Notes from the Wild

Unlike many other reptiles, little hatchlings have a tendency to pull at humans’ heartstrings. What is it that makes us find them adorable? 

While it may be classified as an invasive species, this fast-growing perennial broadleaf is a popular pollinator, a supporter of eroding soil and hardy food for livestock.

Sporting sticky tentacles covered with sugary dew, this carnivorous plant gets nitrogen from unsuspecting insects that wander into its grasp.

Those who know minnows would place them near the top of nature’s wonders. Dull and boring? Far from it!

With spring in full swing, the trees are alive with the songs of migrating warblers returning to Ontario’s forests on their journey north.

Naming a creature – whether a tiny salamander or a chimpanzee – allows humans to care a bit more for its welfare, and its habitats.

In a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek conducted in the cover of night, moths employ stealth strategies and elusive manoeuvres to stay alive.

From helping with navigation to filtering out pheromones, these delicate but powerful sensory organs are crucial tools for moth survival.

My underwater video reveals a fascinating glimpse at how crayfish play dead to sneakily steal bass eggs.

Fly agaric, long known for its potent psychoactive properties, is an iconic woodland fungus that has made many an appearance in pop culture.

A small green frog with a big personality often finds herself sharing a meal with a human companion.

These skilled weavers spin intricate orb webs of great beauty and efficiency.