Several years ago, Etali Safari Lodge workers found themselves up against a baffling mystery. Each day, one of the resort's hot tubs lost its water. No leak was found, but… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
Tracy Farnsworth is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on New England's nature, bodies of water, and mountains. She's been writing and researching these topics for more than 20 years while taking care of a parent with Alzheimer's disease. She certified in project management.
A resident of Vermont, Tracy enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family, which includes her rat terrier and American shorthair.
Several years ago, Etali Safari Lodge workers found themselves up against a baffling mystery. Each day, one of the resort's hot tubs lost its water. No leak was found, but… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
What do moose eat? Their diet changes throughout the year for one key reason. Cold weather causes plants to enter dormancy, which makes it hard for moose to find enough… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
A Greek winter typically runs from November to April, though seasonal shifts occur. Does it snow in Greece? Yes, it does snow in Greece, but snowfall is usually no more… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
Can rabbits eat oranges? The simple answer is yes, rabbits can eat oranges, but it's not the best dietary choice. Due to the way a rabbit's digestive system works, certain… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
Australian terriers are a small, rugged dog breed established by crossbreeding different British terriers. Settlers needed sturdy dogs to hunt down and capture rodents in mines, on ranches, and on… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
Diatomaceous earth is an excellent option for pet-friendly natural insect pest control. It's praised for being just as effective as boric acid for roaches. Why not stick to traditional sprays?… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
New Hampshire boasts a total area of 9,304 square miles, which equates to 5,954,560 acres. Some of that space is covered by 1,300 lakes or ponds and more than three… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
Mount Mansfield is Vermont’s tallest mountain at 4,393 feet. It’s a mountain range found within the Mount Mansfield State Park that covers 44,444 acres in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Washington counties.… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
One of the most important steps in beekeeping is winterizing your beehive. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) dropped by 23.1% by the end… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
What is calamari? It's a type of seafood typically served fried, boiled, or grilled. People who are unfamiliar with it question if calamari is squid or octopus, but it's another… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago
More than 280 species of squirrels exist around the world, and they're smarter than you might imagine. Squirrel behavior involves a lot of use of chatters and tail movements to… Read More
By Tracy Farnsworth 1 year ago