Eastern Bluebird vs. Wolf Spider: A Surprising Backyard Battle
Witness a Bluebird face off against a spider in an unexpected ground showdown! Learn about Wolf Spider defenses and how they avoid predators like birds.
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Three-toed Box Turtle Colors
The reasons behind the vibrant colors of the Three-toed Box Turtle. Learn about genetics, environment, adaptation, and even a touch of sexual dimorphism!
My Wildlife Photography Backpack
Get a glimpse into the backpack of a wildlife photographer! Explore the essential equipment used to trek through nature and capture stunning wildlife images.
Mystery Moth Cocoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Empty moth cocoon at Sequoyah Refuge ignites quest to ID local moths! Discover their amazing transformations & why they’re nature’s tiny heroes.
Great Blue Heron’s One-Legged Stance
A blog post exploring why birds like herons often stand on one leg, including conserving heat, resting one leg, and camouflage.
How Coyotes Use Camouflage to Disappear
An in-depth look at the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow coyotes to blend into their surroundings and evade predators and prey.
A Close Encounter with Well-Hidden Wilson’s Snipes
A wildlife photographer describes a serendipitous bird photography experience, spotting and photographing elusive Wilson’s Snipes at close range from his truck.
Celebrating the Prairie Lizard on World Lizard Day
A wildlife photographer highlights the small brown Prairie Lizard found across the prairies and grasslands of the central United States.