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...
Read MoreAug 20, 2016 | Microorganisms, Plants, Questions and Answers, Uncategorized |
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...
Read MoreJul 11, 2016 | Animals, Ecological, Questions and Answers, Uncategorized |
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 MoreJun 29, 2016 | Environmental, Plants, Questions and Answers, Uncategorized |
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 MoreJun 25, 2016 | Animals, Questions and Answers |
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 MoreBeautiful 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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