Chances are that if you live long enough, you’ll learn a thing or two about the world. The ability to pass down the various wisdoms we acquire to future generations has been vital in the evolution of our species, and even today the world is made a far easier place thanks to knowledge that’s become more widely accessible than ever before. It’s with that in my mind that we … [Read more...] about Here’s why it can be a good idea to carry a potato in your car
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If you see this growing in your garden, here’s what it actually is
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been watching a documentary, or stumbled upon a YouTube video, and been left shocked by just how raw and – I’ll be frank – terrifying nature can be. The truth is that many of us know very little about the world around us, and that’s okay – the world is a very, very big place, after all. While that thought might be … [Read more...] about If you see this growing in your garden, here’s what it actually is
If you see this ‘googly-eyed’ creature in your backyard, here’s what it means
The world around us truly is a fascinating place, and one that continues to conjure wonders even today, when most people would tell you we’ve seen and explored pretty much all there is to see and explore. The rise of the internet means that as a global collective we’re privy to things our ancestors never were. Take, for example, things occurring in the daily lives of people … [Read more...] about If you see this ‘googly-eyed’ creature in your backyard, here’s what it means
This Owl Hatched A Duckling As Its Own And Here’s How That’s Possible
As brood parasites, wood duck parents often place some of their eggs in other birds’ nests. It’s a strategy to have as many offsprings reach adulthood as possible, and it sometimes results in interesting situations. One day, wildlife artist and amateur photographer Laurie Wolf noticed a small fluffy bird bobbing up and down inside the nest box in her Jupiter, … [Read more...] about This Owl Hatched A Duckling As Its Own And Here’s How That’s Possible
If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know
I like to think of myself as having love and understanding towards all creatures. Even spiders and snakes – fairly common phobias among humans – don’t freak me out to the point where I’ll actively take steps to avoid them. You could say that I have a high threshold where tolerance for creepy crawlies is concerned… just not with ticks. No, shameful as it is for me to … [Read more...] about If you find a tick inside your home, here’s what you need to know