The Ants Go Marching One by One
It might seem harsh to describe diminutive insect like the ant as “savage” and “fierce,” until you learn that they are, or can be, brutally vicious creatures.
Manzanita Deserves a Little Respect
With its beautiful pink flowers and its ability to reproduce with the aid of wildfires, the manzanita is one amazing bush.
Sierra’s Masked Bandit
The raccoon is one of the most common forest creatures, but some of its traits are anything but.
Doe, a Deer, a Mule Deer
Can you spot the mule deer before it migrates east for the winter? Read on for clues.
A Bee for a Bellhop and a Chipmunk Concierge
Insect hotels are one way to beautify your yard while making an attractive getaway for bugs and bees.
Let’s Go Birding!
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science's Big Year, which enlists locals and visitors' help to chronicle every bird species in the Tahoe area, begins Jan. 1.