Nature Blog

With the small body and colorful plumage an American Kestrel may seem like a bird that forages for plant-based foods. But don’t let their size fool you. American Kestrels are in fact a type of raptor; a bird that eats meat!

While snakes are not always regarded as cute or adorable they are still incredible animals that play an important role to the ecosystem. Learn about the Giant Garter Snake what threatens their population and ways you can help protect them!

Salmon are an incredible species of fish that are able to live in two different aquatic environments: freshwater and saltwater. But how are they able to do this?

When we hear a species is endangered we often think of an animal. But trees and other plants also face this danger especially the oak. Learn about what oaks contribute to the ecosystem and why they’re at risk.

What exactly do we mean when we say “threatened” or “endangered” species? Who defines whether an animal is threatened or endangered? Learn all about the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) their purpose and goal as well as explore their Red List of Threatened Species.

With its long rat-like tail and its rat-like nose opossums are often thought to be a rodent. The truth is they’re a part of an entirely different species of animals. Learn more about these incredible animals and the type of animal that they are!

Many birds migrate to avoid the cold winter months to warmer places where food is abundant and nesting grounds are more favorable. But what about the birds that stick around despite the bite of the cold? How do they stay warm when temperatures drop? Learn their secret in this Ask a Naturalist article!

There are so many types of animals living on this planet: mammals birds insects reptiles and more! But what about amphibians? What exactly are these slimy or bumpy little critters and what makes them so interesting?