Soaring through the air, eyes glinting as it searches out its next meal. It’s not necessary for them to flap their wings because they’re adapted to gliding on existing wind currents, which makes for a pleasant aerial view to seek out unsuspecting prey below. It may be dramatic to call them murderers, but they would take it as a compliment. Their sharp talons are evolved to be killer weapons as they grab their prey in the head or neck, immobilizing them almost immediately. With that said,...

Imagine you are floating down a river wearing a thin coat of armor. You jostle against rocks as the current pushes you down a tight channel. Sometimes you’re able to grab onto a plant or branch hanging in the water. This gives you a sense of calm and safety as the water rushes around you. Clinging to a branch or rock, you finally have time to sneak a snack before carrying on your never-ending float. Now, imagine you’re the size of a penny. Imagine you’re a caddisfly. Although this may seem...

You can learn a lot about a person by asking them their favorite tree. We put it to the test with our staff to see if we could gain...