Hummingbird Facts
Why Hummingbirds Are Nature’s Most Territorial Little Athletes
There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for…
Hummingbird Facts
There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for…
Fish Facts
The electric blue acara (Andinoacara pulcher), also known simply as the blue acara, is a freshwater fish hailing from the…
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In the animal kingdom having teeth isn’t always a requirement. Birds don’t have any, neither do anteaters or the largest…
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Bright red and green poinsettias have been the symbolic plants of Christmas for hundreds of years. They first appeared in…
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From the giant bluefin that can reach well over 1,000 pounds to the four-pound bullet variety, tuna are extraordinary creatures.…
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Humans have been shucking shellfish for a long, long time. English settlers first exploring the coast of New Jersey described…
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Travel a few hours south of San Francisco and you’ll arrive at a gorgeous stretch of shoreline known as Monterey…
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In its most fundamental definition, a bay is a recessed body of water surrounded by land connected to a lake,…
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Going by many names, such as wild hogs, wild boars, or just feral pigs, these descendants of domesticated swine are…
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Hatching from what’s called an “egg pod” during the spring, a tiny nymph emerges. Looking like a cartoon character, it…
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Seeing a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) soar across the sky is a thrilling sight. Long before this majestic bird became…
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Is your dog a frequent co-pilot? If so, you’re not alone. A 2011 study found that over half of American…
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Spanning the borders of New York and Connecticut, Long Island Sound is an ecologically important east coast estuary. Its bays…
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Hundreds of different species of ticks are found around the world. Of those, several dozen species can spread pathogens. Since…
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Being the official record holder for the world’s longest cucumber is a notable achievement for a gardener. And it’s one…
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New Jersey may be known for its beaches, boardwalks, and casinos, but what about its crabs? Even though the Garden…
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Like people, animals have ways of dealing with bad weather. Many instinctively know when Mother Nature is about to unleash…
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What comes in a variety of colors, is affectionate, super-fluffy, cute, energetic, and loyal? Rabbit enthusiasts will know immediately that…
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You can’t just drive to the “polar bear capital of the world,” as there are no roads that go there!…
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With over 8,000 miles of rivers of all descriptions, Massachusetts has its fair share of habitat that is inviting to…
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The deer family (Cervidae) is a large one, with 43 species populating all but two continents. Deer species include moose,…
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What does it take to produce the largest butternut squash ever grown? Growing giant vegetables is no easy feat. Veteran…
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There’s nothing that will stop you in your tracks quite like the pitiful sight of a baby bird on the…
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No small creature has a defense mechanism as potent as a skunk! These small mammals in the Mephitidae family are…
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How long tardigrades live can vary considerably. Although their lifespans can be very short, they also have a special way…