by Rich Leighton | Dec 30, 2018
When we think of dogwoods, we think of those beautiful stately trees or bushes found around North America, but even though it’s tiny, the lowly bunchberry is a groundcover plant found in a wide variety of habitats from our coastlines to the edge of the Arctic...
by Rich Leighton | Dec 25, 2018
Sea Lions! Welcome to the next installment of a new series of nature photos that will be short & sweet, and all about the native and naturalized wildlife that is all around us with just one or two interesting nature facts that you might not know about. If you want...
by Rich Leighton | Dec 20, 2018
Foxes are digitigrade, which means they walk on their toes. Unlike most members of the Canidae family, foxes have partially retractable claws. MORE PHOTOS OF MAMMALS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS Interesting Nature Facts is a series about the flora, fauna and places...
by Rich Leighton | Dec 15, 2018
Common in Texas, Oklahoma and Northern Mexico, the Texas toad is the state amphibian of Texas and while living in a hot environment, can go dormant in the hottest months of the year by burying itself in mud or cooler soils until conditions become favorable again. MORE...
by Rich Leighton | Dec 10, 2018
Frogs can’t swallow with their eyes open, and don’t drink – they absorb water through their skin! MORE PHOTOS OF AMPHIBIANS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS Interesting Nature Facts is a series about the flora, fauna and places that make North America...
