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Carnivorous Plants: The Pitcher Plant
Sometimes you’re forced to take a look at nature and just wonder. Wonder why, how, and when Mother Nature got so darn creative. Continue Reading
Carnivorous Plants: The Venus Flytrap
At its most basic definition, nature can be defined as all natural things that exist and have existed on earth from the beginning of time – from the simple self-replicating cells of the primordial ooze to the complex organisms of the present time, nature has found a way to perpetuate itself in a continuum of amazing changes that are the result of environmental changes and amazing circumstance. Continue Reading
The House Rat: Pet or Pest?
The house rat (Rattus norvegicus) and house mouse, like the most interesting fictional characters, straddle the line separating good and evil. They are pests. They are pets. They are the facilitators of scientific discovery. Yet more people would consider these creatures less Dr. Jekyll than Mr. Hyde. Continue Reading
Backyard Bats
During the summer we can see bats in our nighttime skies almost every night. Unfortunately, through ignorance and humankind’s destructive expansion, hundreds of bat species are in trouble. We need to find a way to coexist with the other animals on Earth. Life on Earth can’t be just about us. Continue Reading
Pigeons to People: Stop Hatin’
Something to think about… all doves are pigeons, but all pigeons are not doves. We can think of no better way to kickstart your next dinner party than with that thought, especially around this holiday season when someone sings about Turtle doves. Continue Reading
Luna Moth: An Elusive Beauty
The Luna moth (Actias luna) is streamlined and elegant with a beautiful lime green color. Continue Reading
