How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard
While it is true that many birds migrate to warmer climates for the winter, there are plenty of species that stay in town and adapt to the seasonal change. Cardinals,
Winter World Quiz Answers
The natural world with all of its plants and animals is amazingly complex, with each species having so many adaptations that allow it to perfectly fit into its environment. It
Weekly Puzzler Answer #37
Chipmunks are what are referred to by biologists as “true hibernators.” Many animals take long naps for the winter but only a handful actually hibernate. Chipmunks, woodchucks, ground squirrels, jumping
Weekly Puzzler #38
The falling snow in this picture makes it obvious that this male cardinal does not spend the winter hibernating. Are there any BIRDS that DO survive winter by hibernating? CLICK
Weekly Puzzler Answer #36
Last week’s puzzler was about BATS. Here is the answer: Bats are in serious trouble because of a disease called white nose syndrome (WNS.) Since its discovery in a cave in
What’s the FASTEST Growing Tissue of Any Mammal?
I suspect that no matter where you live, you’ve probably seen deer. They are a common mammal throughout the United States (though are not commonly seen in California, Utah and
Weekly Puzzler Answer #35
If you feed the birds in the winter, you will know the answer to last week’s puzzler: Gray squirrels STAY ACTIVE during the winter! If the weather is harsh and