Have you ever wondered how certain animals get their names? I was asking myself this very question the other day after I heard the strangest animal name yet - Wunderpus photogenicus. Turns out, that..
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Topics: Curious Nature
We often describe animals by their hunting strategies, and we are fascinated by large grazers and big predators. But what about the animals who choose not to track and take their own food? Some..
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We all have our favorite fishing spots that we consider to be the best, or our personal “hotspots”. However, this summer, the Eagle River Valley has more “hot spots” than usual. Unfortunately for..
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You’re out enjoying an evening on the lake when you notice a strange bird floating along the surface of the water. It’s not quite a duck, too small for a goose, and more awkward than a graceful..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
“The idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.” -Stephen Hawking, The Grand Design
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Imagine this, you see a medium-sized, black-and-white waterfowl with a white crescent on its face, bobbing on the surface of Heart Lake (Flat Tops). Suddenly, it dives. What species was that?
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
“Are you my mother?” the little bird appeared to say, looking up at the larger bird feeding him small seeds and delicious insects. At this point, the baby bird was naked as a jaybird, so to speak,..
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Can you hear the trumpets blaring? Can you see the flags unfurling? No? That’s because as springtime begins its march across the landscape, its first signs are subtle, like the colorless catkin..
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Does the occasional spring-like weather have you itching to get your hands in the dirt? Are you getting tired of browsing the produce section at the grocery store rather than going out and picking..
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Many people are familiar with the well-known weeping willow, but there are lots of different willows. Willows are most commonly found growing in moist, sunlit meadows and are easily identified by..
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There’s an old folktale I remember from my childhood, about the magpie building its nest. According to the story, the magpie was the only bird at the time who knew how to build a nest. The magpie’s..
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The peregrine falcon is a bird of many contradictions. Officially designated Falco peregrinus, or “wandering falcon,” they are known for exceptionally long migrations, yet have been held captive by..
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