10 Things You Didn’t Know about Fireflies
Most of us probably have a general idea of what fireflies are and maybe some of us have even caught them as children–putting them in mason jars for a little
Weekly Puzzler Answer #63
When I was thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, there were times when I had a handful of moths or butterflies hovering around me, especially on really hot days. They would flit
Safe Sex? Not for this Insect.
In the animal kingdom, there are numerous examples of bizarre mating rituals, many from animals we’ve never even heard of or seen. But what about a Water Strider? Even if
Ten Things You May Not Know About Honey Bees
Honey bees are really amazing little creatures that fascinate me with all of their cool adaptations. Most of us see them now and then but probably don’t pay them all
10 Earthworm Facts that may Surprise You
One of my first “jobs” was picking night crawlers from the ground during rainy nights. My older brother, Don, had the entrepreneurial vision to start a worm business, selling them
Weekly Puzzler Answer #51
I was once doing a children’s program in the forest, looking at critters underneath a fallen tree that we had rolled over. The first animal many of the class noticed
Weekly Puzzler #51
Is this a male or a female earthworm? Check back next Saturday to learn the answer.