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7 Cool Facts About Water Striders
They walk on water, they devour mosquito larvae and they have one of the most disturbing mating rituals on earth. Take a close look at this common insect of Northern Hemisphere ponds, creeks and puddles.
The Weird Tale of the Carrion-eating Swamp Wallaby
Have you ever observed a macropod consuming carrion? Share information about your own sightings, below.
When Is a Black Bear Actually a Blue Bear?
The black bear: a bear that is not always black. And sometimes it’s even red, white or blue.
Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione on Archaeology, Conservation and Beer
Biodiversity and beer? A conversation with Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione.
Turkeys Are What They Eat: Weird and Adaptable
As many of us sit down to eat turkey, our bird blogger takes a look at what turkeys eat.
Jumping Worms: The Creepy, Damaging Invasive You Don’t Know
Disturb a jumping worm and it’s like a nightcrawler on steroids. But put aside the creepy factor: jumping worms may be the next big threat to northern forests.
Daddy Longlegs Won’t Kill You
Daddy longlegs truly are amazing. Is there any truth to the myth that made them famous?
Koalas Have 2 Thumbs & Other Weird Australian Wildlife Facts
Not every animal in Australia wants to kill you, but they are all weird. Really weird.
Why You Are Smelling Skunks This Week
Smell a skunk? You’re not alone. Learn more about your urban nature.
The Secret Lives of Horseshoe Crabs
Every year, horseshoe crabs emerge from the depths for one reason and one reason only: sex.
New Research on the Remarkable Binge-Eating Bull Trout
Think you eat a lot on Thanksgiving? Meet a real champion binge eater: the bull trout.
Searching for a Rare Nautilus, Round 2
Conservancy scientists (and one intrepid field reporter) take on a second search for the rare Allonautilus in the Solomon Islands. Success is contextual.
