Animals Archives

Finches at the Feeders

There is no question that finches are among the most popular birds seen at feeders in summer. Finches don’t just

1. Trunk. An elephant’s trunk is kind of like a nose, in that it is used for breathing and smelling

Little landrace shoat 1. What to call it (1). There are more words for the animal that gives you pork

Toads are often given a bum rap. For starters, they are not considered as pretty as their trim and colourful

The bronze birch bark borer and the birch leaf miner Several pests attack birch trees, especially those that are under

1. Names. Earthworms are of many different species. The common one we tend to recognize as an earthworm is Lumbricus

We think of aphids as more pesky than dangerous in the garden but they do untold billions of dollars’ worth

By Sharon Moffat Under the cover of darkness slugs emerge to munch on your garden buffet and the resulting damage

By Sherrie Versluis For those who participate in feeding wild birds, there is no bird more adored than the black-capped

Bugs are a part of any gardener’s life. Some are beneficial and welcome additions that help develop a healthy garden