Thursday, August 18th, 2016
Before beginning, I wanted to inform you that this will be my last article. I have been called to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the California San Jose...
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Thursday, July 28th, 2016
Given the name “wolf” for the way they hunt, wolf spiders are known for their predatory skills and tactics, either by waiting for passing prey then chasing them down, or opportunistically jumping them as they move about....
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
The blister beetle was given its name for the hazardous chemical possessed in its body, which is intended to help it defend itself against predators. The chemical, called cantharidin, is known for its capability of blistering skin;...
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Thursday, June 30th, 2016
American goldfinches are most commonly found in open-country areas seeking food. Their diets consist mainly of seeds, which are sought commonly from plants such as alder, thistle, dandelion, mullein, sunflowers, teasel and ragweed. Although the American goldfinch...
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Thursday, June 16th, 2016
Generally found in still, fresh waters, the backswimmer is an aquatic insect that is commonly found thriving in marshes, ponds, lakes, and sometimes swimming pools. Backswimmers were given their name for their habit of swimming on their...
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
Living in the western United States and Canada, the ten-lined June beetle is a species of the scarab beetle that is identified by its large size, the white stripes on its backside and the small brown hairs...
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Thursday, May 19th, 2016
Coming from the family of Vespidae and the order of Hymenoptera, relating to ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies, bald-faced hornets are known for their exceedingly large nests. They are built to rear a colony of numerous offspring...
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Thursday, May 5th, 2016
Fort Douglas, originally known as Camp Douglas, was a small military post located three miles east of Salt Lake City. It was established in 1862 for the purpose of protecting the mail route and telegraph lines along...
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Belonging to the family of “Tetragnathidae” known as long-jawed orb weavers, this species of spider is recognized for its slim abdomen, long legs, and depending on the species, their abnormally large mouthparts. Long-jawed orb weaving spiders are...
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Thursday, April 7th, 2016
Known for its aggressiveness and territorial behaviors, particularly the males, the red-winged blackbird is a loud and noticeable bird with various types of shrills and an attractive plumage. Its main colorations, black with a vibrant red and...
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