Who made this nest?
The Question: We saw this large nest while hiking in Wisconsin. Who made it? Submitted by: Claudia, Wisconsin, USA (click on photos and graphics to expand) The Short Answer: Actually, this is not a nest, it’s what’s...
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Do dragonflies mean safe drinking water?
The Question: Someone recently told our young son that if you see a dragonfly near water (such as a pond), then it is safe for humans to drink the water. Is this true? Submitted by: Jean, Minnesota, USA (click on photos and...
Read MoreWhat are these bubbles all over the lake?
The Question: In early June, I took a kayak trip on Winton Lake, starting out before sunrise and getting to the area where these photos were taken just as the sun was coming up. There were green bubbles all over the lake. After...
Read MoreWhat is this long, skinny insect?
The Question: I found this on my driveway. It doesn’t look like anything I’ve ever seen. It was about 7.5 cm (3 in.) long. What is it? Submitted by: Debbie, Manitoba, Canada (click on photos and graphics to expand)...
Read MoreOsprey struggling to get off the water
Beautiful slow-motion footage from the BBC shows an osprey trying to lift off with a heavy fish. Unfortunately, the narration repeats an old myth that an osprey’s talons lock and can’t be released and therefore a...
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