If you’re excited for a Disney story of fluffy green mice, I’m sorry to disappoint you. ‘Glacier mice’ are not mice–or animals at all. But, if you like science, read on.  If It’s Not A Mouse, What Are Glacier Mice? On the glaciers, occasionally a gathering of debris forms. It could be dust, or it

If you find it impossible to imagine giant tarantulas in any type of friendly relationship with another creature, the Columbian Lesserblack tarantula is here to prove you wrong. This predatory spider shares its burrow with an unlikely companion: the tiny Dotted Humming frog. To be fair, the frogs aren’t really pets (by our human definition).

As you’re probably already aware, coral isn’t just a pretty rock that sits on the ocean floor. Neither is it just a playground for all manner of tropical fish nor is it merely a hunting ground for the predatory ones. Coral is itself a living creature, with all the interesting and novel proclivities that living

When I was little, I did a science project on extinct or endangered species. It was my first glimpse at the tragedy humans can cause for the world and the animals that share our planet. I wrote about the California condor, despite its rather unsightly appearance. It is a mighty vulture-like bird capable of soaring

In my town, the distinct sound of cicadas humming marks the arrival of the summer heat. It is a comforting sound, that reminds me of summers gone by and the carefree life of childhood. However, if you see these unsightly little fellows up close, you might not be so fond of them. Most people would

As a little girl, I loved watching documentaries, with a special interest in nature shows. My entire family gathered in the living room watching specials on PBS as well as weekly series like “Wild Kingdom.” At the time it never occurred to me they were educational. I was just mesmerized by the footage captured and