How Wood Storks Hunt by Touch in Murky Wetlands
A wood stork walking through a shallow marsh may look as though it is simply probing the water. In reality, it is using one of the most specialized feeding techniques …
Wetlands
How Alligator Holes Help Wildlife Survive Drought
When people think about American alligators, they often picture powerful predators gliding through rivers or basking along swamp banks. Yet one of the alligator’s most important ecological roles has little …
Salamanders of North America: The Extraordinary Amphibians Hidden Beneath Forests, Streams, and Wetlands
Introduction Few groups of animals are as mysterious—or as frequently overlooked—as salamanders. Hidden beneath moss-covered logs, tucked into leaf litter, or gliding silently through cool mountain streams, these remarkable amphibians …
Sundew Plants: How These Tiny Carnivorous Plants Catch and Digest Thousands of Insects
Introduction Most plants survive by absorbing water and nutrients through their roots while producing energy from sunlight. But in some of the world’s most nutrient-poor environments, that strategy alone isn’t …