Whether you visit an animal track or see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. With Stan Tekiela’s Mammals of Minnesota famous field guide, you have the perfect tool to discover and correctly identify these amazing animals. Minnesota is one of the few places...
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Author and wildlife biologist Alex Troutman shares 10 fun facts about the Critters of Massachusetts. The Bay State is home to many animals, including 80-plus species of mammals, 512 species of birds, and more than 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, not to mention fish,...
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Few of nature’s offerings are more captivating to children than wildlife. Birds are wonders of nature—fascinating to see and observe—and feathers are among their most interesting aspects. The delicate down feathers keep them warm, and the sturdy flight feathers allow them to soar. Yet each...
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If you are wild about birds, Homemade Bird Food will help you plan, prepare, and host a backyard banquet for them. Adele Porter shares two recipes from her book Homemade Bird Food. This winter, feed the birds! Each season provides an opportunity to set out food items...
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Said to share the color of the sea or to have stolen the hues of the sky, turquoise is a many-storied mineral; its very name is a symbol of color. It has been revered for millennia the world over as a sacred stone representing everything...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela explains why, this year, autumn colors are less gorgeous in some parts of our country. This autumn has been dry and warm, so it’s not a great combination for viewing autumn colors. I am sure the display would be much...
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Michigan is famous for its lakes, weather (especially cold winters), and abundant wildlife. Michigan gets its name from the Ojibwe people, who have lived in Michigan for more than 1,000 years. Alex Troutman, author of Critters of Michigan, shares fun facts about 10 critters in...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela talks about the Californian condor, the most endangered bird species in America. It has been 17 years since I last wrote about the largest bird in North America—a bird that was almost killed off and is being brought back from...
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This Christmas, give the gift of books to all the children in your family. Here are our suggestions for the young people on your list—a selection of our children’s books, guaranteed to be much-appreciated presents under the tree. We also have a GIVEAWAY, and one lucky...
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Critters of Texas is a pocket-size wildlife guide for children that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman introduces some of the wonderful critters found in Texas. Each species is showcased with a professional-quality photograph paired with neat details such as habitat, range,...
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