Fossil
11 specimens catalogued
The Wild World of Native Bees: Nesting Habits You Never Knew
From petal-lined cradles to tunnels carved in clay, the nesting ingenuity of wild bees is astonishing.
Coral Reefs in July: Underwater Wonders at Their Peak
From a mass coral spawning to sea turtles nesting on moonlit beaches, this month is perfect for slipping underwater and…
How Seasonal Light Shifts Shape Life on Earth
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a crash course in how changing light drives everything from blooming flowers…
June's Peak Pollinator Season: A Meadow Comes Alive
A rush of bumblebees, the solstice, and several butterfly emergences welcome our return to the season of flowers.
How Plants Sense, Remember, and Talk to Each Other
Turns out they do. Now the question is, how complex?
How Plants Sense and Respond to the World Around Them
It turns out plants are far more aware of their surroundings than we ever imagined. The real question is: just how resp…
The Hidden Soundscapes of Forests: Listening to Nature's Quiet Conversations
A walk through the woods reveals a symphony of natural sounds most people never stop to notice.
Spring's Wildflower Bloom and Woodland Wonders to Discover in May
A dazzling burst of wildflowers, the return of songbirds, and warm woodland trails welcome the return of green and warm…
How Centuries-Old Records Reveal Nature's Dramatic Ecological Shifts
By carefully observing the natural world, medieval chroniclers accidentally recorded some of history's most dramatic ec…
Spring Bird Migration and Nesting Wonders to Watch in April
The return of migratory songbirds, a spectacular wave of nesting activity, and wildflowers carpeting the forest floor a…
How Plants Cry Out Under Environmental Stress and What It Means
Say what? Thirsty and injured plants emit high-frequency clicks comparable in volume to normal human conversation.