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It had rained overnight (Dec. 14th). And the sky had cleared for a very nice cool sunny morning. We were off to explore near the campsite. The day was off to a great start! Unveiled by Ancient DNA: The True Timeline of Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding Ferns Can Evolve Backwards, Challenging a Common Assumption on Life Keep…
We have seen the Chickasaw Cultural Center sign from I-35 for years. However we had never found the time to visit. Until now. Learn new words and the rich history of the Chickasaw people at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Indeed it will definitely be worth your while! Debunking Myths: New Research Challenges Misconceptions About How…
We had decided on the Antelope Springs trail. Another wonderful trail! We’ve Probably Been Wrong About T. Rex Again, Study Says The Amazing Camouflage of The Octopus Comes at a Heavy Cost Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know
The forecasted weather was dreary 0n Friday (13th). However the no sunshine would not dampen our spirits for an adventure. 🙂 Wow a no sunshine day was shining for me already! A Paleontologist Cracked Open a Rock and Discovered a Prehistoric Amphibian With a Clever Survival Strategy Thanks Claire! Dolphins in Gulf of Mexico Are…
For the next few days Jim and I are camping and exploring the Chickasaw National Recreation Area near Sulphur, Oklahoma. What a great start to our camping trip! Fishing Bats Scientists Find Another Reason Why 2023 Was So Hot: a Decline in Low-Lying Clouds Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and…
Most everyday I walk our paths. And I never know what interesting life awaits me. 🙂 They wiggled their tail like a rattlesnake. I never got to see their head. After they “rattled”, they disappeared further in the grass. It was very exciting because I had never encountered this species before. Additionally I found them…
More from the Hagerman NWR! The conversations were loud! So if you have not been to Hagerman’s in awhile, pile into the car before the geese are gone. It will be worth it! Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Monarch butterflies will be listed as a threatened species Thanks Jeanne! Scientists Release Five Hawaiian Crows on…
On this past dreary Sunday, we headed over to Hagerman NWR! The Jack Chiles report on Texbirds listserve said there were quite a few geese. Off we went! More tomorrow from Hagerman! Grass evolution and the fossil record Where Do Butterflies Migrate From? Clues Can Be Found in Pollen on Their Bodies Here’s the tech…
Today’s post will start with three photos from Michelle. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufous_hummingbird Conservation status: “In 2018, the rufous hummingbird was uplisted from least concern to near threatened on the IUCN Red List, on the basis that due to its reliance on insect prey during the wintering season, it will be heavily affected by the global decline…