood, so today I want to take a look at the history of redwoods in California, the threats they faced, and the conservation...
Pollinators in Pain: How You Can Help
By Cheyenne Whisenhunt & Susie George Did you know that more than 70 percent of species depend on pollinators for their continued existence? Pollinators such as insects, bats, birds, and other animals work year round to ensure crop production as well as optimal...
7 Most Extraordinary and Beautiful Natural Attractions in Ohio
Ohio has big cities, wonderful people, and impressive natural landscapes. Well, today we are going to focus on a few wonders of Mother Nature by looking at the 7 Most Extraordinary and Beautiful Natural Attractions in Ohio!1. RockbridgeRockbridge was formed by...
The Ocean Decade: A New Space Race
Space: The Final Frontier. Right? No? It’s no secret that much of the ocean is unknown. Some estimate that more than 80% remains unexplored and less than 10% of the global seafloor has been properly mapped. We know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the...
5 Magnificent North Carolina Animals We Need to Save From Extinction
You might be surprised how many threatened and endangered animals there are. In the U.S. alone there are over 1,300. In the world 9,000+ species are endangered, 12,000+ are vulnerable, and another 6,000+ are near threatened. Today, we will focus on one state and look...
Defining Outdoorsy
When I sat down to write this article, about being an outdoorswoman and the oftentimes trials and tribulations that come along with that definition, I panicked. Was I “outdoorsy” enough to even make such claims? I don’t even hunt, and the identification of local tree...
Water Quality in a Public Aquarium
Opening an aquarium has been such a wild ride with so many moving parts and hard work. I want to share the basics of water quality and what goes into maintaining it daily to make the healthiest environment for our fish. Many people might think water quality is boring,...
March of the Salamanders
Spring is finally here. The snow is melting, the days are warming and animals are waking up from their long winter sleeps. While hibernating bears and migrating birds are the poster children for spring awakenings, an oft-forgotten long hibernator and migrator is...
