Tag Archives: nature

The Frigatebirds: The Ones With the Red Balloons

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

What is a frigatebird?  You may have seen pictures of these tropical birds.  They are black with forked tails and long, hooked beaks.  The females have white underbellies while the males have red ‘gular pouch’.  This pouch is what they … Continue reading →

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World Parrot Day: The Illegal Parrot Trade

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Last time I went to the Bronx Zoo, I saw a sign in the World of Birds.  It stated that for every parrot that is smuggled into the country, 10 die.  Later that day, I was looking for May holidays … Continue reading →

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Plant Defenses

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Plants can’t move, which means them easy targets for hungry animals.  Yet, they aren’t defenseless.  There are tons of weapons scattered about the Plant Kingdom to help them survive. Bark– Some plants have this hard, armor-like outer covering to protect … Continue reading →

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International Wild Koala Day

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(I made a post about koalas on July 7th, 2024.  Since it’s their holiday, I thought it would be better to just repost it instead of doing something new.  Call it lazy or call it recycling.  Your choice.) The koala … Continue reading →

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Unicorn of the Sea: The Narwhal

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The Narwhal is a tusked whale that lives in icy waters.  Due to this long tooth growing out of its head, people compare it to a unicorn.  Surprisingly, it is not endangered, but it was considered threatened up until 2017.  … Continue reading →

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Strange Bird Calls

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This topic was inspired by a story involving a captive Lyrebird.  These types of birds are capable of copying noises like chainsaws and car alarms.  One in the 1930’s learned how to imitate a flute before going into the wild.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Hamster Day!

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Back in middle school, my sister and I got our first non-fish pets.  I got turtles and she got a hamster named Houdini.  I spent more time with her pet because mine weren’t very cuddly or friendly.  After my turtles … Continue reading →

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The Marine Iguana: A Galapagos Celebrity

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Many think of the giant tortoises and maybe even Darwin’s finches when they think of the Galapagos Islands.  Yet, there is another famous animal, which is the Marine Iguana.  This is the only marine lizard and all subspecies are found … Continue reading →

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‘Strange’ Hibernators of the Animal Kingdom (A Lot of Brumators)

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Months ago, I saw an article about the Arctic Woolly Caterpillar.  This moth larvae lives in extreme cold environments and survive with an interesting method of hibernation.  It puts itself into a state of hypothermia by producing a natural antifreeze … Continue reading →

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The Bumpy Snailfish

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This little guy is only about 3 inches long and is found deep in the ocean at over 10,000 feet.  They were discovered in 2025 using robots in Monterey Canyon.  Here are some other facts about this new discovery: As … Continue reading →

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