The Secret Life of Fireflies
Everyone knows that fireflies flash in the night. Probably many of us remember fondly being a child and running around on a dark night, catching the tiny insects and putting
Blue Ghost Fireflies: 5 Things You May Not Know
If you live in western NC, you’ve probably heard of a firefly called a blue ghost. If you live elsewhere, and have never heard of this firefly, let me introduce
3 Simple Things You Can Do This Spring to Make Your Yard Better For Wildlife
If you’ve never heard of Doug Tallamy, think of this as an introduction. If you’ve heard of him, then great, you’re already on this page! Doug Tallamy is a professor
Weekly Puzzler Answer 270
I know it’s been a long time since this puzzler was published. To review, puzzler 270 was a photo of a smiley face. You can see it here: This is
Weekly Puzzler Answer 269
The white, fuzzy masses on last week’s puzzler may have looked like some kind of fungal growth but they are actually an animal, or more accurate, many animals. If we
Weekly Puzzler Answer 268
The critters on the edge of the leaf in last week’s puzzler resemble caterpillars. Most who see them think they are some kind of caterpillar, perhaps that of a moth.
Weekly Puzzler Answer #267
The holes in the sand from last week’s puzzler were made by an insect called an ant lion. In this case it’s the larvae that create these holes, waiting at