Animals Archives

About Ladybugs

1. Coccinellidae. There are about 5,000 species of ladybug worldwide, but only three species go after plants and they are

1. Skunk diet. Skunks have a varied diet that includes roots, seeds and berries; small mice, birds and eggs; and,

By Sharon Moffat There is often nothing more upsetting to a gardener than to stroll out into the garden to

By Sherrie Versluis There is no bird more recognized in North America than the robin. They are known to many

1. The prospering dog. The common coyote, Canis Latrans, is among the most successful large mammals when it comes to

1. Silent flyers. Owls fly silently owing to the structure of their wings. Serrated edges along the feathers and a

1. Cruelty-free herding. Want to farm animals without killing them? Consider sheep, goats, rabbits or alpacas. You can raise these

1. Some float. Mosquito larvae are aquatic (though they can’t breathe under water), so these insects’ eggs are laid on

1. Regurgitated bee spit. Outside worker bees bring home nectar in their honey stomachs where it is partially processed. Inside

Who’s been spitting on my plants? Spittlebugs show a preference for nitrogen-fixing plants such as legumes and it is postulated