Stan Tekiela points out that we are often reluctant to learn, that old myths take many generations to die out, and that new scientific data is frequently ignored for decades. Find out more about the real reasons why nothing in nature stays the same. Nothing...
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Learn about 65 of California’s most important birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The Critters of California Wildlife pocket guide by Alex Troutam is informative, concise, and easy to use. Each species is showcased with a professional-quality photograph paired with neat-to-know details like habitat, range, and...
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In today’s post, author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us about his fascination with black bears. We could see it moving through the tall, dull-green grass of late summer, and it was heading in our direction. I told the group we’d better move...
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Whether you visit an animal track or see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. With Stan Tekiela’s famous Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide, identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide features all 71 species found in the state, organized by family...
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On Stan Tekiela’s last trip to the subarctic to photograph and film polar bears he had an opportunity to witness and capture some images of one of nature’s most spectacular and inspiring shows, the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. Each day, after a...
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Florida is a great place for wildlife-watchers! This state is one of the few places to see magnificent mammals, such as the elusive Florida panther, along with many interesting animals, such as the nine-banded armadillo. While West Indian manatees swim in the rivers of Florida,...
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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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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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