The other morning I followed the sound of what I thought to be a baby hawk, possibly in distress. Walking deeper into the woods as quietly as I could, I stopped often to home in …

Working with animals would be a completely different prospect if the animals we were working with could talk back to us. Indeed, veterinary diagnostic science would be revolutionised by the poorly pet being able to …

Taking dolphin tours can be a life-affirming experience, as well as an educational one. We know almost as little about the underwater world as we do about outer space, and spending time watching, swimming with, …

It can be absolutely amazing to get a close look at bears in the wild on bear tours, but one thing that helps people enjoy the experience fully is to get acquainted with some of …

If there’s one definite advantage to working with animals, it’s that the startlingly unexpected capacities of the animal kingdom are often revealed to you. In many cases, the capabilities of animals are very impressive – …

Working with animals is a worthwhile cause, often undertaken because of the lasting impressions animals leave on humankind with their power, nobility, beauty, and grace. However, some animals are quite different from the photogenic creatures …

Only in the twentieth century have we labeled the dandelion a weed. Before the invention of lawns, the dandelion was more likely to be praised and valued as a nutrient dense food. The yellow blossoms …

After you have created a birdhouse it is highly rewarding to learn that a wild creation made a decision to have a home out of a thing you constructed. Birds normally have a stressful time …

Do you have problems with bears or other animals getting into your recycling containers and trash cans? If you had a recycling bin or waste container that would help keep them out, would it make …

Squirrels are a nuisance. They get into the garbage and birdfeeders. They build nests in the most irritating spots of the garage, attic and eaves. The biggest nuisance of all is when they “swear” at …