Wildlife
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Do Crows Understand Recursion?
Crows are notoriously clever, and some of the smartest animals in the Natural World. Now, a new study suggests their grasp of a complex cognitive principle is better than that of macaques and…
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Human vs. Animal Eyes
The differences between human and animal eyes are just as interesting as the similarities. Eye shape can transcend class of animal, eyeballs don’t always align with body size, and pupils come in a…
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What is an Eco-Thriller?
When we write in a certain genre, we assume readers will know what we’re talking about. With so many genres and sub-genres these days, it’s an unfair assumption and one I’ve continued to…
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Why Don’t Wild Animals Get Lost?
Have you ever wondered how birds follow their migration route or how sea turtles find their way back to their birthplace? After all, sea turtles spend twelve years at sea before they return…
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Are Orca Serial Killers of the Sea?
Orca are one of the world’s most beloved and awe-inspiring creatures. Also called killer whales and wolves of the sea, Orca aren’t whales at all. They’re porpoises, the largest members of the dolphin…
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Play Dead
Thanatosis or tonic immobility is the term used to describe the tactic of playing dead. Many animals use tonic immobility for various reasons. Some play dead to lure in potential prey, others play…
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Secret Life of Eagles
Recognized by its white head, brown body, and hooked yellow beak, the bald eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782. Unlike my amazing black beauties—crows and ravens—most people adore…
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One Writer’s Journey to Save a Raven
An amazing story is unfolding in my yard. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, my love for crows should not surprise you. But I also love ravens, as I might’ve mentioned…
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Death Surrounds Us — How One Writer Escapes
As a crime writer, a large part of my life is devoted to delving into murder, serial killers, death, and heartless, brutal crimes. With fiction, research is important for realism, but your mindset…
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Why Would American Crows Do THAT?
In my quest to change people’s perception of American Crows (all crows, really, but mine are American Crows, the largest of the species), I like to find interesting tidbits to share that illustrate…
