Tag: wildlife
Look twice: Eyespot mimicry in butterflies and moths
Tami Gingrich explores why moths have distinct circular, concentric rings made up of contrasting colors on their wings, mimicking an eyeball.
Flying zebras
Kym Seabolt shares the story of Ed the zebra who went viral last week when he escaped from a farm and went on the run outside of Nashville for over a week.
‘Little picture’ plans for backyards, birds and butterflies
Jim Abrams provides tips for homeowners to offer a “way station” for local and migrating birds, butterflies and other small, yet valuable, wildlife species.
Study focuses on parasite affecting snakes
Jim Abrams participates in a study focused on a protozoal parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of snakes.
Tulip trees are a treasure
Tami Gingrich delves into the value of tulip trees, detailing their beautiful blooms and the bevy of pollinators they support throughout the spring.
Egg-laying season for snapping turtles is upon us
Tami Gingrich explores the unique qualities and lifecycle of snapping turtles, as egg-laying season is upon us in northeast Ohio.
Robin on the menu
Tami Gingrich offers a look inside the lifecycle of the American robin — a songbird that should never be taken for granted.
Masked bandits
A raccoon that recently made headlines reminds Kymberly Foster Seabolt why she doesn't trust wildlife.
Sowbugs and brick walls
In her wildlife column this week, Tami Gingrich takes readers inside the lives of sowbugs.
Animal orphans? Probably not!
While living in the wild can be perilous, many concerns are misplaced when it comes to baby animals in the spring.Wild babies are seldom orphaned or lost.
