A Close Encounter with a Yellowjacket: Nature’s Little Architect
Discover the fascinating nest-building behaviors of yellowjackets, from their resourceful use of materials to the intricate structure of their colonies.
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A Bee and an American Lotus
Explore the fascinating relationship between bees and American lotus flowers, captured in a photograph from Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.
The Clever Food Storage Strategies of the Red-headed Woodpecker
Encounter a Red-headed Woodpecker at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and learn about its fascinating food storage behavior.
Remarkable Life Span of Cicadas in Arkansas
Explore the remarkable life span of cicadas in Arkansas, from years underground to their brief but buzzing adult stage.
The Mystery of the White Egg Sac
Wildlife photographer describes finding a unique white spider egg sac while walking at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Rare Encounter with the Luna Moth Caterpillar
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his exciting discovery of a Luna Moth caterpillar while on an expedition in the Ouachita National Forest.
Praying Mantis Egg Case
Learn about Praying Mantis egg cases (oothecae), their role in nature, and why these tiny structures are essential to ecosystems.