WHAT DO YOU CALL A DOLPHIN?
WHAT DO YOU CALL A DOLPHIN? Q. I grew up (many years ago) on the Gulf Coast near Biloxi and was always excited when we saw porpoises in the water off the beach. Someone corrected me recently (rather rudely, I … Continued
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF TROPICAL RAINFORESTS?
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF TROPICAL RAINFORESTS? As schools started up across the country I received the following email. “I live in Temecula, California, and am in the 5th grade. I am learning about the rainforest ecosystem. Our class already … Continued
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A NENE?
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A NENE? The Hawaiian goose, or nene (pronounced “nay nay”), is the state bird of Hawaii, According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the nene is the rarest goose in the world. In the 1950s … Continued
SOME ANIMALS MAY BE SMARTER THAN WE THINK
SOME ANIMALS MAY BE SMARTER THAN WE THINK Q. A couple of years ago you wrote about our backyard hummingbird feeders in Clarksville, Tennessee. Our backyard is an open area bordering woods that harbor wildlife, including raccoons. We bring in … Continued
EXTREME HABITATS CAN SOMETIMES BE DECEIVING
EXTREME HABITATS CAN SOMETIMES BE DECEIVING The barren hills catching the gold of the morning sun looked like a distant painting rather than real life. I saw no wildlife on the barren bluffs, which were devoid of vegetation save a … Continued