The new paper presents the earliest known evidence of insects feeding on feathers, and the authors suggest that this type of parasite evolved during or before the middle of the Cretaceous period, which occurred 145–66 million years ago. Ancient lice … Continue reading →
A new study published in Science is the first direct evidence in nonhuman animals of the “grandmother hypothesis.” The idea posits that females of some species live long after they stop reproducing to provide extra care for their grandchildren. Many … Continue reading →
This article and podcast from Audubon explains why woodpeckers make cavities in trees during fall, even though they are not nesting at that time. Pileated Woodpecker. Photo: Cathy Eaton/Audubon Photography Awards A familiar sound of spring: a woodpecker hard at … Continue reading →
Full story from an article on November 3, 2019. The Mandarin Duck has appeared again in the lower mainland. It was also seen in 2018. Inaturalist photo The Mandarin Duck, as its known, has been causing a stir in the … Continue reading →