Why are bluebirds blue?
The blue feathers of a bluebird are blue for a special reason!
Read MoreWhat is a cavity-nesting bird?
Many birds make open cup nests while other birds nest in cavities. Not the same cavity as in your teeth!
Read MoreHow does a seed turn into a plant & why don’t all seeds germinate?
Learn how plants grow and why not all seeds germinate.
Read MoreWhat happens to fish when the pond turns to ice?
Lakes and ponds that fish live in over the winter do not freeze all the way to the bottom. A layer of water at the top of the pond freezes. The ice and snow on top insulate the water, helping keep the water at around the same temperature throughout the winter. The air against your…
Read MoreHow do trees survive the winter without leaves?
First, let’s talk about what leaves are. Leaves help trees turn sunlight into energy, but only if they are uncovered. If snow covers the leaves, they can’t make any more energy. One of the reasons some trees lose their leaves in the fall is because they won’t be able to use the leaves during the…
Read MoreDo jackrabbits make nests like pet rabbits do?
Jackrabbits are actually a type of hare and are very different from your pet rabbit. Find out how they differ.
Read MoreWhy would a bird pretend to have a broken wing?
Kids love to play pretend. Did you know birds pretend too? Find out why!
Read MoreAre spiders born knowing how to build a web?
Spider webs are amazing. Do spiders just know how to build them? Or are they taught how to spin webs?
Read MoreWhy are they called a SWIFT fox?
Are swift foxes really swift?
Read MoreHow do bears hibernate?
How do bears survive the winter? Find out more!
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