Explore the Outdoors!
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You might have noticed that I recently wrote two blog posts on whether birds and fish make saliva. This time I will focus on reptiles, and one particularly interesting type: Iguanas! Iguanas, like other reptiles, do have saliva, which appears clear when the lizard is healthy. But they do not use it to spit! Iguanas…
You would never want to decorate your home with any explosive or hazardous material? And you should exercise an equal amount of caution when adorning your pets’ homes.
Many people in Wisconsin are interested in outdoor life, but don’t know where to start. The good news is that there are many options. One way to get started is to learn about the backyard birds that most regularly visit your area. Birds are not only beautiful, they are also necessary for a healthy and…
The Blue Jay and the northern cardinal are both brightly colored, charismatic birds featured as sports mascots and state icons in North America. Both are common birds in urban gardens throughout Southeastern Canada, and eastern and central United States.
The idea that a blue woodpecker exists may stem from the fact that many common birds bear some of the traits also seen in woodpeckers.
Georgia’s diverse backyards provide a wide variety of habitats for birds. Georgia has almost 350 different bird species. Taking the time to identify the birds in your backyard can be a fun pastime and a way to learn more about the natural world. The following is a list of some of the most common backyard…
backyard birds are just different shades of brown, black and gray. Because there are so many birds with the same size and color, it can sometimes be hard to tell them apart.
The birdlife of the more southern states is quite different from what you would normally see up north in the US. However, the birds that actually visit your backyard bird feeder in Texas do include many of the same birds as you would see in Minnesota, New York, and even in Maine! This is because…
Doves are quite popular birds and they look beautiful too. But one of the worst things that they are associated with is a mess. Have you ever noticed that the mourning doves can leave behind a complete mess around your backyard or patio? Yes, the mourning doves poop a lot. The mourning doves have a…
From cardinals to woodpeckers, there are many different backyard birds in Oklahoma. If you live in Oklahoma, then take a look at this list to make sure you know which ones stay around your home: