So you're thinking of buying a new pet bird, and you want to know if it's female or male. Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as monk parakeets, are often… Read More
By Laura Simmons 1 year ago
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Laura grew up with two long-haired cats: Gately (named for the creator of the Heathcliff comics) and Lambchop. Laura has since learned never to sit on a cat's favorite piece of furniture, or her eyes will become itchy. She calls Oregon her home, but also has a special fondness for Southern Utah.
One of the most beautiful flying creatures is the dragonfly, of the Anisoptera infraorder. These incredible insects have been on this earth since before dinosaurs roamed. Dragonflies present several distinct… Read More
By Laura Simmons 1 year ago
The Klamath River spans two states, Oregon and California. Its deepest point is in Upper Klamath Lake, which ranges from 8-50 feet deep. This depth is similar to Oregon's Willamette… Read More
By Laura Simmons 1 year ago
Imagine 4.6 trillion gallons of water in one big bowl, 4,000 feet deep. Add 20 to 70 feet of snow every year, in and around the bowl. Is it any… Read More
By Laura Simmons 1 year ago
Cheetahs depend on their running speed for food. They need to run fast enough to chase down small prey by themselves, because many cheetahs hunt alone. A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus),… Read More
By Laura Simmons 1 year ago
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