About The Great Horned Owl
Owls are very mysterious creatures and the great horned owl is no exception. Across all cultures and centuries, they have had that power over our…
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Meerkats – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Most people are familiar with Meerkats from the character Timon in the movie The Lion King. But meerkats don’t really spend most of their time with a…
The Painted Bunting
The Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) is a species of bird in the Cardinal family. The Painted Bunting was one of the many species originally described…
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers range from highly antisocial solitary species that are aggressive toward other members of their species, to species that live in groups…
Lavender Roses
Lavender roses are quite rare when compared to the more common red, pink and yellow varieties of the flower. Historically, lavender roses have been used…
15 Fascinating Health Benefits of Mushrooms
About 100 species of mushrooms are being studied for their health-promoting benefits. Of those hundred, about a half dozen stand out for their ability to…
Mount St. Helens: Before and After
Mount St. Helens is a volcano in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state and for decades had been a favorite destination for local outdoor enthusiast…
The Ghost Bear
Because of their special color and rarity, the kermode bear is revered by local Native American culture. They are referred to as the Spirit Bear or Ghost…
All About Belly Dancing
Originally from north Africa, having roots in all ancient cultures from the orient to India to the mid-East, belly dancing gained popularity in the…
The Pygmy Marmoset
The pygmy marmoset is the world’s smallest true monkey, easily fitting in the palm of your hand, it weighs about as much as a stick of butter. A pygmy…
The American Black Bear
Not all black bears are black—their fur can range in color from pure white to a cinnamon color to very dark brown or black. Most populations have a…
The Cuban Tody
The Cuban Tody is a small, intensely colorful bird with long thin bills. The Cuban Tody has bright green upperparts with gleaming yellowish-green over…
10 Facts About White Lions
Hundreds of white lions live in captivity but only approximately 13 live in the natural habitat. Find out more about these exquisite cats and their…
