Life Inside of a Book
Booklice are small insects that inhabit a variety of habitats, including old books. They feed on microscopic fungi and starchy paste that binds the pages together.
Learning to fish from a clam
If clams couldn’t successfully catch fish, their species will die. Here’s a rundown on fishing like a clam:
Backyard Birds: Masters of the Long-haul Flight
Many birds we often see in our backyards also call Haiti, Mexico, and Honduras home. Making them masters of migrating long distances.
7 WAYS INVERTEBRATES SAY “I LOVE YOU”
There’s no shortage of romance in the animal kingdom, especially among invertebrates. Here are some last-minute gift ideas, courtesy of your bizarre, spineless friends:
Are Your Pets and House Plants Compatible?
A pet-friendly houseplant simply means that the plant is non-toxic. Luckily my cat is not interested in eating my plants. However, this information is still useful and important to be aware of.
Locating an elusive seabird: The Leach’s Storm Petrel
The Leach’s storm petrel is a seabird that number in the millions but is rarely observed.
In Search of Gharials in Bardia National Park
Bardia National Park is one of only two places to find gharials in Nepal, most of the species remain in India.
Mistnetting: A Field Day in Ornithology
A mistnet is a large net of nylon rope about 12’ long by 6’ tall. When stretched out between two poles the net becomes nearly invisible
Tokay Gecko
The tokay gecko has the extraordinary capability to detach its own tail from its body as a form of defense.
Jackson’s Chameleon
Male Jackson’s chameleons use their horns to “joust” others that encroach on their territory, even going so far as to knock the other male off the tree.
