Thursday, May 16, 2019
Buggy log
We discovered this awesome buggy log at Jefferson Memorial Forest. It was full of ants; and we weren't sure about the white bugs- baby ants or termites? It is clear that some of the ants were guarding babies (eggs). After some research, we are pretty sure that the wiggly white bugs are actually termites (Peter and Eldon were right!)
Did you know: termites have no waist!?
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tadpoles
We saw TONS of tadpoles at the lake at Jefferson Memorial Forest! Check out the video below!
The life cycle of a frog:
We even got to see some tadpoles that were growing their legs! How fun!
photo credit tadpoles info.com
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Butterflies in the mud
Swallowtail butterflies at Jefferson Memorial Forest
This is called mud-puddling, a practice common among butterflies and little boys, though for different reasons. This behavior is not fully understood, but seems to be more common among males, and may have something to do with a search for extra salt or other nutrition (not available in nectar.)
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Glow worm and firefly larvae by Eldon
Friday, May 3, 2019
Gecko Skin
"MOM!!! Come here QUICK! I found out why Mr. Rexy wasn't hungry today!"
He had shed his skin:
Fun fact: Geckos often simply eat their skin when they shed- this is why we have not yet found a skin left in his cage. His color is extra bright today :)
Kentucky Deer
Kentucky deer!
Mom and her mom saw this beauty and his friend while walking at Cherokee Park one morning. What a beautiful spring sight!
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