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Where did all these jellyfish come from?

The Question: While walking along a busy section of Boston Harbor the other day, I noticed hundreds of jellyfish floating on the surface. I walked about a half mile stretch of water, and they were everywhere. They all seemed to be the same kind – translucent white, with four circular bits in the center of [...]

Did the Goslings Grow Up That Fast?

The Question: How quickly do wild Canada goslings become geese? I have been watching and photographing what I think is one family of five geese living on a canal between San Mateo, California and Foster City, CA. Just a few weeks ago the three babies were really babies. Now they look like teenagers – just [...]

Is a Fisher Making This Noise?

The Question: For the last several nights I have heard a very loud sound in the woods behind my house. It sounds sort of like a cat ending in a bird (crow) sound. I have never heard this sound before. It was loud enough that it woke me and a number of my neighbors from [...]

Where can I find tadpoles?

The Question: We live in Woodbury MN and would like to hunt for some tadpoles. When and where would be the best time and place to find them? Submitted by: Suzette, Woodbury, MN, USA The Short Answer: I tried to get a more definitive answer as to a specific pond for you, without success, but [...]