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Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens have a language (over 30 different sounds) and can communicate messages to other ravens, says outdoors columnist
COLUMN: Lockdown sparks love of nature that threatens our parks

COLUMN: Lockdown sparks love of nature that threatens our parks

Communication and education of respectful land ethics are being stressed … will the masses hear it? Response will be telling, says columnist
For plants and animals, it's certainly not the 'dead of winter'

For plants and animals, it's certainly not the 'dead of winter'

Whether the snowdrifts are piled over your car or barely over your boot-tops, natural rhythms and events are still rolling out, says outdoors columnist
Did you know those reviled burrs are the secret behind Velcro?

Did you know those reviled burrs are the secret behind Velcro?

A Swiss chemical engineer, frustrated by trying to remove burrs from his dog, developed the game-changing fastener
When it comes to COVID-19, 'because I said so,' doesn't cut it

When it comes to COVID-19, 'because I said so,' doesn't cut it

Our outdoors columnist provides concise answers to questions many are asking about the global pandemic
Something to chew on: What's the difference between rabbits and hares?

Something to chew on: What's the difference between rabbits and hares?

When it comes to telling these Lagomorphs apart, it's mainly in the teeth, outdoors columnist explains
Short-term political gain can mean long-term environmental destruction

Short-term political gain can mean long-term environmental destruction

Outdoors columnist implores readers to learn about and appreciate the environment
Hemlocks and humans have harmonious relationship

Hemlocks and humans have harmonious relationship

Tree's wood and bark are used in a variety of ways by humans and wildlife, and the hemlock deserves our respect, says outdoors columnist
For the young, weak, aged, the sick and the stupid, nature can be cruel

For the young, weak, aged, the sick and the stupid, nature can be cruel

If you have observed wildlife for any length of time, you may have realized that life for these critters can appear to be cruel and unfair, says columnist
Bird feeder can become a simple, fun science research station

Bird feeder can become a simple, fun science research station

Each winter seems to provide a highlight at the feeder and this year, the tiny red-breasted nuthatch has chosen our area as its home base, says outdoors columnist