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A small brown and white weasel is standing on a sidewalk.
By Renée DeVincent February 1, 2025
Learn all about weasels, their habitats, behavior, and unique traits. Discover how to spot these elusive creatures, understand their role in nature, and explore common species like the long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, and least weasel. Get insights on how weasels compare to similar animals like minks, martens, and fishers.
A lynx cub is laying in a bush and looking at the camera.
By Renée DeVincent December 11, 2024
Discover the fascinating world of bobcats—North America’s stealthy wildcats. Learn about their habits, habitats, and role in keeping ecosystems balanced, plus tips for coexisting with wildlife.
A close up of a jumping spider 's face against a blue sky.
By Renée DeVincent October 23, 2024
A fun and educational blog about backyard spiders, exploring their fascinating behaviors, helpful roles in nature, and cool facts for curious kids!
A bat is hanging upside down with a piece of fruit in its mouth.
By Renée DeVincent September 30, 2024
Discover how these nighttime flyers help our world! From eating pesky insects to spreading seeds and pollinating plants, bats are amazing creatures that play a big role in nature. Get fun educational bat activities.
A close up of a baby deer looking at the camera.
By Renée DeVincent August 21, 2024
Exploring Deer—Nature for Kids Aug 20, 2024 by Renée DeVincent
A close up of a box turtle looking at the camera.
By Renée DeVincent July 22, 2024
Explore six of the most common wild turtles you might find in your backyard. Discover their unique features, habitats, behaviors, and care tips to create a turtle-friendly environment and ensure their well-being in the wild.
A small brown wren is perched on a branch with red berries.
By Renée DeVincent June 15, 2024
Join me in celebrating my favorite bird, the Wren! This post highlights the charm and energy of these tiny birds, featuring fun facts, their unique nesting habits, and tips to make your backyard a welcoming haven for wrens. Learn about their behavior, diet, and the joy of watching these resourceful and lively birds. Make learning about the Wren more engaging for kids with fun activities.
A green frog is sitting on top of a pink flower.
By Renée DeVincent May 16, 2024
🐸 🌿 Learn about the differences between frogs and toads and what sets them apart, and uncover fascinating insights into their anatomy, habitat, behavior, and defense mechanisms. Gain a deeper appreciation for these captivating creatures and their vital role in the natural world.
A raccoon is sitting in the grass looking at the camera.
By Renée DeVincent April 8, 2024
Explore our blog's fascinating world of raccoons, where we uncover their cleverness, charm, and mischievous antics. From their masked faces to their nimble paws, these resourceful creatures never fail to surprise us.
a white wolf is standing on a rock in the woods .
By Leokadia George & Renée DeVincent March 8, 2024
Learn about wolves! While they may have been portrayed as villains in stories, Discover the truth about these incredible creatures. Join us as we journey deeper into the wild and meet some real celebrity wolves. But first, here are some fun facts that you may not know!
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