Meet The Elk
By Mike Heine Elk (Cervus canadensis) are the second largest species of deer in the world and native to a …
Category Archives: Wildlife Wednesdays
Wildlife Wednesdays – Monarchs: A Comeback Story!
by Mike Heine The western monarchs (Danaus plexippus plexippus) are currently dispersing inland, seeking out milkweed to lay eggs and …
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The Truth About Black Bears
Bear with us for a moment. It’s time to put away your picnic basket and talk about the American black …
Western Toads – Don’t Let Them Croak
The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) is one of California’s most common toads. They may look mean with their warty appearance, …
Don’t Mess With Newt!
Don’t mess with Newt! Say hello to the California newt (Taricha torosa), a local celebrity. You may have seen them …
Northern Elephant Seals – A Comeback Story
Did that boulder just sneeze? No! It’s a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) lazing on a sunny beach. Elephant seals …
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Banana Slugs – Slimy But Helpful!
If ever there was a mascot for the cool, damp forests of the West Coast, it’s the banana slug, a …
A Fish Tale
Yikes, what’s with this bright red, three-foot-long creature flopping around MY backyard? How the heck did it get here? Well, …
Humpbacks!
Humpbacks. They’re big, imposing, and can weigh 33 tons. But as filter feeders, they pose no threat to me, you …
