Meet the Opossum
The Opossum: North America’s Misunderstood Marvel The opossum, often mis-named “possum” (yes, the spelling matters!), might not be the most glamorous creature. But beneath that scruffy exterior lies a fascinating…
Meet the Snow Leopard
The Ghost of the Mountains: Unveiling the Enigmatic Snow Leopard High in the rugged peaks of Central and South Asia, where snow-capped mountains brush the sky, lives a mesmerizing predator…
Book Review: Never Cry Wolf
Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat More than a half-century ago the Canadian Wildlife Service assigned the naturalist Farley Mowat to investigate why wolves were killing arctic caribou. Mowat’s account of…
Meet the Butaan
Gray’s Monitor: A Fruity Friend Among Lizards The butaan – better known as the Gray’s monitor (Varanus olivaceus) – is a fascinating lizard species native to the Philippines. Here’s a…
Meet the Common Thresher Shark
The Thresher’s Dance: Powerful Predator of the Deep Slice through the ocean depths and encounter the common thresher shark, a majestic creature known for its unique hunting technique. This sleek,…
FAQ: Koalas
Koala FAQs: Unveiling the Secrets of the Adorable Marsupial The koala, with its fluffy fur and eucalyptus-loving ways, is a beloved icon of Australia. But beyond their cuteness, these marsupials…
Meet the Mountain Lion
The Ghost of the Mountains: Unveiling the Secrets of the Cougar The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as the puma, mountain lion, ghost cat, or many other names is a…
Meet the Kiwi Bird
The Feathered Paradox: The Enigmatic Kiwi Bird Imagine a flightless bird the size of a chicken, with fur instead of feathers, nostrils at the tip of its long beak, and…
Book Review: Vanishing Tracks: Four Years Among the Snow Leopards of Nepal
Vanishing Tracks: Four Years Among the Snow Leopards of Nepal by Darla Hillard Accessible only by foot, the Langu Gorge in northwestern Nepal is high, inhospitable terrain broken by cliffs, ridges,…
Meet the Leopard
The Elusive Leopard: A Master of Many Landscapes From the sun-drenched savannas of Africa to the verdant rainforests of Asia, a solitary predator stalks unseen – the leopard (Panthera pardus).…
