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Continuing on with the Caddo NG adventure! Sexual Parasitism: Yale Scientists Unveil the Mating Mysteries of Deep-Sea Anglerfish What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed The Vital Near-Magic of Fire-Eating Fungi Thanks Judy! Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more…
We continued next to the lake for just a little while longer. Then we moved into the woods. Why you should let insects eat your plants Thanks Claire! Rewilding a New Jersey college with native plants and pollinators Hidden Complexity: Unlocking the Mysteries of Orangutan Communication Keep looking! The more you know, the more you…
The adventure continued at the Caddo NG! Does a snail go slow because it doesn’t want to miss a thing? Hmmm, I have a lot in common with the snail. Moon reserves? Astronomers call for ‘urgent action’ to protect the Moon Planting Trees in ‘Wrong Places’ Actually Boosts Global Warming Spring 2024 Plant Sales 11…
I had forgot my coat and thus I was glad we went back to fetch it. It had been cloudy and cool in the understory of the woods that day (Jan 4th). Last photos from Jan. 4th outing. And when the sun came out it felt good! This Might Look Like a Spider, But You’re…
Briar and I only spent two and half hours out. And as per usual the dog goes further than the human. Dog: 3.05 miles; human: 1.6 miles. So I suspect that the dead armadillo might have been Briar’s best find of the outing. At least as far as I knew. LOL. Extremely Rare Rainbow Clouds…
We had three bridges to check. Today will be the second bridge we investigated. If earthworms were a country, they’d be the world’s fourth largest producer of grain Curious Canine in Brazil Turns Out to Be a First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the…
I know most of you have heard the expression “To make no bones about it”. Apparently the expression came from fifteenth century England. If you found a bone in your soup that was not good (of course). So no bones in your soup were good. Indeed in the field I think finding bones is fun….
The nature nerds were out on the Cooke County roads yesterday! And goodness it was fun as always. Treasures and treasures! The Texas Click Beetle (Alaus lusciosus) was just awesome! No bones about it we were having fun. A couple more treasures from this spot tomorrow. 🙂 It Took Just One Wolf to Revive An…
Today’s post will include a few more shots from yesterday short walkabout. Plus I brought home a tiny treasure. 🙂 More Than a Pest – The Importance of Saving Moths An Explosion of Life Happens on Earth Every 36 Million Years. Now We Know Why. This Fake Beach in the Canary Islands Is a Baby…
The last day at the Black Mesa SP we walked the Rock Garden Trail. This trail had only been built about two years ago according to the park ranger. It is about 1.25 miles in length. On the afternoon walk on the same Rock Garden Trail, the southwestern turkeys told us it was going to…