Dr. Kristie Wendelberger has deep roots in plant conservation and ecology, starting in a literal tale of where the sidewalk ends. Growing up, her dad enjoyed landscaping and gardening in their backyard. One day, he found a large maple seedling growing through a gap in the sidewalk. He intended to kill it, but she protested. …
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Decked out in festive pink feathers, flamingos add a splash of color to sun-soaked beaches, turquoise lagoons, or even suburban lawns. In fact, their name originally meant flame-colored in Spanish and Portuguese. But these wading birds start out life as downy balls of gray and white, with no hint of incipient rosiness. So where exactly …
The mere idea of crocodiles makes people shiver, bringing up images of diabolical, man-eating beasts. One of our most fearsome yet fascinating animals, watching videos of crocodiles lunging and tossing wildebeest around like dolls is spine-chilling. Nonetheless, crocodiles are still subject to the whims of the most horrifying predator yet: humans. The American crocodile was …