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2 days ago
3 min

Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?

Cats kill billions of birds every year in the United States and Canada, but there's another culprit in as many as 1 billion additional...

Apr 23
3 min

Five Fun Facts About Those Dandy Dandelions

Do you love dandelions or hate them? They can be a pretty pop of yellow in your yard in the spring, but many people do not like them...

Apr 16
3 min

Water, Water Everywhere: A Cycle That Never Stops

Water is essential to all life on Earth, but it cannot be created. Instead, it has been cycling in the same way since long before people...

Mar 30
3 min

Where Does Dirt Come From?

When we’re outside, dirt is always underfoot. Did you ever wonder where it came from? When we talk about the dirt outdoors, what we are...

Mar 26
3 min

The Fascinating World of Fungus

"There's fungus among us" may just be a clever saying, but it rings true. Fungus is all around us, in more places than you probably...

Mar 16
3 min

Blast From The Past: The Underwear Of Yesteryear

Animals don’t wear any clothes. They don’t even wear underwear! But most of us do. You’re probably wearing underwear right now. But what...

Mar 5
2 min

Mange In Animals Is Nothing To Joke About

Has anyone ever called a dog you know a "mangy mutt”? It seems innocent, maybe reserved for a lovable dog that got itself into trouble on...

Mar 2
2 min

Rest Easy: You Don't Swallow Spiders While Sleeping

At some time or another, you’ve probably heard that humans swallow eight spiders a year while sleeping. No matter how you feel about...

Feb 26
3 min

What's The Difference: Beaver Vs. Muskrat

We have many animals living in habitats all around us that are semiaquatic, which means they spend time both on land and in water. It can...

Feb 12
3 min

Why Are Woodpeckers So Noisy? They Have A Lot To Say

While walking in the preserves, you may find yourself listening to the sounds around you. You might hear noises like the wind rustling...

Jan 29
2 min

No Two Snowflakes Are Alike? It's Actually True

Snowflakes are like fingerprints; as the saying goes, no two are alike. But how is it possible that every snowflake is unique when so...

Jan 19
3 min

What's In An Animal's Scientific Name?

Is that a basswood tree or a linden tree? A coot or a mud duck? A crawdaddy or a crayfish? All are correct names for the same species....

Jan 12
3 min

Myth Buster: Dogs' Mouths Aren't Cleaner Than Ours

People often say that dogs’ mouths are cleaner than humans’, but that isn’t really true. A dog's mouth isn't necessarily cleaner than a...

Dec 28, 2020
2 min

When Is A Snowstorm Something More?

Do you get excited when you hear snow is headed our way? Will there be a snow day? Will we get enough snow to make a snowman or have a...

Dec 11, 2020
2 min

Deer Sport Puffy Coats To Keep Them Warm in Winter

We see deer all winter long. How are they not freezing when the temperatures dip down, down, down? White-tailed deer are adapted to deal...

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

What's The Difference: Turtle Vs. Tortoise

Turtles and tortoises are some of the slowpokes of the animal kingdom. That’s why their shells are so important. They can’t outrun...

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Why Is Blue So Rare in the Animal Kingdom?

Quick. Name all the blue animals you can think of. What did you come up with? A blue jay? Maybe a bluebird or an indigo bunting? Did you...

Nov 19, 2020
2 min

How Do Snakes Survive Winter? By Hiding Away in a Cozy Place

Fall is a busy time for animals. Some are migrating to warmer places. Others are growing heavy fur coats to stay warm during the colder...

Nov 17, 2020
3 min

Myth Buster: Woolly Bear Caterpillars Don't Predict Winter Weather

Have you ever been told that woolly bear caterpillars can tell you how bad winter will be? These caterpillars are the fuzzy...

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

How Do Beavers Hold Their Breath For So Long?

Have you ever held your breath for as long as you could while swimming and then burst above the surface gasping for air? How long did you...

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