Painted lady butterflies, scientifically known as Vanessa cardui, are known for their impressive migratory feats. These insects are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. A recent study published in June by Nature Communications has unveiled astonishing details about their migration patterns, revealing that these butterflies travel thousands of miles across oceans. According to […]
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Wildlife Takes Center Stage in These Great Games
If you love animals and what could be more special than spotting them in the wild? If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where you can watch wildlife, then get out there and spot some! However, if you live in a more urban environment, you can enjoy wildlife too, from your computer. There […]
Mexico’s avocado industry harms monarch butterflies, but will U.S. officials act? (commentary)
Monarch butterflies are returning to gardens across the United States, but a few months ago, I stood in a mountain forest in Mexico where the monarchs spend the winter. They clustered on trees by the thousands and when the sun hit them, they swarmed in a cloud of bright orange confetti. I was surrounded by […]
Scores of Endangered Butterflies Slated to Be Released Along California Coast Using $1.5 Million Private Grant
In California, a joint effort will oversee a multi-stage, four-year plan to help Behren’s silverspot butterfly return in numbers to the coastline of Northern California. Vitalized by a $1.5 million grant from the State of CA Wildlife Conservation Board, the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT) is planning to plant 35,000 early blue violets, the only plant […]
How to Support Your Local Wildlife
Wild birds, insects and other wildlife populations are on the decline. These creatures need all the help they can get to cope with a changing planet. If you’re wondering what you can do to give your local wildlife a helping hand, here are some suggestions from the team at Really Wild Bird Food, who grow […]
5 Camouflage Techniques of Animals: Animals Who Blend In and Change Colors
Wildlife is often about survival of the fittest. In some cases, it is the survival of the most creative. From the ocean to the forest, there are a ton of animals that can blend seamlessly into their surroundings. 1. Chameleon Source: The Animal Box Office/Youtube Chameleons are one of the most notorious color-changing animals. Watch […]
How To Make Your Yard More In Harmony With Surrounding Nature
Have you been trying to find ways to create a more natural and harmonious outdoor space? Would you like to make your backyard, patio, or balcony into an oasis that is both beautiful and peaceful? We understand the importance of finding some respite from the hustle and bustle of life in his ever-developing world. That’s […]
Where are they now?
Everyone seems to be pretty well informed about the migrations of monarch butterflies in North America. Long distance southbound fliers end up in southern states in the east and in refuges in California and Mexico in the west. In spring, northbound females lay eggs that hatch into butterflies that fly north and lay eggs, reaching […]