Lightning Bug
The not-by-accident design of the flashing mechanism of the lightning bug is far superior to that of our incandescent light bulbs that are about 10% energy efficient but use up to 90% of their energy…
Roborovski Hamster
Have you ever met a tiny mouse-like creature and fallen in love? Be careful, it may happen to you one day!
Porcupines
Not every "rodent" is as fascinating as the porcupine...nor are they as large...nor do others have the bad temper of a mother pore if her babies are disturbed ... So you've been warned!
You Shall Not Eat...the Hare
I had a biology lesson resulting from my walk today in the latter part of February.
Turkey Vultures
The turkey vulture, who has some of the most amazing mechanisms to be found in a bird, was designed by a caring Creator to help deal with the emergency of…
The Shrike
Different varieties of shrikes are found in many countries. Endemic to the USA is the Loggerhead Shrike...who bears acquaintance! Amazing, disgusting,…
Butterflies & Moths
Most moths are out and about at night, while butterflies are usually on the wing in the daytime.
Tokay Gecko
Second largest among the gecko species, the foot-long aggressive Tokay gecko, with its blue grey body sporting red-orange spots and its large head, is…
Sheep and Lambs
Not all sheep are dumb, nor are they all "followers" as their overall reputation would have one believe.
The Anhinga
The anhinga, if measured by appearance, to say the least is a sharp dresser! (Black and white is classy, and this large, dark-feathered bird not only has white…
Scrub Jays
The long tail feathers of Scrub Jays make these colorful songbirds appear larger than they really are.
Northern Cardinals
A person would have to have a heart closed to beauty not to enjoy the sight of the gorgeous red feathers of the male cardinal who wears a black mask around his…
